RETREAT COLLECTION
This year for me was a big year turning 50. Lots of reflections, memories and thinking about where the time has gone and what is ahead of me.
It has been a year of really looking after my health and my mind and body. I have always been quite active and healthy for most my life, but now more than ever it is something I really want to get right. It has now also been a full year of going whole foods, plant based with my eating. I do not miss meat, eggs or dairy at all. Yes that is the honest truth! I have seen a huge turn around with my body and feeling less tired, and no more bloated belly. I also make sure I go to bed and get up at the same time every day (including weekends) as our body thrives on a consistent circadian rhythm. I go to the gym 4 times a week with my partner doing mostly heavy weights and walk the dogs daily. These things all combined have been a huge game changer in my health, mind and body.
I also want to find a piece of land somewhere that I can design and build my perfect quirky, eco friendly home on. Where I can wake up and be surrounded by nature, trees and bird chirping. Oh and I also want to be close to the beach so I can stroll along the warm sand for my morning walks (not asking too much here!). I want a small home, big studio and big shed (for my partner). We just want to be out in nature, somewhere peaceful and to be able to get back to more living off the land. This is still a work in progress and we are just trying to find that perfect spot.
I guess this collection is about all these changes in my life at the moment and wanting to live a quieter more relaxed life. I want to be in my own 'retreat', where life is simple.
For my fiftieth, me and my partner went away to a wellness retreat in Byron Bay (one of my absolute favourite places in Australia) and it was just pure bliss. We stayed in the middle of a beautiful rainforest and had spa treatments, daily swims and saunas. We explored in the hinterlands and walked along the beaches whilst watching the whales migrating past. (June is the perfect time of year to go for this). This wellness holiday and retreat was something that I could do everyday, I just loved it.
This collection is about bringing into our homes that feeling of tranquility. To be able to bring nature inside our home and have it radiate an inner wellness and joy. I believe our homes should help reflect how we want to feel and who we truly are. I hope these stunning pieces will help bring a calm and positive outlook into your home. To walk past them and have an inner glow that allows you to be yourself. I hope you can find your true inner happiness through these beautiful artworks and let them remind you every day.
Sending warm hugs Amber x
