by Laura McMahon | Dec 8, 2025 | Blog Posts, Myth & Folk Stories, Seasonal Stories
Why do we hang mistletoe? What meaning does the shape of a wreath hold? Our Christmas and winter celebrations have a long and winding ancestral line of stories and folklore to delve into and there is nothing I love more than falling down a folklore rabbit hole....
by Laura McMahon | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog Posts, Seasonal Stories, Winter
The first proper frost has descended, firmly signaling that winter is on our doorstep impatient to be greeted. Not that I have seen particularly icy scenes here on the Welsh coast. Instead, we have had a delightful freezing rain to contend with, so I am enviously...
by Laura McMahon | Aug 20, 2025 | Blog Posts, Seasonal Stories, Summer
The last days of summer can feel so bittersweet. Whether we loved or loathed the heat, saying goodbye to the long days of summer can often make us feel sad or a little unsteady. September and the onset of autumn on the horizon can challenge us with a shift in pace...
by Laura McMahon | Jul 7, 2025 | Blog Posts, Seasonal Stories, Summer
As we meander towards August, we are turning the pages of our year to a particularly juicy chapter, the pinnacle of our seasonal story where our natural world is at its most vibrant. The strawberries are ripe, the peas are bursting from their pods and the first...
by Laura McMahon | Apr 30, 2025 | Blog Posts, Seasonal Stories, Spring
Spring is a time of awakening. The world around us is bursting forth with new life, shaking off the slumber of winter, and inviting us to do the same. As the days lengthen and the air softens, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a good book and explore themes...
by Laura McMahon | Apr 30, 2025 | Blog Posts, Myth & Folk Stories, Seasonal Stories
The month of May is the jewel in the crown of the spring season with it a rich history of celebrations and folklore. With so much colour and joy to be shared, the beginning of this beautiful month has traditionally been a time to honour the fertile energy and fiery...
