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December 31, 2023
I find myself sitting in the quiet of my big and empty (for now) home this Sunday morning, reflecting, while the family is off to Church. It is the last day of the year – 2023. I am now Mother to three adult children and a sixteen year old. I have one year left of their schooling – my third child is completing year 12 in 2024 and my youngest is completing 3 terms of year 10 and then attending...
October 30, 2020
What if I told you there is something scientifically proven to reduce stress, improve your health, and improve your productivity and focus? And it’s available to everyone, and sometimes it’s even free? I’m sure you’d want to get yourself some of that, yes? Well it turns out that there is something, and it’s right under your nose. The answer is nature. Let me demonstrate. Imagine yourself for a moment in a forest, sitting comfortably underneath a large tree. Flowers dot...
April 28, 2020
A home is a space where the tide of life can ebb and flow. Homes should evolve with our needs and journey with our seasons.
December 20, 2019
The traveler has been out in the big wide world on their own (away from family and loved ones) and they need to reacquaint themselves with home, with the everyday rhythms of the household, with the things that have happened or changed since they left, so give them that time and space.
October 31, 2019
No matter what your house is like, there are things you can do to make it speak love. For me, vases of foliage and the smell of baking have made a world of difference, no matter what our physical house is like.
October 23, 2019
...you will find that things are starting to take shape and make sense again. Systems and processes are becoming evident. You are finally getting organised and you can start gaining control over your life again.
October 11, 2019
Every home I’ve ever lived in felt instantly more homely once it had a lamp lighting up a dark corner in the evening. In fact, when I move into a new house, I make sure I get at least one lamp going from the first night, just to soften the blow of feeling not at home and surrounded by chaos.
October 10, 2019
If you have any kind of office space, be it at work or at home, and you just can't seem to find anything for all the clutter, or you haven't seen the actual desk in so long that you've forgotten what colour it is, well friends, this one is for you!
October 1, 2019
So how do we make moving easier, and maybe even enjoyable? After all, the opportunity and necessity to start afresh can be just what we need.
September 2, 2019
It is possible to create a life enhancing home without a gigantic budget and a cutting edge architect, and it all starts with getting a fresh perspective.