The Story of you and Me… Coming Soon!
The Story of you and Me – It’s art but not as you might know it! I am SO super excited to be working to support multi-disciplinary artist Amy Lord on her digital craft project; ‘The Story of you and…
Being thrown into Winter when Autumn has just begun – the seven stages of grief
How do you take time out to process grief when you’re self employed? Recently, I had to take some time off work. I took the decision suddenly. There was warning, but certainly not enough to be prepared enough to feel…
The Seat that Chose Me… Inspiration Island
On a recent trip to Edinburgh from my friend Jemma’s book launch, I found myself in a familiar part of town. Familiar to me, because I’m sure I’ve stayed near here before, familiar to every tourist in Edinburgh because it’s…
Money Talks – The Elephant in the Room
It’s can be seen as a little ‘gross’ to talk about what you earn. The thing is if we don’t talk about it, how can we hope to know what is possible? I personally feel it’s important and the picture…
The Lost Dances of Northumberland, England
Did you know that there are hundreds if not thousands of social dances that are possibly forever lost? Did you know that some of the dances that are lost, in their heyday took over a year to learn with…
Sunday Sanctuary Series – Blog 4 – How we organise our time as a family of three
This is the fourth in the series of blogs Bethanie at Northumberland Family Diaries and I are writing this summer. We’ve called it the Sunday Sanctuary Series. This week, I’m talking a little about the reality of being a working…
Sunday Sanctuary Series – Blog 3 – Our Favourite Northumberland Coffee Stops
This is the third in the series of blogs Bethanie at Northumberland Family Diaries and I are writing. It’s called our Sunday Sanctuary Series. The intent behind the blogs is to ensure we get some time to spend with our…
Sunday Sanctuary Series – Blog 2 – Making a House a Home
This blog is the second in the series of our Sunday Sanctuary Series. Bethanie from Northumberland Family Diaries and I are writing about topics we feel in this slower paced window of time that is the summer hols. Having a…
Now there is… a dead frog
Inspired by artist Katie Patterson’s First there is a Mountain project taking place nationally, I am managing a piece of engagement work in Northumberland with Ceramic Artist Judith Davies. Judith and I had out first session in a school today…
Enhancing Creativity – the day I tried paper marbling
What’s your wellbeing and creativity budget each month? Do you have one? Could you make one? If creativity if important to you and you feel like it enhances your life I would really recommend investing in your fancies and whims. …
