I'm often asked how to start living life more simply. My answer is to concentrate on whatever your energy is spent on right now - so if...

I often wish I could send a gift out to everyone who reads here, a gift that would make a real difference to their lives. I think I found i...

I'm happily back into my bread routine again. It didn't take much to kick start me into getting serious about it. The only shop bre...

One of the pleasures of a slow summer is having the time to make cordial. Drinking homemade cordial on a hot day is one of joys of the s...

I received the most charming gift yesterday. It was a package of homemade biscuits, wrapped in cellophane and bubblewrap and carefully ...

I feel a bit like a boat cast adrift. My routines haven't kicked in yet and I'm at a loss sometimes as to what I should be doing. I...

The past week has been a mix of tranquility, visitors and grandchildren, and now here we are, ready to begin a new year. I'm looking fo...

Christmas Eve morning, Santa will be getting ready to leave about now, so it's a good time to wish you all a very happy Christmas. Whet...

My new book, The Simple Home , was delivered to me a few days ago. I spent time over recent days looking at it and remembering the relent...

It's only a couple of days until Christmas and I hope you've got your menu planned and all your goodies ready, or almost ready. It&...