Journal

Slow Gifting & Wrapping Ideas
Slow Gifting & Wrapping Ideas
This year, make gifting less about quantity and more about intention. With the right approach, even the smallest gift can carry a world of meaning. Embracing slow gifting and sustainable... Read more...
Seasons, and Small Communities: Reflecting on the Grow Leader Course
Seasons, and Small Communities: Reflecting on the Grow Leader Course
Reflections on launching Hen’s Tooth while taking part in Avon Wildlife Trust’s Grow Leader course—exploring seasonal rhythms, neurodivergent creativity, and community-rooted business. Read more...
Why We’re Not Doing Black Friday: Choosing Slow Living Instead of Overconsumption
Why We’re Not Doing Black Friday: Choosing Slow Living Instead of Overconsumption
Black Friday may have started in the United States as a post‑Thanksgiving shopping ritual, but here in the UK it feels like an imported frenzy that doesn’t reflect our traditions.... Read more...
The Art of Thoughtful Giving: Meaningful Gifts for Men This Season
The Art of Thoughtful Giving: Meaningful Gifts for Men This Season
As autumn settles in and the season of giving approaches, it’s the perfect time to slow down and choose gifts that bring comfort, creativity, and connection. Whether it’s for a... Read more...
Gorgeously Giftable: 5 Ways to Style Hen’s Tooth Treasures into Irresistible Gift Packs
Gorgeously Giftable: 5 Ways to Style Hen’s Tooth Treasures into Irresistible Gift Packs
Five poetic ways to combine Hen’s Tooth treasures into thoughtful, themed gift packs—perfect for Secret Santas, hampers, or heartfelt surprises under £20. Read more...
Grandma Hobbies, Slow Crafts & Joy: How Mindful Making Restores Calm, Connection and Creativity
Grandma Hobbies, Slow Crafts & Joy: How Mindful Making Restores Calm, Connection and Creativity
Slow crafts are adaptable: do what fits your life and values. Discover how Grandma Hobbies are the original self-care — creative, calming, and full of heart. Proof that slow, simple... Read more...
How to Slow-Read Books for Mindfulness
How to Slow-Read Books for Mindfulness
In a world that moves fast, where even reading can feel rushed, what if we treated books not as something to finish, but as something to savour? Autumn seems made for... Read more...
Eco-Friendly Slow Living Home Products
Eco-Friendly Slow Living Home Products
In a world that often feels rushed and noisy, the philosophy of slow living has become a welcome pause button. It’s about stepping back, finding joy in the everyday, and... Read more...
Creative Writing Prompts Inspired by Nature’s Seasons
Creative Writing Prompts Inspired by Nature’s Seasons
Creative writing doesn’t require grand inspiration — it’s as simple as noticing the seasons around you. With the right tools and prompts, your journal can become a companion through every... Read more...
Wildflower Corners and Bee Hotels: Welcoming Wildlife in Winter
Wildflower Corners and Bee Hotels: Welcoming Wildlife in Winter
Create a charming wildlife haven with wildflower corners and bee hotels. Discover how to attract wildlife in winter with wildflowers and bee hotels, cottagecore planting tips, autumn garden ideas, and... Read more...
Slow Living Meal Prep Ideas for Gentle Weekdays
Slow Living Meal Prep Ideas for Gentle Weekdays
How to bring seasonal slow living into the kitchen through meal prep ideas designed to simplify weekdays, restore balance, and offer true nourishment. Whether you’re completely new to meal planning... Read more...
Autumn Slow Living Bucket List: Cosy Seasonal Rituals
Autumn Slow Living Bucket List: Cosy Seasonal Rituals
The crisp mornings, russet leaves, and soft scent of woodsmoke in the air awaken a longing for rituals that root us more deeply in the present moment. This slow living... Read more...