The countdown to Christmas has become a festival of chaos and consumption. If you prefer to roll into the festive season feeling calm and connected – rather than overwhelmed and broke – now is a good time to prepare your plan of attack. Here are my three favourite tips for avoiding the chaos and consumerism of Christmas. Read more →

White space is a wonderful thing to have in your life. But it isn't easy to find. You have to create it. And work hard to keep it. Here are some of the tools I use to craft white space into my days. Read more →

Butterflies are worth encouraging into your garden. There's a range of plants you can grow to attract beneficial butterflies. Read more →

One of the benefits of simplifying is that my life now has white space. Pockets of time where nothing is scheduled. In graphic design, fail to leave sufficient white space and a worthwhile message can be lost among the clutter. Empty space is equally important in our day-to-day lives. Read more →

The majority of Australian ladybirds are beneficial. But there’s a handful of ladybird species that are far from helpful. It’s important to be able to distinguish the good guys from the bad – because you don’t want to accidentally squish one of your garden helpers. Read more →