Diary of a Highland Homemaker

Goals for 2020 and my Word of the Year…

For the past two years I have chosen a word of the year and found it a very interesting experience. For 2018 my word was “love” with specific intention to show it more to those I was struggling with. It seemed that it became particularly difficult to do that year, maybe because I was so conscious of it. By the end of the year though I felt that I had definitely improved in this area and I was pleased.

To follow on with that theme, I chose “grace” as my word for 2019. See below for my thoughts…

What does it mean to be creative?

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As I begin with this blog, I want to explore a few questions about creativity and what it actually means to be creative. Getting to the root of things is something I enjoy, so let’s begin!

First, we’ll look at what the word creative means. It basically means turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. Whether that is physically making something i.e. sewing a dress or making something happen, let’s say planning a special event like a themed wedding.

My First Post…

SeveraI years ago I was a self professed “rubbish housewife”. I was frustrated, overwhelmed and I didn’t know where to start. With two children under two, it seemed that the mess and washing were never-ending and I struggled to find time for myself. Depression and and anxiety had me firmly in their grip.

About Me

Hi! Welcome to my blog, where I share my journey to a simpler, more creative life.

I’m Kathelle, a Christian, wife and mum of four living in a Scottish Highland village. I’m an island girl at heart, having spent the first 18 years of my life in the Outer Hebrides. Here’s a few random facts about me…