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A seasonal journal dedicated to things to do, see, read, eat, wonder at and find joy in, as the wheel of the year turns. 

Forever inspired by seeking simple ways to connect with the natural world and the perfect company for your tea break!

Welcoming Winter: Simple Ways To Move With The Seasonal Shift

I don’t know about you, but I’m not quite ready to move into full festive/winter mode just yet. So I’m relying on a few simple things to start nudging me towards and through this seasonal shift.

Samhain Traditions – 3 Simple Ways to Celebrate Halloween and Samhain

Find three simple ways to celebrate Halloween and Samhain, seasonal traditions which mark the turning of the wheel from autumn to winter.

Creature Comforts: Space for Rest & Play

Brand designer, creative mentor and writer Sarah Robertson reflects on the need for rest and play in an article about her creature comforts.

Fall into a Good Book: My Must-Read Cosy Autumn Reads

As the leaves slowly begin their vibrant transformation and the rain hits hard, there's nothing quite like curling up with a book. Autumn, with its winning blend of cosy evenings and golden tapestry of colours, invites us to slow down, sit down and in fall into other...

4 Ways To Make The Most Of Late Summer: Easy Ideas for Enjoying the End of the Summer Season

September and the onset of autumn can challenge us with a shift in pace that we don’t always feel ready for. Perhaps it would make us feel better to press the pause button and let the warmth and abundance of summer linger a little longer? Read on for simple suggestions on connecting with and supporting our emotions at this time of year.

The August Feast – Simple Ways To Celebrate Lammas

Lammas is a magical seasonal celebration which offers the chance to really dial up that summer joy. So, let’s look at some simple ways to celebrate and mark the day…

Celebrating Summer Solstice – Simple Rituals For Midsummer Magic

Summer Solstice celebrations – the easy way. In this post, you’ll find a few suggestions for marking this beautiful seasonal shift with simple rituals and moments of stillness.

April Seasonal Living List : Opening Up

In this month’s April seasonal living list, I’m seeking out all the good things on offer – from the magic of the bluebell woods to the mundane chore of hanging laundry outdoors, there are plenty of tiny joys to embrace.

March Seasonal Living List: Embracing the Change

In this month’s March seasonal living list, I’m seeking out ways to embrace the change, explore new beginnings, and align with the quickening rhythms of nature.

February Seasonal Living List – A love letter to February

Though February is short, it is filled with simple joys, celebrations of love and most importantly, pancakes…

How to Nurture Creativity in Winter – an interview with Creative Artist and Author, Becki Clark

How to Nurture Creativity in Winter – an interview with Creative Artist and Author, Becki Clark

Nurturing our creativity in winter can help deepen our connection to the season. Creative artist and Author Becki Clark is inspired by nature and the magic of the changing seasons. From illustration, craft, writing books and teaching seasonally inspired workshops, Becki shares her inspiration in this interview and tips for slowing down and finding ways to creatively connect to the rhythms of nature.

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What is the Harvest Moon : Fall Folklore and Moon Stories

What is the Harvest Moon : Fall Folklore and Moon Stories

Even by just observing the sight of the Harvest Moon, acknowledging the stories and history, we forge a deeper relationship with the season and with the natural world. In turn we strengthen our sense of peace and belonging, growing our feeling of rootedness in the natural networks we live within.

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A tour of The Smallest Light Candle Studio

A tour of The Smallest Light Candle Studio

A warm and inviting space, where I tinker away with essential oil blends and drink far too much tea. I spend many hours here pouring and infusing natural waxes to create home fragrance products which sing with the song of each magical season. Come on in and take a look around my candle studio!

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What is seasonal living?

What is seasonal living?

Connection is the word which sums up seasonal living in many respects for me. It’s a way of living which encourages us to develop a relationship with the seasons, which in turn strengthens our connection to the natural world.

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