One of the skills I learnt as a little girl, was to crochet. I remember being taught as a child of nine or ten, to crochet at boarding school. My school at that time, Girls Collegiate (now The Wykeham Collegiate) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, was a place of many special learnings, even though it was … Continue reading Crochet As Self Care
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What Do You Do To Fill Your Cup?
Inspired by the WordPress bloggers’ daily writing prompt today, “What brands do you associate with?”, I thought I would respond on a different level. My question to each person reading this article is: What do YOU do to fill your cup? And another way of putting that is: How are YOU investing in yourself? Someone … Continue reading What Do You Do To Fill Your Cup?
Blessed By The Beauty Of An Old Rose
This is one of my favourite roses in all the world ... And I have no idea what it is called, but I believe that it is a very old variety. This particular variety of rose blooms once each Summer and, when it does, it flowers stunningly. Here, I’m delighting in it on the terrace … Continue reading Blessed By The Beauty Of An Old Rose
The Joy Of Self Care For Happiness
Prompted by the question "What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?" I did not have to give too much thought to what they might be! I am finding myself more and more focused on gratitude and on happiness experienced in the moment, as well as mindfully exploring and benefitting from the empowering joy … Continue reading The Joy Of Self Care For Happiness
An Orchid Story
My day started with a realisation, as I glanced at the windowsill .. My orchids are glorious. They are all singing “Hallelujah”! Little arms (leaves) outstretched, greening up nicely from their natural TLC with aloe water etc, sending up new leaves, settling into new potting mix from our stored old woodchip, loving the light, gorgeously … Continue reading An Orchid Story
Was Today Typical?
Was today typical? I have been pondering this question, given that we are now into a new month and I am processing a journey of deeply personal growth. A surprise parcel arrived for me a few days ago and in it was a sweet little box of inspiration cards, entitled “You Got This”. It took … Continue reading Was Today Typical?
Look Deeper For The Thrive Button
Never look on the outside assuming that someone else’s life is perfect. Nor that what you see and judge on the outside magically appeared. There might be ‘trappings’, but there might also be pain. There might be outer signs of confidence, but there could well be trembling tears behind closed screens and doors. I did … Continue reading Look Deeper For The Thrive Button
Sustainability Starts With Love
I want to show you a few foods and flowers that are growing in our biodiverse, fairly wild, organic garden. It really is a blessing to be able to grow your own and in the almost thirteen years that we have lived here, we have not imported any soils for raised beds etc … all … Continue reading Sustainability Starts With Love
The Holly Tree Tales 