Heartspace

17/05/2026

03/05/2026

Yesterday Bonnie from .nz and I held space again for a group of woman in a private retreat in Haumoana.

As part of the offering I created individual altar or intention cards for each woman. Our theme was Cocoon and the funniest thing is that our friends Bridget and Em simultaneously created a Cocoon offering of their own. Great minds think alike!

I also created a special aromatherapy blend for the retreat and cocoon season and everyone loved it, so I thought I offer it on here as well.

Its a feminine blend, created for woman to invite groundedness, softness, warmth and comfort. It has the following essential oils in it:

- Frankincense and Guaiacwood for grounding and insight.

- Ylang Ylang and Geranium for softness and femininity

- Cardamom and Madakaskar Vanilla for warmth and comfort

- Blue Tansy for releasing, calm and inspiration.

A 10ml bottle is $30

The altar / inspiration card is $30 too its handpainted and you can let me know what colour scheme you prefer. For our retreat I played with autumn colours.

If you buy both together $55.

Postage would be added if not in Hawke's Bay. Pick up from Napier or Haumoana or local delivery can be arranged.

Would make a special mothers day gift.

28/04/2026

Trust
Patience
Intuition
Practice
Experimentation
Simplicity
Joy

I love that I have to trust that that the colours mix in a way that looks nice.

I have to apply patience to wait for the water to dry to know the final outcome.

I use my intuition to mix colours.

It takes practice and experimentation to explore possibilities and get better at it.

Simple is usually better. Too much and it gets muddy and mucky.

The joy of seeing the final result.

Just like life, right?

28/04/2026

In the past few months my intuition or higher self has been calling me to spend more time with myself and notice what wisdom and knowing I already carry within me.

I have a tendency to look for more and more wisdom on the outside, which usually results in me being overwhelmed and not being able to fully embody what I already know.

Part of this journey has been to be 99 % unplugged, no more podcasts or audiobooks while I walk, so I can be fully present for myself, my body, my dog and the nature that surrounds me.

Last week I came across this magic moment where it felt as if the tree and its leaves had a message for me. It felt like the leaves where celebrating the last dance and chat in the sun, before they are letting go and joining their buddies already on the ground.

I love the seasons and while winter is my least favorite one it invites snuggling, fires, cocooning, resting, reassessing, warm soups and teas. I love how nature shows how its done and how we can join into the seasonal cycles.

Loving those autumn days and the beautiful colours all around!

25/04/2026

24/04/2026

I just finished this audiobook on Libby, our local library app. I love this app so much, as I am able to listen to such a variety of books. So grateful for this free community service.

This was an enchanting tale, so beautifully told about Cypress, its history and people, the division of greeks and turks and all the heartbreak of the war, a lovestory threading through it all and lovely stories about the plants and animals.

The story is told from different peoples perspectives, including a figtree.

I learnt new things and felt transported back to both Turkey and Greece through the rich descriptions of nature, food and the people, although I have never been to Cypress itself.

It took me a few chapters to be drawn in but felt it hard to turn off for most of the book.

Highly recommend.

21/04/2026

Within you,
There is a stillness
And a sanctuary
To which you can retreat
At any time
And be yourself.

-Herman Hesse-