Here you’ll find this and that - favourite places and things that catch my eye and give pleasure day to day. It could be a great cafe I’ve discovered, a wonderful place to stay, some beautiful flowers, music that I love listening to as I do the chores …
For me Christmas comes with lots of memories, carols, pudding, family and friends. Little gifts, homemade with love and care are for me the way to go so these Christmas cupcakes, made by a friend for a children’s party she hosts every year, say Merry Christmas in the nicest possible way …
I love adding to my playlist of songs on my very old walkman so that I can listen to them whilst I do my needlework. Here’s my latest addition …
Random events … I’m sure you’ve experienced those big and little things that can come out of the blue that make you stop, react and respond. Sometimes they can be most unpleasant but other times they can make your day …
Another thing to do, while you’re kneading your dough (see ‘What to do?’ post) - you can listen to Roy Orbison, but only if you turn up the volume and sing along …
Prague is so full of contrasts - from C10 cobblestones to stunning examples of art nouveau …
What an amazing honour it is to be asked to make the Royal Wedding Cake for Prince William and Catherine Middleton! Can you imagine what thought and care is being applied to the final cake? Fiona Cairns, the cake maker, explains a little about the special flowers chosen by Kate …
This lighthouse, at Byron Bay, is such a local icon and so very accessible. On a clear day you can see forever …
