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“A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014.” Poet: She’s gazing at her brother which makes her smile even more precious.   I’ve had a big few days in [...]

knowing my limits

The first step to simplifying your life: know your limits. In this age of doing it all and chasing success it’s quite difficult to stand up and say: “Actually, I can’t do that [...]

wearing : lilya

  this is a sponsored post / photos by luisa brimble I’m incredibly fussy when it comes to clothes, so much so that over the years I’ve become quite disinterested in shopping. [...]

10/52

“A portrait of my daughter, once a week. every week, in 2014.” Poet: doing her best at being angry. “Look at me mum, I so angry. You take picture. Oh-K?”   She’s [...]

10 ways to ease anxiety

I was born a worrier – I’ve spent most of my life slightly concerned about what’s coming next. I realised my worry was more than a quirk when I started to experience physical [...]

one-on-one time

He packed 11 books for our little adventure. I encouraged him to cull them to four, we were only going for a day. When your child goes to school it’s rare to get one-on-one time with them. [...]

wholehearted

Mothers share a language that is both honest and heartfelt. We are fierce – protective and courageous. But there is no denying that in this age we are challenged; by racing time and [...]

9/52

“A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014.” Poet: ‘reading’ Milly Molly Mandy and completely fascinated by the fact that she has a cat and a dog. Love [...]

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“A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014.” Poet: furrowed brow, quizzical eyes, pouty lips and tapping fingers on the top of her walking stick.  I had three [...]