Pretty Pan

Yet more shopping for my kitchen! I was thinking about buying this pan anyway, but when I saw it at 60% off I snapped it up chop-chop. I think it's going to be extremely useful.

~ A year ago today I was enjoying flowers and sunshine ~

Whistle

Latest addition to my ceramics collection: this sweet little bird whistle, made by my cousin.

~ A year ago today I bought some new tops ~ 

Curry Spices

I used my new casserole pot to make a big ol' vegetable curry for supper. It cooked beautifully. I'm really enjoying my new stove.

~ A year ago today I was baking ~ 

Into the Frying Pans

New cookware! I got the large frying pan as part of a set, and bought a smaller one to match.

~ A year ago today it was looking stormy ~ 

Punch

Sitting on my desk today: a new paper punch. The old one died last week.

~ A year ago today I went out for breakfast ~

In With The New

And here's the shiny new appliance.

~ A year ago today I was having a bubble bath ~

Quilted

The things I purchased earlier this week were delivered this morning. New mattress! 

~ A year ago today Noogi moved in (it's been a year?!) ~ 

New Board

I replaced my ironing board a few days ago. Took the new one for a test drive this afternoon: it does the job.

~ A year ago today I was singing along to The Roots ~ 

The Pales

The second half of my book club buys. I loved Age of Miracles, and am almost finished The White Princess. Looking forward to reading the latest Kate Atkinson most of all.

~ A year ago today I was buying groceries ~  

The Brights

First half of the books I choose for book club this month. I really enjoyed Bernadette, and am now reading Instructions.

~ A year ago today the shrimp plant was in flower ~ 

Bath Mat

Recent purchase for my bathroom. I like the colour.

~ A year ago today I was looking at pictures of wisteria ~ 

Goodies

Some of the lovely things I received for my birthday this week. 

~ A year ago today I was taking photos of my cat ~ 

Little Vase

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

~ A year ago today I was burning aromatherapy oils ~ 

Storage Box

A new hard drive I ordered online arrived today. First thing I did was a complete backup of my Documents folder. Still have to tackle the photographs.

~A y ear ago today I was driving past a construction site ~ 

Trainers

I bought some new gym shoes today. They are super comfortable!

~ A year ago today I was watching Work of Art ~ 

Glazed

I missed an exhibition of one of my favourite potters when I was travelling a couple of month's back. I sent a friend to buy a piece for me, and this is it. It's a lovely bowl.

~ A year ago today I was driving through the French countryside ~

Heating Pad

My colleague got me this electric hot water bottle / heating pad whatsit. It's a peculiar thing and the packaging is rather hilarious. I'm not sure at all sure how safe it is.

~ A year ago today I was looking at photographs of seagulls ~ 

Little Gasteria

Latest succulent in my collection, brought back from Swellendam. My brother made the pot.

~ A year ago today I was having a picnic ~ 

Snip Snip

Today I had a much-needed haircut.

~ A year ago today I was struggling to find a good book to read ~ 

Tablet

 My new toy! 

~ A year ago today I was window-shopping ~