my story

I’m so glad you’re here. Truly.

My name is Krista, and I was born and raised in Canada but found my heart home on a lovely little farm in Australia with my Aussie hubby, Bear.

For twelve years we built a beautiful life together until his death from cancer on 19 October 2022. My world shattered that day and I didn’t know how to go on, but somehow, I did, and slowly, so slowly, my heart made room around my grief, and love and peace and joy returned.

I still live on our beloved farm, tucked away in our cosy little cottage, surrounded by books and jars filled with strange herbs and spices, supported by amazing friends, caretakers, and farm workers who help me keep this place going. I find solace and inspiration in the gardens, orchards, and vineyards Bear and I planted together, and in caring for our goats, sheep, chickens, guinea fowl, and four dogs, Fezzik, Jemima, Felix, and Juniper. 

My favourite moments are those spent with kindred spirits, sharing our hearts and lives, learning and growing together, and making the painful parts of our human experience easier to bear.

I still love waking up before the sun and watching it set the fields aglow with light, drinking my coffee as I write, read, and plan my days. Although the farm is my first priority now, I’ve begun making art again and, when I’m ready, hope to return to work as a writer, photographer, and teacher of workshops on self-sufficiency skills.

I hope that this place will be a comfy one for you, a place of support and understanding, where we can inspire and encourage each other as we all wobble along in this difficult yet wonderful life.

Krista xo