Fascinating country with many islands. The book (Croatia - A history from the middle ages to the present day) was well written, but the history of this country so very sad. Amazing that they ever achieved independence and a lesson that things can improve even after centuries of war and oppression. Diocletians palace in Split, … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 18 April →

A window for all the workers in the home. The shoppers, the cooks, the cleaners, those that do the washing and those that do the ironing. Please note windows deliberately unwashed to show the value of this work... I adore the apron of the cook, particularly her legs with all their individual hairs embroidered in. … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 17 April →

A Dutch window sill this evening. I realise you might be thinking of the recently stolen Van Gogh, but no, not only were we locked down but it is a paint by numbers from the Warehouse. Never done one before, found it hard but good. The mint in the tulip cup is because if you … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 16 April →

The country has become huge fans of all essential workers, including those who may not have been thought of as essential before. A huge thank-you to all the transport services, buses taxis trains all the couriers and NZ Post. The people delivering food to our homes and supermarkets and to all airline staff must be … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 15 April →

Thinking of our Australian cousins and friends today. Some of the best holidays we've ever had were in Australia. And kindest woman we have met anywhere, when we lived in Berowra Heights, Sydney. Unique wildlife, fabulous ginger and stunning vegetation. Sadly no bottlebrush out here but some colourful pineapple sage giving a strong scent reminiscent … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 14 April →

Memories of Sweden. Visits from family and friends (Pete and Sheena, Lorna, Colin, Teresa, Judith, Alison, Dee, Graham, Linda, Helen and Simon. And the new friends we made there. Many of the family and friends came to visit after our daughter was born in the middle of the Swedish winter. We enjoyed sledging, playing in … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 13 April →

Happy Easter, spot the unseasonal jonquil which has the most amazing scent, and the very late lucky strawberry, lucky because it was uncovered and i got to it before the birds. Hope you have had a cracking day.

Saturday night window, drinks with friends over skype then a musical, thank you Universal and Andrew LLoyd Webber. Deciding to have no dress unworn, no crystal unused. smart tie for Steve Keep bubbling along, good to know it works equally well with Lindauer or kombucha.

Good Friday, some hot x buns, hope you shared them with friends and family in your bubble or in your thoughts. Our thoughts were in Auckland, Wellington, Mana to Paraparaumu and also Europe and the United Kingdom. The pizza stone is inscribed with the words, 'A tavola non Si Invecchio', at the table one never … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 10 April →

Attempt to give pacific island feel. Pretend the leaves are banana leaves please. Steve refused to model the swimwear, promising to wear to beach when out of lockdown. The icecream is easy homemade flavoured with fijian vanilla pods. As tourist income will now be missing we can try to find as many ways as possible … Continue reading Windowsill of Joy – 9 April →