Why resin jewellery has captured so many hearts There is something almost magical about holding a piece of resin jewellery up to the light and watching tiny flowers, delicate ferns or shimmering flakes appear to float as though they have been suspended in time. It is easy to understand why so many people have fallen […]
The gifts we remember are rarely the expensive ones If someone asked me to list the most memorable gifts I have ever seen, I doubt many of them would have come from expensive department stores or arrived wrapped in glossy paper with a famous name printed on the bag. Instead, my mind immediately wanders towards […]
Not long ago, someone asked me a perfectly ordinary question. “Why don’t you ever…?” I honestly can’t remember how the sentence ended. It might have been about going out more often, joining in with something or making a decision they didn’t quite understand. The question itself wasn’t particularly important. It was my reaction that caught […]
There was a time in my life when I genuinely believed that if I could just find the right words, almost any relationship could be saved. I wasn’t trying to win arguments or prove that I was right. I simply wanted people to understand how their actions affected those around them. If someone had hurt […]
There was a season in my life when I believed everything would finally make sense if I could just have one more conversation. I wasn’t looking for an argument. I wasn’t trying to prove anyone wrong. I simply wanted someone to explain why things had happened the way they did. I wanted them to acknowledge […]
There is something about walking into a garden centre that instantly makes me slow down. Perhaps it is the scent of damp soil drifting through the air, the rows of colourful flowers stretching into the distance or the cheerful chatter of people searching for the perfect plant. Whatever it is, I always leave feeling lighter […]
There is something incredibly satisfying about standing in a beautiful garden that you have created with your own hands. It is not about impressing the neighbours or keeping up with the latest trends. For me it has always been about creating a place that feels peaceful. A place where I can sit with a cup […]
There are some chapters in life that leave us feeling as though we have lost a part of ourselves. In my story below I explain some of the reasons why travel heals the soul, at least for me it does. Sometimes those chapters arrive quietly. A parent begins forgetting familiar faces. A close friendship slowly […]
KwaZulu-Natal has always held a special place in my heart. Living here means I am surrounded by some of South Africa’s most spectacular scenery yet I still find myself discovering places I never knew existed. It reminds me that sometimes the best adventures are not found in glossy travel brochures or crowded tourist attractions. They […]
Escape the everyday without travelling too far There is something incredibly refreshing about packing a small overnight bag, climbing into the car and heading off for a weekend away. I don’t always have the time or the budget for a long holiday but I have discovered that some of the best breaks are surprisingly close […]
