It has been unseasonably warm this week; I’ve been wearing summer dresses and sandals and lifting my face to the sun. Despite a busy work schedule and four days of solo parenting I’ve managed to find a little balance these past few days – regular walks with my flower thief, early nights and hearty food has ensured I stay as grounded as possible. All my good work went out the window last night when my laptop froze and showed me a scary blue screen. The panic! However, for the first time in my life I fixed something technical which is both highly unbelievable and empowering. I find when Daniel is away I’m more likely to get on with the job instead of procrastinating about it or relying on him to do it for me.

I’m settling in for a weekend of…work. It’s enjoyable work though and I plan to break up the writing sessions with a yoga class, a few walks and some reading time. I’m currently loving Tiny Beautiful Things and Burial Rites – so vastly different to each other so I pick up whichever one suits my mood at the time.

In other places:

tropical smoothies in Bali – take me back
productive rest days
getting the most out of your child’s wardrobe (from a mother’s/stylist’s perspective)
raising beautiful boys
the six-year-old transformation (an aha moment for me – the losing of the first tooth is the catalyst for change)
my new favourite skirt – organic bamboo + natural dye

I hope you have a really lovely weekend. Make sure you take some time to walk and lift your face to the sun.