A woman i barely know gave me these jonquils out of the blue yesterday. Next time i see her I will let her know how much joy her gift brought me. My car now smells divine and we have a … Read More
boo the whole posse I’d plug the crafty people that make these but there’s no contact on the tag that came with it. Lovely gift and affordable in a way that makes you wonder if these people have enough food … Read More
A life less ordinary…(‘Free spirit’ i was called many times, living my dreams as they occur to me, known to hitchhike through three countries to get to a party, living out of dumpsters, sniffing out the wise women still herbcrafting … Read More
colt art at piha beach (quite peaceful, no?!)Genevieve Simperingham and her partner Dan are back in town!Such great work they do. Well worth checking it out, no matter what ages your kids are. Transformative for the parents too.Free talk: Friday … Read More
One cardboard box (on the large side), one knife, some crepe paper, tape, a tiny bit of creative juice, and you are ten minutes away from having yourself a sweet little house. And that, my friends, equals many many hours … Read More
The birthday morning surprises. Note the mama-made name flags. I have made those for other kids in the past and it was so lovely to make them for Jed. My son. I still wonder at the incredibleness of it all.What … Read More
Well, here they are. Pants. Or, for those not in NZ, for whom pants means undies, trousers.I made my boy some awhile back and have been inundated with interest every time he wears them. They have passed the road test … Read More
Jed and i planted these organic pumpkin seeds and entrusted them to the wonderful Hew the housesitting friend while we were based in Fiji a month. They survived and thrived on our baking hot deck and I helped Jed plant … Read More
She was so serene and wise looking, one hand resting on a round tum, the other fingers reaching out to touch Jed’s, their eyes meeting. Jed turned around and said ‘ Mama, look, like the buddha, she buddha’. Call me … Read More
I bought this fabric to make part of a Jed birthday present but it seems fitting to use a snippet here.Oh excitement. A new love in my life. My sister had kindly lent me her machine. I embarked on sewing … Read More
One of the artist’s in residence…deep in the zone in his ‘studio’I love setting him up with what he needs and stepping back to give him space and see what unfolds. We got a new-old easel/blackboard/magnetic board, add a bit … Read More
In deep fatigue again with these nightwakings and very very early morning starts, i fell into a little wondering this morning….about how my life would be different if i still lived at Twin oaks community. I would have peaceful regrowth … Read More
Yesterday I had one of those days where i found myself saying ‘don’t’ more times than i feel comfortable with. I am tired. My patience (and i was famous for my martyr-like marathon winning patience)has stretched thin, to a shadow … Read More
This piece of multi-coloured patched loveliness is Jed, Pema and I’s new best friend. A large blankie, lined with soft flannelette fabric. Beautifully made and recently acquired from Trademe. Perfect for snuggling into and reading books in front of the … Read More
There is a definite kind of order to the tangle of goodness.Lets go retro on Swanson Rd in West Auckland is a treasure trove of retro goodies. I got a tip-off that she had a corner of old fabrics so … Read More
i don’t mean to brag but, for a west coast nz winter, we sure have been getting alot of glorious sun……and i mean pure blissed out gorgeous days with hardly any wind and warm warm sun (did i mention the … Read More
retro yumminess – for a few dollars off trademe.co.nz My nana was a seamstress and lived in those days when it was the norm to sew your own clothes. Especially your children’s. My own mother followed suit and made many … Read More
a weta on our deck – Weta– Moreporks (or Ruru in Te Reo)– Full moon– The ginger menaceFirst two are iconic NZ creatures -often found at night. Second two are found worldwide. We had a baby weta living in our … Read More