Category Archives: Plants

Spring Attika Mainland Greece

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Alice

March-April-May 2017 Wild poppies sprout all over mainland Greece early in the Spring season. They’re known as ‘paparoūnes’ here. It’s the very first time we’ve visited Greece during this delightful time of year when days are sunny and the air … Continue reading →

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Cooler Winter Dubai Weather 2017

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Alice

Wednesday 1st March 2017 Who would have thought its still winter in Dubai, this the first day of March? In fact Spring starts on 20th March here, the truth of which makes expats here very happy as this cool weather makes outdoor … Continue reading →

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The Green Planet, City Walk Dubai

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Alice

Tuesday 4th October 2016 Right now, possibly no other activity within the cityscape of Dubai is as invigorating as exploring The Green Planet located at the super slick City Walk precinct. And I mean this for children and adults alike: three … Continue reading →

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Homewares I love thee…

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Alice

Whether you live in your first house, or a temporary place, your home – or mine – is ultimately an attitude and a mind-set you can create and live in and love everyday. In our homes we have the freedom … Continue reading →

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An Australian Backyard Garden

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Alice

I’ve got a secret garden. Its tucked deep in the Australian countryside, close enough to the sea to hear crashing waves in the dead of night, and near enough to National Parks for bilbies to consider my lawn their turf. … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan Part 12: Hide & Seek

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Alice

Look at modern Dubai’s shimmering skyline and imposing architecture. Oops. Wrong article. Get back to nature, Alice; you really should get out of that office, and into the light. Well my own advice I certainly took, and along with it came … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan Pt 3: Nature’s Bounty

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Alice

I recall one paticularly hot northern summer spent wandering the cobbled seaside alleyways of Attica, Greece, plucking ripe figs off tree stems, a viscous white milk weeping at the moment of the break. Greedily I would peel back the fruit’s skin there and … Continue reading →

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Bamboo

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Alice

The conventional wisdom about bamboo is that once you’ve planted it, you’ll soon be chasing it with a machete to kill it off. Well there is some truth in this, for there exist two distinct categories of bamboo, and it makes a … Continue reading →

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