You’d think looking at this picture that there is a spot light behind the barn. It was in fact the setting sun catching the forestry. It was the sunlight catching the chimney that caught my eye forcing me to stop on my commuter dash to take a picture to share and stop for a moment [...]
Inside or outside? How do you want things to look
29 September 2008 3 Comments
In June I switched Domestic Executive to it’s own freehold location and spruced up the decor. Since then I’ve been planning a major refurbishment but first had to learn how to do the geeky things it requires. I’m a few months from actually making this happen but wanted to see what my blogging friends and [...]
The fruits of our labour
28 September 2008 3 Comments
Back inside Domestic Executive HQ life moves at it’s usual slow pace. As you can see the Bassets are taking it easy even though there is plenty they could be doing to help. It was a bit hot today so you can’t blame them. However, if we’re ever to realise our dream of fork to [...]
Pure kiwi
27 September 2008 2 Comments
It’s been suggested by an avid reader of my blog that my posts are a little inward looking. A bit focused on basset hounds and directed towards life here at Domestic Executive HQ. I’m always keen to get feedback given succinctly, specifically and generously (the mantra for giving feedback as a coach). Darling you’re blog’s [...]
It’s all happening in the garden!
26 September 2008 5 Comments
We’ve had a couple of days of bright sunshine this week and it’s created a massive boost in growth around the garden. Oh yes, Spring is here. By popular request of my regular blog readers I’m sharing a few of the plants around the garden so you can see how things are coming to life. [...]
Basset portraits are easier said than done!
25 September 2008 6 Comments
I thought it would be cool to have a basset photo portrait to celebrate their birthday which was yesterday. The sun was shining so the scene was set for a spot of photo blogging. Fortnum and Mason were their usual well behaved selves. Sitting nicely on the veranda with their best birthday looks. Don’t you [...]
Happy Birthday Bassets!
24 September 2008 3 Comments
Yes my boys are coming of age. They are one year old today. It’s hard to believe that these lounge lizard hounds are the same fluffy cute puppies I brought home last December. This picture shows how they preferred to spend their birthday morning. Admittedly it was foul weather outside with a howling gale and [...]
The gales of Spring are here – bang on time!
23 September 2008 2 Comments
Whilst the Americas have been enjoying enduring the hurrican season we have been basking in early Spring sunshine. It was of course too good to last and back on schedule with the Spring equinox, the gales of Spring have arrived here in New Zealand. In case you didn’t know The Equinox occurs when the sun [...]
Phew that’s lucky!
22 September 2008 3 Comments
It was a relief this weekend to see so many of the trees and shrubs in the garden springing into life. This picture shows a true miracle. New shoots on a Viburnum Burkwoodii that should be pride of place under one of the turret windows. It was unfortunately subject to a basset attack not long [...]
Spring brings out the best in my boys
21 September 2008 3 Comments
Spring has sprung – but then you know that already since I’ve told you often enough! No really, spring has sprung. And here is a Chatham Island Forget Me Not to celebrate the fact. These plants are nationally endangered but thriving in my back garden. I’ll be sharing with you the new growth at Domestic [...]
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