My Favourites

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 …

Summer Holidays at an End …

What’s the first thing you do when you come home after holidays? I need to have some fresh flowers in nooks around the home. They seem to bring everything alive. At the moment I adore the gum blossoms on our dining table …

A Pre-Christmas Meal Followed by a Youtube Video?

A pre-Christmas meal with family and friends followed by a Youtube video? Actually it was a lovely way to finish a wonderful evening of good food and shared laughter ….

Say a Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin

Some songs reach you in a special way don’t they? Say a Little Prayer sung by Aretha Franklin has been a favourite since I don’t know when …

Loved the film Agora …

I think the film Agora starring Rachel Weisz will stay with me for a long time. It’s certainly a favourite already. Well worth going to see or catching on DVD …

A Book Club Getaway Somewhere on the East Coast of Australia

Where to go for a bokkclub getaway - bathed in high pixel light, sea breezes and that iconic Australian summer feel? ‘Somewhere on the East coast of Australia’ of course …

Pretend You’re in Paris at the Chloe Parade for Spring/Summer 2011

Fly to Paris for just a few minutes and watch the ready-to-wear collection from Chloe for Spring/Summer 2011 …

Take a Few Minutes and Enjoy Listening to Dusty Springfield

You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me, Just be Close at Hand … Watch Dusty Springfield singing this in the 60’s. From somewhere deep in my subconscious I always find myself knowing the words, and singing along! See if it happens to you too …