Daily Helen

And here's the shiny new appliance. ~ A year ago today I was having a bubble bath ~

I've been using this scruffy old oven/mini kitchen for way longer than originally intended. And now - at last! - it's been replac...

Had guests this evening. Bunged some fynbos in a jug... decorating done!  ~ A year ago today I was wondering what to have for supper ~...

The things I purchased earlier this week were delivered this morning. New mattress!  ~ A year ago today Noogi moved in (it's been a...

Chores after work: I stripped the sofa and put all the covers in the machine. ~ A year ago today I was smelling jasmine ~ 

Leaving the house this morning... grab keys, say goodbye to cat. ~ A year ago today I was listening to my car radio ~ 

This is the old kist I use as a coffee table. The extra storage for rugs and quilts is handy. ~ A year ago today I was eating pita and ...

My little bookshelf is choc-a-block. Either I must get rid of some books or get more shelving.  ~ A year ago today I was enjoying a cup...

New lampshade. I think it looks okay. ~ A year ago today I was enjoying my beach holiday ~ 

Popped into the Woodstock Foundry to see the Southern Guild Heavy Metal exhibition this afternoon. So many lovely things! ~ A year ago ...

Lazy public holiday Monday. I spent some time sitting in my garden, reading my book. Until the nasty old wind picked up. ~ A year ago t...

I took the cover off my sofa today and got a good look at the damage underneath (one of the culprits shown above). Poor, poor sofa. Bad, bad...

Gerhard made me this small wooden bench to go in my garden, under the window. I can't decide if I should stain, varnish or paint it.

This weekend I finally got around to rearranging the books and ornaments on my new wall unit . I think I'm done. It has been a really su...

Over the last two days my new wall unit has been installed - it's not quite finished but the filler pieces and door handles will only be...

I've been on the look-out for a couple of new folding chairs to bring out when I need extra seating and to use in my garden. I finally f...

The new cushion covers for my armchair and throw pillows for my sofa arrived today! I'm so happy with them, love the shade of green. I t...