If I got at the heart of simple living, what does it really mean? It is a question I need to ask myself. To know what are my expectations and limitations. Otherwise, they are just broadly defined words, empty phrases like sustainability and ethical design. Honourable concepts, but what are they at the crux? So … Continue reading What is simple living
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An ode to kitchen tables
When you move into a new home, regardless of whether you own or rent, the kitchen is often the first space you settle in. You cross your fingers that the fridge will fit, and stacking your Tupperware collection becomes a feat of engineering. But perhaps your foremost concern is whether you have enough space to … Continue reading An ode to kitchen tables
Finding joy in the simple
We have just had another beautiful weekend. We have been blessed with blue skies, gentle breezes, and warm sun for the past couple of weekends. Days that soothe and replenish the soul. It was likely the last hurrah before winter sets in and we spend the next three months or more holding our breath and … Continue reading Finding joy in the simple
Bringing life to a new home
Over the past few weeks, we have been in the process of moving from our home of 9 years to a new dwelling. Our move constitutes a travelling distance of only 20m. Not a particularly common circumstance in a renting arrangement, but the decision was made some time ago by the owner of the farm … Continue reading Bringing life to a new home
A simple week
This update on last weeks happening is a tad late. We are already well into a new week! These past few weeks have been flying by, for no profound reason that I can see. There is the same running around for sport, the school run, cooking, cleaning and laundry, but for whatever reason, time seems … Continue reading A simple week
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