A very much belated Valentine's Day Blog.

As I sit here in Cape Town, it is a calm, wind free evening with the sun setting in the distance. The light is soft outside, the air is a lot cooler than it has been recently and I am in awe of the bright beauty that surrounds me in my garden. I am looking at the bright red bottlebrush flowers, the pink Oleanders and the vivid colours of my favourite Bougainvillea's. All very simple, but that is all I ask from life......to love those close to me, love my simple home, my garden, my dogs and to stay creative and to inspire.......

My little piece of paradise........ When you wake today, affirm in your heart to get closer to your dream..... and keep on dreaming until the day is done!

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

And so I missed the special day as far as this blog goes......but not at home. My kitchen remains my display case for various celebrations and changes in season. Soon after my Christmas decorations were taken down, my Valentine's Day decorations emerged!

The warmth of a home and all its beauty depends on the love that lives there....... well, my kitchen is loaded with LOVE !

How can I not love washing dishes at my kitchen sink when I can day dream and look these bright Bougainvillea flowers? Friends and flowers are an exquisite beauty given to make us feel cherished.

 

And so my drying rack is laden with Valentine's Day collectables...... but wait until you see my fresh, new French collection?

 

...... fresh from France. Intended for Christmas, but displayed until well after Valentine's Day! Special thanks to my life long friend Tina Burckhardt. I am proud and honoured to be your friend....we have each travelled our own journey  of discovery in life. Long may our friendship last......

These new items on display were sourced from chehoma atelier d'ambiances. Look them up on www.chehoma.com

Entertain and make preparations to bless all those around you! This is what I love to do.

Treasures of old and new make our lives a little more interesting.

Pack a picnic basket and head off down to the beach or into the winelands. We have so much to explore on our doorstep. 

 

While I am talking about all things French, I have to include my classic pate pot. I use this dish on a weekly basis for my chicken liver pate. Just perfect to pack for a picnic or for a trip out on the yacht.

 

In memory of my beloved Shumba Boy......your pool still awaits.....we miss you!