North Star Books - for slowing down, and finding home.
Books That Soothe the Soul: My North Star Reading List.
Gentle, grounding books that help me resist chaos and recover from burnout. These are the titles I return to when I’m overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply in need of a quiet kind of courage.
Like the candles and soaps I make, these books are part of my toolkit for slowing down—offering comfort, clarity, and a way back to myself. If you're seeking softness, nature, and a gentler kind of strength, I hope you'll find something here to keep you company.
Life Update: A Thank You and a Little Catch-Up
It’s been a long, strange 18 months. Because I am so grateful to you for being here and supporting my work, I want to fill you in on what’s been happening.
What Horses Taught Me About Scent, Instinct, and Essential Oils
Years ago I watched a horse choose its own healing scent—and I’ve never forgotten it. A short story about instinct, natural oils, and why I’ve never gone back to artificial fragrance.
Inside the Studio: Where I Make Every Candle and Bar of Soap by Hand
Every candle and bar of soap is made by hand in my converted barn studio in rural County Wicklow. Come behind the scenes and see where Bread & Weather begins.
Take me to the Studio Adjacent Blog
Observations and notes from the world of Bread & Weather.
Books, ponies, plants, personal essays, and the occasional barn-based meltdown. These posts wander a bit, but they always return to care, creativity, and a slower way of living