18/06/2026
At this time of year, here in lutruwita / Tasmania the sun feels especially precious.
There is something grounding about paying attention to the winter solstice. The shortest day and the longest night. A turning point in the year, marked by many cultures and places in different ways, as slowly, almost invisibly at first, the light begins to return.
It won’t be long before the Silver Wattles start flowering here too, bringing bright yellow blooms into the moody winter landscape and reminding us that even in the coldest months, the next season is already on its way.
Designing homes asks us to practise observation and care. To notice the seasons and the environment. A well-oriented home does not need to fight the elements quite so hard. Around the winter solstice, thoughtful design allows low sunlight to venture into the spaces where daily life happens: the kitchen, the living room, the places where we work, or pause for a moment in the middle of the day.
In our latest Substack newsletter, we share 6 simple ways to make more room for winter sun in and around our homes. ✨
For a short read on the shortest days, you’ll find the link in our bio.
