A Touch of Frost, no I’m not referring to an English detective series but the white stuff on the ground , this morning is -2 Celsius . I am off to visit an auction rooms , looking for an old grate for a fireplace. After some time in a freezing barn of a place and nary a grate in sight…
I discovered this interesting hat the other day at a recycled clothing store and it turned out to be just perfect for a Winter drive in the sunshine to a pretty little spot by the river known as Native Point. Unfortunately the hat came without a label so I know nothing of its origins , it is a felt and…
A highlight of my recent trip to Melbourne was a visit to the National Trust property , Rippon Lea , for the Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Costume Exhibition. For anyone familiar with the series , Rippon Lea is the home of Phyrne’s Aunt Prudence. Rippon Lea is a magnificent house , surrounded by glorious , park like gardens including a…
Last Thursday evening I, along with my husband , caught a flight to Melbourne to spend a few enjoyable days exploring, some shopping , seeing exhibitions , much dining out and spending time with our son. We were originally due to fly at 12.00 am but that flight was cancelled , the disadvantage to flying with a budget airline and…
I found this plum coloured skirt at my local recycled clothing store , Return to Splendour , the other day. I loved its shape and fabric and even though the colour is out of my comfort zone , I rather like it. The fact that it was half price skirt day was a bonus. The brand is Kokomarina , a…
