Sep 13, 2023Liked by Lyndsay Kaldor, Rachel Vinciguerra
Thank you, Lyndsay and Rachel. So much goodness here. As someone who works with refugees on the other side of things, overseas, I really appreciate your work, Rachel (and think your thoughts on home are interesting to consider within the context of those who are displaced). Thanks for sharing. I'll definitely be checking out Hello Neighbor Network.
Sep 12, 2023Liked by Lyndsay Kaldor, Rachel Vinciguerra
I felt truly immersed in Rachel's world through this interview, Lyndsay. Such rich questions and evocative responses.
Do I feel my home is rooted in its surroundings? Absolutely. We had two weeping ashes at the front of our house which had to be felled recently because they'd been destroyed by ash dieback. It was incredibly sad to see them go, and we sat with the stumps to painstakingly count the rings to see how long they'd stood sentinel on the front lawn. Over 160 years. I then took to my pile of documents to work out who lived here at the time of their planting and was able to tell a story around the family I knew lived here in the 1860s. It made me feel connected to them and this house in such a profound way.
The trees are still with us now, branches drying for firewood and trunks repurposed as benches to sit on. And we have plans to plant cherry trees in their place. The cycle of life!
Sep 16, 2023Liked by Lyndsay Kaldor, Rachel Vinciguerra
This was such a beautiful read, so informative as well, and lots of food for thought! I adore all that Rachel shared about the different spaces in her home, it’s made me feel really reflective over my own space. Thank you xxxx
Thank you, Lyndsay and Rachel. So much goodness here. As someone who works with refugees on the other side of things, overseas, I really appreciate your work, Rachel (and think your thoughts on home are interesting to consider within the context of those who are displaced). Thanks for sharing. I'll definitely be checking out Hello Neighbor Network.
I felt truly immersed in Rachel's world through this interview, Lyndsay. Such rich questions and evocative responses.
Do I feel my home is rooted in its surroundings? Absolutely. We had two weeping ashes at the front of our house which had to be felled recently because they'd been destroyed by ash dieback. It was incredibly sad to see them go, and we sat with the stumps to painstakingly count the rings to see how long they'd stood sentinel on the front lawn. Over 160 years. I then took to my pile of documents to work out who lived here at the time of their planting and was able to tell a story around the family I knew lived here in the 1860s. It made me feel connected to them and this house in such a profound way.
The trees are still with us now, branches drying for firewood and trunks repurposed as benches to sit on. And we have plans to plant cherry trees in their place. The cycle of life!
This was such a beautiful read, so informative as well, and lots of food for thought! I adore all that Rachel shared about the different spaces in her home, it’s made me feel really reflective over my own space. Thank you xxxx
I love the sound of the yoga room/library - the colour of the room and the table with the quote on it, relaxing and inspiring all at once!
I love this deep look at being in such intentional relationship with HOME! Thank you for this!