My Year of Clothes Swapping and Developing Daadi: A Journey of Sustainability What a year it has been! My focus has been on clothes swapping and developing Daadi. If you’ve followed my blog, you know this journey has been both exciting and challenging. Now, it feels like I’m on a…
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But I want it!!! It is as if my life depended on it Embarking on a mission is all fun and games until you find yourself in the trenches of a teenage…
Could this work? I am known for getting lightbulb moments but this…
Toxic Chemicals in Our Clothes: Unveiling the Unseen Threats Battling the Heatwave…
My Year of Clothes Swapping and Developing Daadi: A Journey of Sustainability What a year it has been! My focus has been on clothes swapping and developing Daadi. If you’ve followed my blog, you know…
But I want it!!! It is as if my life depended on it Embarking on a mission is all fun and games until you find yourself in the trenches of a teenage shopping spree, surrounded…
Could this work? I am known for getting lightbulb moments but this one hit me with enough light to be seen flickering from space. Seated at the table, sipping iced lattes, I engage in conversation…
Toxic Chemicals in Our Clothes: Unveiling the Unseen Threats Battling the Heatwave and Unraveling the Truth Okay, people, we need to talk. I’m writing this from the epicenter of a heatwave, and let me tell…
A Journey of Purpose and Impact In a world that’s constantly evolving, finding purpose and making a positive impact can be truly fulfilling. Wherever I travel I am attracted to lifestyle and learning. Throughout the…
As a creative, I am acutely aware of my innate need for self-expression. In my childhood days, I was always dancing, weaving captivating tales in the confines of my bedroom and bringing them to life…
I want to believe you are a nurturing soul who understands the importance of guiding and inspiring the young minds of our generation. As a mother/grandmother myself, I want to discuss a topic that holds…
Overcoming Fear: The Power of Asking There’s a certain fear that resides deep within us, preventing us from speaking up and asking for what we want. I vividly remember the sickening sensation in my stomach…
Despite my challenging experiences with loss, I’ve always been open to the possibility of a connection of spirits for the other side. While I can’t say I’ve been completely convinced, the comfort that belief brings…
I am incredibly excited, following my third visit to India, I cannot keep all of this to myself. Watch this space as we embark on this exciting project. Please reach out to me if you…
I sense a return of energy flowing with each breath I take. However, lately, my body has felt like a blocked drain. I’ve tried to attribute it to factors such as old age, poor diet,…
‘Hey girl, wake up, it’s six already, get out of your bed and please get ready.’ To market, to market, to the market we go, with all of the rubbish that I need to throw.…
Some of the best decisions I have made in my life I could put down to being spontaneous and often intuitive. How many times have you said to yourself, ‘Just do it‘? While it is…
I came across this poem today which I had written ten years ago. They never date. If you like this poem, please show some support and help me raise some funds for a children’s playground…
“Find joy in your journey, for it can not only brighten your path but also bring rewards to others along the way.” One of the reasons I love to travel. Moni tugged at my shoulder,…
The chance to voice deep thoughts wrapped in wisdom – waiting for exposureI listen, listen depicting the silence as caution takes over, and I am once a child obeying her teacher. I sit opposite you…
My travels have directed me home for a short while, however, I would love to invite you here for the festive season We often find the best-laid plans have a plan of their own and…
The house is rented I have said my goodbyes and following a quick visit to a friend in Barcelona I have now arrived in Fez and feel like I am traveling again. Fez is in…
I was excited to meet up with Ana Abascal, the new owner of the Restaurant Pura Vida, perched on the outskirts of the Jalon Valley, a small town of around 5.000 people nestled in the…
There is an energy in our valley. It feels pure and cleansing. The summer grasses have turned golden and a breeze washes through the long wispy grass, you can almost hear it. The old stone…
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We dared to dance in my backyard A childhood tumbled and hard we rhythmed till the clock had struck we really did not give a fuck but we did. Come and take me to the…
I woke from a powerful dream hearing the voice of my first husband from so long ago. He was asking me to call him. I started to write everything down and it seemed that only…
This means that La Gaia, my beautiful home will be available to rent again. This time for six months to a year This is ideal for any family looking to move to Spain. Nestled between…
Mystery: Modesty or Fashionable Dismissal? “Hey, love your top!” exclaimed the vivacious voice, dishing out compliments like sweeties. Caught off guard and jolted with surprise, we’re left with the age-old retort, no matter who’s dishing…
NEXT Art CafĂ© 25th June, Jalon Valley. Any art lover will appreciate the work that goes into producing an original piece of art. Looking at an original piece of work that is displayed in your…
This extraordinary set of powers we learn to suppress as we get older and allow life to get in the way. It happens to most of us, we forget that we are born with this…
‘I sense you do not have a plan’ he said sitting there looking all organised in his suit, sipping the coffee I had made him. He ran his fingers over the page he had previously…
Life as an Ex-pat – Immigrant- Incomer – whatever. Things you should know. ‘But are there many ex-pats living in your village?’ The dismissive tourist inquired with a hint of negativity. He was viewing a…
‘I’m bored!’ I shouted to my mum. My six-year-old self with a tantrum was declaring the reason for my mood. Expecting some sympathy and somewhat to my dismay, I received my reply. Direct and with…
When was the last time you put your foot in it and had to dig yourself out of a hole? Recently, I have had word block, which is why I have not been appearing with…
I took myself back to the dream of life, stretched far, its fingers waving in the wind, loose and without direction. I have miles to tread. Un-perturbed this journey beckons. I took myself back to…
Campello Collection. “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.”― William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Art – Midsummer Nights Dream. 120×80 cm. Acrylic on canvas. 200Euros SOLD. The images that came through the forest became fairies and…
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Our answer to the door of peace, comes where we keep our…
Campello collection. The many soft and silent footsteps walked up Church Street…
It is lovely to find a small space to be creative, so…
