As a summer lover, I've had to learn over the years to welcome, rather than resist, autumn. Read on to find out how I embrace Autumn...

Creating a summer bucket list is a great way to intentionally map out the specific things you care about doing this summer. I’ve revamped and simplified the old worksheet to a new, simpler - but still super effective - version. Just follow the three simple steps below!

Well life is picking up the pace here at Garden House. It's all lovely and I'm not complaining! But how do you stay sane when you're living life in the fast lane and you still need to get all your usual stuff done? …..

Call me a creature of habit but I’ve eaten the same breakfast for pretty much the last four years. It’s a delicious smoothie with home-made granola and fresh berries….

This year is speeding by! We’re already past the Autumn Equinox and you can really feel the nights starting to draw in. It’s time to cosy up and immerse yourself in great stuff to read, watch and see. Here’s what’s made the September Love List…

And just like that it’s the tail end of summer, which means the back to school vibes of September are upon us and it’s time for the August Love List - a glimpse into the books, places and programmes I’ve been loving this month…

Happy Summer and welcome to the June Love List - here’s a peek at what’s been floating my boat this month…

Happy Spring! I’ve rounded up a few things I’ve been loving this month. Here’s my May Love List…

Hello and welcome to the April monthly roundup - a little snapshot into what I’ve been enjoying this month…

And just like that it's March! Which means it's time for the monthly roundup. Here's my February Love List….

Hello and welcome to a new series! Each month I'll share a roundup of what I'm reading, watching and loving each month. Click here to read find out my January faves..

My days of setting traditional New Year resolutions are long gone, but I do like to take time to reflect on the past year and get clarity for the year ahead. I enjoy looking back and seeing what worked and what didn't, and then using that to create a reset for any areas that might need shifting or sprucing up. Here are my favourite simple prompts.

The word affirmation stems from the Latin word affirmare, meaning “to make steady, strengthen.” When we repeatedly recite a phrase to ourselves, we’re actively changing the thoughts we want our minds think. Affirmation is a great way to effect change, which is why we often use them in class - especially in restorative practices when our mind is particularly receptive. The keys to creating the most effective affirmations are….

Over the centuries, the Equinoxes have been celebrated as special, potent - even holy. Monument have been erected, pilgrimages made. Feasts and celebrations held, rituals performed to help us align with the energies of the new season.

Here are six ways to help you embrace the seasonal shift.

I used to be the queen of getting stuff done. Back when I was juggling four children with running a business and a home, my days had to be organised like a military manoeuvre. Now that the kids have flown the coup my life naturally has more space. And my To-Do List has evolved into something more of a To-Be List. Here, in no particular order, is what’s on it right now….

Feeling emotional, distracted or anxious? Honestly, you’re not alone. The world feels heavy right now. The combination of global pandemic, climate crisis and the heartbreak of this war, makes it hard not to feel a sense of despair, anger or even paralysis. How can you take care of yourself and others in these challenging times?

If you’ve been with me for a while, then you’ll know that every year I choose a word - one that’ll help me stay focused on whatever my bigger picture is. Previous words have included…

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a recovering perfectionist. Yes, I am that mother who let their kids decorate the tree and then rearranged it as soon as they were in bed. Last Christmas I had plenty of time to reflect from my Covid isolation bed and remember the reason for season.  It’s not about crazy spending or making your festive decorating Instagram-worthy. Christmas is about…

August is a time to reboot and relax. Here’s what’s on my read, watch, listen list this month…

As lockdown slowly starts to lift I'm incredibly excited. Yes to meeting more than one friend at a time. A big yes to eating somewhere other than my own house. And hell yeah to getting further outside my postcode than I can walk. This is all thrilling….