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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Medievalists, Goats, Cheese and A Caramelized Apple Pie with Havarti
After a solid week of hard work I'm celebrating with a caramelized apple pie topped with Havarti cheese. It's cooling in the kitchen now and smells so ridiculously good. While I wait for it to be ready I have a few moments to tell you about the projects I told you...
Simple Happinesses in an Australian Autumn
I don't know if I've ever experienced a more glorious Autumn than this year in Australia. I wake up to cool, foggy mornings that are quickly dissipated by the rising sun, turning into breathtakingly sumptuous days of sunshine, brilliant blue sky, and a cacophony of...
Our Lord in the Attic in Amsterdam, Part Two
Late afternoon sunshine streamed through the windows of Our Lord in the Attic (Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder) as I continued my exploration of this amazing hidden 17th Century Catholic Church in Amsterdam. Last time I shared photos from my trusty phone of the...








