“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s … More
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CHRISTMAS DAY
“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be … More
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
Part II: Hannah Trott on Grief, Courage and Kindness
“In every situation, choose kindness. My Mum was always about kindness, always about being kind in every way. I like to … More
36 Questions with Photographer and Soon-to-be Florist Hannah Trott PART I
“I have always said to other people, you can choose happiness and you can choose to be joyful in situations … More
The Colourful Kind 