Living Room

I went to lunch at a friend's place today. Ended up spending the rest of the afternoon lounging around on his sofa paging through decorating books. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday :-)

~ A year ago today I was out with friends ~

Backyard Braai

Sunshine, friends, food. Good way to spend a Sunday.

~ A year ago today I was visiting another friend ~ 

Brunch

Table all set and ready for a family brunch at Priscilla's house this morning. 

~ A year ago today I spotted a pretty flower on the mountain ~ 

Rainy Day Activities

Visiting I&J and little miss K, world's cutest and most unpredictable calico cat.

~ A year ago today I bought a couple of winter vests ~ 

Cool Pool

My aunt is in Cape Town house- and dog-sitting for my cousin. I visited her today, had lunch and then a lovely refreshing swim in the pool.
~ A year ago today I bought new cutlery and crockery ~ 

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 ~ 

Wood Stove

Tea at my friend Taryn's house this afternoon... a cosy fire, apple pie and the cat curled up in the dog's basket.
~ A year ago today I tried a new chocolate ~ 

Suppertime

Casual supper at Dorothy's place this evening.
~ A year ago today I was researching  my holiday in Greece ~ 

Workshop

I popped into Michele's place for a visit this afternoon. She's busy making two dozen replica muskets for a movie. It's always interesting to see what's happening in her workshop.
~ A year ago today I went out for lunch ~ 

The Pink House

Ian and John's house is looking very smart after a coat of paint.
~ A year ago today I was at the movies ~

Number 16

I have house-envy. One of my friends bought this lovely Victorian last year. And now he has planted a delightful garden also. It's a lovely home.
~ A year ago today I was lighting the braai ~

Poolside

Summer's here! It was a perfect but hot day today. I had my first swim of the season.
~ A year ago today Thomas was in a fight ~

Cranberry Light

Went to supper at friends' new home this evening. It is full of Victorian features, furniture and treasures, including beautiful pressed ceilings. So envious!
~ A year ago today I finished knitting some woolly hats ~

Dip

At last... my first swim of the summer, in Corinne's lovely pool. Warm water on a cool evening.
~ A year ago today my car was cleaned ~

Studio Wall

When I visit my brother (long weekend in Swellendam) I always like to have a good poke around his pottery studio. Mmm, lots of beautiful new vessels.

Fireplace

It is freezing cold today! One day I'd like to have my own fireplace - nothing warms up a room and one's spirit like a crackling fire. Photo taken last night, Dom's house.

Warm & Cosy

Dinner party at Dom's place tonight. His home is so warm and welcoming, isn't it. I love a table set for dinner, with candles, heavy silverware and large linen napkins.