Domestic Executive Hands

One of the down sides of being a Domestic Executive is that it plays havoc with your hands. Despite intensive treatments – Burt’s Bees Intensive Cream (thanks Tara), Vaseline Intensive Care Cream (thanks Boots!) and Nivea cream – I’ve still got...

Holy moley – that’s house prices for you

It must have been sixth sense, whilst cruising the internet I decided to have a peak at what’s happening in the UK village we lived in. Imagine my surprise to find that “our” house was up for sale.On closer inspection it seems that there is daylight...

Black caps and other kiwi campaigns

Seems that the black caps are off to a reasonable start in their campaign of Cricket in England. It’s good to see the kiwi spirit of endeavour continues.Back here at home the news is riddled with conspiracy and intrigue with three investigations being launched...

Tale of two slippers

As the floors get colder this Domestic Executive needs her slippers to keep her tootsies warm and toastie. My preferred slipper is an Acorn Moc, just like the one in the picture. Now Acorn slippers are not just any slipper but famous because they’ve been worn by...

The ground is sprouting again

Yesterday the ground started sprouting pink wooden pegs. Or rather they were being bashed in the ground by our landscape designer Jamie. He came up to set out the spots for the trees to be planted.At first I thought this was a job that we could do ourselves but when I...