july’s slow beginnings
Somehow, it frightens me how fast summer is already passing by. I haven’t been to the beach as often as I wanted. No late-night pizzas at sunset, no endless evenings by the shore.
Moving kept us all busy.
I’m beyond grateful for this shift in our lives. It’s a blessing—and I feel that deeply. But still, there are moments when I struggle to settle into this new environment. There’s so much happening, both inside and around me. Some of it bring along anxiety. I feel tired—exhausted, even. Like I’ve been in survival mode for far too long.
Do you know that feeling?
I’m not quite sure how to overcome it, but maybe it starts with new routines. I’ll keep you posted on this self-healing journey.
And yet—I’m happy.
I just know that one day, maybe in a few years, I’ll look back on this chapter with gratitude. I’ll remember it as a cozy, simple time. A season of slowing down. Of getting by with the basics: a full fridge, a warm bed, clean water, and a roof over our heads. Even the unfinished garden holds a special charm. It’s just sand and soil for now, with wild grass and weeds spreading freely, creating a kind of chaotic beauty.
But then there are the details that bring life—
A bush with blueberries.
Lavender and eucalyptus from dear friends and family, gifted as housewarming blessings.
I bought a little bistro set from JYSK. Just a table and two chairs—but I absolutely adore it. It's my new morning coffee spot, and it feels like perfection. This tiny space is full of contrasts: raw and refined, wild and tender. It feels like a beginning. A blank page, quietly waiting to be filled.
The living room is starting to feel like home, while the rest of the house is still a maze of boxes. We’ve chosen to keep things simple, not rushing any decisions. No pressure to buy everything right now—mirrors, shelves, a closet... they’ll come when they’re meant to.
We like to choose things that last.
That’s why we held onto most of our old furniture, even though the new tenant wanted to take some pieces. There’s meaning in the things we’ve kept. A thread that ties our old life to the new.
This Saturday was one of those days that felt like a full-time job—laundry piles, grocery shopping, prepping a birthday cake… all the little things that had been on pause while life revolved around work and the never-ending construction to-dos. Household tasks definitely took a back seat lately (hello, laundry mountain). But with the sun out and the breeze just right, I was able to dry everything outside in no time. It felt good to get things done. If you want to spend a cozy, real-life Saturday with me, head over to my YouTube channel and watch my tiny vlog. Just the everyday chaos—unfiltered and honest.
But I still try to embrace the pause.
The quiet in-between.
The joy of doing less—and being more.
Waves of love, always.
Ines
