What we want
Nowadays, thanks to globalisation, low-wage factories in far-away places can mass produce seemingly limitless numbers of cheap consumer...
Hot Cross Buns (Dairy-free)
Vegan hot cross buns Making homemade hot cross buns is one of my favourite Easter traditions. Lately I have been trying a vegan version...
Being a better listener
There's a lot to lose as a poor listener. Tuning out when others are talking is ultimately unsatisfying and can seriously undermine...
7 simple ways to be more creative this year
Being creative isn’t easy, even for artists, musicians or others who do something creative as their full time job. At times, the ideas...
Slow change
After a holiday or at the start each new year we can feel inspired to make some changes to the way we live. The changes might be to: Get...
How long does it take to make new habits?
This is the time of year when we typically think about making new starts, taking on new challenges and tackling new projects. Over the...
Crafting our way to a better life ...
We may not consider ourselves to be particularly artistic, but we’re all born with an innate desire to express ourselves and craft...
How does your garden grow?
Many of us enjoy gardening - or at least enjoy sitting in the garden. But as I have discovered, you have to bring an attitude of slow to...
Upcycled style
Upcycing is about rediscovering, repurposing and reusing previously unwanted objects. Another name for this activity is reclaimism...
Your best home
Homemaking is not such a fashionable word these days but it remains a super important thing to do. Where does the instinct to make a home...
