We are back! January, for me, has been about trying to do my best to give myself what I need, to feel like I can start to think beyond my grief. It has worked – probably not quite as tidily as I thought it was going to, but it has – and I'm beginning to feel like … Continue reading January, 2023
The kitchen, complete with soapstone counters, in Geraldine Brooks' home. Photo: Randi Baird, New York Times We've made it through the first month of winter! And it flew by (do I literally say that about every month? It feels like I say that about every month. So boring, and yet so true – months go quickly … Continue reading Five things in June
1. Strawberry season The best strawberries are Te Arai strawberries. There's a farmstand set up in Mangawhai several times a week, and I don't bother buying strawberries unless I'm buying from them. That doesn't mean we miss out though! I'm very dedicated to picking up a punnet whenever needed. Strawberries are my favourite fruit and … Continue reading Five things in November
So the weather was incredible over Easter weekend! Thankfully, as we had hundreds of plants arrive during the week before, ready to do the next stage of landscaping around the pool area. We sent Amelie up to my parents' place for a couple of nights so we'd have two whole days to devote ourselves to … Continue reading Easter weekend planting
The Judd Crew 