I’ve been running a solo creative business for over a decade, and in that time I have tried a lot of different things to make life as simple and easeful as I can. Here are 10 creative business essentials that I swear by to make that happen.

As the seasons around us change, so too does our creative energy, both individually and collectively. As we move into Spring, take a moment to pause and invite in a new season of creativity into your life.

Stepping into the unknown is a scary thing to do, and the practice of play is something that can support us through the process. Small and simple moments of play can transform your day and build your resilience to facing the unknown, and so I thought I’d offer out 33 ways to bring more play into your life.

I've been doing a lot of mindful doodling lately - it's been bringing me peace and calm during stressful times.

This is my version of the classic chocolate cornflake crackle - so rich they're almost like a crunchy chocolate truffle.

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.

Designer-makers can be hard to find online sometimes, so here's a list of my favourite independent makers. Buy yourselves some loveliness!

Exploring our creative seasons can help us break down the unhelpful beliefs and expectations that we might hold around our creativity.