From my regular series of Design Icons written for ABC RN Blueprint. You can find others on my Blueprint page […]
Trumpets of spring
Like Proust, we all have our madeleine moments. It’s not only food that takes you back in time. For me, […]
The alchemy of renovation
Our plans for the house are progressing. For the couple of months we’ve been here, my mind has swung all […]
No place like it
They say that when life gives you lemons then you should make lemonade. Well, I’ve never made lemonade but I’m […]
Trash and treasure and everything in between
I’m learning that there’s a fine line between something that’s called antique and something else that is definitely junk. We […]
Looking back to move forward
It took us twenty years to do it but finally we’re here. In late 2001, we took the plunge and […]
Perchance to dream
What’s your sleep been like this past year? Mine’s been all over the place. I suppose it’s hardly surprising, given […]
Tuning in
I’m not what you would call an early adopter. In fact, I’m excellent at turning up my nose at certain […]
Messing about in boats
Railway stations and airports are all well and good but nothing really compares to arriving somewhere by boat. It’s intrinsically […]
All about eve
There’s something beguiling about eves. As in the evening before, not people called Eve. New Year’s Eve, Passover Eve, ‘twas […]
