Daily Helen

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 ...

Latest addition to my ceramics collection: this sweet little bird whistle, made by my cousin. ~ A year ago today I bought some new tops...

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...

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 ...

Sitting on my desk today: a new paper punch. The old one died last week. ~ A year ago today I went out for breakfast ~

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

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

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...

The second half of my book club buys. I loved Age of Miracles , and am almost finished The White Princess. Looking forward to reading th...

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

Recent purchase for my bathroom. I like the colour. ~ A year ago today I was looking at pictures of wisteria ~ 

Some of the lovely things I received for my birthday this week.  ~ A year ago today I was taking photos of my cat ~ 

Latest addition to my ceramic collection: this squat little vase from Sarah Walters.  ~ A year ago today I was burning aromatherapy oil...

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...

I bought some new gym shoes today. They are super comfortable! ~ A year ago today I was watching Work of Ar t ~ 

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 ...

My colleague got me this electric hot water bottle / heating pad whatsit. It's a peculiar thing and the packaging is rather hilarious...

Latest succulent in my collection, brought back from Swellendam. My brother made the pot. ~ A year ago today I was having a picnic ~  ...

Today I had a much-needed haircut. ~ A year ago today I was struggling to find a good book to read ~ 

 My new toy!  ~ A year ago today I was window-shopping ~