Making the weekend shine…with a bit of rain…or a short trip to Nelson (part 1)

A weekend away is always a good thing I believe. You have to stop the normal rushing around and take … More

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

What is your take on cucumber? I admit to a love-hate relationship. There was a period a few years ago … More

This weekend saw us fly over The Ditch (as the Tasman Sea is affectionately known) for a mini break to Melbourne.

It is my birthday today. A grey morning, a rainy afternoon, and an even wetter evening. This morning I set … More

Here we are again with a round up of this week’s small pleasures.

With only a four day week at work this week, Wednesday becomes the new Thursday. Well, kind of in that … More

Can you believe that Friday of this week is the 1st March? I know…anyway, let’s look back on the those … More

I’ve been doing these small pleasures posts for over two years now, and still find them quite fun to do. … More

It is February already – can you believe it? We have had a lot of lovely, sunny summer days, and have been making the most of the season.