Brutal to Begin With
I pull the car around the corner, pressing the remote that’s clipped to the sun visor. The garage door whirs to life, clinking upwards, revealing the…
Lions
She rushes into my arms. “Mama!” she cries as I bend down to scoop her up. More pairs of hands grab at my waist, my legs.…
Early December
I shot a wedding a few months back. It was lovely, as they always are. At the end of the night, I found myself standing…
24 Advent Ideas to Foster Togetherness
The advent is one of my favourite things about Christmas, which is why to me, Christmas begins on December 1st and so dear God help…
One
First baby = Shock. Second baby = Juggle. Third baby = Savour. The first year of Ella’s life was spent in a stunned haze.…
Wintertime
I reach for my phone. I reply to one email before it dies. I open my laptop. Also dead. The kids ask to watch Peter Rabbit.…
The Easter of 6, 4 and 0
I used to picture time as a rope you followed along, hand over hand, into the distance, but it’s nothing like that. It moves outward but…
An Ode To Six
She stumbles out of her room, eyes barely open. “Am I six now, mum?” she asks, rubbing her eyes. “You sure are sweetie,” I say.…
A NATURAL HOME: Eight Summer Essential Oil Sprays
One of the easiest ways to use essential oils at home is by making spray blends. It’s a simple way to incorporate oils into your everyday…
Look Up, It Matters, Keep Going
I found a note in my phone this morning that I wrote myself some time ago: Look up. It matters. Keep going. I have gotten…
The Red Tent 