The maori word Koru means new beginnings. I love the way that the fern koru unfurls to unleashes new growth, new life and new strength to nature. This is a notion I’m going to embrace as we herald in the New Year. In years gone by I’ve rather sauntered... Despite the unseasonably bitterly cold weather there are definitely signs of Spring all around us. The morning bird song is starting to compete with George the Rooster’s calls and things are springing into life. The most noticeable change in landscape around... I swear Spring arrived today. It was warmer and there were snatches of blue sky to be seen. As soon as I was released from my coaching calls the bassets and I were out for a brisk walk across in the Kaitoke forest. There is nothing better for clearing the head.... It’s been a slow day here at Domestic Executive HQ. Not much sprinting around after yesterday’s body parts failure. It dawned on me early on though that blogging about lying on the sofa was not going to be a great read. No worries, I can trawl my photo... In the UK our last house had a name. It was called Holly House on account of the enormous holly trees in the garden. It was wonderful at this time of year lots of red juicy berries giving the place a real festive feel. Holly is not something that you see a great... 