Well, not really. I’ve spent the last year getting used to the new normal of daily life. I’m the busiest I’ve ever been, at least it seems that way! Biggest lesson of the year – you’ll never have the time. You have to make it. One day you just wake up and move everything round … More Oh What a Lovely Hiatus!
Hello! I recently had a day out in Lincoln with my daughter and before we went I wanted to make a little journal for the day. Just something simple and light to fit in my bag. A really simple but effective looking journal to make is a single section dos a dos book. Meaning back … More Dos a Dos Mini Journal
I started journaling consistently (for me!) just over a year ago. We all know in theory how mentally beneficial it is but getting started is an absolute nightmare. Looking back at my Pinterest boards it’s easy to see why it took me so long. There seems to be so much to think about and plan. … More One Journal To Rule Them All
Hello Lovelies! The last few years have been pretty tough in my little household. All inspiration and creativity have completely left me. I’ve tried on several occasions to make something, learn something, do anything. The worst part is that I’ve not even cared over the last couple of years. I’m feeling the need to get … More A Return To Blogging
Before I did the very reckless thing of buying myself a camera, I had a play with scanography. It is exactly what you would expect and is becoming quite a popular art form. Once you fall down this little rabbit hole it is hard to climb out! There are some incredible artists making some very … More Scanography
I’ve spent the last fifteen years trying to find/work on a side hustle. And it’s followed the ridiculous cycle of: start a Creative Thing – wonder how I can monetise The Thing – obsess over how other people do The Thing – hate The Thing – start a new Creative Thing. I realise that cycle … More Burnout
I managed to get a day out on Monday before the weather got too much this week. I’ve always wanted to go to Burning Man in Nevada, although it has got less appealing as I’ve got older! Luckily the spirit of Burning Man has visited the UK. Burning Man is an annual event held in … More Radical Horizons at Chatsworth
I finished my capsule collection for assignment five a couple of weeks ago. At the moment I am struggling with time and enthusiasm for my studies. Even now, in the middle of a couple of weeks off work, I’m finding it very difficult to do any studying. This feels like the most uncreative I’ve ever … More Capsule Collection
A snapshot of my living room walls. At the moment it looks like a crafters crime scene board. I can see why they use this board method on TV shows. Believe it or not this is all starting to come together after several weeks of over thinking and flip flopping on ideas. I love being … More Over Thinking
I grew up in the seventies and in my family sunday’s were all about music. Cool parents, they threw us into everything and still have an enviable vinyl collection. This morning I was adding a couple of songs to my seventies Spotify list and realised I listen to this nearly every sunday. It made me … More Sunday Playlist
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