Last weekend I hosted a Crafternoon at my place. Long time readers of this blog will know that my favourite thing in all the world is to craft with other people. I love it so much, I invented a word - craftyr. I love the exchange of ideas and creativity... Read more →

This poem is a collaboration. I recorded the words said by my fellow campers during one of the games we played at the Spring Wild by Nature Village Camp run by Firekeepers last week. The next camp is in January next year. See you there. I sat in the light... Read more →

Each year I dread winter and what is coming. It's the time of year when I struggle to create and to remain positive. August is my worst month. I always think it will be the winter solstice in June with the longest night when the blues hit. But June with... Read more →

It was so good to be back here yesterday after the whirlwind of activities over the last few weeks. Winter is meant to be a time to turn inwards and contemplate but I was far too busy for any deep thoughts. Coming here, seeng the creek and slowing down was... Read more →

On the weekend I flew to Adelaide to celebrate 10 years of Ginninderra Press in Port Adelaide. The press has grown from humble beginnings in a spare bedroom in Canberra into a successful publishing house. Wild, an anthology of poetry was created to celebrate the milestone and it was launched... Read more →

Happy winter solstice beautiful people! Last week I took my dye pots and bits of rusty metal along to the Darebin Parklands. My girls and I taught some friends how to eco dye. We then boiled our solstice paper bundles outdoors with water from the creek over an open fire.... Read more →

I thought I'd pop on the other side of the camera for a change and say "Hi! How are you doing?" I really hope you are well as we dive into the darkest, coldest part of the year. It's time for me to slow down and reflect on my journey... Read more →

I'm a one woman, traveling eco dyeing, road show. I love taking my pots, knowledge and rusty bits of metal to a friend's place and dyeing together. On my most recent eco-dyeing adventure with friends we foraged for leaves along the creek near Rebecca and May's house. It was so... Read more →

I'm sure it will come as no surprise to learn I took along my pots, rusty bits of metal, leaves and scarves to the Wild By Nature Village Camp last week for a spot of eco dyeing! I couldn't pass up the opportunity to dye outdoors with a group of... Read more →

I've just come back from spending an amazing five days with my girls out bush at the Wild By Nature Village Camp run by Firekeepers. You know it's village time when: There are so many people offering to help set up your tent that you have to turn some of... Read more →