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image: the only three flowers that are were left in the garden
image: the indoor log basket
image: lea and perrins Worcestershire sauce - great on toasted cheese
Today was struggle (but we persevered) because, you see, I just don't do orange!
image: pen pot on the kitchen bench
image: coffee table books
image: lemon curd and toast at 7.30am
image: the laundry room soap-dish and cleaning sponge
image: vintage jug in the guest bedroom
People's generosity and thoughtfulness out there in the World of Blog, never fails to amaze me. Jo from Craft Yourself was out shopping a couple of weeks ago and spotted a cushion cover that she thought I'd like. She'd remembered seeing some photos of my living area in a Christmas post and knew right away that the colours in the cover would fit in perfectly with my colour scheme. So, she brought it for me. How wonderful is that?! Thank you Jo. I love the cushion and it's made me want to get on and screen print more than ever.
My walk yesterday was a total contrast to the day before. In the UK, we'd call the weather a 'peasouper'.
The mountains were completely fogged out. However, it soon cleared as the sun begun to burn through. There's always something that catches my eye on a walk and was glad to have my camera with me. This tree house looks like such fun for a little person.
And what about this crazy old tree! I have no idea what species it is but it was crying out to be photographed.
The past couple of days have been spent in front of the computer restocking my shop that was looking a little sad having been neglected over the summer months. NZ post have just made some very strange changes to their delivery charges and it's made if very confusing for many of us. Therefore I decided to add a flat rate for postage within NZ that stays the same however much you decide to buy. Grab a cuppa and have a look around.
Until next time...
update: I'm going to be joining Leya in her Colour Week Project. Each day I'll be posting a photo dedicated to a certain colour. Here's the order:
Monday : green
Tuesday : yellow
Wednesday : orange
Thursday : pink/red
Friday : blue
I'm going to stick with taking photos just around my house which means that Tuesday through to Thursday is going to be a bit of a challenge considering the limited palate we have here! If you'd like to join in then nip over to Leya at Curiousbird and sign up.
Whenever I can, I like to start my day with a walk. I roll out of bed, grab something warm and off I go for about an hour or so. We're so lucky here because a 4 minute walk takes you right out into the countryside. It's such a wonderful way to start the day especially if I'm planning to sit in front of the computer for several hours working on my website (guess what I'm doing today!).
25th April is ANZAC Day (australia and new zealand army corp), a time when NZ closes down out of respect for those who lost theirs lives in past wars. It's a public holiday and so Mr Tread Softly said that he'd quite like to walk with me first thing.
It was one of those mornings (in fact, it has been all week) when the air is fresh and crisp, the grass is dewy and the sky is blue. My most favourite mornings. We walked for an hour and a quarter and during that time passed a fellow walker, a farmer and a herd of cows!
By 8.30 each morning the day has hardly begun and already I've experienced something quite wonderful. What's your favourite way to start your day? I'd love to know.
image: butternut squash soup and parmesan ciabatta
Still can't get enough of the stuff. Just love pumpkin/squash season! Real comfort food.
image: english magazines
time out taken this afternoon to catch up on my magazines from home. Also thrilled to read a beautiful article about my pal Melissa in this months New Zealand House and Garden.
image: new zealand magazine
We awoke to a shocking temperature of 1 degrees today! By mid morning it had hit 20 but I was so grateful for the electric blanket and the extra thick winter duvet that we decided to put on the bed yesterday. Winter temperatures calls for winter fare and Jamie's Whole Roasted Cricket Ball Squash really did fit the bill. Mr Tread Softly had managed to pick up a couple of squash at our supermarket, Pak 'n' Save, that we affectionately call Push 'n' Shove. Served at the table in front of the log burner with grilled haloumi and a dressed rocket salad, it really did suit the day.
I've just stumbled across a couple of pumpkin themed old photos taken with a really ropey camera a couple of years ago. When we were in the UK Mr TS and I used to visit the Pumpkin Man in Slindon each year. He grew a fabulous selection of pumpkin and squash and we'd buy enough to last us until Christmas. Excuse the graininess but though you might like to see.
The biggest one I could find!
Until next time...
rain, so much rain!
But the forecast for Saturday says sunshine and showers so things are certainly looking up for the garage sale.
Oh it's so wonderful being British - people make allowances for you talking non stop about the weather!
