Archive - Slow Sailing

Mothers Can Achieve Their Dreams Too

Sincerely, someone who refuses to buy into the sacrificial motherhood narrative

Jul 18 •

What to Know About Renting an Apartment in Paris

Based on our (many) trials and tribulations

Jul 10 •

June 2025

How to Create an Aligned Online Presence with Xanthe Appleyard

An (incredibly insightful) permission slip to show up how you truly desire.

Jun 12 •

May 2025

Life Lately: Apartment Search, Paris Recs, and Other Reflections

An update including a little bit of everything.

May 29 •

10 French Hotels on My Summer Wishlist

From countryside retreats to coastal havens

May 22 •

A Guide to Deauville & Trouville on France’s Normandy Coast

Where to stay, eat and play in the twin towns

May 15 •

Where could we be if outside voices didn’t guide the way?

Some birthday-inspired reflections on paving our own paths

May 9 •

The Monkey Mind of Motherhood

A comparison between two moments, years apart.

May 2 •

April 2025

21 Things on My Parisian Apartment Wishlist

Plus some inspiration for our future home

Apr 29 •

Why I've Decided to Invest in a Public Presence

No, but really this time...

Apr 25 •

Why do we travel with little ones, again?

An honest reflection of our beautifully chaotic recent getaway

Apr 18 •

Sometimes I Dream of Life Outside the City

But I won't be packing my bags anytime soon

Apr 10 •

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