I was looking through the photos on my phone the other day and realised that even on the last day of May, my son was still in his winter coat and leggings, albeit eating an ice cream. Now it’s entirely possible that he refused to leave the house without his…
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Are you ready for Keichitsu season?
Here in Malta we have distinct seasons – a beautifully long summer, a short, humid winter and a gentle Spring and Autumn. Japan also recognises these four seasons, though because it’s such a ‘long’ country from north to south, they arrive at different times and last for varying periods.…
My Advent Declutter – part 1
I’m well aware that I’m a little late to the Advent party, but in my defence I’ve been working on a couple of other projects recently. The intention is to use the run up to Christmas to get a few key micro categories decluttered. Because I’ve already completed the KonMari…
Souvenir Shopping
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you might have noticed that I’m taking a well earned break from the heat of the Maltese summer. We recently spent a week in Galway, Ireland, with my parents and siblings, niece and nephew. It was fun – plenty of big meals,…