An ordinary weekend, which always includes the necessary activities of housework, washing and grocery shopping is not front of mind when I consider living elegantly and pleasurably. But these are the very same activities that ensure that my home is welcoming, comfortable and a nice place to be.
The trick in not feeling like a total drudge, is to find small opportunities in the day to inject a little charm and delight.
So along with sorting odd socks and mopping the floors, I also painted my nails a glorious shade of French blue. I enjoyed a blissful half hour at a French café with a latte and an oh so sinful mille fielle, and on the way home, along with the milk and cooking staples, bought a joyful wee bunch of pink gerberas.
Today’s pleasures were cheap as chips both in terms of money and time, and now, as the day is coming to a close, I have a spick and span house, am enjoying the beautiful flowers which I have arranged in a vase with sprigs from a hebe bush from my garden. I have lit a scented candle and whilst my chicken Kiev cooks for my dinner I am pleasurably planning next week’s work wardrobe that will match my new nail colour.
Simple pleasures.
Quietly Quaintrelle 