by Becky | Mar 2, 2022 | Gardening, Natural Living, Seasonal Living, slow living
The saying, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” seems to be true this year, after consecutive storms in February I’m ready to settle into spring and more mellow days of sunlight, flowers and birdsong. March is such a hopeful month, bursting with...
by Becky | Apr 30, 2021 | Seasonal Living, slow living
As a new month approaches I like to look back on the last few weeks and take account of some of my favourite moments. For me April was a jewel of a month. Spring felt like it had finally arrived and my two little boys and I have already had many a morning picnic by...
by Becky | Dec 9, 2020 | Seasonal Living, slow living
Winter here on the North coast of Ireland means leaning into the darkness, letting go of the long light days and giving in to the closing in evenings. Its lighting fires, reading books, making plans and looking back to see where changes could be made for next year. ...
by Becky | Dec 9, 2020 | Seasonal Living, slow living
As winter settles in here at the farm I’ve been cosying up in our cottage and creating nourishing rituals that make winter feel extra special. I filmed a short video to show you some of the things we like to do as a family in the early hours of the day. Hope you...
by Becky | Feb 4, 2020 | Seasonal Living, slow living
10 Ideas to Celebrate February: Make a straw cross or corn doll to celebrate St. Brigit’s day Light candles at meal times Fill small jam jars with snowdrops Embrace the citrus season and use blood oranges and lemons in baking and preserving Enjoy the first of the...
by Becky | Feb 4, 2020 | Seasonal Living
It’s February and we’re finally at the tail end of winter. Bulbs are pushing up through the cold earth and while there is still snow on the ground in some places, there is still so much more light now and the knowledge that Spring is only a few weeks away brings hope...
