In our Pinterest world of pretty pictures and perfected details it’s easy to feel defeated when it comes to children’s crafts and activities. It’s even easier to focus on the [...]
“A portrait of my youngest children, once a week, every week, in 2016.” Poet: I think I remember that the months leading up to 5 can be a little challenging. I hope [...]
“How can we rest in the stark stillness of the season without grasping for a plan or rushing on to the next big thing?” – The Way of the Happy Woman My fondest winter was [...]
Winter has arrived and my skin is following suit; dry and sensitive is my current predicament. I’ve always found the skincare and beauty world to be completely overwhelming. So much choice, [...]
I’m wondering how long I can use the excuse that we’ve just moved house to explain the boxes piled precariously beside the backdoor and the bookshelf that still looks haphazard and a [...]
Daniel and I celebrated ten years together last week. An entire decade since we first sat at a little cafe one afternoon nervously chatting between sips of tea. And look at what we’ve [...]
“A portrait of my youngest children, once a week, every week, in 2016.” Poet: teetering on the edge of stir crazy, watching the rain fall (ISO320, f2.8, 1/100) Percy: his lashes are [...]
It’s been a little over a month since we moved and it’s only in the past few days that my feet have found their place. Daniel and I packed up the old house, got through Moving Day and [...]
serenity tea and handmade cup from the very generous The Golden Heart Gift Company Every second person is coughing. Or sneezing. Or apologising profusely for their symptoms as they breathe into [...]
I sent Che off on his first overnight camp today. Another parenting milestone I was hesitant to reach. Personally, I feel like it’s far too early in his school life to be doing this but [...]
“A portrait of my youngest children, once a week, every week, in 2016.” Poet: I’m cherishing my days with her when she’s not at preschool. She can be a handful at times [...]
And so the week ends, with streams of afternoon sun turning little cheeks all red and rosy. Poet returned to dance classes this week – jazz and ballet this year – and I’m amazed [...]
