five favourite things friday

Hurray! A long weekend approaches and I'm chill. It's Waitangi Day on Monday in New Zealand, a commemoration of the signing of the treaty between the british empire and the maori. The Treaty of Waitangi is the founding document of the country and an opportunity for us all to watch the Sevens, go to the beach, have a bbq and watch politicians waxing lyrical on television. So, lets kick on. Here are my five favourite things this week.

If the weather holds tomorrow I'll be moving, breathing and relaxing my way to a peaceful Saturday with Yoga in the Park. It's free, just bring a mat. See you in the gardens at 10am.

The weather has been overcast and chilly for the last few days. It reminds me of this moody Feist video. It makes me groove. Check out her My Moon My Man clip, aren't those airport travelators so much fun?!

Throw the old water crackers on the compost theres a new snack in town. I'm nuts for these walnut oat crackers! Quince paste and camembert. yum gurgle drool. Freaking terrible photography sorry (It's Friday night, gimme a break).

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I have a crush on Aubrey Plaza, the queen of deadpan. Parks & Recreation, Portlandia & Scott Pilgrim. Girl, you're too cool.

Since I'm talking about female artists I love, I can't really go past this classic. A glass of pinot, a cold evening inside and good speakers is all you need to slowly melt into a Tracy Chapman moment. Not even that. Just close your eyes and listen.

Happy Friday Ladies of the world.

fft friday

ooh look at me abbreviating! In all honesty I just couldn't be bovered writing it out. I'm rather tired, this week has been a serious shock to the system. I have struggled getting back into the old routine in the office. My body is still getting used to work shoes, early mornings and the desk chair. I'm sure it gets easier.
So, let's get on with it shall we? Here are my favourite things from this week.

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Flights to Wellington for the arts festival in February! Planning new holidays when you get back to work is the BEST.

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Sugar. Sometimes sugar just makes everything better. Sure, the crashes aren't neat, and your teeth resent you but gummy bears definitely improve my mood on the afternoon slog.

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Ok so here it goes. I'm a nerd. *Deep breath* I like fantasy novels. I'm talking more than Harry Potter here, they've got elves, magicians, portals to other worlds, political drama in far away lands and epic struggles between good and evil. I have been devouring the Raymon E Feist Riftwar Saga. Shame on me.

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Caravans. I spend an abnormal amount of time looking at pictures of caravans online. They are cute, compact little home away from homeses. I particularly like this one I found on pinterest.

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We've had some moisture down our way this week and I have to say I have loved being woken up by a heavy downpour and watching the garden thrive. Rain is rejuvenating and relaxing, even though it's meant to be summer.

five favourite things friday

This week moved so quickly, we have been hosting some guests, I have been starting to work on the sly during my holidays - curse the day they invented emails on phones! and we have been walking Lucy a lot now she has had her final puppy vaccination and can't catch nasty dog diseases. Here are my five favourite things from the week....

 

Hurrah! The trailer for Moonrise Kingdom, a new Wes Anderson film. I'm such a fan of his kooky work. Especially The Life Aquatic - who doesn't like Bill Murray!? You should get the soundtrack, its David Bowie songs sung in Portugese!

Flower arranging. I was making our spare room pretty for guests. 

This great Portlandia clip my sister sent me. I love the tongue in cheek crafting and I love her red hat.

Zucchini fritters. These are in season at the mo and this is one of the most delicious ways to eat them. I'll put the recipe up soon. 

And lastly... HOLIDAYS. Pics to come after our small trip up north. Have a good weekend!

five favourite things friday

Woah, a feature!
So this is something that I'm going to try and do each week, it's essentially just a wee list of my favourite things from the past week. What are your five favourite things from the week?

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Pear and gorgonzola salad from the Mediterranean Food Company. (I didn't take a picture of it, was too busy eating it!!). Some of the noises I made while devouring this salad could be deemed inappropriate for young audiences.

The latest edition of Good magazine.
One of the best publications. Ever. This edition also came with a Good Shopping Handbook for 100+ ideas for eco, natural, healthy and ethical products. Good, you are good.

It is exactly as the bottle says 'The perfect thirst quencher'. Barkers Lemon & Lime has been wonderful for the hot afternoons we have been experiencing of late. We got a recipe from Nana for lemon cordial also. Once this bottle runs dry we may have to give her recipe a go.

MMMMM pomegranate. The weirdest fruit but so tasty! I squeezed and munched and slurped my way through this one. Warning - do not wear white while eating pomegranates. Here is a handy link on how to de-seed them - it also has some interesting facts about Poms too!

Annd lastly, the goose. Lucy Goose. She's being sneaky on the couch with her cheeky smile. I love her.