Bo Kaap

A friend of mine has brought property in Chiappini Street in the Bo Kaap. Such an interesting part of the city.
~ A year ago today I was reading about words ~ 

Nursery

I had a bunch of errands to run today, including popping in to get some supplies from the plant nursery. It's one of my favourite places, even in the rain.
~ A year ago today I was watching footage of sharks ~

Sugarman

I watched the documentary Search for Sugarman this evening. What a fascinating story.
~ A year ago today I was got my new paintings ~

Driving Rain

There was something of a torrential downpour at 5 o'clock today. Heavy traffic on the way home. [Guest photographer: Michele]
~ A year ago today I had supper with my brother ~

Gold

My boss came back from a conference this week. Our company won an international award. We think she should wear the medal at all times!
~ A year ago today Trixie was relaxing on the back of the sofa ~ 

The Pink Tree

View from the office window.  I'm not sure what the tree is, but it sure is pretty.
~ A year ago today I was visiting my cousin ~ 

Chops and Salad

Celebrated the public holiday (and braai day) with an excellent braai with friends at Claudia and Richard's. What a feast.
~ A year ago today I was watching a mini-series ~ 

Fleas Must Go!

With this warm weather the cats have picked up a few fleas. Some time this weekend I will be treating both the cats, their beds and my carpets.
~ A year ago today I was nibbling chocolate ~ 

A Walk in the Rain

Michele and I were walking in Newlands Forest this afternoon when the heavens opened. We got wet but it was beautiful in the rain.
~ A year ago today it was a beautiful day ~ 

Cop Show

This week I have been watching Blue Bloods, the family cop drama. It is pretty good.
~ A year ago today I was reading a thriller ~

Take-Aways

Dorothy and I popped into the Hope Street Food Market this evening and picked up some supper. Delicious stuffed tomatoes and Caribbean kebabs.
~ A year ago today supper was a wrap ~  

Book Basket

It was book club this evening and I got another bunch of books to read. There is simply not nearly enough time to do all the reading I would like to.
~ A year ago today I was reading a favourite blog ~ 

Romping

My cats, Tom and Trixie, had a nice play together when I got home today.
~ A year ago today I saw perfection in a rose ~

Royal

This is the shirt I wore today. Purple!
~ A year ago today I was playing mahjong ~

Meadow

Today, after an excellent morning's walk in the beautiful Kogelberg we picnicked, and then lay down on the lawns for a nap. It was only when we got up did we notice all the wildflowers amongst the grass. [Guest photographer: Michele]
~ A year ago today I was getting a cold ~

Non

I am trying to add a bit more non-fiction into the mix of books I read. I'm currently reading the Pugh (inspiring!) and have the Google one in my TBR pile.
~ A year ago today it was raining ~

Replanted

Some work was done in my garden today. Now that the warm spring weather has arrived it is sure to grow, grow, grow!
~ A year ago today my cat was drinking from the bath tap ~

Baobab Forest

This photo is my favourite of National Geographic Travel Photo Contest winners which I looked at today on the internet.
~ A year ago today I was at the movies ~

Cerise

I love roses. On my coffee table I have these lovely full pink ones in a vase with red pincushions. They look awesome together.
~ A year ago today I was doing some sewing ~

Revenge

I'm now watching this new series... beautiful rich people plotting and planning, ho hum.
~ A year ago today I was having dessert ~

Last Leaves

My frangipani tree drops its leaves right at the very end of winter, just as the new leaves start to come out. It's happening!
~ A year ago today I had a look around the Irma Stern Museum ~

Claws In

Tom spend the afternoon on my lap, with his claws in my knees. Poor chap has a wound and will be going to the vet later this afternoon.
~ A year ago today I was scoffing chocolates ~

The Head

Michele and I did a morning walk up Lion's Head today.
~ A year ago today I received some really nice soap ~

Chick Lit

I don't often read this genre, only when I am in the mood for something very easy and undemanding. Beautiful cover, but it is not very good.
~ A year ago today I was reading something much better ~

Yolk

I eat eggs just about any way. At the moment I'm liking them boiled for breakfast. This morning's one was perfection.
~ A year ago today I was wearing a favourite necklace ~

Pink & White

I'm enjoying my beautiful birthday flowers.
~ A year ago today I was also enjoying some daisies ~

Treats

Today I broke my healthy-eating plan with some delicious birthday cake (and birthday milktart). Yum!
~ A year ago today I was celebrating with my extended family ~

Deep Heat

I woke up with a very sore neck today. This gel helped a bit.
~ A year ago today I was helping at my brother's exhibition ~

Amphitheatre Path

Silvermine is one of my favourite places. I went for a long walk there today and it was just gorgeous!
~ A year ago today I went to my brother's exhibition ~

Daisy

We got sunshine for Spring Day today, hooray!
~ A year ago today Trixie got a new blanket ~