Clothes, hiking boots, trainers, backpack, toiletries, snacks, and a roll of toilet paper are spread on a red rug, suggesting a packing scene.

Saturday morning

Not so small daughter heads out to Tanzania next week for her Mount Kilimanjaro climb.  She’s very excited, I am … well, I’m excited for her but also a bit nervous as my girl...

A pile of four knitted socks on a wooden floor. Two are dark green with blue toes, and two are sage green. The socks appear cosy and handmade.

Starting the week

It’s Monday morning and the house is quiet.  The dog has had his breakfast and gone back to bed.  The cats are wandering about as I can hear the tinkle of collar bells.  Not...

Five mini pie crusts filled with sliced apples, sprinkled with cinnamon, on a dark countertop. The image evokes a cozy, homemade feel.

Stocking up

Hello, hello, I hope you’ve had a lovely week!  It only feels like five minutes since I was chatting with you – hasn’t the week gone past quickly? My week has disappeared amongst 💜 ...

Four half scones with cream and jam on a yellow plate next to a cut glass containing Pimm's and fruit. The empty Pimm's can is next to the glass.

August Monday

It’s the start of another week and now we’re into August.  It’s caught me by surprise a little bit – I only just wrote my July Monthly Musing on time last week!  I think...

The sun is shining through a tree onto a garden filled with greenery. The Winwick Mum logo is in the bottom right hand corner.

Monthly Musing – July 2025 – Heartbeat

I got an email the other day from someone whose list I subscribe to; they’re gentle emails about reconnecting with your intuition and your soul, and they always seem to drop into my inbox...

A calico cat lies on a wooden floor, paws resting on green yarn and knitting, conveying a playful and curious mood. Bright daylight enhances colours.

Sunday afternoon

It’s Sunday afternoon!  I’m not quite sure how that happened, but I suspect it’s something to do with me spending most of the last two days in the garden because the weather was good. ...