I think I’m going to come out and say it: I’m getting a little tired of winter. Sure I love the hearty meals, copious cups of tea and snuggling under layers of wool but the novelty wears off after a while. The sky has been low and grey for the past few days and I’m completely unmotivated as a result. In between reading and ticking off a few chores I’ve been turning my thoughts to spring because let’s face it; it’s not far off. I’ve got a little something planned for this space that I’ll post about next week in celebration of the fresh, new season; something I’m quite excited about (I think you’ll like it!).

I admit that I’ve steered clear of many news sites this week; so much devastation and heartache that I find so hard to process. The journalist in me wants to read all the facts but my own true self takes it all to heart and well, it’s best to turn my gaze elsewhere. Sometimes you have to light a candle and then focus on the good in your own small world.

In other places:

I stress this message to my students: women need a year to recover from childbirth
no doubt you have already read about the village but if not, please do.
a beautiful collection of Australian children’s classics
so many gorgeous handmade pieces in this etsy store
are you a creative? Here’s 37 must-read books.
Pip brought the ever-bubbling issue to the surface: yes, creatives and bloggers do need to make money.
a garden writer meets a chef and the result is pure poetry (with beautiful recipes to boot).
I received this beauty box in the mail a few days ago – a great way to trial organic beauty products.

I’ve got pizza on the menu tonight and a lazy weekend of not much at all planned (except maybe a market visit). Have a good one!