A window full of home crafts, may have been rediscovered in lockdown. However may not have reached a point where had to follow the instructions in pinnies and things to decorate canisters The tobacco tin from my Dad and his father and mothers tailoring days. The viyella wool paisley home made hooded house dress an … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 27 April →

Indian window this evening, lots of paisley pattern which is actually mango, which is actually representative of the human heart. A couple of photos of my dad in India at the end of the last world war. Some lotus blooms and some wood blocks including an elephant symbolic of overcoming obstacles. The necklace is of … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 26 April →

The view at our gate at 6am this morning, neighbours out too some in dressing gowns, young and old. We took the kitchen radio down and listened to the virtual dawn service on Radio NZ, the bagpipes and bugle very moving. The wreath of oergano stems for the mediteranean, manuka for nz, roses for what … Continue reading Anzac →

Home sweet home. A selection of possibly appropriate music, for however you are feeling...Postcard from Banksy and a lovely apron of a happy couple, her toiling and him smartly dressed and offering a romantic gesture. Advice if needed from Katherine Whitehorn, might make you recognise yourself or others or not...

An Irish window. Didn't think we had much to portray Ireland but thought of Dublin bay roses and clover. Only one four leaved in our garden...The turquoise apron reminds me of Mrs browns kitchen and the bright tea-towel has obviously been saved for this. The table cloth to stand in for all fabrics. The story … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 23 April →

Celebration of our animal family members, keeping us company and joining us on dog walks. The mystery plant has been identified ( thanks Rosalie) as a Cornus, aptly a dogwood. Looks like cornus capitata , a native of the Himalayas, will watch it over winter and see if it keeps its leaves or not, could … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 22 April →

Heading to Mexico today. Have not visited but family have lived there. The ingredients for the guacamole are all there, limes ripening in New Zealand now, the coriander dug up and the pot kept in warm sunny spot. The tortillas are the best we have ever tasted and are made right here in Kapiti, they … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 21 April →

Thought this window was going to be just about Russia today, but on our dog walk we saw a very pregnant lady walking on her own. A difficult time to be in a bubble. Best wishes to everyone expecting, delivering or coping with a little one without all the support around them. Well done to … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 20 April →

For aunty Robyn in the Wairarapa who is looking after the babies of essential workers, for Fiona and Jo who are continuing to teach using technology. For Janice and all preschool teachers. For the university lecturers For all the educators whatever age or subject, its not just educating is it, which is why I put … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 19 April →