House by the Sea

Every day I walk the beach always keeping an eye out for something unusual. It can be anything from driftwood treasures to a lone jandal/flipflop.










After all the rain at the weekend we had a cold sharp sunny day, irresistible to go exploring and see what inspiration had washed up.  I couldn't believe my luck, I found a paua shell, I almost missed it as it was half hidden under some seaweed.



It had to be displayed unadorned in it's full glory, next to a fabulous gift Daisy gave me on our last "non-birthday" (more about that in another blog as the next non birthday is coming up).

She made me three blocks covered with shells and starfish all the same but different, they are light enough to blu tak on to the wall which makes moving them about on a whim spectacularly easy. Thanks Daisy :-)

It is a long weekend in New Zealand as it is Queen's Birthday Weekend, enjoy your extra day! Love Blue x

Grey Sunday

Taking Shelter

We got caught in the rain today on a walk, rock hopping along the adjoining Bays. Luckily there was a massive pohutekawa to shelter under and we watched the rain and the white horses driving into the beach. What is it about the mix of ocean and weather that makes it so addictive? 

After that I felt no compunction at staying indoors for a big chunk of the afternoon and planning Autumn projects. I was given these chestnuts and when the rain lets up I am going to have a go at seeing if I can roast them outside without them exploding.....!!

planning with coffee, crochet and chestnuts

Last day of school holidays, Blue x

Making a splash

I think the spa pool has spoilt me when it comes to swimming in the sea. It just never seems warm enough.

However even I was in "boots and all" this Easter when we spotted a large school of fish in a tidal estuary. There were so many that the wee people and I were literally fishing with our hands - chucking the fish up onto the sand. Joined by kids from nearby tents and caravans we splashed and squealed as we grabbed for our dinner.

It would be fair to say, I loved my unplanned swim and followed by a tasty meal of fresh fish (baked whole with slices of lemon) served up with homemade chips and tartare sauce it couldn't have been a better day.