Winter in the subtropics. There is no better time or place on this earth. I've had five days off to wander at will around our home. It...

Hello all! After a LOOOONG week-end without my computer I am back with links for needlebooks. I am pleased that so many of you have signed u...

This is the view from the surf club where we had lunch on Friday. After lunch we watched the movie Then She Found Me , which we both ...

Hello all! Rhonda, Lorraine and I wish to announce a new swap. This swap will be a bit different than previous swaps in that you will be abl...

I noticed in the delicatessen the other day that quark is now selling for $19.50 a kilo. Naturally I didn't buy any as I make my own bu...

This candle, made of beeswax, was sent to me over the ocean by the lovely Niki at rural writings. Hi Niki! We have a public holiday here ne...

This is the kind of recipe that should be in everyone's meal rotation. It's cheap, healthy, easy to make, delicious and can be eate...

Although I live a simple life and I am free, on any given day, to do as I please, I find that work is an part essential of my everyday life....

Once you’ve mastered a good everyday loaf of bread, it’s time to branch out and push your own boundaries. You could do that by either exp...

Hello ladies. I am going to announce the winners of Rhonda's contest. I say "winners" because I found three who exemplified th...