Summer Reading Recommendations (for a tired brain)
A few sweet little books ideal for summer reading. Gently devastating, quietly joyful, and ideal for summer days when you want to feel held by a story rather than swept away.
North Star Books - my guiding lights for work and life.
Books That Soothe the Soul: My North Star Reading List.
Gentle, grounding books that guide my work, help me resist chaos and recover from burnout. They offer comfort, clarity, and a way back to self.
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