Category Archives: Nature

Autumn mornings

Posted on Friday, 4 May 2012

We’re having the most gorgeous golden, fine Autumn days at the moment. Perfect blue skies and crisp chilly mornings. This morning I went for a regular walk that I do with a neighbour. I forgot to take my camera but … Continue reading →

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Easter egg hunt

Posted on Wednesday, 11 April 2012

I hope you’ve all had a lovely Easter. We’ve had a long weekend of perfect, golden Autumn weather. We don’t have any kids in our household, so my partner and I were surprised (and delighted!) when we got up on … Continue reading →

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2010: My year in blogging

Posted on Thursday, 13 January 2011

I started this blog back in April. Over the past months there have been many times when I haven’t managed to blog as often as I wanted (or, let’s face it, at all!), but looking back over all the posts … Continue reading →

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Travelling feet

Posted on Thursday, 16 December 2010

As I said in yesterday’s post, I’m going to be blogging about my recent travels to Morocco, the UK and Germany over the next few weeks, but today, I’m just giving you a little preview taster to whet your appetites! … Continue reading →

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A new season…

Posted on Friday, 15 October 2010

Goodbye New Zealand Spring blossoms…. And hello Autumn in London, England! Sorry I haven’t blogged for a while, I’ve been so busy getting ready for my trip. I’m going to be away for 6 weeks and will try and touch … Continue reading →

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Happy Equinox!

Posted on Thursday, 23 September 2010

It’s the Spring Equinox here today and we’ve been having crazy stormy weather every day for the past week. Up on top of our hill it’s felt a little battering at times, with the wind roaring straight in off the … Continue reading →

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…and the winner is…

Posted on Tuesday, 7 September 2010

CONGRATULATIONS to April Yedinak who has won the giveaway! Here’s what April had to say about where she lives and what she’s loving about this time of year: “I live in Hodgenville, KY. Birthplace of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. It is … Continue reading →

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Rainbow eggs and a basket of flowers

Posted on Sunday, 5 September 2010

If you haven’t already entered the giveaway, don’t miss out! I’m picking the winner on Tuesday (New Zealand time). I can’t tell you how much I’m enjoying reading all your comments for the giveaway! Most of you are in the Northern … Continue reading →

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Spring love: magnolia blossoms

Posted on Friday, 3 September 2010

I’m so enjoying reading the comments you’re posting for the giveaway about what you’re loving this time of year. Don’t forget you can enter the giveaway right up until Tuesday morning (NZ time), so keep sharing your seasonal loves and go … Continue reading →

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Midwinter mandarin lanterns

Posted on Saturday, 26 June 2010

I’ve been quietly celebrating a few things this week: Monday, of course, was the Winter solstice; on Tuesday my man returned home to me after several weeks away visiting his family on the other side of the world; and on … Continue reading →

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