by jenny.monds | Jul 23, 2023 | BLOGS
When did prosecco become ubiquitous in the UK? Champagne has always had the name for the drink of celebration. Clever marketing and a strict use of the name has lead to its exclusivity. But as a less expensive alternative, Italian prosecco within the last 15...
by jenny.monds | Jul 13, 2023 | BLOGS
Drawing of two friends at a cafe What could be nicer than an hour or so catching up with a friend? Especially over a coffee. Talking things over usually helps us put them in perspective. Taking time out of the day to meet a friend seems such a simple and natural...
by jenny.monds | Jul 6, 2023 | BLOGS
Back to nature for the latest small delight, and the beautiful white Star Jasmine which covers the wall by our front door. The flowers do indeed look like little stars – or to my eyes like the windmills on sticks we had as children. I love the way these...
by jenny.monds | Jun 27, 2023 | BLOGS
I love boxes. Wooden boxes, metal boxes, empty chocolate boxes, boxes with little drawers. Recently my husband was given a lovely present of wine and chocolates in a wonderful wooden box – which he of course gave to me! This was a very special box, with a...
by jenny.monds | Jun 21, 2023 | BLOGS
The image for this week’s Small Delight may take a little work from you – you have to see it from my perspective.The delight is watching the clouds. As children we love to watch the clouds, and see shapes in them. But how many of us still do that regularly?...
by jenny.monds | Jun 15, 2023 | BLOGS
Today’s small delight is that most simple of pleasures – a glass of water. But what could be more refreshing on a hot day? Nothing quenches the thirst quite like water. A simple pleasure – yet perhaps not quite so simple. Earth is the only known planet...
