This week’s small pleasures #67

So here we are again, with another round of this week’s small pleasures. I think this is such an important … More

This week’s small pleasures #66

So here we are again, this Monday evening in New Zealand, and time to reflect on this week’s small pleasures.

Nourishing the soul

I woke up this Sunday and realised that I had the whole day ahead of me, with no plans. What … More

Rest and renew (or what to do when you are off sick and need cheering up)

I have no idea what bug has hit me, but it has laid me low the past few days. Headaches, a strong desire for two hour naps, and a general feeling of weakness have plagued me since the end of last week.

This week’s small pleasures #65

I’m writing this on Sunday evening while feeling a bit under the weather… that blocked head, itchy eye feeling when … More

A short, tender cakelet

A scone – that simple yet perfect item, essential for morning or afternoon teas. Savoury or sweet, the scone is … More

This week’s small pleasures #62

This week, I had the luxury of two days off work – Wednesday which I wrote about here, and Friday. … More

A midweek break

Can I make a suggestion? Take a Wednesday off from work.

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would agree it had been ages since we sat down … More

This week’s small pleasures #59

Time to focus on the little things that makes us smile