There have been so many things I’ve found in op-shops that have had a rather cyclical life in my hands. They come into my home, stay a while, return to the op-shop. So now I’m more [...]
Not even this mouse. In our house. I had to get him. Fell in love really. As soon as I looked up to those high out-of-reach shelves and saw him perched there all lonesome I just knew he needed to [...]
Sometimes it is hard to create magic at Christmas time – especially considering our Christmas trees are lined up outside the local fruit and veg shop instead of a snowy field. I’ve [...]
Gratitude today for ‘green, jasmine & pear tea’, a decadent concoction from the very lovely Madame Flavour. My mum found the ‘sultry chai’ blend in the supermarket and [...]
Is it possible to be grateful for the nature strip? That bit of grass between someone’s house and the street? Yes, I think it is. And today I am bursting with gratitude. Because my lovely [...]
Allison recently mentioned the 70s British invention of clothkits. The greatest sewing creation a beginner sewer could hope for. A step-by-step guide complete with fabric – and the pattern [...]
I found these gorgeous little pillows and I decided that I must have them…soft little reminders that simplicity is definitely beautiful. Shanna Murray transfers her lovely sketches onto [...]
Tea cannisters found at a garage sale down the street. The perfect accompaniment to my teacups and teapots. Yes, I love tea. Picked up an Indian kaftan too. It smells like chai.
The little things…like the way Che puts his feet together when lying on his belly – Little Frog is his name today. Love these gingerbreadmen-print leggings to keep his feet warm and [...]
One of the most amazing things that Che has taught me is that it is perfectly OK to daydream. To spend at least ten minutes dreaming while twidling your thumbs. I am a daydreamer, a [...]
