In this episode of Busy House, Happy Home, I begin by reading an extract from my book, Through the Seasons, focusing on February and the idea of everyday love - the small, thoughtful touches that make home feel comforting in the final stretch of winter.
I’m then joined by the wonderful Monica from The Monica Way for a heartfelt and honest conversation about motherhood, slowing down, setting boundaries after birth, and trusting your instincts as a parent. We talk openly about postpartum life, reframing difficult seasons, deciding whether or not to have children, and why there is never a “perfect” time.
It’s a gentle, reassuring conversation about love in all its forms - love for our homes, our families, ourselves, and the season we are in.
– February as a month of everyday love
– A reading from Through the Seasons and embracing winter’s final weeks
– Reframing difficult seasons and finding softness in everyday life
– Motherhood, hormones, sleep deprivation and self-compassion
– Creating boundaries in the early weeks after having a baby
– Letting go of routines and trusting your instincts
– Deciding if or when to have children
– Relationships, communication and teamwork after becoming parents
– Slowing down and allowing life to unfold naturally
Through the Seasons is now back in stock and available to order.
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Monica – The Monica Way
Mother to Aurelia, creator, and co-founder of Mills & Brown, known for beautifully made handbags and accessories designed to be both practical and elegant.
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