This weekend we refreshed our seasons table. So much fun getting our Autumn box out and seeing the children pull out all the homemade crafty creations. There is always a great discussion about why some pieces are included and others not (“no, I know they are sweet, but bees and […]
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Seven Years
Seven years. Your time is up. Please move to the next level. It’s not a shock. The first unavoidable wave hit me about three years ago. Throughout the subsequent years, more waves hit. Some small, others enough to knock you off your feet. This year, they have hit with more […]
Read moreI should have stuck with Plan A
Dear Daughter I think this skirt helps to illustrate that we all make mistakes and never stop learning. Even as a grown-up. You’ve reached an age now that I should consult you more. Falling in love with a fabric (me) is not a good excuse to throw away our well […]
Read moreFrom Solstice to Equinox
We have a simple tradition on weekday winter mornings. Each morning, we sit down to eat breakfast, as a family, and light a candle. The sun is not up, so the glow of the flame just helps to start our day. In the last few weeks, the sun has risen […]
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