Creative Journal
Mindful doodling
I've been doing a lot of mindful doodling lately - it's been bringing me peace and calm during stressful times. There's something very soothing about making repetitive movements with your hand, and it gives your brain a focus without having to...
Chocolate cornflake crackles
This is my version of the classic chocolate cornflake crackle - so rich they're almost like a crunchy chocolate truffle. I find Bournville chocolate has the perfect balance of sweetness for the recipe, but if you can't get hold of it then any plain...
Colouring emotions
Colours have an emotional connection for many of us, and we can use them to express ourselves where we maybe don’t have the words. Colouring emotions is a very simple activity I created for myself to help identify emotions, and explore their subtle nature.
My favourite independent makers
For original homeware, stationery and gifts, buying from independent makers is absolutely the way to go. There’s something just so satisfying about knowing you’ve helped another creative keep their business running, and you can’t beat the beauty of something handmade.
A soundtrack to spring
As the daffodils start to appear and blossom tentatively creeps onto the trees here in my corner of the UK, I thought it was the perfect time for a soundtrack to welcome in the spring. I love reflecting the mood of nature with the music I listen...
Creative Seasons
I've been following seasonal and cyclical living for years now, and the more I understand about it, the more I have come to believe that we can also understand our creativity through the idea of seasons as well. See, creativity isn't fixed - it...
The best website tool ever?
Simply the best website tool ever... did that title draw you in? Did it spark a moment of scarcity, or of fear that there's something you should be doing on your website - which you're not? Those kind of headlines generally do that to me. There is...
Dream up a day of magic for yourself
This winter has been especially difficult for almost everyone I know, and if you've felt the tug of universal overwhelm that has been hanging around like a fog, you're not alone. It definitely feels like a time to encourage rest, relaxation and...
10 inspiring female artist websites
Today I'm sharing 10 inspiring female artist websites for any other female artists out there! If you're an artist and are wanting to create your very first website or give your existing website a make-over, gathering inspiration is an excellent...
You don’t *have* to have a website
(say whaaaaaaaaat!!??)Oh yes, I said it. A web designer just told you that having a website isn't necessarily essential to your business. Why? Well the short answer is that you don't have to do anything other people tell you to do in your business...
Lessons I learned from deleting my Facebook page
At the start of the year I made the admittedly terrifying decision to delete my Facebook page for my business. And I did it. I'd been toying with the idea for a while, as it simply wasn't bringing me much joy. I've been using Facebook less and less...
Project Spotlight: Bath Mind
I'm really excited to be announcing this at last - a project I've been working on with Bath Mind over the past few months went live today, for Mental Health Awareness week! Room 627 is an online space offering mental health and wellbeing support to...