New Moon โ€” Turning Gently

Thereโ€™s something about this point in February that feels different. Itโ€™s still winter. Itโ€™s still damp, and the threat of frost hasnโ€™t quite gone. But the edge has shifted. The light is lingering a little longer. There are signs of movement beneath the surface. I can feel that in myself too. For this New Moon … Continue reading New Moon โ€” Turning Gently

A Little Festive Fair Moment

This evening I pulled together a very last-minute craft stall for our school fair using all sorts of random leftover stock I had tucked away. It wasnโ€™t polished or planned โ€“ just gathered, displayed, and shared โ€“ and it ended up being such a lovely experience. Itโ€™s the first time Iโ€™ve done a craft stall … Continue reading A Little Festive Fair Moment

A Day in London: Art, Nostalgia & Inspiration

A Family Day Trip. Somerset House: The Spell or The Dream Our first stop was Somerset House, home to The Spell or The Dream, a striking installation by Turner Prize-winning artist Tai Shani. The centerpiece is a 10 ร— 3 m luminous blue sculptureโ€”a hand-painted, gently breathing figure suspended in a glass box, poised between … Continue reading A Day in London: Art, Nostalgia & Inspiration