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…

  • Free the Boobies: My Tips to a Bra-Free Life

    Free the Boobies: My Tips to a Bra-Free Life

    If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know I have a lifelong detest for bras. I don’t just dislike them, I loathe them. Restrictive, uncomfortable, and always leaving me wondering who actually designed…

  • The Quiet Impact: How Small Acts of Kindness Shape the World

    The Quiet Impact: How Small Acts of Kindness Shape the World

    When I first became unwell, I struggled with the thought of not doing anything with my day. I felt like a failure. I was unwell, and when loved ones would ask what I had…

  • I Met My Younger Self For Coffee Today

    I Met My Younger Self For Coffee Today

     I met my teenage self for coffee today. We were both early, each arriving with a list of things we wanted to discuss, carefully written in a pretty notebook. I smiled, relieved to see…

  • Inspiring Crochet Moments: A Heartfelt Encounter

    Inspiring Crochet Moments: A Heartfelt Encounter

    Have you ever had one of those magical moments where someone genuinely brightens your day? Well, this was definitely one of those times for me! At our very first Hooks & Hugs Crochet meet-up,…

  • No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake for Morning Treats

    No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake for Morning Treats

    You must have seen online that Biscoff Cheesecake thing that has gone viral, well, I have been enjoying it each morning. It has given me such a lovely treat to look forward to each…

  • Stitch by Stitch: The Quiet Power of Aromatherapy While You Crochet

    Stitch by Stitch: The Quiet Power of Aromatherapy While You Crochet

    There’s something deeply soothing about the rhythm of crochet. The soft pull of yarn, the repetition of stitches, the way your hands seem to know what to do even when your mind is tired.…

  • Free 30-Day Self-Love Journal Journey Prompts

    Free 30-Day Self-Love Journal Journey Prompts

    Following a year of inner love, healing, and reflection, and drawing from my path as a holistic therapist, I’ve created this 30 day self-love journal journey. It’s a soft, daily ritual designed to guide…

  • Glossybox July 2024 beauty subscription box

    Glossybox July 2024 beauty subscription box

    My new subscription box is to a company called Glossybox. The subscription sends five deluxe and full-size products to your door every month. Claiming that you should expect to discover new brands of hair…

  • James C. Brett Pink Marble Chunky

    James C. Brett Pink Marble Chunky

    Yes, I am totally addicted to this yarn! It has been a joy to crochet with so I started a pink one straight after the greens.  This is James C Brett Marble Chunky Shade…

“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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