I’m really looking forward to this weekend! The sun’s shining … it’s almost Halloween … I got some money cos I just got paid… On the cards: Gardening, or at least another trip to the garden centre! I’ve got my eye on some tomatillo plants to add to the nightshade family reunion on my windowsill. … More Wishlist – 30 August 2015
After a very early start and an unexpected detour to Invercargill, Bex and I had an amazing time in Queenstown recently. In the past, I’ve been quite put off by the commercialism of the place, but we embraced it this time around and had a shamelessly decadent and wonderful time. Highlights … – Going into the … More Queenstown
By the time this is published, I’ll be in Queenstown to celebrate a friend’s birthday. I won’t lie, this weekend I’m going to be eating and drinking. Apart from eating here and hopefully flying here if the weather’s good, we don’t have a whole lot planned. I can’t wait to see what happens! Here are some links … More Wishlist: 26 June 2015
I’ve been obsessed with bumblebees lately. OBSESSED. Ever since reading A Sting in the Tale, I’ve been boring anyone who’ll listen with facts. Like, did you know they sense the length of time that’s passed since another bee visited a particular flower and only visit it if it will have had time to refill with … More Inspiration: Bumblebees
It’s no great secret around here that I love my cat … Or that I’m rather quickly morphing into a crazy cat lady. So be it. Kiri’s only lived with me for two months, and I can’t believe how much I love her! Best. Decision. Ever. Now, I know I’m not alone in my enthusiasm, … More The crazy cat lady’s guide to Etsy
Forget the out-of-season produce or tropical holiday snaps, there’s nothing as displacing as the flurry of summer reading lists that emerge in the blogosphere when we’re in the midst of a Southern Hemisphere winter. In summer, I want adventures and escapism, but in winter I want something longer, denser and (probably) more melancholic. I want to … More Winter reads
I know I said this last week, but man oh man it’s too cold to plan much! Brrrrrr … A good weekend to stay home and catch up on life. Hanging out with Kiri … she’s feeling a bit cold and neglected. Still watching Mad Men and reading A Sting in the Tale. Both so … More Wishlist: 19 June 2015
