Happy Friday
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Puberty Blues (series 2012)
I watched the first episode of this massively nostalgic, late 1970s era, suburban coming-of-age series last night and loved it. I remember Kathy Lette’s novel and the movie from the 80s when I was in high school and as soon as I saw Claudia Karvan was involved in the TV adaptation, I knew it would be a[read more…]
Giveaway update
The Nerada Tea giveaway of 29th July has now closed and the winner randomly selected and contacted (congratulations Effie!). Thanks to all who entered and keep an eye out for the next giveaway in September celebrating my blog birthday!
Downton Abbey
Am loving this fun, captivating, British drama. If you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet, you just might be surprised. I really can’t stop watching it. One night I stayed up until 1.30am watching 3 episodes in a row and had to make myself go to bed. I just don’t know what it is about it, but it’s wonderful! Have[read more…]
This Life -v- 1996 was a good year
I used to love the 90s series This Life! Still do actually. Apparently BBC filmed a sequel a while back, about the characters 10 years on, but I couldn’t bring myself to watch it as I prefer to remember everyone partying and having fun back in the 90s. Ant gave me the DVD set for my[read more…]
a picnic
We had a picnic at our local park recently. A simple lunch; bread, cheese, radishes, sweets, oranges, nuts and fizzy drinks. No mobiles, TV or computers that day, just sunshine and birds chirping. And there were hardly any flies! If you know anything at all about the great Australian summer you’d realise what a treat that[read more…]
Tuscan salad with cannellini beans, tuna and olives
A warm, pretty day. Just right for this salad. This is an easy, tasty salad I make often in warmer weather. There’s just something about the fresh rocket, savoury tuna, and creamy beans with a salty hit from the olives that works really well. There’s also no standing over a hot stove which makes it perfect for[read more…]
Some music for today: Kelli Scarr’s Anything
I spotted this artist via eatpress, who thoughtfully offer music with their lovely recipes. Kelli’s sweet, sunny, yet slightly melancholy voice makes me think of Sundays and university and trips to the beach. Have a listen to her here:
a walk and some Pimm’s
If you haven’t tried this refreshing, very English drink, you really should. One cool but bright Sunday afternoon we went for a walk in the Spring sunshine, enjoying the heat on our skin … Then we had Pimm’s and Limonata, picking strawberries out of the glass afterwards. Just perfect.
Some music for today – Australian band Pond
Was having a wander over at Stereogum and found this song by psychadelic band Pond, Sunlight Cardigan. It’s very 70s and kind of upbeat in a mellow way (think David Bowie or Elton John around that time). I liked it a lot. Have a listen Album cover from: Stereogum
Trip to Melbourne
The historical, leafy, pretty, multicultural, foodie, fun essence of Melbourne; I had so much fun. If you want to see more, check out my Flickr.
A band to watch out for – Warpaint
I was driving on the weekend, listening to the radio and heard this beautiful bewitching song “Undertow” which just drew me in. I hadn’t heard it before but it was raining and a bit gloomy and the song went perfectly with the day. Sometimes the perfect song comes on the radio while I’m in my car and I could just[read more…]
How to be alone
This short film by Canadian filmmaker Andrea Dorfman is so touching and sweet and broaches a subject most people don’t want to think about very often. The combination of the youthful, sweet voice, the simple yet defining words, the distinctly European feel and the cute and clever editing make it one of my favourite videos. Something for everyone to think about as[read more…]
