I’ve taken a huge interest in gardening since we renovated our garden in 2022. Growing most of it’s contents from seed, we managed to cultivate a little floral haven for the bee’s and birds. While I’m absolutely still a gardening novice with much to discover, it has been such an enjoyable journey learning, all the while getting to teach my children, who are great little helpers in the garden!

Somewhere between an eagerness to learn new things and being a bit of a control freak! If there’s a way to do it myself, I’m always keen to try!  I’ve recently started to enjoy creating my own all-natural skincare products and cleaning solutions. You might also catch me rolling up my sleeves to tackle home repairs and chasing the satisfaction of giving new life to old items. I’ve realised I like to live by the motto “everything is figureoutable” simply because it provides a challenge, opportunity to learn and grow, and sheer satisfaction to know “I just did that!”. It’s not just about the cost savings; It’s a small but impactful step towards sustainable living too! I try to live by the 6 R’s

Circling back to DIY skincare and cleaning solutions, I’m on a bit of a journey to live as “non-toxic” a life as possible. In a world where phthalates, parabens and endocrine disruptors are in more household items than not, I want to protect the wellbeing of my family and planet while also sharing what I’ve learnt along the way.  Exploring alternatives that steer clear of harmful chemicals.  I have a blog post on how I got started with non-toxic living here.

Having lived in both countryside and busy towns/cities, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the tranquility and beauty of nature.  I thrive on spending time outside, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the countryside. There’s something incredibly rejuvenating about leaving the noise and chaos of busy areas for the countryside – the air is fresher, the pace is slower, and the landscape is filled with natural beauty!

Since entering my “countryside granny” era as I like to call it, I’ve come to realise I have a love of  vintage, especially kitchen equipment. Stoneware mixing bowls, and various traditional kitchen tools. As I’ve taken on more traditional cooking  methods like making fresh pasta, homemade butter and sourdough bread, it only makes sense that I now gravitate to tools that matches this style of crafting delicious delights.

Baking my own sourdough bread (among other sourdough goods) is something I see as more than just a kitchen task; It’s a therapeutic ritual that brings a lot of joy to our home. I’m always keen to try out slow living hobbies , I even know how to knit!