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 [...]
I’ll mis our house but I think I’ll miss our flowery street even more The original title of this post, Updating Our Rental, was made redundant after a surprising phone call yesterday [...]
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. [...]
Once they had lit the barbecue they wandered around the vegie patch and picked greens for dinner; rocket, baby spinach, cos lettuce, spicy chives. A night at mama and popa’s was just what [...]
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 [...]
I’ve fallen for the dawn. If you’re a long time reader, you know how much I adore a nourishing bedtime – tea, candles, bath, bed – but up until now, the early morning [...]
When in doubt, ask yourself: if I was moving house tomorrow, would I pack this? It’s a ruthless tactic, yes, but it’s quite practical for those who get caught up in sentimentality and [...]
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 [...]
