I may aspire to be a Pinterest worthy minimalist but books? You got me there, I’m a hoarder! I have books everywhere, I’m continuously reading at least 4 books simultaneously and if they’ve impacted me, I hold onto them and revisit them time and time again. Just the sight of them jogs my memory about … Continue reading My book recommendations
Why I’ve quit trying to be a better parent
Dreamy autumn day on the Moors, photo by Willow. Parenting in 2021 is HARD. We literally have the highest standards to upkeep. On the one hand, it’s benefitting us all really, as we finally recognise children’s needs and a focus is put on providing them with the most nurturing, loving environment for them to thrive … Continue reading Why I’ve quit trying to be a better parent
The power of (not) now
Eckhart Tolle, a leading voice in the mindfulness movement is best known for his international best seller, ‘The Power of Now’. I, of course have read it, as well as his follow on, ‘practicing the power of now’. His simple wisdom seems attainable to even the most novice of mindful warriors. He encourages that we … Continue reading The power of (not) now
Easing into Autumn
Wren waiting for an alfresco dinner (whilst we still can) on our communal table. Goodbye summer. A statement that could be laced with sadness if it wasn’t for the gentle, loving arms in which we fall into each autumn. I find the change of season between summer and autumn to be the most beautiful, even … Continue reading Easing into Autumn
Unschooling (part 1)
I’ve titled this ‘Unschooling- Part 1’ because the current term used to describe our family’s approach to education is commonly referred to as unschooling, although I prefer the terms ‘natural learning’, ‘organic learning’ or ‘child-led learning’. The ‘part 1’ is an indication that this is a process; something that will evolve and change with our … Continue reading Unschooling (part 1)
La Dolce Far Niente
Eat.Pray.Love; a romantic novel by Elizabeth Gilbert and feel-good movie that you’ve probably watched before starring one of my all-time favourite actresses, Julia Roberts. This isn’t, as many think, what our shop is named after. Before I dive into the film and why a scene from this recently challenged and inspired me, I’ll first explain … Continue reading La Dolce Far Niente
Our first family festival
Ok, so to be transparent here, it wasn’t just our first family festival, it was our first festival, ever. Some adults went through phases in their youth of being really cool and care-free circuiting the festival scene; wellies, tents, glitter, feathers and seeing all the bands of the moment. Rich and I weren’t those people, … Continue reading Our first family festival
Words
An extract from Matt Haigs recent release, The Comfort Book; ‘…there was a gap between what I looked like and what I felt like. And the only way to bridge that gap was by talking and writing about what was going on inside me. And yes, in the philosophical sense, words are never quite the … Continue reading Words
Why do I not show my girls faces?
My view on this subject contains no judgement to any parents out there who post pictures of their children on social media channels or any other outlets, we each are free to choose what's right for our own family. I never even thought twice about it myself and would always be snapping pics of my … Continue reading Why do I not show my girls faces?
More about us…
For those of you who have stumbled upon my blog, without having met us or connected with us before, let me give you a little more background on who and what we are, basically the stuff that’s too long (or boring?) to go on the home page. Rich and I grew up in the same … Continue reading More about us…
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