THE JOURNAL

Mama Knows Best

Whether you’re able to spend time with your mother in person, celebrate her from afar, or remember her fondly whilst she was living, this day can be filled with many emotions. Our team here at DIAN...

Signs Of Spring At The Farm

I'm not usually at the farm during March so it's been a special treat to see the beginnings of new life around the garden. The daffodils are almost blooming and there are buds on our fruit trees an...

Middling

I just joined the 50’s club this week, and am feeling surprisingly excited about this milestone. Like people say, I do think that it’s a privilege to age, especially since my parents passed away cl...

The Better Half

When I look back on 2023, not only am I looking back on a year, but I’m looking back on my last year of being in my 40s. The first half of my life is behind me (god willing I have 50 more!). And wh...

Caroline Introduces Tea To DIANI

While growing up in England and living in Kenya, we always had tea around. The phrase, “shall I put the kettle on?” or “fancy a cuppa?” was a warmly welcomed pause in the day.  My parents enjoyed t...

The Art Of Reinvention

There are so many aspects to life that can be examined when it comes to reinvention. How you dress, how you eat, your close relationships, your environment, goals around personal growth and discove...

Caroline's Winter Edition Of The Farm

I slowed down a little over Christmas and New Year and savored the simple things that we tend to do around the farm during winter - lots of cooking and spending time with friends. Finding the holid...

A Letter From Caroline

As we all wrap up 2022 and download the year's highs and lows, I'm pretty overwhelmed that I found my way through once again with more high points than low. There have been many years where I haven...

Caroline’s Evening Essentials For 30 Minutes Of “Me Time”

Growing up, showers weren’t really a thing in England - it was most common for homes to have bathtubs. So I’ve always had a fondness for soaking in a bath and it’s been my go-to when I need 30 minu...

Caroline's Summer Wellness Essentials

Oh, the heady feeling of summertime and all that it has to offer – the warm sun on your skin, the taste of fresh vegetables picked from the garden and the overall feeling of wellbeing. However, wit...