Lyndsay Kaldor 

@storyandthread
Mother, creative and storyteller with a background in interiors PR. Creating a home as a foundation to nurture, a conduit of creativity and an anchor to my surroundings, as the seasons turn in our corner of the world.
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‘Every year, in the third week of February, there is a day, or more usually a run of days, when one can say for sure that the light is back. Some juncture has been reached and the light spills into the world from a sun suddenly higher in the sky...’

— Kathleen Jamie

What have been the lessons and gifts of winter for you? 🩷❄️✨

“spring will come

with its long light

and lessons

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Reflecting on the gifts and lessons of winter as the seasons turn.

February things 🤍❄️✨

Snowdrops by Isla Middleton.

The most brilliant start to the day being reacquainted with the foundations of our energy according to the magic of Human Design.

has a brilliant way of explaining and sharing the information in an inspiring yet practical way that speaks straight to the soul xx

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The Foundations of Human Design ⋙ Energy Type, Strategy, Not Self, Signature & Authority

I loved this post by

about the ebb and flow, connection and disconnection, the interruptions and the (rare) silences when working/creating around our children.

It made me think of my 5 year old daughter, who is the first to tell me that I am a ‘writer’ and an ‘artist’ and I make sure to remind her that she is too xx

Sun in Pisces, moon in Scorpio, I loved this poem

🌳🌳🌳xx

Moon Notes - February 19
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Enjoyed a cozy morning in bed, with journal and tea, listening to

’s beautiful recording. I’m not ready to let go of winter but embracing the very beginnings of spring in a “soft emergence” feels so gentle and inviting. 🌱

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A Seasonal Salon | winter edition.
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On this Monday morning of half term week, where I have to come up with activities, and be busy, how wonderful to wake up to this gorgeous slice of floral heaven. I’ve signed up for the (free!) workshop, anyone want to come along?

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Notes from a winter garden and an invitation to Gather & Tend.
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‘Our culture’s stories still keep the spark of their original flames alive if you dare dive in deeper…’

INVITATION FOR YOU: Join our Siren Songs for International Women's Day 2025

Feeling honoured and moved by the call to share our stories for Siren Songs, a collaboration of voices for International Women’s Day 2025.

I can’t wait to sit side by side with

and all of you at our free virtual holding stories circle on Saturday 8th March, International Women’s Day 2025.

Have you registered for your free place yet? xx

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Are you feeling the call to join us as we edge towards International Women’s Day 2025?

Last year the explosion of expression here was truly beautiful, I can’t wait to see what is birthed this time.

I will be releasing a special Yoga Nidra and

and I will also be holding a free virtual circle. There are already set to be so many beautifu…