THE PERFECT DAY Every now and then you have the perfect day, right? Today was one for me. It started with a daily walk… and a little forage for my new vase… Then, a little work… styling up a bedroom space… Then, a little company for afternoon tea. The problem these days is what to serve? Almost everyone is sugar free. But you have to love the internet because a quick search gave me this little gem… Chocolate My Little House
The Perfect Day
THE PERFECT DAY Every now and then you have the perfect day, right? Today was one for me. It started with a daily walk… and a little forage for my new vase… Then, a little work… styling up a bedroom space… Then, a little company for afternoon tea. The problem these days is what to serve? Almost everyone is sugar free. But you have to love the internet because a quick search gave me this little gem… Chocolate 
Lewis & Lou
LEWIS AND LOU Sometimes you just need a little change. This coffee table was an expensive purchase many years back. It is large, solid and has 3 drawers that pull though either side. Though it is a little battered it is unique and it is the perfect coffee table for our living room. The wood makes a nice addition to the otherwise monochrome palette, I can hide the ugly clutter inside the drawers and its large enough to display lots of Outdoors is the new Indoors
OUTDOORS IS THE NEW INDOORS There is no denying the trend of outdoor rooms. I used to wonder why – I mean you are either in or out aren’t you? Well I guess that’s a question for Mother Nature because in Summer its far too hot, Autumn, well its just too windy, Winter, way too cold and Spring, well Spring might just allow a few outdoor festivities, though its way too unpredictable to plan ahead! I remember when an
Its the little things
ITS THE LITTLE THINGS I remember this little manikin from Art Class. Its how we learnt to draw figures. I spied him at Typo and now he has taken up residence at my little house. Lesson #1 Sometimes you just need to have a little break from the serious stuff and have a little fun! Lesson #2 You are never to old to play with dolls! Photography and Styling by My Little House
Here today Gone tomorrow
HERE TODAY GONE TOMORROW When we bought our little house it was a run down cottage with bronze aluminium joinery. With our first extension we matched the existing joinery so as not to have to replace each window and door, little did we know that a few years on we would be adding another extension and then a complete interior renovation meaning all but one of the windows would end up being replaced. Had we known this we surely
Farewell Summer
FAREWELL SUMMER At the close of every summer, someone in our community has a little party. It’s a tradition and this year I’ve taken on the challenge with an afternoon tea. I’ve cut the last of the roses and stuffed them in glass vessels with whatever else I can find in the garden. The season is changing and there is little colour left. I finally resort to the herb garden, and beyond – the roadside gives me classic daisies Its that time; feijoa time!
ITS THAT TIME; FEIJOA TIME Feijoas! Those little oval green gems are usually in abundance about now. We don’t have any trees at my little house but the area I live in believes in sharing their excess fare so I’ve picked up a bag which I am happy to enjoy with just a spoon as nature intended. They are not as big and perfect as those supermarket ones but they are organic! I think I will be freezing some to use To own or not to own… that is the question
House prices seem to be skyrocketing and those of us lucky enough to already own our own homes wonder whether our children will experience the same. Will the rental market take a turn and provide long term lease properties that give the dwellers a little sense of peace and ability to make it their own at least in a manner of speaking? I ponder if it matters. Could I live in a house without calling it my own?
Colours of Autumn
You can tell Autumn is here when long sleeves in shades of russets are leaving the confines of your wardrobe. It means very shortly the scarves will be making an appearance and what better way to hang them but on a design original by Laura Carwardine . She had me in mind when she conceived this I’m sure; when nothing is on it its still makes a statement with its geometric patterns in brass plate finish. Thanks Umbra for supporting these designers to make just what we all
High Tea
HIGH TEA I love to plan a party. Not a big one, just a gathering, to me it beats dining out where trying to talk to everyone is almost impossible. No. Leave the outings for couple-time and plan your gatherings at home. I’m not the most gifted of cooks but I can throw together some Scones with Jam and Cream and Club Sandwiches aren’t exactly difficult. Coffee and Tea or perhaps a Gin and Tonic, either or, its a High Tea to be proud of.