Hello, I’ve been working away at reorganising parts of the Fairy Wren Cottage website and came across a post I had written 17th March 2022. In the post was a quote I read on Brene Brown’s website and the quote has continued to inspire me to move forward and motivated me to keep sharing […]

A Moment in the Day Series. This will be my third year. Midwinter and I’m craving the everyday beauty that isn’t in your face like Springtime blossom, the abundance in the garden during Summer, or the golden light in Autumn. For me, this time of year is all about looking for the little treasures. The […]

Hello, If you have been following me for awhile, you will already know that beauty and kindness are the central themes to all that I share. We all have plenty of ups and downs in life, none of us are immune. My Instagram account, this website and my monthly newsletter focuses on the beauty, the […]

In my garden studio Sunday afternoon. A phone call cut short due to thunder and lightening and playing with sweet peas instead (we had picked them earlier in the day). All grown here in our big old fashioned wildlife and bee friendly garden. Wishing you a peaceful and content New Year. Love from the garden. […]

Hello, Just popping in to say hello and let you know that behind the scenes I’m working away on a big website refresh. You’ll see changes appear gradually. I press publish as soon as something is complete instead of waiting for a big reveal. It feels wonderful to be doing this after shifting all of […]

Hello, Do you already subscribe to my monthly newsletter called Fairy Wren Cottage Postcards? It’s in your inbox if you haven’t seen it already. Last night, Liliana helped me send out the October Postcard. Each time we send out a Postcard there is a notification that a couple of emails have bounced. So if you […]

Edit: New website for All Home Renovations and Maintenance, my husband Michael Van Heel’s bespoke carpentry business is now live. Click here to visit www.allhomerenovationsandmaintenance.com  Hello, It’s been awhile hasn’t it! I have been sharing less posts on my Fairy Wren Cottage instagram account and writing fewer blog posts related to Fairy Wren Cottage but […]

A Moment In The Day Series. 10th July 2024. The 6th day of my new series: Our ducks in the Quince Orchard. Midwinter and I’m craving the everyday beauty that isn’t in your face like Springtime blossom, the abundance in the garden during Summer, or the golden light in Autumn. Like I mentioned in my […]

A Moment In The Day Series. 7th July 2024. The 5th day of my new series: With Liliana on Uni break we spent some lovely crafting time together. Late afternoon when the cold is settling in, cups of tea in front of the woodfire. Very cosy. This is the shawl Lil finished for me that […]