The Welsh House

Apologies first of all for posting any sooner to check how you all are dealing with this new reality ! I’ve read about a big reset being brought about by the virus as we are in a transition from an old way of looking at the world to a new whether politic… ift.tt/2vAIbRU

Three years today my father passed away and although dealing with grief is a normal part of loss and bereavement, we can experience and cope with loss in different ways. Loss can bring us closer to people who are still in our lives and provide us with a … ift.tt/2vRtUka

Taking in the good is not about putting a happy shiny face on everything, nor is it about turning away from the hard things in life. It’s about nourishing wellbeing, contentment and peace inside. ift.tt/2v2ivxt

Our home, both the location and the physical building itself, influences almost every aspect of our lives – from how well we sleep, to how often we see friends, to how safe and secure we feel. If we want to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals… ift.tt/2x73XgH

What makes you click on any picture you see on Instagram ? Is it instinctive or a careful choice ? Do some pictures have more ‘click appeal’ than others ? In the meantime Happy St David’s Day from Wakes photo inspiration from the lovely @amanda.slades.s… ift.tt/3akVQLR

Do not fast forward into something you’re not ready for or allow yourself to shrink back into what’s comfortable. Growth lives in the uneasiness the in-between the unfinished sentence you are a season of becoming. I think I may if already told you that … ift.tt/2Tnjqk4

I’m just curious as to what direction have your Instagram followers been moving lately: growing, declining or just staying the same and what do you attribute this to ? ift.tt/3ceOHy7

Is it too early to talk about Magnolia one if the most beautiful of our spring flowering trees. It’s fragility is noticeable with its short life. ift.tt/37VPd0I

Social media is made up of people of all culture, all values which pass through the consciousness of individuals. If we want the world to change, for less people to suffer in pain and shame then we should pause before we next vent a pleasurable stab of v… ift.tt/2SSBcMU

Your don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breath, trust, key go, and see what happens ift.tt/2UZKJn7

Why Choose Red for Valentine’s Day. Red roses are practically synonymous with Valentine’s Day. The rose took on this meaning because of its affiliation with Aphrodite, the goddess of love. In Greek mythology, it is said that rose bushes grew from the gro… ift.tt/2tSBJF0

“To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.” That advice comes from Marie Kondo, the Japanese author and de… ift.tt/2Sk6GeZ

This week is a bit of a rollercoaster with amazing acts of kindness been expressed which encapsulates what I love most about Instagram. But I also acknowledge that from time to time it's the community that makes it particularly special place to be, so to… ift.tt/2vbvPPR

Life is in-definitive, who knows where we will be tomorrow? I remember reading recently about eventualities versus immediacy and things that we know will happen one day, we often ignore and place aside, but if we know that thing would happen one day the… ift.tt/2OqEGnz

February is the month of love and whether your a couple or not we can all do with feeling the love towards ourselves. Learning to appreciate yourself and everything you have to offer will not only help to boost your confidence and wellbeing but it can al… ift.tt/2Oic3sG

Seasonal shift on my morning walk there’s lot’s of new activity with fresh shoots appearing everywhere. At this time of year I love filling the cottages with Spring bulbs. What keeps you motivated in January? ift.tt/38K1R3R

With such a mild Winter our daffodils are already flowering so in order to witness this spectacular growth I’ve covered these sprouting daffodils in wax so that I can witness the stretching, cracking, shifting and splitting allowing us to visualise this… ift.tt/37umj8s

Last week I went for a long walk in The Black Mountains. All walks provide an opportunity for thinking but when the weather is as bad as it was last week you basically stare at your feet as you plod your way up the hill. Apart from the occasional glance… ift.tt/2RvgfG2

New beginnings fresh start call it what you want but I’m exited with the prospect of what this year has to offer. But never have I kicked off a New Year with daffodils in full bloom at the cottages and I see that the shops are also replenishing the Chri… ift.tt/2QNBYJ4

Happy New Year and thank you to everyone who has joined me on this journey and shown their support and kindness. You make this passion of mine so much more meaningful and enjoyable but I’m so lucky to have your support. Thank you to all the new friendshi… ift.tt/2ZG5QLm