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Do you embrace being still? Do you excel at being in complete silence? Is rest an elusive unicorn type creature you have not happened upon yet? Being at rest has a lot of benefits. We have more clarity, our body is not driven by fright or flight and we can manage our day to day…

Have you ever felt lost? Have you ever come to a fork in the road of your life and not known which path to take? I certainly have. Let me assure you now, you are never too old to start over and you are never too lost to find your way. Life can definitely take…

The weather here has cooled off a bit which seems to make so many things more enjoyable. I did a little day trip a couple of days ago, roaming through the countryside and doing a bit of thrifting along the way. It was just a beautiful day and fun to have a wonder round.  Along…

Sharing a small glimpse of what surrounds me in my corner of the world .. Wishing you a lovely Easter .. xx

Was life more simple 100 years ago? This was the question I pondered when I found this postcard in an antiques shop last autumn. What was life like in 1911? Here are some thoughts to mull over .. The decade leading up to 1911 was a time of great transition, from the way people lived and worked to the…

Having feasted on traditional fare over the past few weeks and all the trimmings that accompany this time of year; one question comes to mind. How did your kitchen function with all that the holidays expect of it? Preparing turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, gingerbread cookies, ham, yams and more. Was it smooth sailing with enough room…

Whether it is a shower at the end of a long hot day, or a luxuriating bath after a busy winter day; nothing soothes and refreshes like water. Our bathrooms have gone from small, utilitarian type spaces to larger areas that encourage relaxation. With much in the marketplace available to create this get-away within our…

In a world of ever-increasing speed and information, where what happens tomorrow is not as predictable as it once was; we need an oasis to return to. A calm, grounding space that renews our spirit, refreshes our mind, relaxes our body and restores us to whole. A space that reflects our aspirations and dreams, wants and desires. It…