Dad has never been one to follow the crowd. He is fiercely independent, equally stubborn and also one of the most creative and innovative people I know.

I love this homemade body butter recipe. It’s simple to make, using only shea butter, jojoba oil and the refreshing scent of peppermint. This is the perfect recipe to try if you’ve always wanted to make your own lotion.

There was a good period of time the conversation among family members circled around the topic of a broken toaster, an old kitchen appliance belonging to my grandparents. It’s funny the things we remember. It isn’t so much the old broken toaster as much as what it stands for.

I’ve come to appreciate the contrast of things. Things I don’t want versus things I do. The accolade of busyness contrasted with the rising embrace of slow living. It’s in the contrast of things, showing us what is working and consequently, not working. This is the gift of slow living, becoming more intentional in how I spend my time.

Create more than you consume. My heart latched onto these words, recognizing the truth in their message and quickly becoming my ‘why’ for doing what I do…

Life Story – At the end of it all, what are we left with but our story? All of life’s moments wrapped up into one beautiful journey…

Do you have a plant in the garden you are drawn to? Or maybe a particular flower you’ve always loved, have you ever wondered why? Meet Alice.