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My Go-To Routines When Life Gets Unexpectedly Busy
My Go-To Routines When Life Gets Unexpectedly Busy
When autumn fills the calendar, I turn to three simple routines that help me feel more settled: a walk in the woods with Bron, a candlelit bath and a meal... Read more...
The Season of Treats, Bonfires and “Not Yet, Christmas”
The Season of Treats, Bonfires and “Not Yet, Christmas”
As Halloween and Bonfire Night lead towards Christmas, I reflect on changing family traditions, children growing up and the friendships that stay. Read more...
The Unexpected Stranger
The Unexpected Stranger
A tiny kitten appeared on my doorstep, hungry and lost. Months later, he found his way back to us — bringing with him an unexpected reminder about trust, kindness and... Read more...
Where Is Home?
Where Is Home?
What makes somewhere feel like home? Is it the place we grew up, the life we have built, the people we love—or simply somewhere we feel most like ourselves? A... Read more...
The Butternut Squash That Nobody Planted
The Butternut Squash That Nobody Planted
Sometimes the best things are the ones we never planned. A few rogue butternut squash seeds, a forgotten corner of the field and a little kitchen improvisation became the most... Read more...
The Triangle of Truth
The Triangle of Truth
Every week, I walk with two women who have shared almost thirty years of my life. Through the highs, the lows and the conversations that can only happen between old... Read more...
Conversations With My Younger Self
Conversations With My Younger Self
A few celebrities talking to their younger selves got me wondering what I would say to sixteen-year-old me. The truth? She probably wouldn’t have listened. A reflection on mindset, hard... Read more...
Little Pots of Happiness – Banoffee Jars
Little Pots of Happiness – Banoffee Jars
Discovered at a friend's summer BBQ and quickly adopted by my own family, these little banoffee jars are layers of Biscoff, banana, dulce de leche and cream — simple to... Read more...
The Yin and Yang of Summer
The Yin and Yang of Summer
After an unusually long, sunny Welsh summer filled with beaches, biking and family days, the land began to tell a different story. As the rain finally returns, I find myself... Read more...
Not All Yorkshire Puddings Are Equal
Not All Yorkshire Puddings Are Equal
Three batches, one rainy Sunday and a determination to finally master the perfect Yorkshire pudding. From flat and pudding-like, to slightly cremated, to finally just right — here's what happened... Read more...
Giving Back — Pass It On
Giving Back — Pass It On
Giving back doesn’t have to mean grand gestures or raising huge amounts of money. From supporting a cause close to your heart to simply passing on something you no longer... Read more...
The Importance of Connection
The Importance of Connection
Life gets busy, and sometimes the relationships that matter most are the ones we unintentionally take for granted. A family gathering reminded me that connection doesn’t need to be complicated... Read more...