I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Krista, and I’m an artist, author, photographer and volunteer in Ukraine. I’m also 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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Brambly Hedge: Lemony Syllabubs

Brambly Hedge: Lemony Syllabubs

I adore good illustrations. My bookshelves are filled with books featuring the exquisite renderings of artists old and young, dead and alive, Russian and British. I love them all. As a wee lass, my favorite illustrated books were from the brilliant  Brambly Hedge...

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Mediterranean Feasting

Mediterranean Feasting

 It was so good to be back with my cooking group this week. To see their dear faces, hear their crazy stories, and join in with everyone jolly and bustling in the kitchen whipping up delectable Mediterranean fare. With glasses of red wine at hand, we churned out one...

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Diving in Mostar and Bosnian Spinach Pie

Diving in Mostar and Bosnian Spinach Pie

Storm clouds loomed threateningly above Mostar, Bosnia and winds whipped flags and awnings as we walked cobbled streets towards Stari Most, an ancient bridge destroyed during the Bosnian conflict in the 90's and rebuilt. Before it was sent crashing into the Neretva...

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