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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A Blustery Day at Deception Bay
It was a wonderfully dark and eerie afternoon when Bear and I stepped onto the sandy shores at Deception Bay in Caboolture Shire north of Brisbane, Australia. Storm clouds loomed overhead, threatening to unload their cargo of raindrops at any moment. Being adventurous...
Comforts of a Rural Life and a Shredded Beef Pie
Looking out my window at a brilliant blue Australian sky I can't help but smile as I read these lines: “Nor rural sights alone, but rural sounds, Exhilarate the spirit, and restore...” - William Cowper - As much as I love the rural beauties around me - weeds...
An Italian Feast in Black and White: Casa Scaparone, Italy
It was a gorgeous autumn evening when my friend Margo and I headed downstairs to try dinner at our beloved and quirky agriturismo, the Casa Scaparone outside Alba, Italy. In spite of ancient plumbing with water that needed to be heated by wood fires every morning, and...








