An Unexpected Trip

My mother is the strongest person I know. She was rushed into the operating theatre just over two weeks ago after learning that she has cancer. I flew to Johannesburg to help with her convalescence, and she is recovering remarkably well. I knew she was feeling better when she said: I need an elixir, preferably in the form of an antique shop. I happily obliged (and snapped these pics in the treasure mine we jokingly refer to as the gift-that-keeps-on-giving - JAB Louw in Melville)...

44 Stanley

Mum and Henry's home...

Houses of Ireland

One can almost smell the age of these homes. Completely 'my line of country'. From Romantic Irish Homes by Robert O’Byrne and photographer Simon Brown....

Via Tradarchitecture

Random Universe

Often I find more beauty in the random placement of objects, as opposed to a purposeful arrangement. The loose groupings of 'after-dinner' dishes - all sparkling and clean - awaiting their long confinement back in dark drawers and cupboards until their next auspicious outing. Perfection, to me, is one big glassy silvery shimmering mass...