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 [...]
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 [...]
I promised myself I would never work with Poet but last week I was desperate for someone to hop in a fabrik sleeping bag and read a book whilst I took photos. Poet was the only option. I may have [...]
How interesting that the inspiration behind this series is no longer a seasonal cleanse but a lifestyle change. So many of our friends have suggested that we buy the house we’re currently [...]
I’m not good at change, especially when it comes unpredicted and requires immediate action. I woke early this morning and my first thought was: we need to find a house. Indeed, it’s [...]
Perhaps it’s my age or my new-found love of less, but in the past year or so I’ve refined my style and subsequently, my wardrobe. I no longer harbour a deep attachment to my clothes. [...]
please don’t ask me whether The Luminaries is a good read; I can only comment on the first five pages / a money tree because I figure that a token of abundance is a good omen to wake up to [...]
when home feels too small, we venture outside and look up and out There is no denying that simplicity is the aesthetic du jour. White walls and indoor plants are just as fashionable as stripping [...]
this is a sponsored post / I’m wearing linen hanky dress / photos: Luisa Brimble Fabrik just launched its new spring collection and the linen hanky dress is my favourite piece. I adore [...]
my flat-leaf parsley and chives are thriving on the front step….and I’ve been adding them to most of our evening meals. Since Poet started pre-school in mid-July we have been plagued [...]
When you clean out your children’s wardrobes you’ll find that your penchant for minimalism must compete with nostalgia. It’s a time consuming process because whether you like it [...]
The school holidays have officially begun and we celebrated with fresh-out-of-the-oven banana bread. I’m trying not to think about the fact that there’s only one school term left and [...]
