I’ve pulled together 8 simple but effective wrapping techniques to help you elevate your wrapping. Some of these are super basic and others are a little more complex. Hopefully, they’ll inspire you as you wrap!

I’ve styled large gatherings on very little budget in the past. It is possible to create a beautiful, memorable gathering with some creativity and help. In this blog post, I’ll share how you can do it too.

If ever there was a time to create an extra special place setting for your guests, it’s Christmas. I love a thoughtful place setting all year round, but the magic of Christmas calls for something special too. There is something very lovely about being greeted by a thoughtful place setting, and it really doesn’t need to be complicated. 

In November, Frankie and I collaborated in writing a how-to guide to wreath making that is child-friendly. We got to wear some gorgeous Mama Owl clothes and forage in our field and make together at our kitchen table.

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Our activity advent calendar for kids and tweens! Lovely, home-based ideas to celebrate the festive season with kids.

Really, winter doesn't truly arrive until the solstice on 21st December, and for my other seasonal switch arounds and celebrations I wait for each equinox or solstice to begin to ground myself in the new season ahead. But, I always celebrate winter a little differently, and earlier than the other seasons, because we also love to celebrate advent and Christmas as well as the solstice. I confess that I got sick of dried leaves and pumpkins covering the house too, so recently cleared Autumn away and have been making way for winter. I know, I know, it's still too early for some, but I'm feeling ready to welcome the frost and sparkle of winter.

The last few winters, I drank and served golden milk non-stop. It’s delicious and good for you: turmeric contains curcumin, a well-renowned anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. My steaming mug of yellow goodness always elicits questions and requests for the recipe and I have finally included it below.