Am I Pretty?

I stand in front of the bathroom mirror, applying makeup. I become acutely aware Ella is in the doorway. She’s watching me. Why do I wear…

Stand Up, Little Girl.

There’s a folder I’ve started on my computer called “Ella”, and in it are things I come across and file away for the years ahead of…

“I can’t deal with this for the next fifteen years”, my friend says to me. “This mean girl stuff is only going to get worse the…

I turn 32 tomorrow. And forgive me, but I’m cradling my second glass of red with Hozier on repeat. Bear with me. I’m young, I know.…

I’m as guilty as the next girl for dropping the sisterhood the minute life gets busy. I have introvert qualities as well, needing the comforts of…

So here’s the thing. We all know that women provide such a powerful buffer to our worlds; a unique relationship that can not be replicated – not…

One day a few weeks back, after Ella had woken up from a nap she said, “I’m a bit grumpy, Mummy. Not too bad, but a…

The unsolicited advice you receive as a new parent hits from all angles – all the time – over and over again. It’s nothing new, really. Just…

She spilled into the car like sunshine. Nine months had passed and I almost couldn’t take how good it was to have her next to me…

Hey friends. Take your shoes off. Grab a quilt. Pour yourself a cup of tea. We’re hiding out in the tent today because Monday. It’s okay…