Malva

This Pelargonium is in flower all over at the moment. Such a fantastic and vibrant shade of pink! 

~ A year ago today I was visiting the Scrap ~ 

Summer Rose

Beautiful blooms, at their best today.

~ A year ago today there was cloud swirling around on the mountain ~ 

Cosy Corner

Had guests this evening. Bunged some fynbos in a jug... decorating done! 

~ A year ago today I was wondering what to have for supper ~ 

Fresh Cut Flowers

I had a look at the flowers for sale today, but couldn't decide which ones to get. I thought I'd get my groceries first... but then completely forgot to go back and choose a bunch.

~ A year ago today I was drinking water ~

Signs of Spring

Hello, old friends, good to see you again.

~ A year ago today I said goodbye to Trix ~ 

Vygies Galore

Kirstenbosch was ablaze with these purple vygies today. Quite spectacular! 

~ A year ago today I went for a walk along the Prom ~ 

Second Last Day

This has been an awesome bunch of flowers, but I think they are close to being over :(

~ A year ago today my little cat was being adorable ~

Hyacinth

Spring is my favourite season.

~ A year ago I was laughing at The Mindy Project ~ 

Little Vase

Latest addition to my ceramic collection: this squat little vase from Sarah Walters. 

~ A year ago today I was burning aromatherapy oils ~ 

Daze

Unexpected surprise spotted in my garden today: first daisy of this Spring. Not a bad way to end a long and tiring work week.

~ A year ago today I was reading ~ 

Closed for Business

One of my succulents is flowering! But I haven't seen its flower properly yet as it shuts up shop when the sunshine goes.

~ A year ago today I was sick ~ 

Aloe

This afternoon I popped into Kirstenbosch for an hour of sun and strolling. The rockery is my favourite part of the garden this time of year.

~ A year ago today I was taking my kittie to the vet ~ 

Orchids on a Shelf

Seen for sale in the supermarket this afternoon. They're so pretty! 

~ A year ago today I was watching The Americans ~ 

Poppies

Today we took a little day trip into the Tuscan countryside.

~ A year ago today I was eating tapas ~ 

Lion's Tail

Leonotis leonurus, in flower at Kirstenbosch at the moment.

~ A year ago today I was admiring another flower ~ 

Spray

Now flowering in my garden: abelia. So pretty! 

~ A year ago today I was wasting time on the internet ~ 

The End of Feb

... can't come soon enough! It's close - autumn was in the air this last weekend, and the March lilies are out!
~ A year ago today I was at the movies ~ 

Specimen

The stem on this succulent flower broke, so I put it in a vase. I'm curious to see how long it will last.
~ A year ago today I was eating takeaways at my desk ~ 

Hello Again

My grey succulent is flowering again. The main flower head is twice as big as last year's one, and there is a second spray of buds about to open. Makes me happy to see it so happy.
~ A year ago today it was raining ~ 

Pink & Yellow

My frangipani tree is in full flower at the moment. The flowers look extra bright on a grey day like  we are having today.
~ A year ago today I was drying washing ~