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So pleased to see that one of my most favourite writers has a new book out.  If you haven't read any of Liz Byrski's novels then you...

My 20 year old 'baby' is back.... She flew into Melbourne yesterday evening and I cannot tell you the feeling of joy I experienced o...

You are such a lovely lot. But then again why am I surprised? - I already knew that. Thank you for all your kind and enquiring comments abou...

This is my dear friend Celia; the photograph was taken in happier times last October when she and I met up for dinner. Yesterday she was ca...

I am 'guest posting' today over at the blog, "Behind the Seams" which is our work blog. As some of you know I work for a w...

After quite a miserable Summer weather wise here in Melbourne we were very happy to wake to such a beautiful Saturday morning. Mr SE and I w...

I am joining in with Jane, dear Flower Jane from the lovely blog that is Small but Charming today as we are showing our flowers in the hous...

I have arrived rather late to the party - many apologies. Janet from the wonderful blog that is The Gardener's Cottage asked us about ...

It may or may not surprise you that I am a little bit partial to a little bit of rock chick.... Must have been something to do with being he...

No, no I said - I really don't need anything this time from Paris. Especially after you brought me the Chanel ballerinas last time. Hone...

Look what Mr SE has sent me... a photograph....!! This is the view from his hotel window... Hot off the press.. Saturday morning early in Pa...

Or, what do they say.... ? "If you want to get ahead, get a hat" or something like that but am not quite so sure how they work...

Today is a national holiday - a patriotic holiday and a day when family and friends get together to celebrate all that is great about Austra...

First of all I warn you - there are quite a few photographs in this post - more than I have ever put on in one go....! So this is the gorgeo...