paper-like marigolds; delightful decoration Living a less-distracted life: when you live out of a suitcase for a month, without the distraction of work, homelife, school and to-dos, you soon [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: afternoon siesta with his beloved Dad Poet: renaissance girl (in her printebebe smock that was an absolute godsend [...]
For the past three-and-a-half weeks I have lived in the same five outfits – simple pieces with the right amount of just-pulled-from-the-suitcase crease. Light cotton has been a necessity; [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: waiting patiently for his favourite Bali drink – strawberry juice! Poet: she has taken full advantage of no [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: in the bungalow, looking older and wiser (he turns 6 tomorrow) Poet: early morning on the edge of the rice field [...]
After six days in Ubud we travelled two hours north-west into the rainforest of Central Bali. We spent three days in an open bungalow crafted from bamboo and teak where orchids sprouted from the [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: early morning on the streets of Ubud. Poet: she will climb every set of steps, no caution in this land of uneven [...]
Spring is all light and colour but there’s still pockets of shade that create beautiful contrast. / wisteria that grows along our street; delicate and sprawling and willowy / a rosy cheeked [...]
Poet’s pretty collection of holiday essentials Carry a lighter load.Whilst I revel in simplicity in the home I’m afraid to admit that when I’m travelling I’m an [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: long hair and exhaustion signals the end of term (he’s waiting for his lift to the school disco) Poet: her [...]
sweet peas with the richest scent from mama + popa’s garden (they’ve grown particularly well next to coriander) / starting to put a few things aside for Bali (including lovely gifts [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: Back to swimming lessons and keeping his feet up. Poet: Hot and rosy-cheeked after a big bike ride. A watery [...]
