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Gathered Threads

Family, motherhood, rhythms

the small things.

I remember reading a quote on Pinterest that really resonated with me…that when I read it, I realised that the small things are really the big things. I have mulled on this so much this… Read The Post

Family, motherhood, rhythms

easing back into school…reflecting.

This week after reading this article, I have endeavoured to create more space in our day for some routines that will help settle the girls back into some rhythms for school.There have been things that… Read The Post

Abi, Madeleine, sew, sewing with kids

kids that sew {3 easy cushions to make}

Now that the playhouse is nearing an end, we have a couple of things to sew to decorate it and make it cosy! I want to involve the girls in as many of these as I… Read The Post

Family, home, motherhood, rhythms

easing back to school; routines and rhythms

Johnny’s back at work and we have a bit of time before the girls are back. The summer is slowly slipping away and I’m glad we made the most of the opportunities to be free from… Read The Post

Abi, Annabelle, Madeleine

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Abi:  Blowing dandelion clocks Annabelle:  A glance up from her dvd! Madeleine: On the move xxx Linking up with Jodi and Living Arrows

Madeleine, sew

sew. headband.

I have 3 girls so hair accessories are an endless pursuit…sewing them has become a way of life!!   I have loved making this one…if you follow along with me then you’ll know I’ve made… Read The Post

Abi, Annabelle, Madeleine

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After what has seemed like days of rain we took advantage of a lovely morning and headed to the park for a bit of fresh air. Scooting, boomerang throwing and lots of cartwheels was exactly… Read The Post

Abi, Annabelle, away, Madeleine

beaches in brittany || the everyday project

This year our second campsite in Brittany took us close to the beach. A short cycle through a (completely idyllic) country lane opened up and the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean lay in front. For… Read The Post

Abi, Annabelle, Madeleine

evening light 30 / 52

At our second campsite in Brittany we drove out for an evening coffee and this field was drenched in a beautiful late sunset glow. We hopped out and snapped a few shots which I love so… Read The Post

Annabelle, sew, sewing with kids

kids that sew { tea towel tote bag }

This is an easy wee project for wee ones. The fabric in tea towels can be bright and colourful (and they’re cheap if you don’t have one you could use).  It also only involves sewing in… Read The Post