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Gathered Threads

Family, motherhood

should your kids share a room?

For those of you who dip in and out of this little space here and who probably know very little of our family dynamics, my hubby and I have three girls. Three energetic, feisty and… Read The Post

Abi, motherhood

abi at 10.

My wee Abi,You’ll always be wee in my eyes.Little feet that ran around the house, that infectious giggle bubbling over and your little voice, always humming, always singing.And now that you’re on the cusp of… Read The Post

Abi

autumnal leaf garland.

After Friday’s inspiration post I was inspired to make a leaf garland to add to the decorations for Abi’s sleepover.Several attempts later I abandoned mission as the threads kept getting knotted in the machine and I… Read The Post

Abi, home

an inspiring work space for girls.

Ok, when I say an inspiring work space for girls I don’t mean that this is it…that I’ve got it nailed! But simply that this was a little quest to create a space, by gathering… Read The Post

Annabelle, motherhood

Annabelle. At 8.

At 8. My wee Annie… You; right there in the middle. Maybe a position you will point the finger at in later years, but, in the here and now…just perfect. Energetic, enthusiastic and gorgeous, you… Read The Post

Madeleine, sewing 101, sewing with kids

sewing for kids 101: starting to sew on a machine

This wee machine from John Lewis has been perfect for the girls as they each started to sew on a machine.  Over the course of the last week I have been plagued with the phrase…’Can… Read The Post

motherhood, Simple Living

Lets give our kids freedom.

Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay Dalai Lama I want my girls to feel freedom. Really feel it. Freedom in an age of fear, restriction and bombardment…. Read The Post

grow, Madeleine, spring

Spring Raised Beds

  Saying as it has been one of our few sunny days of summer, I thought I’d share our recent little gardening project! It’s a little late in the year for planting out but I may… Read The Post

Madeleine, motherhood

Beach love.

This one has a bit of beach love.As the other two surfed she was firmly rooted in the sand! These shells were gathered and positioned with the greatest care. Brought home and then discarded, much to her… Read The Post

Abi, Annabelle, Family

Kids and surfing.

Last week, Donegal was to be filled with free, remote, soul-filling play by the beach. And, despite the rain, it was. Hours were spent in the water both in their wetsuits and out! It was wet…. Read The Post