Welcome to this week’s episode of Busy House Happy Home.
It may be the first of March, but outside the wind is howling and the rain is lashing against the windows. Inside, the fire is lit, the dogs are settled, and there is that unmistakable sense that something is beginning to shift. In this gentle episode, I read the spring introduction and March chapter from my book, reflecting on fresh starts, seasonal living and the quiet promise that brighter days are on their way.
We talk about spring cleaning, not simply as a chore, but as a hopeful act. Wiping down woodwork, washing dog beds, opening windows and letting in crisp air. Clearing cupboards, yes, but also clearing space in our minds.
I share thoughts on eating seasonally and how nature so cleverly provides what our bodies need, from wild garlic to dandelion tea. There is wisdom in the hedgerows and in the rhythm of the months, if we pause long enough to notice.
This month’s quote from Marcus Aurelius feels particularly timely: “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” I reflect on growth, perspective and doing things that feel slightly daunting — and how often they shape us for the better.
If you’re feeling weary of the long winter, I hope this feels like sitting beside a warm fire with a cup of tea, being gently reminded that spring will come.
Love,
Charlie x
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