This week's small pleasures #177

The news this week has hardly been joyful…from coronavirus to the fires continuing in Australia to Brexit there is not … More

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

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would be sitting outside enjoying the summer weather. We would … More

One thing I love is food shopping. Seeing piles of fruit and vegetables piled high, rows of fresh bread, stacks … More

It is Monday evening here, and it has been raining all day. It hasn’t been cold, just wet, and I … More

It’s been a while since I did one of these, what with the new year and being on holiday, but … More

It’s already Sunday evening here in New Zealand, and it’s been a funny week in one way or another – … More

Not that I really need an excuse to spend time in the kitchen baking, but a forthcoming bake sale at … More

Sunday morning should be a chance to lie in and start the day slowly. Not so this Sunday as it … More

I always enjoy reading the series of posts on this week’s small pleasures over at A New Life Wandering, so … More

One of the fun things for me about traveling around Central Otago, was the place names. Roxburgh, Bannockburn, Hampden, Ettrick, … More