In a recent newsletter, I shared some information about the renovation of our 110 year old home. Afterwards, several people reached out to me and were interested in learning more about our approach towards sustainable housing and renovation. Sustainability is a key value for me. Not only in my natural dyeing and handmade wardrobe endeavors, …
Today I want to share my favorite book of all times with you. It is a story about the meaning of life and it has changed my life in the best possible way. A Lucky Coincidence at the Edge of the World Since I am still on vacation it felt like a good opportunity to …
Today I want to share my thoughts on a topic with you that I decided to name “the privilege of living in the 21st century”. As I am typing this, I am sitting in a traditional stone cottage right by the sea in a tiny village in the West of France. It is our first …
Today I want to share my newest soap creation with you, the cold process goldenrod & honey soap. We have been using cold process soap in lieu of liquid soap and shower gel for over ten years now. But it wasn’t until last year that I started making the soap myself instead of purchasing it. …
Today I want to share how to make elderflower syrup with you. This is for sure one of my favorite homemade recipes. It is very simple and tastes delicious. It also makes for a great gift. Elder (Sambucus) is one of the plants that grow wild in abundance in the area where I live. Not …
Today I want to talk about the benefits of living in an old house. For the last couple of months my mind has been occupied with the purchase and renovation of our new home. And although you probably wouldn’t instantly make the connection to my usual natural dyeing content, I think that it fits really …
Today I want to share my simple homemade granola recipe with you. In my Simple & Sustainable Day In The Life post last week I mentioned that I have been having homemade granola with yoghurt for breakfast for the last couple of months. The granola is easy and quick to make and requires just a …
Today I want to take you along on a simple & sustainable day in the life. I made a few notes throughout my daily routine yesterday which I would like to share with you. I strongly believe that it is the little things that make the difference. If you assess and change your habits and …
This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. And I only recommend products that I find value in myself. See my full disclosure here. Thank you for your support! Today I want to show you how to make cold process soap. Soap …
Just in time for Easter I want to show you how to dye Easter eggs with Natural Dyes. I have dyed Easter eggs every year for the longest time. This year I wanted to experiment and see if it would be possible to dye Easter eggs with natural dyes from my kitchen. There are lots …
