Once upon a time,

I discovered how much I loved writing and telling stories;

I love crochet.
I love unity.
I love being a woman.
I love ageing my way.
I love my ordinary little life.

This blog is those things smashed together.

I try each day to notice the small precious magical moments. Everyday magic is always there; it will mean something different to each of us, but it’s there in the moments that are nothing & everything, all at once.

  • Let’s Normalise Ageing; Because Being Over Fifty Is Magical

    Let’s Normalise Ageing; Because Being Over Fifty Is Magical

    Can We Take a Moment to Celebrate Ageing? Can we take a moment to celebrate all the beautiful, natural features that come with ageing? I’m talking about the sagging, the smile lines, the broken…

  • How to make Wool Goddess Timeless Tilly crochet blanket

    How to make Wool Goddess Timeless Tilly crochet blanket

    Making a granny square crochet blanket is so soothing and relaxing due to the repetitive nature of the stitches. No complicated patterns to follow and total mindfulness. Not sure how to make a Granny…

  • Yarnsmiths Create Baby DK: Crafting a Healing Blanket

    Yarnsmiths Create Baby DK: Crafting a Healing Blanket

    Life seems so very full on at the minute, lots of change and so much to process. Trying to seek out those glimmers and find time to just take a few breaths when I…

  • Unravelling the Calm: How Crochet Aids Relaxation

    Unravelling the Calm: How Crochet Aids Relaxation

    In our fast-paced world, finding a haven of tranquillity is essential for maintaining mental and emotional well-being. Many people turn to mindfulness practices like yoga or meditation, but there’s a creative, hands-on alternative that…

  • My favourite crochet blanket of 2024 so far.

    My favourite crochet blanket of 2024 so far.

    We all have our favourites when it comes to our crochet. Creating a crochet blanket is a rewarding and meditative process that combines creativity with practical skill. My favourite crochet blanket to make is…

  • Nature-Inspired Crocheting: Crafting Promotion of Well-Being

    Nature-Inspired Crocheting: Crafting Promotion of Well-Being

    Crocheting outside in nature offers a unique blend of creativity, relaxation, and inspiration that can significantly enhance the crafting experience. The tranquility of natural surroundings provides a calming backdrop, helping to reduce stress and…

  • Spotting Crochet on TV: A Delight for Fans Everywhere

    Spotting Crochet on TV: A Delight for Fans Everywhere

    There’s a special kind of joy that comes from spotting crochet on TV. Whether it’s a cosy blanket draped over a couch or a stylish accessory worn by a character, these little glimpses of…

  • Understanding Fibromyalgia Flare Symptoms: A Personal Account

    Understanding Fibromyalgia Flare Symptoms: A Personal Account

    One of the many blessings in my life was training to become a holistic therapist before being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. This education, combined with years of inner work, has greatly helped me embrace my…

  • Yarnsmiths Create Chunky Granny Square Blanket

    Yarnsmiths Create Chunky Granny Square Blanket

    Yarnsmiths Chunky Create is such a beautiful yarn to work with. Here is the finished blanket I recently made. Just look at the depth of colour!  This yarn works up really fast when crocheting…

“Making time for crafting isn’t just a creative act. It’s an act of self-care. It’s saying, “I matter. My well-being matters.” It’s choosing peace over pressure. Presence over performance.”

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