Kate Palmer-Marshallsay

Wishing you all a very healthy, prosperous and peaceful 2026. I wonder what the year has in store for us? I do hope you had a lovely Christmas time and were able to spend some quality time with loved ones.   As 2025 drew to a close, I reflected on the year that had passed. Two significant moments stood out to me – one very joyful, and the other very sad. Ozzie achieving the grades he needed to get into the university of his choice, and then loving the course – what more could I ask for? The...

How was your November? I hope it was enjoyable, peaceful, exciting, or whatever lovely outcome you were hoping for. Amongst the festivities, parties, and madness (in whatever way this resonates for you) of December, we also enter a season of stillness, reflection, and quiet anticipation. The year is ending, and the winter days encourage us to slow down, look inward, and reconnect with what truly matters. Christmas, personally, it’s a time of year I love. I love nothing more than being with...

How was your October? I hope it was enjoyable, peaceful, exciting, or whatever lovely outcome you were hoping for.   And now it’s November. I find there’s a certain charm to November — the soft crunch of leaves underfoot, the golden light that slips through the trees, and that unmistakable scent of woodsmoke in the air. It’s the month for slow mornings, hearty suppers, and the comfort of a good book or a favourite jumper. As the days become shorter, may your evenings be filled with warmth —...