A couple Sundays ago we headed out to a street art festival in a town close by. It’s an annual event called Les Ephémères, and the art installations are set up throughout the old village of the town. We didn’t manage to see everything but what we did see was […]
Self-care is a big topic for women these days and with good reason! With all our varied responsibilities, we need to take some time out to treat ourselves right. We can\t care for others if our own wells are dry right? That’s why every Monday I encourage the lovely creative […]
I have beautifully blooming tulips in my garden now, and even my peony bushes have buds, a promise of soon to arrive splendour. Spring is emerging and showing her face, at least in these parts. And even if you may have recently had a snowfall, I bet you are still […]
I’m happy to welcome Olivia from Simply Liv to Callaloo Soup today. She specialises in Capsule Wardrobes, which is a topic I am anxious to learn more about. Not sure what a capsule wardrobe is? Read on! The term “simple living” gets thrown around all the time. People dislike clutter, […]
Creative Simplicity has been my mantra for just over a year now. It’s what I keep at the forefront of pretty much everything I do, personal and professional. For me the phrase embodies everything I care about, creativity and simplicity of course, but also mindfulness, intention, slow and simple living, […]
One month into the year, and things are slowly moving along. I continued to take my time in January to decide how my year would unfold, and I am truly happy for that. I’m now very sure how I want to spend my time and what I want to focus […]
I recently read an article about a new research study that shows that children whose parents are mindful, experience less stress in life. My first thought was that I wasn’t in the least bit surprised. I’ve been practising mindful parenting for a number of years now, and as I keep […]
Around here we are easing back into the school year rhythm. It’s the fourth week of school, and I think all the wheels are turning smoothly now. Case in point: This morning Kieran was able to get up, eat breakfast, get dressed and be ready to go in only […]
Hello friends, Summer is over (sob), and we are back in the swing of things over here. Lots of new routines for us this year, as we each plan to take up at least one leisure activity: art classes for Kieran and me, music for Lucas and Kieran, and possibly […]
I’m cogitating over this post by Design for Mankind. Are you making space for stillness in the everyday? Slow parenting is my jam. Are you really doing what’s important, not just urgent? I’ve been saying this for years. Glad to see NPR agrees with me! Want more links and resources […]
