we woke, we pottered and we played. che’s little legs walked him all the way up the hill and he chased the wrens all the way down. i’m loving wool, cashmere and mohair. the warmth of [...]
a wing caught, the swirl of old man’s beard and the roar of golden fire light. An afternoon into evening in the garden where I grew up – noticing the details that I’ve walked [...]
We’ve been cooped up at home with a cold. All three of us are snuffly and coughing and generally miserable. Although it’s very autumny and crisp the sun is still bright and welcoming [...]
Ever since Anna attended one of my birth workshops with her hubbie and full-belly in tow, we have enjoyed a constant conversation over email. Last week I sent her a quick reply and two of the [...]
This week is rather big for me. Before I birthed Ché I did quite a lot of freelance writing work and I loved it – especially the opportunity it provided to work in my pajamas with a cup of [...]
{this moment} {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, [...]
I like routine. And I don’t know where my head would be if I didn’t follow a rhythm every day. It has really been a savior for me as a mum. I remember back when Ché was a few months [...]
I choose you! Checks and Spots awarded me a Kreative Blog Award (about 6 weeks ago) and I’m only just getting around to my half of the deal – write seven things about myself. So, here [...]
Che kneading hot cross buns (cross bums) dough at steiner playgroup I can already feel the Easter eggs on my love handles. I ate three today because I was suffering the dreaded writer’s [...]
It was a great Friday to have a birthday and now I am officially in my mid-twenties. Feeling a little sad to have left the earlies but looking forward with bright eyes and smiles. What will 26 [...]
