From The Pumpkin Patch

  • A Creative, Productive Long Weekend

    I had five days off over Easter, and I knew I wanted to make the most of them. In particular, I wanted to create something. It can be difficult to find the time to be creative these days, as an… Continue reading

    A Creative, Productive Long Weekend
  • A Utah Photo Dump

    My husband and I visited Utah for the second time last April, and I’ve been meaning to document our trip ever since. I don’t have social media, but it seems like such a waste to keep these beautiful memories hidden… Continue reading

    A Utah Photo Dump
  • My Goals for 2025

    I woke up from a dream a few nights ago with a single phrase resonating in my head. Stick to the plan. That’s it. That’s my theme for 2025. I’ve been working hard over the past few years to lay… Continue reading

    My Goals for 2025
  • All The Books I Read In 2024

    As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to revisit the books I read over the past year. I challenged myself to read 20 books in 2024, and despite a three-month trip to America and a demanding new job, I’m… Continue reading

    All The Books I Read In 2024
  • 6 Christmas Films I Watch Every Year

    There’s something very comforting about watching a film that you’ve seen countless times before, particularly during the Christmas season. The temperatures also start to drop off during December, so what better time to put up lots of twinkling lights and… Continue reading

    6 Christmas Films I Watch Every Year
  • Until Next Year, Autumn

    The last few leaves have fallen from the trees, the pumpkins have rotted away to nothing and a chilly wind has started to blow. Another autumn has come to an end, so I wanted to share a few more memories… Continue reading

    Until Next Year, Autumn
  • How I’m Ending 2024 With Purpose

    There’s been a noticeable change in the weather recently – it’s colder, greyer and the last autumn leaves are beginning to fall. We’re officially heading into the winter months, a time to get cosy and hibernate. Those pesky goals and… Continue reading

    How I’m Ending 2024 With Purpose
  • A Collection of Cosy Autumn Moments

    “This is the season of the witch…“ We’re deep into October now, and everything is feeling a little bit spooky. I’ve been obsessing over Agatha All Along, watching old black and white horror films and eating way too much Halloween… Continue reading

    A Collection of Cosy Autumn Moments
  • An Early Autumn Thrift Haul

    September has finally arrived, and not a moment too soon. The leaves are starting to turn brown, pumpkins are appearing in the supermarket and there’s a definite chill in the air. I’ve been busy cleaning out my kitchen cupboards, reorganising… Continue reading

    An Early Autumn Thrift Haul
  • 8 Refreshing Summer Salad Recipes

    Summer is officially here, even if the weather forecast doesn’t quite agree. I always gravitate to salads during the warmer months – they’re quick and easy to throw together, make great leftovers and don’t require me to stand over a… Continue reading

    8 Refreshing Summer Salad Recipes