Daily Helen

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 got my two pictures back from the framer this morning. They will sit on this shelf with my brother's pot until I get them hung on t...

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

I bought this little bowl a few weeks ago. It found its way into a cupboard and I completely forgot about it. Nice to find it again today...

This evening some of us went to the First Thursday art event in town. Saw lots of lovely and interesting things. ~ A year ago today I ...

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

I adore these decorative ceramics, seen today at this exhibition . Want!  ~ A year ago today I was sitting in the sun with Thomas ~ 

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 ...

Sugar bowl!  ~ A year ago today I was shopping at market in France ~ 

I love citrus fruit in a pretty bowl!  ~ A year ago today I was at a comedy show ~

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

Lots of lovely things to see the Design Indaba Expo this morning. I really like John's latest work, the blue and yellow pieces espe...

I got a pressie today. Such a funny face, and I love the birdie on top! ~ A year ago today I was replacing light bulbs ~ 

One of the things I love and use every day: this jar. It's where I keep tea bags. Pottery check: Christo Giles. ~ A year ago today ...

One of the potters at today's Potters Market tied his mugs onto a wooden frame to make a sort of Christmas tree display. It looked r...

This is my most recent pottery purchase, from the exhibition at Kalk Bay Modern. ~ A year ago today I had an unhappy cat on my lap ~ ...

Poor mug. A casualty of my clumsiness today. ~ A year ago today I was on a Greek Island ~ 

Had such a busy day at work today I missed my afternoon cup of tea... so first thing I did when I got home was put on the kettle! Tea ta...

I bought some new plates and cutlery today. I went for plain and simple. ~ A year ago today it was blowing a gale ~ 

My new mug is already a favourite. ~ A year ago today I had five new books to read ~