We’re halfway in August, that last month of summer. A month of golden summer beauty. Golden fields of corn, dried grasses, blooming common tansy and golden sunsets. Let me take you into a story of my golden moments in August… The roadsides where I run are filled with all those delicate dried grasses and seedpods,…
Today summer officially begins! Time for a summer quote… “In the summer you can find a corner in the garden and surround yourself with plants, shelter from the rest of the world.” Unknown This is exactly what I love most about summer! And this wooden bench under a bow of honeysuckle, roses, clematis and akebia…
It’s already June; the month which is filled with the longest days, strawberries, roses and peonies. The month when the verdant garden is at its peak of beauty and when so many flowers are in full bloom. “The deliciousness of the early summer silence was only broken by the song of the birds, and the…
Spring is officially here! A season we’ve all eagerly been waiting for. Harmonious bird song in the morning, sweet fragranced blossoms, fresh green shoots, the lengthening of daylight and the bright yellow of the first dandelions colouring our days. It’s Spring and the garden is changing its clothes, putting away its dark winter suits, its…
Every year again I can’t resist writing about the wonderful snowdrops. These small winter miracles are such a joyful and hopeful sign at the end of winter, aren’t they?! Finally we can start dreaming of Spring again! Let’s dive deeper in the fairylike world of snowdrops… Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) have been known by various names…
It’s a grey and windy day with rainy clouds passing by. We’re halfway of February and on a day like this, spring can still feel far away. Still, there are already subtle signs of the reawakening of nature and the days are getting lighter. Have you noticed it too? But in the meantime we have…
I’ve wanted to write a blogpost for a long time but my thoughts and ideas weren’t quite aligned to work it out. But I think I finally have something I would love to share with you at the beginning of this winter season. Sometimes ideas need some time to ripen and grow… and that’s what…
Winter is officially here! Although it’s not snowing outside right now, some snowy and wintry pictures are appropriate for this time of year, don’t you think?! So I scrolled through my photo archive of last winter and came across these ones. Just to bring us in the winter mood! ‘Stillness is the flower of winter,…
I’ve designed a small selection of cards with celtic blessings to send to your beloved ones. I think autumn and winter are the perfect seasons for writing and sending a hand-written letter or card, don’t you think?! There’s just nothing quite like sending and receiving handwritten notes. It’s a simple way to touch the heart…
These golden October days are slowly coming to an end and this month has been so generous with beauty and autumn delights. So I hope you’re ready for a golden and warmly colored blogpost… Misty and crispy mornings when the world looks like a dreamy fairytale. I’ve been hugely enjoying my morning runs and one…