It's been a long time since I've made anything with my hands. So long in fact, that I can't remember the last thing I made. Terrible for someone who professes to be a maker! I've been caught up in getting ready for the launch of my second collection of poetry,... Read more →

It's officially the first week of the school holidays. We are supposed to be out bush at the Wild by Nature Village Camp in Riddells Creek. But we're not. Like everyone else we're confined to home. Luckily for us there's now a virtual village where we can connect several times... Read more →

Everything else may be closing but nature is always open. Read more →

I have been so busy lately there has been no time to sit and be. This is not, in my mind, a good thing. The busyness has started to become a little frantic and addictive. It's been much easier to fill my time with doing than face the emotions lurking... Read more →

I have just had the most incredible day of pampering, nurturing, indulgence and relaxing. Last weekend I headed north out of town for a retreat at the stunning Lil Acres in Woodend. It's only a 1.5 hour drive from my place but it feels like a whole other world. There... 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 →

Hello. I'm back! Bali was incredible. We stayed at a small hotel with gorgeous gardens and a swimming pool. Stuffed ourselves silly every morning with the buffet breakfast (did someone say four omelettes?) and ate out every night. People came and cleaned the room every day. And someone else did... Read more →

I feel so blessed that there are so many makers and artists out there sharing their work and inspiring others by living a creative life. I've just experimented with using avocado pips for dyeing fabric. When I saw these pictures of fabric and dye plant illustrations together (dye mushroom to... Read more →

Thank you so much for reading my blog over the last year and sharing my adventures in eco dyeing, experimental baking and nature connection. It means a lot to me that there are other people passionate about making things they need and living a creative life. Knowing that you're there... Read more →

The cold winter days have me huddling inside, heater blazing while I try and make as much as possible, do an adult education class and write a couple of books. This year I am relishing the creativity of the season rather than bemoaning the cold, gloomy weather. So far it's... Read more →