Last time I did a backyard update it was late April. The outdoor shower, tile, pavers and jacuzzi had just been installed. Over the summer we’ve been honing in and working on the design and flow of the yard, and I’m always very happy to report that we’ve been really using it, and living that…
Botanical Wonders
I never cease to be awed by nature. The more I learn about plants, in fact, the more I’m awed by these botanical wonders. This summer we planted an edible garden in our backyard for the first time since Ida was born. The key to our success this year was certainly the drip irrigation that…
Fresh air, natural light, and all the good vibes!
This post was created in partnership with Velux I believe in the healing power of plants, good light and fresh air. I recently read a Rand study that found a positive association between nature and mental health: exposure to nature and views of trees, plants, and open spaces improves people’s cognitive ability to focus, read…
This Just in: Rock and Raw Jewellery
Today did not start out well. I found a louse in my hair. This, after painstakingly shampooing, combing and all-out battling my daughter’s lice (and the sheets, clothing, hats, brushes etc.) more than four times over the past couple of weeks. Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and well, gross, I called a specialist, Alicia. She spent two…
Bark Art
My family and I spent some time at one of our local parks over the weekend. There was a gigantic Eucalyptus tree near the playground that had shed it’s bark and there were large bark piles on the park floor. I was absolutely stunned the beauty: the shapes (so modern!) the colors (those blues and purples!)…
5 ideas to make a small room feel more spacious
The first time I shared this space over on IG and called it ‘small’ I got some emoji chuckles in the comments. “Yes!” I insisted! “This space used to be our garage, and the entire thing is less than 300 square ft!” What you’re looking at above, just a few short months ago, looked like…