A Sheltered Bay

My day started with a walk down to the beach and a lovely swim. My first swim of the summer on the last day of the year! 
~ A year ago today I was shopping ~ 

Beach House

Some friends of mine have taken a house near the beach at Simon's Town for the holiday. I went down to join them for a bit. What a beautiful place!
~ A year ago today I was at Kirstenbosch ~ 

The Pits

Not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon... stretched out on the grass, eating cherries out of a tupperware container.
~ A year ago today I was baking ~ 

Tiny Twins

Dorothy's new kittens, Cinnamon and Button. Cuteness overload!
~ A year ago today I was walking in the forest ~ 

Blue Print

Went to see the isishweshwe exhibition at the Slave Lodge Museum this afternoon. I've always loved this fabric. Designers are doing wonderful things with it these days.
~ A year ago today I was cleaning cupboards ~ 

Glassful

My breakfast smoothie: banana, mango and apricot. Yum!
~ A year ago today I was reading ~ 

Peak

Once again we had a glorious day for our Kirstenbosch Christmas picnic. I spent much of the afternoon gazing on this view.
~ A year ago today I was also picnicking ~ 

Fluff Ball

This is Duvet, the second of the cats that are coming to visit me and Thomas regularly. This afternoon she hang around for hours and we had a very nice time. She's gorgeous and very gentle - a sweetheart. 
~ A year ago today I was at the movies ~ 

New Gadgets

Today I bought two items for my kitchen that I have wanted for a while: an electronic scale and a julienne cutter.
~ A year ago today I was hanging out with my friends ~ 

Fridge Tart

I went totally old school with the dessert I'm taking to a dinner party this evening: South African classic Peppermint Crisp Tart. It's even in a Pyrex dish!
~ A year ago today I had a sore ankle ~ 

Afternoon Movie

Saw Richard Curtis's About Time this afternoon. Sweet film for the holidays.
~ A year ago today I was also at the movies ~ 

Table 13

This evening I went out for burgers with some friends. It was fun.
~ A year ago today I was out with my colleagues ~ 

Not So Super

I was at the Waterfront this evening for our work end-of-year function, and afterwards I popped into the new Pick n Pay. It is a pretty nice supermarket but it would have been much better with 80% fewer people and 100% less alarm going off.
~ A year ago today I was reading a magazine ~ 

Deerfield

Here I am holding up an embroidered throw, part of a prize I won in a raffle. My mom did quite a lot of the needlework. Isn't it lovely!
~ A year ago today I was giving Thomas a scratch under his chin ~

Swedish

Last couple of weeks I've been watching Wallander. Kenneth Branagh is great in it and I love the bleak scenery, the gritty stories and gloomy mood.
~ A year ago today I was reading in my garden ~ 

Pinks & Reds

The roses I picked the other day and looking and smelling wonderful. Love, love, love them!
~ A year ago today I had a walk and a swim ~ 

Blue Plate

I made a cherry cake for the family and friend who visited yesterday. There was one last slice left for my morning tea today. Yum!
~ A year ago today I was visiting a friend celebrating a birthday ~ 

Constantia Valley

My day started with a visit to Chart Farm to pick roses.
~ A year ago today I was visiting Max and Ginger ~ 

Cat in a Bag

My friend Michele brought Thomas a new paper bag to play with today. He can't resist them!
~ A year ago today I was eating a delicious supper ~ 

Swatter

It been hot this week and my nemesis, the super-annoying house fly, is back. Grrr!
~ A year ago today I was taking photos of my kittie ~ 

Green Things Growing

My succulent pots are coming along nicely.
~ A year ago today I got a new camera ~ 

Flashmob

I love this video!
~ A year ago today I was starting a new book ~

Wembley Square

I stopped in at the gym on the way home today. It's nice and quiet in December. 
~ A year ago today I was nursing a nasty cat scratch ~ 

Above

I had a very quiet day at home today.
~ A year ago today I was looking at an art exhibition ~ 

Nine Weeks Old

I met this little funny face today... she's a hairless Chinese Crested. Just 1.7kg of cute.
~ A year ago today I was doing lots of admin work ~ 

RIP Madiba

Like the rest of the world I woke this morning to the sad news of Nelson Mandela's passing.
~ A year ago today I was wearing a new top ~ 

Jar

I met friends at the market tonight. We had a bite to eat and did some shopping. I got some fruit and veg, a tray of caramels and these olives. Yum!
~ A year ago today I was watching videos online ~ 

Rainforest

I've been using this shampoo and conditioner for the last few months. The make my hair smell like honey.
~ A year ago today I noticed Christmas decorations up in the mall ~ 

Lindor

Someone was handing out Lindt chocolate balls at the supermarket this afternoon. I didn't say no... I love these things!
~ A year ago today I was reading a local novel ~ 

My Animal

Thomas, the black cat. He's such a good boy.
~ A year ago today I was looking at rugs ~ 

Geranium Incanum

I spent the morning at Kirstenbosch today. So many lovely flowers!
~ A year ago today I was at a friend's for supper ~