Complements of NPR...."The Trend — its spotting, its tracking, its examination — has become omnipresent in contemporary culture. And if there is one thing that watching trends has taught us, it's that at precisely the point at which something becomes ubiquitous, that something is no longer a trend." My 2 cents - just do what you like because you like it, stop worrying so much about the Jones', because they will just have something new tomorrow. … [Read more...]
30 days gallery
Here's the full gallery of pics from my latest endeavour. See the full posts from all the 30 days pics here... … [Read more...]
30 days, in pictures
So, because I don't have enough on my plate these days [ahem] I have decided to chronicle the next 30 days with a picture a day. Starting 31 Jan and ending 1 March it will span 3 calendar months and, just because I like a good list [and to stop myself from taking 30 photos of flowers] this, in no particular order, is what I am going … [Read more...]
But it’s all sparkly
I saw this card the other day: "One of the most difficult tasks in the world is to convince a woman that even a bargain costs money" I, for one, understand that concept completely and all I have to say about it is... ....but look at it, just look at it, isn’t it beautiful? And guess what, its ON SALE! And it would match the new rug just perfectly! Good thing that was on sale too, we could use what we saved on the rug to get the chair, great idea, huh?! Well, it's … [Read more...]
Out with a bang
It was a lovely end to 2010 and a great beginning to 2011. New Years Eve Day picnic on the beach with friends followed by unbelievable fireworks on Sydney Harbour. Off we go on another rotation around the sun.... Our view of the Harbour before the show began: I really do believe that there is little better than a good [or even average] fireworks show and Sydney puts on one of the best. With the New Year still making its way across the globe, here it is: … [Read more...]
Food, glorious food
So, cooking takes much longer when snapping photos along the way - and I was told by RJ on x-mas day that I was acting like a tourist - but you know what, it makes me drool looking back at the pics! You may want to have a snack nearby just in case... Stuffing and Candied Sweet Potatoes to start the feast. The Stuffing actually fell in the 'aligned with the detox' category. Def doesn't negate all the other dishes but hey, close enough for x-mas! [yes, detox over Christmas, slightly insane, … [Read more...]
It’s beginning to smell alot like Christmas
Well, we got that real tree [yippeeee] and although a bit lopsided, it fits in just fine! I even managed to consolidate the 5 different boxes of decorations from all the moving we have done and find some good things in the process. The whole place smells like a pine forest, and if the dropped needles don't drive RJ completely crazy, it may stay up well into January. Plus, the baking has begun...Gingerbread is first off the ranks, more to follow in the ramp up to Saturday. … [Read more...]
