SIX SWEET READS IN 2016

Dec 29, 2016 | Blog

As 2016 draws to a close, the bookish reader-types among us contemplate and consider what our best book experiences were during the past year. OH SO MANY. Asking me to choose a favourite book is akin to asking me to pick my favourite child—so I’ve come up with “six...

GOD IN A CHRISTMAS BOX

Dec 19, 2016 | Blog

Umm who here doesn’t love receiving a beautifully wrapped box at Christmas? I certainly do! Actually any time of the year is fine, I’m not fussy—wrap up a bar of chocolate and I’m in my element. I enjoy gifts—both the giving and the receiving. The best: when you...

REDUNDANT CHAUFFEUR-MOM SYNDROME

Dec 8, 2016 | Blog

You guys, I know it’s Christmas and all, but I have personally discovered a new issue this season, which is far from festive: “Redundant Chauffeur-Mom Syndrome”. Have you heard of it? Maybe you suffer from it yourself or maybe you know someone who’s been there… or...

CURL UP & READ ADVENT

Nov 22, 2016 | Blog

Who else here loves the idea of curling up with a fabulous book and a mug of hot chocolate, while the rest of the world goes into festive frenzy? Cheers! *insert happy mug clink* I just realized this weekend will be the first Advent Sunday, which tells me Christmas is...

THE POPPY & THE NIGHTINGALE

Nov 10, 2016 | Blog

Today I’m all about the poppy and The Nightingale…. hello, Remembrance Day. Much like you, I have been brought up to honour and appreciate the sacrifice made by soldiers past and present for our freedom—a two-minute silence, a poppy on the lapel, a...

FIRE & ALL THE PRETTY THINGS

Oct 27, 2016 | Blog

“Mum, if you’re ever being attacked (!!!) you should shout, ‘Fire!’ because people will actually take notice and do something.” Hmm, wise words from my city-slicker daughter… and she’s absolutely right—sometimes we presume...