when it comes to accessories, Poet firmly believes that “more is more” It’s been a year since I wrote “on having a third baby” and in that time it has become one [...]
this is a sponsored post There’s a lot to love about a one-stop shop, especially when a 20% discount is involved. Fabrik is kindly giving Practising Simplicity readers 20% off storewide [...]
The key to maintaining some semblance of sanity during the moving and setting up of our new house is a simple one; create one clean, clear, tidy space and look at it when everything else is in [...]
“A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014.” Poet: we’ve been waking up earlier than the boys and I usually find her here, playing or reading or talking to [...]
I always find it hard to find great gifts for the men in my life. They all want something practical, I know that much, but they don’t give away many hints. I can’t possibly gift [...]
my desk sits perfectly in the entryway / wilting peonies make for pretty photos Progress is slow around these parts and I’m accepting it for what it is. Despite the upheaval of moving [...]
“A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014.” Poet: “When can we go to our beach?” she asks me – every ten minutes or so. Don’t be surprised [...]
/ these rambling pink roses grow along the side fence in our backyard / I couldn’t think of a more perfect book for this stage; it’s the ultimate reference while in the midst of [...]
“A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014.” Poet: she ran around the empty house and asked me at least ten times: “Dis our new house?”We are literally [...]
Considered and well-meaning gifts for those who don’t want their home filled with the superfluous. Indeed, there’s a lot to be said for gifts with purpose; many of these items inspire [...]
Pre-school is a petri dish of germs. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Whilst germs can get a bad wrap, they’re actually a vital part of a healthy childhood. Our kids need to [...]
Sam and Xanthe’s light-filled apartment sits above the family’s seafood restaurant / photographs by Luisa Brimble / story by Nicole Thomas / featured in Spaces volume two by frankie [...]
