Category: Surprises
#12 Way to Live – Send Flowers
by Eva Wynne
Send Flowers. The receiver will feel fabulous. They will say what you have no words for. The effect will last longer than the flowers. This is a good thing. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post). There is almost no situation that isn’t seasoned by the receipt of flowers. They can say: I’m sorry, I … Read More #12 Way to Live – Send Flowers
#11 Way to Live – Accept Compliments Graciously
by Eva Wynne
Compliments are a tricky business. For many people it’s a mine field where ‘vanity’ or ‘conceit’ could explode at any given moment. In the past I’ve fumbled responses to sincere compliments. “This old thing” or “don’t mention it, any passerby would have prevented nuclear meltdown and saved the kitten” or other negating comments are my stock in trade. Until… “That shirt is fabulous, you look amazing” My … Read More #11 Way to Live – Accept Compliments Graciously
Grow to your strengths
by Eva Wynne
I am a serial killer… Of plants that is. It’s most definitely not a deliberate choice. On the contrary, I love the idea of a green haven of blossoming plants. I just can’t seem to achieve it, and it’s not for the want of trying either. So, you can imagine my shock when I opened my door to a friend bearing this lovely healthy … Read More Grow to your strengths
Legendary Notebook used by artists and thinkers…
by Eva Wynne
I’m rather partial to a great notebook. A number of my friends have included their moleskin’s as don’t-leave-home-without-it. So I can imagine the Moleskin app for iPhone’s is going to be very popular. Moleskin is inspired by the humble black notebook used by a swathe of sparkling geniuses of the 19th and 20th century. This modest notebook captured the ideas and stories of the likes … Read More Legendary Notebook used by artists and thinkers…
welcoming pretty powerful stuff
by Eva Wynne
Exciting news for the cosmetic buyers among us! Bobbi Brown: pretty powerful stuff has officially launched their Australian website with lots of exclusive introductory offers not to mention free shipping! The site offers the full compliment of products, as well as an advice corner, the latest tips and tricks and training from the Bobbi Brown beauty artists. Visit the Bobbi Brown website to find out … Read More welcoming pretty powerful stuff
Inbox surprise — with friends like these…
by Eva Wynne
The above picture was sent to me by a friend. It was a little surprise in an otherwise average week. The email came with the following message, If you think guys with cats are hot how do you feel about John Lennon with a Siamese??? You know what it totally worked! You see I was feeling a little subdued, (less said the better). Receiving this … Read More Inbox surprise — with friends like these…
Apres le Deluge
by Eva Wynne
Brisbane – January 2011. I was directly affected by the floods, although I was extremely fortunate. It’s been a while since I’ve posted and I’m attributing this to a rather significant event in my city. It’s taken me quite a while to gather my thoughts and process everything that happened. 2011 Brisbane Floods | Photos courtesy of Moi The (imaginatively named) Brisbane River broke … Read More Apres le Deluge
“There must be quite a few things a hot bath won’t cure…
by Eva Wynne
but I don’t know many of them.” On this, I completely agree with Sylvia Plath. No discussion just unanimously supportive. Not having a bath in my own apartment, I have carefully cultivated some friendships where a desperate phone call to use the bath is, if not understood, at least tolerated. So on occaison I am allowed to observe the sacred ritual of bathing producing … Read More “There must be quite a few things a hot bath won’t cure…
Just-Because surprises are the best
by Eva Wynne
I opened my door to a beautiful surprise. A huge bunch of cheer-inspiring Gerbera’s being thrust in my face! Even better they’re just-because flowers. You know, something you give full-stop, not because you broke the heel off their fave shoes, or I’m sorry, or we had a fight, or you forgot to pick me up from the airport. Schmetterling (yes German for butterfly!) my friend, happened to … Read More Just-Because surprises are the best
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