Posted at the turn of the month | from Nicky at The Calendar Year August 2026 – Nature Snapshot July did exactly what it promised, and a few things it didn’t. If you remember from last month, I decided to revisit The Moomins, and I have just finished reading The Moomins Midsummer Madness. It turned…
Posted at the turn of the month | from Nicky at The Calendar Year June has slipped away quietly, the way it always does. I kept meaning to notice it more – the long evenings, the roses, the quality of light at nine o’clock that makes everything look filtered and slightly unreal. And I did…
Posted at the turn of the month | From the Nicky at The Calendar Year May was generous this year. The blossom came and went so fast it felt like a rumour – there one week, petals on the pavement the next, and if you blinked you missed the exact moment the trees were at…
Posted at the turn of the month | From Nicky at The Calendar Year April did what April always does. It couldn’t make up its mind. Bright one morning, sulking by afternoon, and then suddenly – just when you’d given up on it – a day so warm and clear it felt like a promise….
December is wild. Between holiday parties, gift shopping, decorating, and everything else, cleaning often falls to the bottom of the priority list. I get it completely. However, I’ve learned that maintaining basic cleaning routines actually makes December less stressful, not more. I’m not suggesting you deep-clean your baseboards in December. That’s ridiculous. What I am…
November feels like the calm before the holiday storm. Thanksgiving is coming, and then the rush to December begins. I’ve learned that using November wisely makes the entire holiday season less stressful. This month is about maintaining what you’ve already done while preparing for what’s ahead. I used to think November cleaning meant panic-scrubbing before…
October has always been one of my favourite months. The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and somehow pumpkin spice is everywhere. This is also when I realise winter is actually coming, and my home needs serious preparation. The cosy fall aesthetic everyone loves requires some actual work behind the scenes. I’m definitely not…
September feels like a second New Year to me. There’s this fresh start energy, even though it’s the ninth month. Maybe it’s leftover back-to-school feelings from childhood. Whatever the reason, September makes me want to reset my home and prepare for cooler months ahead. I’m still figuring out seasonal cleaning rhythms. Some years, I dive…
August has this weird in-between feeling. Summer isn’t over, but you can sense Autumn approaching. The back-to-school displays are everywhere, even though it’s still hot. This makes August an interesting month for cleaning. You’re maintaining summer spaces while also preparing for seasonal transitions ahead. I’ll admit that deep cleaning in August heat isn’t my favourite…
I’m thinking about July cleaning in the middle of peak summer heat. This month feels different from earlier summer cleaning. Everything now centres on managing heat and outdoor activities. Deep cleaning takes a different approach during the hottest weeks. This isn’t necessarily expert advice from professional cleaners. Instead, I’m exploring what makes practical sense for…