I've always thought being a Curator would be an interesting job. Great job title too! Effectively you take care of objects - artwork, collectibles, historic items. I imagine beautiful objects - the Mona Lisa perhaps, works of Monet, Michelangelo's statues. Ok probably bits of broken pottery that is thousands of years old. Still, I imagine life as a… Continue reading The Curated Life
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When Peace…
Intent on being Intentional
"intentional : - done on purpose, deliberate, calculated, conscious, done on purpose, intended, planned, meant, considered, wilful, purposeful, purposive, pre-planned. I've decided that my word for 2015 is going to be "intentional" and I am intent on it! And yes I am sure I break a rule of English by using the definition of the… Continue reading Intent on being Intentional
The Aspirational Life (or handbag!)
Walking past a department store counter it caught my eye. How could it not - a beautiful delicate blue chevron patterned bag. Eye catching and gorgeous. And that was before I picked it up and appreciated the practicalities of the design. You will be relieved, if not surprised to know, that I put it back… Continue reading The Aspirational Life (or handbag!)
The Search for Serenity
serenity : - the state or quality of being serene; the absence of mental stress or anxiety I've been captivated by the word "serenity" for many years now. Ever since reading the novel, "I take thee Serenity." While the book focuses on a couple - Peter and Serenity, trying to make wise choices in a busy,… Continue reading The Search for Serenity
Season of Growth
Look at me!
Being the summer holidays we've been having a lot fun and amongst other summer activities we have explored a lot of different playgrounds. No matter the playground though, it is only a matter of time before my 3 year old is calling out to me to "Mummy, look at me! Look at me!" His enjoyment at the playground definitely… Continue reading Look at me!
Some people laugh through their noses…
...Sounding something like this, dreadful Some people laugh through their teeth goodness sake Hissing and fizzing like snakes... You have to love Mary Poppins and the delightful lyrics used in the songs. And who could forget that gorgeous word supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! I particularly love the song "I love to laugh" - fun, upbeat, definitely humorous. And… Continue reading Some people laugh through their noses…
The heart to know
Tastes of Summer
You have to love Summer. Beautiful balmy days, sunshine and beaches, lazy days and time to relax. And then there's the food - barbeques, Frappuccino and gelato, not to mention the beautiful summer fruits. Succulent nectarines and apricots, juicy peaches and berries - strawberries, raspberries, boysenberries! And grapes. I can't forget the grapes. Absolutely love them! At this time… Continue reading Tastes of Summer