In our fast-paced, consumer-driven world, we are constantly bombarded with the idea that convenience is key. The allure of shiny, ready-made...

I've been battling the bush fires here since Saturday and it's been very stressful. I'm close to the area that was evacuated so ...

I'm making napkins today. Those I made about five years ago are on their last legs and I don't want to buy napkins again and again a...

For the past 25 years, I've lived here in a very slow lane. I've often written about closing the gate on the outside world so we cou...

I've been organising my home over the past few weeks but this time it's not the same as what I've done in the past. I don't ...

Of all the simple pleasures waiting for us in our homes, my favourite is sleeping on newly washed sheets that have been dried in the sun. La...

  Hello!  Remember me? This cup of coffee is helping me get back into blog writing again; I've missed it. I think I'm ready to get b...