She’s a stunner! And quite frankly I’m relieved this iris flowered at all. You see I had buyers regret. An impulse buy in the middle of winter from an online catalogue. Oh I’m a sucker for those bright pretty flowery catalogues! Miss Iris arrived and for $15, unexpectedly small, shrivelled up and looked fit for […]

I’ve made this series to highlight women who are starting out. They have created something out of nothing, following those whispers and are moving forward with bringing their dreams to life. I believe in the power of sharing our stories, supporting and lifting each other up. There is enough for everyone to be successful, in […]

Five things you may not know about Fairy Wren Cottage. 1. The property was originally called Valley View. We changed it to Fairy Wren Cottage for a few reasons.  One reason was a new housing development went in behind our previous home and the estate was called Valley View. The name Valley View reminded us […]

The case of the missing string! Have you ever walked out into your garden, looked around and noticed the string missing from your tee pee’s? Someone has been very busy gathering materials for their nest. We have watched blackbirds untie knots and even a little female fairy wren. The birds are very sweet and enduring […]

It’s been one of those weeks where I thought that it was Thurday on Tuesday! Good to have a to do list and not rely on remembering everything when it’s like that. Slowly but surely seeds got planted, lists got finished, we ate lovely healthy meals, the hothouse got watered and the animals are all […]

I’m getting ready for this seasons harvests to come in. Liliana has already started harvesting some of the herbs. The fridge, freezer and pantry have had a Spring clean. This has involved; Everything removed. Shelves cleaned with dish clothes washed in hot soapy water. Jars wiped down. Used by dates checked. Everything placed back in […]

Homemaking for me is freeing: As a woman there is so much stigma around the choices we make and especially homemaking. Feminism has taken on so many definitions depending on who you talk to. For me feminism is having choices and I’m grateful for the women who have come before us who have fought for […]

Grounding. Soothing. Gentle. Crafted. Mindful. All words I would describe using handmade items in our home. I become more thoughtful about the items I am using, remembering making them or wondering about the people who have made them. As they move through my hands or as I wear them there is gratitude. I hope you […]

Fairy Wren Cottage Hand Warmers. These hand warmers are great during the colder months when my hands get freezing cold but I find it too hot wearing gloves and  mittens  that can also be cumbersome and restricting. Sometimes I only make one for my injured hand since it gets colder more often when I am outside […]