One of my most favourite fragrances in our organic country garden, is captured exquisitely in the Rugosa rose “Roseraie de l'Hay”. I love to dry these, too, for pot pourri. It is important to take moments to “stop and smell the roses”, something I absolutely love to do. What do you love? Mindfully, Holly x … Continue reading A Favourite Rugosa Rose
Wellbeing
The Whites Of The Garden
The whites are coming … There are two types of white-flowering rambling rose in our garden and they’re popping open this week. For the glorious purity and grace of the moment, we also have white “mock orange” (philadelphus) and some other white plants in bloom at the moment. The white lupins and white viola are … Continue reading The Whites Of The Garden
On Pain And On Love
On Pain and on Love From time to time, things come along to test and to try us. How we show up when this happens, says a lot about who we are and where we are, on our personal development journey.This week I am in one of those emotionally challenging times and have found myself … Continue reading On Pain And On Love
Happiness And Peace
Did you know that even billionaires can be really miserable? What makes us happy is not money, or status, or career … it is our loving connection to human beings, and giving to one another, loving with abandon, and living from a core of clear and light intention in ways that make peace. I have … Continue reading Happiness And Peace
Let Love Surround You
Breathe in and know that you are loved. Feel the safety of that strength and power all around and within you. 🤍 Now exhale. 🤍 If you are feeling pressure, know that this is what diamonds go through too. 🤍 Hold on. All is well. 🤍💎🤍 “Diamonds are made in the rough.” 🤍..... Mindfully, Holly … Continue reading Let Love Surround You
The First Mince Pie And Musings
I had my first mince pie of the season for afternoon tea on 23rd Dec 2020. It was laced with blessings, made with love. I ate it slowly, carefully, mindfully. I had mixed the fruit brew on 22nd, while our ancient Land Rover was being made roadworthy, emergency repairs at a garage mechanics’ workshop (not … Continue reading The First Mince Pie And Musings
How To Break Out Of Frustration
What are the things that are ‘eating’ you? What do you want to change? You’re feeling as if life is pressing against you ... and maybe it is. You’re feeling as though the harder you work, the tougher the climb ... and maybe it is. You’re feeling that tautness in the pit of your belly … Continue reading How To Break Out Of Frustration
Navigating Waves
When you are navigating humungus waves, you have no option but to hold on. When the tide eases a little, but you've not yet reached shore, you dig deep to find a reason to hold on. When you have reached shore, if you reach the shore, then you decide whether that reason for holding on … Continue reading Navigating Waves
The Holly Tree Tales 