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Our Little Friday Letter | Friday, 13th March, 2026
In this edition of Our Little Friday Letter, I reflect on the quiet work of showing up even when motivation is low, share updates from our little house in the country as spring begins to arrive, and discuss my new midlife essay series exploring identity, loneliness, and clarity in your 40s. You’ll also find seasonal inspiration for welcoming spring at home, slow living reflections, podcast updates from Seasonal Notes, and simple ways to embrace the changing season with intention.
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Slow Spring Mornings: Creating a Seasonal Morning Rhythm
Spring changes our mornings long before we consciously adjust to it. The light returns earlier, the air shifts, and our bodies begin responding to the season. In this reflective guide to slow spring mornings, discover nine gentle ways to create a seasonal morning rhythm rooted in intentional living, slow living, and simple spring rituals. Instead of rigid routines or productivity pressure, this post explores how living seasonally can help you begin the day with steadiness, clarity, and calm.
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30 Slow & Simple Spring Activities
Spring doesn’t arrive all at once — it returns slowly, through lighter evenings, birdsong in the morning, and the first flowers appearing in gardens and hedgerows. This gentle spring bucket list shares 30 slow and simple spring activities designed to help you live seasonally and embrace the rhythm of the season. From slow mornings and outdoor walks to simple seasonal food and meaningful connection, these ideas encourage intentional living and spring slow living without pressure or productivity culture.
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15 Things I’m Letting Go of This Spring
Spring has a reputation for fresh starts, new habits, and renewed energy. But sometimes the most powerful seasonal reset comes not from adding more — but from letting go. In this reflective post on slow living and intentional living, I share 15 things I’m choosing to release this spring, from over-scheduling and digital noise to outdated expectations and the pressure to constantly improve. Rooted in seasonal living and the rhythms of life in rural Ireland, this gentle spring reflection explores how simplifying life, embracing slow mornings, and creating space can lead to a calmer, more meaningful season ahead.
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28 Gentle Acts of Kindness for February
February invites us to move a little more slowly and a little more kindly. This gentle calendar offers 28 simple acts of kindness — towards yourself, others, and the wider world — designed to bring warmth, connection, and light to everyday life, without pressure or expectation.
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🎃 Our Little Friday Letter, (Friday, 17th October, 2025)
This week’s letter is a love note to the road I’ve travelled all my life — a quiet reflection on belonging, slowing down, and rediscovering the beauty in the ordinary. When we stop rushing, we begin to see what’s been right in front of us all along: the familiar paths, the steady rhythms, and the small, sacred wonders of everyday life.
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Finding Joy and Choosing Kindness in a Harsh World
In a world that often feels divided and overwhelming, there is still space for hope. This reflective post explores how to find joy in a harsh world and why choosing kindness, compassion, and everyday acts of love matter more than ever. Discover simple ways to embrace joy in everyday life, nurture meaningful connections, and take part in a quiet revolution of kindness.
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🌻 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, August 15, 2025)
A gentle, grounded little letter from our little house this week — all about the small things that keep a home ticking over, finding calm in the chaos, what slow living really looks like, and a few favourite creators to follow right now. Plus, a new recipe and a glimpse of what’s to come as autumn approaches.
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🌻Our Little Friday Letter (Friday 1st August 2025)
Welcome to Our Little Friday Letter — a weekly pause from Our Little House in the Country. In this edition, we explore the ritual of everyday cooking, share two new blog posts, highlight three inspiring creators, and reflect on our summer rhythm. Whether you're here for family-friendly recipes, real-life homemaking, or a little reminder to slow down — you'll find it all in this week's letter.
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12 Things I’ve Stopped Doing to Live a Simpler, More Intentional Life
Over the past few years, I’ve slowly let go of things that added noise and pressure to my days. In this post, I’m sharing 12 habits I’ve stopped doing in order to live more simply, more intentionally—and far more like myself. From overcommitting to chasing trends, these gentle changes have brought more space, calm, and joy into my home and my head. Maybe one or two will resonate with you too.
