It’s always good to be careful what you wish for.  You never know it might get you if you don’t.  Certainly these past few days we’ve been reaping the results of my wish. And, it’s not been universally welcomed in our household.

I’ve been reflecting on what it is that’s been holding me back with Christmas preparations.  I’m sticking with the fact that I’ve still not found my peace with Christmas down here in the southern hemisphere. Having said that, I am still loving finding Christmas trees amongst the ferns. Here’s a new one today from Tunnel [...]

So how are your festive preparations going?  I bet you’ve finished your shopping, wrapped your gifts, prepared the table and are ready to get going with the celebrations. Yeah right!  You’re not are you?

Our neighbours house is progressing.  They’ve just had the windows down which means it’s locked down.  With the roof covering still to go on it’s not quite watertight.  That’s a bit of a shame really as it’s been bucketing down this week. I know you’ve been wondering how they are going to clad this wooden [...]

Here at Domestic Executive HQ there are two bassets who think they have died and gone to heaven.  Two more people to pester and walks galore.  Yes, they had two walks today – and long may it continue I can hear them say. Yes, it’s a dream life for Fortnum and Mason there is no [...]

With a jobs list as long as your arm there was no slacking at Domestic Executive HQ today.  No time to waste.  There was grass to be mowed, gorse to be cut and thistles to be dug out. Good job my in-laws are back on their feet and ready to roll with some chores. But [...]