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Pages I wrote in flowers
A summer of flowers, pressed between journal pages and preserved as botanical keepsakes of the places, people and moments I wanted to remember.
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The luxury of an unhurried morning
A quiet morning beneath a willow tree becomes a reflection on time, slow living and the lessons we pass on to one another. My mom taught me perseverance, hard work and courage. In turn, perhaps I can teach her a little about the sweetness of doing nothing.
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A coastal summer
A love letter to summer by the lake — reflecting on the rhythms of waterfront living, the beauty of change, and the small details that make a coastal summer feel magical.
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Homemade pesto
After weeks of tending our little spaghetti garden, our homegrown basil finally became homemade pesto. A simple celebration of summer, fresh herbs, and the joy of turning something you’ve grown into something you can share around the table.
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Our spaghetti garden
Our little “spaghetti garden” has seasoned far more than pasta this summer. Fresh basil, parsley, chives, and dill have found their way into homemade meals enjoyed on our lakeside balcony. A celebration of homegrown herbs, slow living, and the simple pleasures of summer.
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Midsummer dreams
Midsummer has a way of making ordinary evenings feel enchanted. As the lake sparkles beneath lavender skies and the moon rises overhead, I find myself lingering a little longer—reading poetry, sharing strawberries on a picnic blanket, and soaking in the quiet magic of the season.
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A watercolour wedding
A June wedding at the Royal Botanical Gardens inspired a season of colour, beauty, and wander. A collection of photographs and reflections from a day that felt like a watercolour painting come to life.
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How we remember the people who are no longer here
A reflection on grief, beauty, and the ways our loved ones continue to find us – in pink petals, yellow butterflies, moonlit skies, and the quiet moments that remind us how precious it is to be here.
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Afternoon Tea and friendship bouquets
An elegant afternoon tea with dear friends, complete with vintage teacups, homemade treats, and a joyful bouquet-making craft. A celebration of friendship, creativity, and the simple beauty of gathering together.
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The art of noticing Winter’s quiet power
A cozy winter reflection on slow living by the lake, embracing both the stillness indoors and the quiet beauty of the frozen outdoors.
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