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Gathered Threads

Annabelle, make

diy. handmade envelopes.

Since our girls were born my father in law has written them letters. Envelopes that have dropped through the door unexpectedly and caused such excitement.  Stories and pictures.  Clippings from newspapers.  Memories from days out…. Read The Post

Family, motherhood

reality bites. when your baby gets too big for you.

We had a lovely old weekend…enough to blow away the daily rhythms of a normal week and embrace the peace. Chilly enough to have a fire going for most of the day and to cosy in… Read The Post

Abi, motherhood, Simple Living

encouraging boredom.

We all get a bit restless at times, don’t know what to be at.  With homeworks done and no friends to call on, my wee ones can be at a loss…despite the many toys and… Read The Post

Family, motherhood, Simple Living

simple living. the beach.

There’s nothing simpler…a deserted beach on a blustery day, mountains rolling into the sea and a picnic. A perfect day.

Abi, Annabelle, Family, Madeleine, sew, sewing 101, sewing with kids

sewing for kids 101: running stitch and buttons

We’ve been a bit hooptastic of recent…see these pumpkin hoops! But this is a really easy little sewing activity if you’ve an hour spare and it’s a rainy afternoon! I had seen the idea here and… Read The Post

motherhood, Simple Living

why we like our kids to get messy.

I love to watch our girls engrossed. Engrossed usually within the process of something…there doesn’t even always have to be an end result.  Just simply the enjoyment of doing, creating. Left to their own devices, the vast… Read The Post

Abi, Family, motherhood

abi. at nine.

Abi, today you are nine. And somehow I can’t quite believe it. You who were so much awaited…a first. First child, grandchild, girl. You made me a mum. A little piece of myself in another… Read The Post

Family, motherhood, rhythms, Simple Living

simple living. carving out time.

When the weeks fly by and time seems to disappear, I find I crave peace…a simplicity that doesn’t seem to exist between the busyness of the school runs, the errands and the homeworks to be completed. As… Read The Post

Annabelle, Family, home, motherhood

annie at 7. a frozen party.

Annabelle, grow, Madeleine, motherhood

living simply. gardening.

  This was one of those impromptu activities that you actually realise they could spend hours on and they keep asking you to do for days after. I wrote here about the small things being… Read The Post