A snuggly package of autumn/winter layers from Nature Baby / love walking with her in the mornings Yesterday the humidity dissipated and cool, fresh air blew in. And just like that – [...]
I usually write about de-cluttering when I’m in the midst of a purge. At the moment I’m going through a lot of my clothes; applying a newfound ruthlessness to the process and saying [...]
This week I’ve immersed myself in the practical so I don’t get too caught up in the emotional. You could file such a decision under “distraction” or “denial” [...]
family photos by alexandrena parker, tim coulson and tamara erbacher / the frames I had been searching for / hydrangeas from the neighbours’ gardens Earlier this year I had the priviledge [...]
When you let go of perfectionism, you teach your children responsibility. I’ve only had this realisation in the past few weeks and it’s been a valuable lesson for me. For Che’s [...]
There are two things that really prove the exorbitant expense of life with children: grocery shopping and car hunting. We did both yesterday and it was a definite reality check (it also cemented [...]
Living a less-distracted life : pay attention to the toys your children actually play with. It’s a pertinent topic considering we’re only eight weeks out from Christmas and it’s [...]
Embrace creative progress, let go of perfectionism. It’s so hard for me to admit but it’s been one of the most profound lessons I’ve learnt this year: perfectionism may enhance [...]
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 [...]
this tiny pot of thyme is growing beautifully on the table; simple, cheap, edible decoration Live a less-distracted life : embrace the seasonal clean as a ritual, not a chore It’s the [...]
Living a less-distracted life : your small* home begs for simplicity Our humble table is the centre of our home. It’s where we gather to eat and talk, play and work. More often than not it [...]
white and green blooms, kraft paper, black grosgrain ribbon / a succulent installation / bougainvillaea; hints of pink Do you think it’s possible for mothers to find balance? I used to [...]
