Hello & welcome to The Ashy’s, I’m glad you’re here…!
I’m Cath, – a woman of a certain age! I’m married and Mr A and I live in South Wales, not far outside Cardiff, with our Welsh Sheepdog ‘Pup’… yes that’s her name! Some of you may have heard me talking about, or seen photos of “Dog’… again, yes that was her name. We sadly lost Dog back in July, just shortly before her 16th Birthday.
We spend our time between our home, our adventures with our touring caravan, our garden and our kitchen. We keep our caravan in Mid Wales, so we spend quite a lot of time up there and then we go touring at least twice a year. However, we hope the touring will increase now that Mr A has retired. Every year we spend time in Central France, touring with our caravan… it’s a country that over the years we’ve come to love.
Slow Sundays 🤍
A gentle pause at the end of the week.
Today is Mother’s Day, which can be a lovely day for many, but also an emotional one for some — myself included. Days like this can hold a lot of different feelings, and that’s okay.
That’s one of the reasons I love these Slow Sundays.They’re a small moment to recognise the week that’s ending, take a breath, and simply be for a little while before the new week begins.
However today looks for you, I hope you’re able to find a quiet moment for yourself this evening.
Wishing you a gentle start to the week ahead 🤍
#slowsundays #cosyliving #slowliving #theashys #quietmoments
Some of the most important women in our lives never ask for recognition.
They simply show up — with kindness, patience, and the quiet things that make life feel steadier.
This is a little note for the mums, step-mums, grandmothers, and the women who care for others in ways that often go unnoticed.
You matter more than you know.
Happy Mother’s Day 🤍
#mothersday #motherhood #cosyliving #theashys #happymothersday
How wonderful is this…!!
I recorded this yesterday evening just as dusk was falling…hence why I’ve used a stock photo of a blackbird. Its song was so loud & so so pretty, I stood outside for some time just listening.
Spring really is on its way now isn’t it.
What has made you think that spring is just around the corner…?
#theashys #gardenbirds #blackbirdsinginginthedeadofnight #blackbirds #nature
Slow Sundays have quietly become one of my favourite rituals.
Soft lamps glowing in the corner.
A kettle gently boiling.
A quiet house settling.
Not rushing the evening.
Not preparing for Monday just yet.
Just letting the week end... gently.
These little moments are what Slow Sundays with The Ashy’s are all about.
A reminder that rest doesn’t need to be earned.
Sometimes we simply need to pause and allow ourselves to…’Just Be’
How are you ending your Sunday evening?
Catherine 🩷 x
#slowsundayswiththeashys #theashys #slowsundays #slowliving #justbe
Spring has officially arrived in our little village in South Wales 🌼
I spotted these mini daffodils planted in large outdoor planters today and honestly… such a simple but clever idea.
If you’re looking for spring garden inspiration, especially for a small garden, patio or balcony, this is such an easy win.
Miniature daffodils are low maintenance, affordable, and perfect for container gardening in the UK climate.
You don’t need flower beds.
You don’t need loads of space.
Just a big planter and a handful of spring bulbs.
We’ve tried to create this at home for The Ashy’s garden…
Would you display mini daffodils in pots this year? 🌿
Save this for spring planting inspiration 🤍
#southwaleslife #containergardening #patioinspiration #villageliving #minidaffodils
