Last tended: 8 November 2023For 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...
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 to, and spring is no...
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 doesn't stay the same...
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 re-inspiration, and so...
Recently I was introduced to the concept of Stoicism, and I'm finding it fascinating. I've never given it much though before, dismissing it as something cold and emotionless, but I'm beginning to realise this is a complete misunderstanding, and I've actually been...
Like so many people this year, I've been making a real effort to buy from small or independent businesses rather than lining Jeff Bezos' pockets even further. I do admit there is the odd thing I've struggled to source outside Amazon, but where I could I've tried hard...
I've been finding it so easy to become lethargic during this lockdown time. As Spring eases into Summer though, I've decided there's no time like the present to shake things up, so I've been having mini dance parties with myself. It's a great way to just take a few...
Sometimes we just need a bit of nonsense in our lives to brighten it up (like the featured image in this post, which brightened up my life when I created it - who knew a surrealist art class would be so fun!?) Today I thought I'd just share 5 silly things about me...
Music has always been a big part of my life, and while I love a bit of silence, a lot of the time I have music playing in the background. It lifts me up, calms me down, gets me singing and keeps me motivated while I work. As I stared out of my window this morning at a...