I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Krista, and I’m an artist, author, photographer and grower of deliciousness on my Australian farm. I’m also a volunteer for Ukraine and a grateful survivor-thriver who believes in the power of stories, nature, and creativity to heal the darkest experiences of our lives.
My favourite moments are those spent with kindred spirits, sharing our hearts and experiences, learning and growing together, and making the painful parts of our humanity easier to bear.
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.
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Visconti Castle in Vogogna, Italy
There's something about a medieval castle that always intrigues and delights me. I want to know who lived there, what they ate and wore, how they spent their days. When the castle is a 14th century Italian one, the discovery is even better. I discovered such a castle...
Celebrating A Year of Recovery in Australia and A Giveaway
This month is my one year anniversary of moving to Australia. It crept up on me unawares and I can hardly believe it has been an entire year. And what a year it has been. If I was scared boarding the plane to move to Europe, (click here for story) I was absolutely...
Italian Country Breakfasts and Reflecting on Gratefulness
During my stay at the beautiful Italian country farmhouse, Casa Scaparone in Alba, Italy, I looked forward to breakfast every single day. Not once did we have packaged cereal or dry pastries, instead everything was homemade and served with endless cups of just-made...








