Her Honest Space

Sometimes “I’m fine” isn’t about hiding how we feel. Sometimes we genuinely don’t know how to explain it. A reflection on postpartum mental health, asking for help, and why new mums need space to be heard.
Continue reading →: “I’m Fine” — Because Sometimes It’s Easier Than Explaining
Our cot-to-toddler-bed transition is still a work in progress. Between sickness, little footsteps into our room and the pressure of where our kids “should” be, I’m learning that maybe I’m not ready to rush this stage either.
Continue reading →: From Cot to Toddler Bed: Part Two — Maybe I’m Not Ready Either.
Life looks different now, and so does the time and energy I have for myself. I’m learning that finding my way back to writing isn’t about recreating an old routine, but finding a new one that fits the life I have now.
Continue reading →: Finding My Way Back to Writing
Our children are quietly watching the relationships around them, just as we once did. From the way we love our partners to the friendships and family relationships we nurture, this is a reflection on what we hope they learn from the connections they grow up witnessing.
Continue reading →: The kind of Relationships we’re trying to model for our own children
Have you ever stopped to think about how the relationships you witnessed growing up have shaped the way you love, communicate and connect with others? This honest reflection explores how our early experiences can influence the relationships we build with partners, family, friends and our own children.
Continue reading →: The Relationships We Witnessed Growing Up
What started as a townhouse inspection quickly became something much bigger. While discussing whether a home was right for our family, my partner and I realised we weren’t really talking about the house at all. We were talking about our fears, our future and our relationship. This is a reflection…
Continue reading →: The House We Never Bought Started the Conversation We Needed
I spent months designing my son’s nursery, imagining all the memories we’d make there. But once he arrived, the room wasn’t used in the way I’d expected. Looking back, I realised the nursery wasn’t a space just for a newborn—it was the beginning of a bedroom that would grow alongside…
Continue reading →: We Designed the Perfect Nursery… We Just Didn’t Use It
We accept that art is personal and that fashion doesn’t suit everyone, yet when it comes to our homes we often worry more about what others will think than what truly feels like us. Discover why the most beautiful homes aren’t designed for approval, but collected over time through the…
Continue reading →: Who Are You Really Designing Your Home For?
We often save beautiful homes for inspiration, believing the furniture, colours or styling are what make them special. Yet when we try to recreate them, something can still feel missing. In this post, I explore why the homes we connect with most aren’t defined by perfect design, but by the…
Continue reading →: Why Copying Someone Else’s Home Never Feels Quite Right
The most valuable lesson I learnt while studying interior design had nothing to do with colour palettes or furniture placement. It was learning when to step back. That simple idea has changed the way I approach creativity, work and life.
Continue reading →: Stepping Back from the Canvas