Sometimes the busyness of life completely stuns me. Take for example the fact that Percy is nearing six months old. Where did six entire months go to? I remember so many of those days as a whole [...]
How interesting that the inspiration behind this series is no longer a seasonal cleanse but a lifestyle change. So many of our friends have suggested that we buy the house we’re currently [...]
Perhaps it’s my age or my new-found love of less, but in the past year or so I’ve refined my style and subsequently, my wardrobe. I no longer harbour a deep attachment to my clothes. [...]
Once they had lit the barbecue they wandered around the vegie patch and picked greens for dinner; rocket, baby spinach, cos lettuce, spicy chives. A night at mama and popa’s was just what [...]
please don’t ask me whether The Luminaries is a good read; I can only comment on the first five pages / a money tree because I figure that a token of abundance is a good omen to wake up to [...]
my flat-leaf parsley and chives are thriving on the front step….and I’ve been adding them to most of our evening meals. Since Poet started pre-school in mid-July we have been plagued [...]
When you clean out your children’s wardrobes you’ll find that your penchant for minimalism must compete with nostalgia. It’s a time consuming process because whether you like it [...]
When in doubt, ask yourself: if I was moving house tomorrow, would I pack this? It’s a ruthless tactic, yes, but it’s quite practical for those who get caught up in sentimentality and [...]
Clutter confuses children, simplicity inspires them. I spent a few hours delving into our toy chest this past weekend. It sat under the window in the lounge room* and was, more often than not, a [...]
Let’s start small, let’s go slow. If I allowed myself, I could easily stand in the middle of my house and feel completely overwhelmed by the tasks ahead. Right now I have a strong, [...]
The countdown is on and I’m preparing for a 12-week (gradual, achievable) spring clean that will hopefully clear all the cobwebs from my house. As far as I’m concerned there’s [...]
When I picked up Poet from pre-school last week, most of the children were sniffly, the parents croaky. The nasty flu is making its way around our community and while I chatted with parents about [...]
