From The Pumpkin Patch

  • A Whimsical Start To Spring

    Lately, I’ve woken up before my alarm to sunlight pouring into the bedroom and the sound of birds outside my window. It seems that winter is over, and new life is beginning to bloom. To celebrate the new season, I’ve… Continue reading

    A Whimsical Start To Spring
  • Oystercatchers

    I’d forgotten how much I love being near the ocean. Something about it makes me feel so relaxed, free and creative. I feel like me. I also love the creatures that call the sand and salt water their home. My… Continue reading

    Oystercatchers
  • The Times, They Are A-Changin’

    If you pull the Wheel of Fortune card during a tarot reading, you can be guaranteed that change is on the way. I love looking at this card. At the top of the wheel sits a sphinx, while Anubis skulks… Continue reading

    The Times, They Are A-Changin’
  • My Goals For 2026

    I can do this. That’s my mantra for 2026. At this point, I’m tired of doubting myself. So this year I’m stepping into self-belief and harnessing that inner power, the power I know I have inside me. As always, I’ve… Continue reading

    My Goals For 2026
  • All The Books I Read In 2025

    2025 is coming to an end, and it’s become a tradition for me to revisit all the books I read over the past year. My goal was to read 25 books, and I ended up reading 22. I’m pretty happy… Continue reading

    All The Books I Read In 2025
  • 6 Ways To Decorate For Christmas On A Budget

    I have some very exciting news. My little sister is getting married next year! My husband and I have booked our flights to New Zealand, where my family live, and needless to say I am extremely excited. But this does… Continue reading

    6 Ways To Decorate For Christmas On A Budget
  • Get Your Head Where Your Feet Are

    I had a nice moment today. My husband and I have been celebrating Thanksgiving for the past eight years, even though we’re both British and live in London. It’s an opportunity to mark the end of the autumn months and… Continue reading

    Get Your Head Where Your Feet Are
  • In A World Where There Are Octobers

    A love letter to October, my favourite month of all. The last of the late-summer sunlight melting like butter on the ground, sinking into the leaves that now cover the paths. Cravings for root vegetables and soups, kitchen countertops cluttered… Continue reading

    In A World Where There Are Octobers
  • An Early Autumn Day In Paris

    Living in London means some of the most fabulous cities in the world are just a short trip away. I’ve always wanted to visit Paris for a day, simply to drink hot chocolate and take in the sights before heading… Continue reading

    An Early Autumn Day In Paris
  • How To Make The Blair Witch Project Stick Figures

    The Blair Witch Project was one of the first horror films I ever saw. I had recently started high school, and one of my new friends planned a sleepover. As 13-year-olds, that meant junk food, gossiping about boys and watching… Continue reading

    How To Make The Blair Witch Project Stick Figures