Slow living is about finding peace in the small things. In the throws of burnout and facing some hefty life challenges I need to find goodness where I can and this week it has been in making a delicious but simple vegan lentil soup, creating a fun DIY Moomin cover for my Hobonichoi journals, reading, inspiration from my writing group and the gorgeousness of my wild garden!

We also have a bit of a life update to catch up on today. If you like background chat and comfort food and the buzz of being creative then this vlog is for you.

Books mentioned:
Three Women and a Boat by Ann Youngson
Falling by Elizabeth Jane Howard

Vegan Lentil Soup Ingredients
2 large chopped onions
6 cloves garlic chopped
4 medium carrots chopped
250gms/9oz red lentils
Tsp each of Cumin, Coriander, Ginger, Turmeric
2 cans chopped tomatoes
Mixed herbs

In this video:
00:00 - Introduction
00:46 - Hobonichi thoughts
02:53 - DIY Hobonichi cover ideas (Moomin wallpaper)
05:11 - Cats and kids leaving
08:29 - Preparing to live alone for the first time in 35 years
11:09 - Writing Group
14:35 - Nutritious vegan lentil soup
16:11 - Recent book recommendations
16:57 - Op shop pottery haul
17:40 - Upcycled reading tip
19:03 - Garden tour (plum blossom, magnolia, & hellebores)