simple living

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 [...]

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 [...]

Clutter confuses children, simplicity inspires them. I spent a few hours delving into our toy chest this past weekend. It sat under the window in the lounge room* and was, more often than not, a [...]

Let’s start small, let’s go slow. If I allowed myself, I could easily stand in the middle of my house and feel completely overwhelmed by the tasks ahead. Right now I have a strong, [...]

The countdown is on and I’m preparing for a 12-week (gradual, achievable) spring clean that will hopefully clear all the cobwebs from my house. As far as I’m concerned there’s [...]

When I picked up Poet from pre-school last week, most of the children were sniffly, the parents croaky. The nasty flu is making its way around our community and while I chatted with parents about [...]

As we journey into the last month of winter my thoughts naturally turn to spring; the season of unfurling and renewal. Spring is beautiful around these parts, especially the early, subtle signs; [...]

When you have an abundance of citrus fruit and a lack of bench space there’s only one solution: bag it. The ever-so-practical string bag is one of my favourite household items. I usually [...]

winter sun through the kitchen window / beeswax candle, fressia buds, buddha, hand wash and wooden dish brush I realise that to some a wooden dish brush versus a plastic one is a very trivial [...]

At this time of year our home is cold and full of draughts; it sits in shadow for the majority of the day. Regardless of how uncomfortable it can be during winter I adore this little brick house; [...]

This morning I walked into the kitchen and was greeted with that autumn light and a clear, clean table. The rest of the house, despite my Sunday evening quick clean, left much to be desired so I [...]