About
About Me
I’m Kim, and I live in a little tin house with a pointy roof, nestled on three acres in the Far South Coast of NSW. I share this patch of earth with my husband Pete, my son Lew (who also happens to be the artist behind all of the gorgeous illustrations you’ll find here), my step-kids Jess and Josh, who visit us regularly, and a cheeky menagerie of animals who keep things lively.
I spend my days writing, working on my business, pottering about the garden, and creating a space for women to pause, reflect, and tell their stories — whether through personal life writing or the beautiful art of handwritten letters.
Betty Mae Wrote — Where Stories and Connection Meet
Once upon a time, this all began as a little blog called Feather & Nest, back when blogging was simply about sharing life as it was: the cuppas, the ups and downs, the garden wins, the homey moments, the unschooling. Over the years, life changed — as it does — but one thing remained: my deep love for stories, handwritten letters, nostalgia, and connecting over the small but meaningful things in life.
In 2019, I created The Lovely Letters Project, a free letter writing exchange for women. Since then, hundreds of women have shared their hearts through the handwritten word, and it continues to be a highlight.
While I once offered stationery subscription boxes and digital bundles, my creative path has shifted a little.
Now, my heart is here:
- Supporting women to gather their memories through my Little Life Stories program and membership.
- Continuing to grow The Lovely Letters Project, my free snail mail exchange, with the hope that as many women as possible will find the joy in connecting through letters.
- Sharing slow, seasonal inspiration around life, memory, and writing.
- A monthly letter club - coming back very soon!
Why 'Betty Mae Wrote'?
My nan, Betty Rae, was the first person I ever wrote a letter to. We exchanged letters for fifty years. She was my constant — my biggest encourager, a great lover of a cuppa and a chat, and the inspiration behind so much of what I do.
She didn’t love her name (plain old Betty, she'd say — not Elizabeth, and not even a middle name to fancy it up), and for decades, she teased her beloved sister, Eleanor May, about having two beautiful names.
So, when I decided to name this space in her honour, I thought: why not give her two names?
Betty Mae Wrote is a love letter to my nan, and to all the women who have come before us with stories that deserve to be written down and shared.
Whether you're here to explore your own life story, find a pen pal, or reconnect with the joy of writing real letters again — you are so warmly welcome.
Put the kettle on. Pick up your pen. Let’s write the stories that matter — the ones that make us who we are.
With love,
Kim x
Oh, and if you'd like to contact me, please do:
kim@bettymaewrote.com