Autumn came early this year, and for those of us that love the change of season this is good news. While Summer days are loved, the opportunity to swathe in layers is once again welcomed. That feeling of being covered, and protected, sheltered from the elements, layered in warmth…quite simply, that moment of feeling cozy. […]
When the sun sets late and the children are outside drinking up the last rays of light, I find myself looking for ways to occupy my hands outside with them while they play. One of my favorite crafts and something that I seem to annually reach for in August and September, are stick loom weavings. […]
Oh Summer days, when little hands are warm and juicy and the evening sky is the colour of the fruit you spend the day picking. Drives into the country are long and slow and on return trips home the car smells sweet and ripe with harvested goodness. Baskets in hand, the children run with enthusiasm until […]
There is a fable the girls and I have read recently from a few sources, and each time I have read it, I have realised how important this message is. It is the tale of the fisherman and his wife, or you may have heard it told through a little girl and her family also. […]
In the most amazing eclectic coastal town in the far north of NSW Australia, there is a small group of Mothers and their children, that are the living spirits behind the brand Children of the Tribe. You will be familiar with Children of the Tribe for the iconic “I am a wandering Gypsy” t-shirt and […]
If you are looking for a great day out in the New York, New Jersey border area, we have come up with the perfect summer outing triptych. It is just the right combination for a fun-filled midsummer day. Three places to visit all close to one another, offering unique but complimentary experiences. 1. Stairway To […]
Less than a month has passed since we gave Maya the popsicle mold for her birthday, and during that time I discovered a hidden skill, yes, I seem to be an avid Popsicle maker! Who would have guessed? I am only ‘bragging’ about this talent because my family have become a little obsessed with the […]
Sunprints are 70’s goodness at it’s best! A wonderful easy and effective activity that floats somewhere between art and craft. Any age can enjoy this project, and the creative possibilities seem endless. Established as a company in 1975, Sunprints are one of those things that almost everyone says, “Oh yes I have done that” or […]
I worked on a flower crown today, and felt a strong urge to extend it further, with flowers hanging into the hair. This is an evolution from my usual flower crown style into an asymmetrical crown with flower tendrils. Partly this had to do with the lovely purple Campanula growing all through our garden as […]
Maya will tell you that Goat Milk make great underwear, and the fact that she is asking for some more Goat Milk undies for Christmas, you can take as a super testament from a savvy 8 yr old. When I went to find their new underwear to photograph, I asked Maya where she had put […]
One of the beautiful things about being on a path to live lightly and consciously is that I meet some really interesting people, who are living life with dedication to choose wisely. How each of us can do this, and to what extent is unique and I treasure any efforts big or small, but I […]
Our annual strawberry picking outing was this past week, and like we have done the past few years we went to Donaldson Farms in Hackettstown, New Jersey. It is a beautiful clean, neat and tidy farm with a few animals and a variety of crops, but we especially like to visit for the huge strawberry patch. […]
Maya received a traditional popsicle mold for her birthday. I tried to find one that was not plastic or at least recycled plastic, but sadly was not able to find something that was the shape I was looking for. None the less, the one I decided on (is at least BPA free) is a great […]
With a natural waking I exited a most remarkable dream. A dream unlike any other I have ever had. Not only did I wake from this sleep not tired despite going to bed past my most effective going to sleep time, but I woke energized and inspired creatively in the most unusual way. I woke with […]
We received a beautiful care package from Kaity Farrell of Fare Isle on Friday. So much goodness we just have to share. With a focus on sustainably hand crafted organic and wild foraged foods, this is where pure, beautiful and delicious meet. You are going to wish you could eat Kaity’s products all the time. Fare […]
This has to be one of the most effective ways to make flowers crowns because this technique can be done with such a variety of flowers. From dandelions to daisies, it works with soft stems or hard stems, in long, medium or shorter length stems (like white clover). I also like this method for the […]
This week we had the pleasure of going to a local lake for a swim three days in a row, during each visit Elle made a point of collecting the goose feathers that were floating in the shallows and scattered along the waters edge. With a beautiful bouquet of feathers sitting on our dinning table, […]
It was a delight to be a featured photographer and blogger over at VSCO. It came as a great surprise when they were in touch recently to ask me a few questions about how I work creatively as a photographer and artist. For those of you that are interested (if I flatter myself, there might […]
I am very excited and honored to be a presenter at an upcoming homeschool conference for women called Wild & Free. To be held in Virginia Beach on September 19-21, 2014. Whether or not you educate your children at home, you believe childhood is a wonder to behold, to be cultivated with love, nature and adventure. […]
Pierrot La Lune, is an amazing Danish brand offering organic and fair trade children’s clothes. The clothes are relaxed and comfortable, yet interesting and thoughtful. They are clothes to play in, that also look effortlessly sophisticated. Pierrot La Lune have successfully made perfect children’s clothes! I just adore what they are doing and was delighted […]