In The Stillness Of The Morning
Spring flowers, birds waking in seeping darkness, my family sleeps. Silently, I start another day on this blue planet. Despite all of the things that are broken, in the world, and, in myself, I wake with hope. I hold it in my hands like a fragile seed, sprinkling warmth across it’s shell, seeing it bloom…
Read MoreWhy Anxiety Is Not All In Your Head
It was a regular Saturday night, late last November. My 20 year old son came home with a mate and their take-away dinners, and I couldn’t bear the smell. I started to feel sick. My hubby came home from bowling, hungry for his dinner too. I had to leave the room, the smell was so…
Read MoreThoughts on Power, Diversity and Kindness
So many of the current problems in our world could be resolved with a few simple things – truly embracing difference and diversity, kindness, empathy, courage, compassion, hope and optimism, realising there’s enough for everyone if we change how things work, caring about future generations, letting go of fear, listening, especially to First Nations Peoples,…
Read MoreThe War on Waste: Simple Changes You Can Make to Reduce Your Waste
We are literally drowning in waste….and we all have to take personal responsibility to make as many changes as we can. By 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish…that is an incredible statistic. We are filling our earth with unnecessary rubbish, polluting our air, soil and waterways, and wreaking havoc on…
Read MoreFree Crochet Pattern: How to Crochet The Audrey Dress
Everyone LOVED the crochet pattern I shared from Leah King, on making a boho tealight lantern cover here – so I am now sharing her sweet crochet Audrey Dress, with the full pattern here, plus link to the pattern on Ravelry. Leah is very very talented, very generous and a lovely woman to boot. So…
Read More5 Ways To Keep Indoor Plants Healthy
Whether you have recently discovered a passion for potted plants in your home, or like me, have always been a lover of the indoor plant, there are some simple tips that can help keep them healthy and alive. So many people tell us that they struggle to keep potted plants happy! Often there are basic…
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