Category Archives: Random & Interesting

VW Campervan – A labour of love for ‘Pinky’

It is hard to believe three years have already passed since we first purchased our beloved 1972 VW Campervan aptly named ‘Pinky’! She has taken on quite a bit of work since purchasing her from getting a load of rust … Continue reading

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Exploring Copenhagen

We had a lovely four night stay in Copenhagen last weekend, we did a lot of exploring on foot which is the best way to see a city I feel!  I enjoyed getting the camera out as it had been … Continue reading

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A-Z Activities Challenge

Today is the first day of my last year being part of the 30’s club and it got me thinking that I need to do more things in my life so I came up with the A-Z Activities challenge with a … Continue reading

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Cushion GiveAway – WINNER ANNOUNCED

First of all, I must say a big thank you to all that entered my Cushion giveaway, the three words to describe Love were fantastic. My assistants helped to randomly pick a name from the hat this afternoon. As you … Continue reading

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Spreading some Love – Cushion Giveaway!!

For a lot of people in the Northern Hemisphere, February is a month where it feels like there is no end to winter and it can be a bit miserable.  That’s why I want to spread some love and happiness … Continue reading

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Bunny chow – A taste of Durban, South Africa

Now I have been with my South African husband for almost 17 years and have visited Durban, South Africa quite a few times in those years but for some reason I have never tried a Bunny chow which originates from … Continue reading

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Pinterest Projects – My DIY Attempts!

I love Pinterest and could spend hours and hours pondering over the beautiful projects that have been pinned, it is a big time waster but a good one at that!  In the past year or so, I have done several … Continue reading

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Getting my creativity juices flowing

I am not sure if it is post holiday blues or the cold, dull, winter days but my creativity juices have become a little dried up lately and I do find it incredibly frustrating at times.  That said, I know … Continue reading

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A New Year – A new set of challenges – Hello 2014!

Hello 2014! Okay I have been away from this blog for too long, I blame it on a mixture of a great holiday and terrible jet lag! Already we are halfway through January and I may be the only one … Continue reading

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Christchurch – Shaken but full of Inspiration and Promise

I am visiting my home city in New Zealand for the first time at Christmas in five years and it is my third visit since the first initial earthquake in September 2010, if that makes sense. After the first earthquake, … Continue reading

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