Hello, I'm Hester
Between the Dots is a journal dedicated to the quiet beauty found in ordinary moments. A space to share glimmers of light and hope, discover the world, and not shy away from tough questions. Welcome. I hope you’ll find yourself at home between these stories of things we tend to overlook.
table of contents
- ......................................... quiet beauty
- ...................................... simple recipes
- ............................................ slow travel
- ....................................... sustainability
- ................................................... health
- ............................................... Theology
- ......................................... Motherhood
- .............................................. thoughts
- ................................. creative practice
Once again, I found myself in London in spring. This time it was for a conference for wedding photographers. While the conference wasn't entirely my cup of tea, it was wonderful to spend time in a big city again. Don't get me wrong — I love my new life in rural Scotland, but I miss having simple access to theatres, ...
While catching up on the phone with my longtime, long-distance friend, she confided that she had gained some weight and had a difficult time looking at herself in the mirror. Having faced this same challenge throughout my life, watching my weight fluctuate with stress and illness, then normalise when things improve, I deeply understand how painful this experience can be. ...
There’s so much I want to say. My head is full of words and thoughts and incomplete sentences. From new recipes to personal stories close to my heart. Some I’m excited about, others I’ve been too scared to even scratch the surface. I barely allow my fingers to tap my keyboard anymore. Even though I love the ongoing rhythm of ...
In our new home up North, the dark and cold months seem to last forever. The snow has fallen intermittently since November, and January felt like it stretched for 187 days. Now, as February draws to a close, I'm truly ready for spring to arrive. Yet in our garden, perched high in the hills, I must wait a little while ...
