I’m Amy, a mum of two, living slowly and learning to do life on my own terms. I write about slow, simple, seasonal living and finding meaning in ordinary days. This is a space for honesty, rest and the quieter, messier realities of everyday life.

By Amy Pigott

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Letting the season be what it is

Physical seasons, life seasons, and learning to stop fighting the rhythm you’re actually in.
Jun 22 • Amy Pigott

The Longest Day

Notes on Solstice, Slowness, and Staying Present
Jun 21 • Amy Pigott

You're allowed to choose a life other people wouldn't choose

Why someone else’s discomfort with your choices doesn’t mean your life needs correcting.
Jun 8 • Amy Pigott

Your Seasonal Guide to January

A seasonal guide to embracing January.
Jan 1 • Amy Pigott

You're allowed to stop trying to get life right

Embracing the imperfect journey of life.
Jan 5 • Amy Pigott

Slow & Simple Living

I started wondering whether I was still living slowly… or just performing slowness online

Reflections on observing slowness authentically.
May 21 • Amy Pigott

The 10 Small Habits That Quietly Changed My Life

How small, ordinary choices slowly reshaped the rhythm of my days.
Mar 15 • Amy Pigott

Slowing down doesn’t happen by accident

The quiet work of stepping out of the constant rush.
Mar 12 • Amy Pigott

Things I No Longer Explain

Reflecting on personal choices and lifestyle.
Feb 9 • Amy Pigott

From my Kitchen

Why we started caring more about organic food (+ my free Organic Food Guide)

The real reason we started buying more organic food.
Jun 1 • Amy Pigott

Broccoli, Cauliflower & Cheddar Soup

Using up what's in the fridge for a satisfying meal.
Jan 25 • Amy Pigott

Cheese Board Quince Chutney

Rich, spiced, and slightly tangy.
Jan 25 • Amy Pigott

Tzatziki

Simple, creamy, no fuss recipe.
Jan 25 • Amy Pigott

Small Home Life

Why I Stopped Trying to Upgrade My Life

Embracing simplicity and contentment.
Jul 7, 2025 • Amy Pigott

Why small home living works better than you think

Switching the mindset from not enough to plenty.
Apr 5, 2024 • Amy Pigott

Unlocking a Simpler Life with Minimalism

Exploring the benefits of minimalism.
Nov 3, 2023 • Amy Pigott

Tiny Homes, Big Dreams: The Urban Homesteading Movement

Embracing urban homesteading for sustainable living.
Jul 24, 2023 • Amy Pigott

Growing + Gardening

What Urban Homesteading Actually Looks Like in a Small Flat

Realistic look at urban homesteading.
Feb 16 • Amy Pigott

What I’ve Learned From Growing in a Small Space This Year

Reflections from eight seasons of balcony gardening.
Aug 11, 2025 • Amy Pigott

How to Grow Your Own Veggies in a Small Space

Guide to balcony gardening.
Feb 12, 2025 • Amy Pigott

Seasonality

The Longest Day

Embracing the solstice and the changes it brings.
Jun 21 • Amy Pigott

Your Seasonal Guide to March

This month at The Slow Living Collective.
Mar 1 • Amy Pigott

How I Am Preparing for Rebirth This Spring

The real new year is just around the corner.
Feb 23 • Amy Pigott

Your Seasonal Guide to February

This month at The Slow Living Collective.
Feb 1 • Amy Pigott