Our Rose: A Birth Story
There were two stars shining directly outside my bedroom window the night I went into early labour; a bigger, brighter one and a smaller one shining…
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…
The Female Midlife Crisis
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.…
Saving The World With Ballet Concerts & Tears
Four years ago, I was closing up my business to start working from home, a swollen belly in front of me full of everything I didn’t…
Red Tent Survival Guide: 10 Ways To Better Friendships
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…
Red Tent Survival Guide: 10 Ideas For Hosting Your Own Red Tent Night
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…
Rising
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…
Girl Power
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…
On Having It All
Once upon a time, women wore aprons and spent their lives stepping over children on their journey between the kitchen and the laundry. Since they had little…
