Carpet

Latest addition to my sitting room. It's bold, but I like the colours and the pattern.

~ A year ago today I went to a birthday party ~ 

Covers Off

Chores after work: I stripped the sofa and put all the covers in the machine.

~ A year ago today I was smelling jasmine ~ 

Kist

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 hummus for lunch ~ 

Bath Mat

Recent purchase for my bathroom. I like the colour.

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

Sun Stripes

There were only a few brief breaks in the rain today, but they were very welcome.

~ A year ago today I was wearing jeans ~ 

Airing the Bedding

Today - finally - I put away my light summer duvet and put my down winter duvet on my bed. 

~ A year ago today I was watching Louie ~ 

Tassled Fringe

I'm using this purple sarong a lot this summer. It was a Christmas gift from my mom.
~ A year ago today I was caught the bus ~ 

Blue Print

Went to see the isishweshwe exhibition at the Slave Lodge Museum this afternoon. I've always loved this fabric. Designers are doing wonderful things with it these days.
~ A year ago today I was cleaning cupboards ~ 

Deerfield

Here I am holding up an embroidered throw, part of a prize I won in a raffle. My mom did quite a lot of the needlework. Isn't it lovely!
~ A year ago today I was giving Thomas a scratch under his chin ~

Rug Rat

Every day I straighten this rug, and every day my little hooligan does this to it.
~ A year ago today I was fighting fleas ~ 

Fluffy Fringe

The best part of winter is rugs. This is my newest one, the softest mohair.
~ A year ago today I was at the movies ~ 

The Bed Worm

See the Trixie-shaped lump under the duvet? Happens every time I change the linen. Every. Single. Time. Strange little animal.
~ A year ago today I had a slice of chocolate cake ~ 

Rugs Galore

Sale at a local carpet shop... my friend bought a lovely kelim. I would love to own one of these beautiful persian carpets.
~ A year ago today I got a fright ~ 

Pillow

I was not feeling well today. All I wanted was my bed.
~ A year ago today I was watching dvds ~

Feathers

The weather's cold this weekend so I got the down duvet out of storage and onto the bed. The black cat went nuts - he loves fluffy covers and clean linen.
~ A year ago today I was on holiday on the Zambezi ~

The Spoodle

At my friend Dom's house this evening: his dog Henry on the new kelims. I love this animal!
~ A year ago today I was receiving instructions ~

Sails

Spent the day at Kogelberg, walking and swimming, and it was heaven! During the hottest hours we tied our sarongs in the trees above and dozed in the shade.
~ A year ago today I was using my favourite salt flakes ~

Border

Christmas gift from my mom: hand towel embroidered with local wild flowers. I love it.
~ A year ago today I was taking it easy ~

Rugs in the Sun

I did a bit of spring-cleaning laundry today. It is time to get the winter blankets and rugs packed away.
~ A year ago today I was making muesli ~

Quilt

My early birthday gift. Thank you Mom, I love it. Looks super on my bed don't you think?
~ A year ago today I was strolling in Kirstenbosch with friends ~