Very Good Things

...a plea for suggestions

We finally moved back into our kitchen. I ran the dishwasher for the first time last night and am now relishing the headiness of picking up a fork and not having to inspect it for grossness before I use it. Heaven.

I just read that back. I definitely need to get out more, probably read a book etc…

So in the spirit of prising myself out of a rut, I’d love to know your suggestions for things - books, exhibitions, recipes, podcasts, plants, that have made you sit up and think, or stare in wonder, or just laugh recently?

Here are a few things I’m enjoying currently:

A book: New York by Edward Rutherford. He’s turned his historical fascination into a story and I’m loving it. Extra bonus is that all the questions you wondered about but never asked (why is it called ‘Wall Street’?) are answered. Absorbing, easy, informative, fun.

A very good purchase: My absolutely beautiful new chairs.

An exhibition: Zurbaran at the National Gallery. I can’t quite put my finger on why I loved this so much. I suspect it’s because God was very much guiding the paintbrush, but I am going back again on Friday for another look.

A Podcast: This episode of Alas, Vine and Hitchens, in which Peter Hitchens gets very cross about centigrade temperatures.

A Truth: Self-discipline is bad for the economy.

Best thing on the internet: Sirga the Lioness If you need me I’ll be in bed watching Sirga greeting her human friend.

A clever thing: This Sudoku packing method, which gives you 27 different outfits with zero thinking involved (obvs add shoes!)

Now do share yours - any and all suggestions welcome!

Back soon

x Laetitia