“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be … More
Category: A COLOURFUL LIFE
Happiness by Design: 5 minutes on Christmas Eve
“Christmas was definitely the best thing ever, even better than pizza. But instead of all her favourite toppings, Amitola was … More
Confessions of a Single Mother: Friday Night in with Maia
“Babies don’t come with instruction booklets. You’d learn the same way we all do — you’d read up on dinosaurs, … More
Confessions of a Single Mother: Things My Daughter Said This Week
“The soul is healed by being with children.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky Funny things my daughter said this week: Dad walks … More
Maia’s Adventures: The Nativity
“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” -Charles Dickens, Ebeneezer Scrooge, A … More
Maia’s Adventures: The Christingle
“Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind. ” ― Mary Ellen Chase This weekend we … More
Maia’s Adventures: Mrs Verinder-Gedge
“No occupation in this world is more trying to soul and body than the care of young children. What patience … More
6 Reasons I Love Dressing a Little Princess
“I’ve always loved the idea of changing myself, wearing costumes and disguises. It takes you back to being a kid, … More
Fantastically Beautiful Magic Part II
“The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.” ― Dorothea Lange I didn’t want … More
Happiness by Design: Fantastically Beautiful Magic
“There is one spectacle grander than the sea, that is the sky; there is one spectacle grander than the sky, … More