How to Rest

January 27, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

As someone who struggles with burnout, this post about the different types of rest really resonated with me.

Nature Spots in Aberdeen

January 20, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

Aberdeen is often unfairly shrugged off as ‘The Granite City’, but as with many urban places, there’s lots for nature enthusiasts to explore here.

Dreaming of a Green Christmas

December 14, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Christmas always ends up being a hectic whirlwind, but this year I think we’re all looking forward to a bit of festive cheer. However, the festive season can get wasteful and very expensive, so I’ve put together a list of tips for making this Christmas a green one. Cards While I try to limit my […]

Book Review: ‘If Women Rose Rooted’ by Sharon Blackie

November 18, 2021.Reading time 16 minutes.

I couldn’t help a slight eye roll when I read the shower of adjectives on the cover reviews of this book: “powerful… inspiring… mind-blowing…” But it actually ended up being all of those things for me, even the last one. If Women Rose Rooted is a combination of three topics I care strongly about: nature, […]

3 Tips for a Healthier Work-Life Balance

October 8, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

I’ve struggled with work-life balance a lot in the past. Freelancing has many advantages, but it’s difficult to leave an office when you live in it. My living and working spaces are blended together and I find it hard to switch off. Weeks have gone by where I haven’t taken a full day off, and […]

Picking up a Paintbrush

May 18, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Painting always takes a backseat for me. Writing and photography take up all of my creative time and energy, and as a result I barely ever get round to painting even though I love it. The second I actually set out my equipment and get started, I spend hours doing it! The other obstacle is […]

Recent Rambles

January 19, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

For the past few weeks I’ve fallen in love with photography even more than I was before. My new camera has now arrived but the adapter I need to attach it to my lens has been out of stock for weeks, so the camera’s still in the box for now! Luckily for me I’m still […]

Day One

January 5, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

I was determined to make the first day of the year full of wildlife so I headed to my favourite woodland spot to try my luck seeing red squirrels. As usual I was met by a gust of coal tits, brazenly unafraid of me, and once I’d settled down the more timid characters began to […]

2020 Wrapped Up

December 31, 2020.Reading time 13 minutes.

Well that was an interesting one. I always like to write a little summary at the end of each year, reflecting on what I’ve achieved since last Christmas. This year is no exception, but like everyone else on the planet I couldn’t have anticipated what was about to happen when I wrote in my last […]

The Forests of Home

December 7, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

It goes without saying that I had an incredible time in Norway. I love being by the sea – it’s part of the reason why I moved to the Moray coast. Although, I also have a strong love for forests, and during the first few months in my new home I found myself drawn away […]