Coffee dates, took my office and my co-worker out for a reset and a walk in the autumn sun! ☀️

#bordercollie #dogs #sunshine

Wearing Aussie Artists: Kim McCartin Music & Wicker Suite

Back to lunchbox school bag packing & swimming lessons this week but also time to restring the banjo, the guitars and fiddles as tour begins with Wicker Suite! Hooray!

⭐️ 4th May Camden Hotel
⭐️ DAG Songwriting Retreat 15-19th May *sold out
⭐️ 23rd May Nundle Memorial Hall
⭐️ 24th May The Savoy Bar and Music
⭐️ 25th May Robertson Public House

#music #countrymusic #ashleighdallas #bohofashion #wickersuite #mum #womeninbusiness

Creative credits to:
📸 by insanely talented gorgeous lucindacatherinephotography
👗 Just Irresistible
Hair @kiah_at_luxe_hair_by_miranda
Hat @charlie1horse
🪕 Oakridge

Here’s to the rainbows after the storms.
To the little glimmers of light that break through—even when the world feels heavy, or our minds and bodies feel tired.
There’s light around us, always—and within us, too. Even when we can’t see it, we are that light.

This past year, I’ve leaned into more mindful practices, alongside the support of professionals. I’ve shared snippets here and there, but lately I’ve felt a stronger pull to open up more—to honour where I’ve been, where I’m going, and the changes unfolding.

Mindfulness has helped me process so much—grief, growth, shifts in relationships, the push-pull of motherhood, career, and the pressure to keep showing up in every space. But more than that, it’s helped me reconnect to me.

Healing is messy—it unravels, teaches, reveals, and transforms. It’s not linear, but it’s real. And it’s taught me the power of genuine connection, of being seen and safe in presence.

We aren’t meant to be rocks. We can hold joy and pain at the same time. I’ve learned it’s not just okay—but necessary—to let myself feel.

Lately I’ve been inspired by some incredible books and podcasts. I’d love to hear what’s bringing you clarity or calm these days. What’s been helping you feel a little more you?

#realtalk #ashdallas #mindfulness #wellness #creativity #womenempowerment #music #singersongwriter #healing #change #growth #kevinbennettandthefloodareawesome