We'll there's no wood fired pizzas for me as a total fire ban comes into effect in Hawke's Bay today. I have been walking past the pizza oven planning to fire it up this weekend as I have just completed a limed courtyard and strategically placed my Coast Bean Bags for a relaxing session.
I might have to choose some paint for the board walks and get to work painting instead - such is life. Luckily we all can contact Resene - For all the paint, colour and advice you need for your next project - its worth checking out.

Some folk will blatantly ignore the fire ban this weekend as the hearts of Tom Jones fans burn at the Mission Concert. I have to say this line up does not float my boat and I will not be attending. Enough said.

This week Sandra Batley continues her design series on small is beautiful, Wally Richards talks quirks of nature and citrus care and Roach's Nurseries share some great advice on caring for your Rose's in autumn - enjoy!

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