Sparkles

Detail on the top I was wearing today: cut-outs and tiny sequins and shiny bits.
~ A year ago today there was no 29 February. Happy leap year! ~

Sneaky Snail

Something has been munching my daisy bushes and after a shower of rain this afternoon I found the culprit. Garden crawling with snails!
~ A year ago today I was fighting with the copier ~

Still Life

This little arrangement next to my outside gate caught my eye this afternoon. I find these colours pleasing.
~ A year ago today I went to the movies ~

101

For February's "Museum a Month" outing a bunch of us went to the Castle and had a look at their permanent collection, their excellent ceramics exhibition (Fired) as well as this fun installation called "101 Place Settings".
~ A year ago today I was in a shopping mall ~

Paws

Little feet... three grey ones and one orange one. We completed stock take yesterday so it was really nice to be at home today instead of working. Trixie and hung out together on the sofa. I read a book, cover to cover.
~ A year ago today I was also doing stock take ~

Cop Show

After a busy work day and a short walk in Newlands Forest I put my feet up and watched a couple of episodes of Castle. I'm not a huge fan of police procedurals in general, but this one is rather fun.
~ A year ago today I bought a new backpack ~

La, La, La

I've had this silly song stuck in my head for the last few days. The lyrics go:
La, la, la, whatever
La, la, la, it doesn't matter
La, la, la, oh well
Profound stuff, hey ;-)
~ A year ago today I was feeling inspired to cook ~

The Spoodle

At my friend Dom's house this evening: his dog Henry on the new kelims. I love this animal!
~ A year ago today I was receiving instructions ~

Bit of Brie

A little snack when I got home today: cheese on crackers with a bit of tomato jam. Yummy!
~ A year ago today I was under a palm tree ~

Million Little Pieces

I had a stressful day at work and then came home to chores. While I was putting away dishes I dropped - and broke - my favourite mug. %^&**@!!. Not a good day.
~ A year ago today I did some garden maintenance ~

Sweetness

My favourite floral scent is gardenia. Today in Kirstenbosch I walked past this wild gardenia and have a good sniff. Mmm, delightful.
~ A year ago today I was scoffing French pastries ~

Book Sale

The Wordsworth at the Waterfront is closing down and they are having a 40% off all books sale, so I went along first thing today and bought my book club books for March. For the first time ever I was a little bit under budget!
~ A year ago today I was at the U2 concert ~

Growing

Most of my succulents seem to be thriving at the moment. These ones have got so big!
~ A year ago today one of my favourite necklaces broke ~

Black Forest

I grabbed these off the shelf at Woolies and we ate them after supper this evening. Very yummy!
~ A year ago today I was appreciating having a clean kitchen ~

Debuts

In my book pile for this month are two first novels. I've finished Alice Bliss and thought it was very good indeed. I've started Solace but so far it isn't grabbing my attention.
~ A year ago today I was giggling at Marc Lottering ~

Leaf Tiles

These tiles came out the kiln during my visit to Swellendam, destined for a border detail in Ian & John's bathroom. Aren't they great?!
~ A year ago today I was at the Waterfront ~

The Pink House

Ian and John's house is looking very smart after a coat of paint.
~ A year ago today I was at the movies ~

River Swim

The highlight of today was a drive through the scenic Tradouw Pass and a refreshing swim in a rock pool on the way.
~ A year ago today I was listening to U2 ~

Cleopatra Eyes

In Swellendam, visiting my brother. I love this cat. She's beautiful, but a wild thing.
~ A year ago today I was out in Long Street ~

Red

I went on a hike up Table Mountain today to find the orchid, Disa uniflora. Success!
~ A year ago today I was using a flashdrive ~

Telephone Table

On my little round table I have a landline that is currently on the blink, and a cat that does not move out of her bowl all day. (Her bowl? I guess it is!)
~ A year ago today I was moaning about February ~

Au Revoir

Today I said goodbye to my friend Sarah who is moving back to Ireland to live. She'll be missed!
~ A year ago today Tom was basking ~

Sit Down

It was a fabulous afternoon for a walk on the mountain. Here Dorothy & Dayne taking a breather and enjoy the view.
~ A year ago today I was being a useless shopper ~

Stormy Dawn

I woke this morning to a full-on thunder lightning downpour-of-rain storm. It was awesome!
~ A year ago today I was training for a hike ~

Settlers

Sunday afternoon games at Dom's, with tea and cake and drinks and snacks and friends and dogs and chatter.
~ A year ago today I was making curry ~

Shower

Temps are in the mid 30s this weekend. This morning I gave my garden some relief.
~ A year ago today I was looking at spiders ~

29 Days

February is my least favourite month. Too hot, too busy. But at least it is short!
~ A year ago today I got caught in a storm ~

Keizersgracht

My drive home takes me through District 6 and past the Cape Tech (or whatever it calls itself these days). A howling wind was blowing today... look at that cloud billowing on top of Table Mountain.
~ A year ago today I was eating delicious blueberries ~

Parks & Rec

I've been watching Parks & Recreation lately... finding it very amusing.
~ A year ago today Trixie was looming ~