The Year of Slow Living

The Year of Slow Living

 January 5, 2024  A great sense of ease comes over me between the days of Christmas and New Year’s eve. I have my kid to thank for that. It was a very moody, greyish,  snowy feel December when he was in grade two. I must have been the only ecstatic parent...
Notes 12.23

Notes 12.23

“Winter is a time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it’s the time for the home.” ~Edith Sitwell Hello! I woke this morning feeling much relaxed and rested. A good night’s...
Notes 09.23

Notes 09.23

September…where does time go? I woke up this morning by the cooler morning breeze coming in from the shutters as I curled up under our sheet thinking that from now on I’ll need to keep a quilt at the end of our bed for mornings like these. It’s been...
Notes 06.23

Notes 06.23

June   Soft clothing. Untamed hair. Linen sheets. Golden mornings at the beach. Iced coffee. Beach reads. Saturday mornings at the farmer’s market for that lush and colourful fresh produce. Watermelon and feta salad on a hot summer’s day. Evenings on...