Alfresco

It was a beautiful winter's day here in Hawke's Bay today, nice enough to sit outside with friends while we watched the kids having fun in the pool - luckily for them it was a hot pool! 
It got me looking forward to Spring, and one of my favourite parts - alfresco dining.


yummy food and rustic table settings

beer bottle vases & bottle cap candles

brilliant idea - table with in-built wine cooler

relax and take in the view

a bit of a sing-a-long

fairy lights and good company - what more do you need!

Norway Love

Sorry guys, I've been M.I.A! One of New Zealand's coldest weekends, and we happened to be at our family bach in Kuratau, Taupo, with the beautiful Mount Ruapehu at our back door. Because of snow & ice on the roads we couldn't get home, so had to hunker down in front of the fire with a bottle of wine and the Scrabble board. The road opened today, but still plenty of snow around. We pulled over half way home so the twins and Mark could have a snowball fight - great fun!


To some sad news now... I have been devastated to watch Norway in mourning after the mass killings there. A beautiful part of the world that we always think of being so safe & peaceful. I post a lot about Norwegian design, as I love their sense of style and colour. Here are just a few more photos to illustrate this. Our thoughts are with you. xxx


Norwegian kitchen




The home of Rikke Bye Andersen

Norwegian cardigan

Summer house in Norway

Norwegian breakfast