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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Exploring An Abandoned Italian Villa

Exploring An Abandoned Italian Villa

It emerged out of the haze above us like a mystical castle, its tower etched against the skyline beckoning us to brave the steep, twisting road to find out what it was. There wasn't a soul around as Margo, Kathy and I crept tentatively up the unmarked gravel road...

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A Sunny Afternoon at an Italian Farmhouse

A Sunny Afternoon at an Italian Farmhouse

A fat, bewhiskered dog snoozes happily on the floor of my room as church bells ring and roosters crow. It's morning at Casa Scaparone outside Alba, Italy. I'm in Italy with my dear friends Margo and Kathy, exploring the Piedmont area and learning all sorts of things...

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