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When dreams don’t work out
It took me AGES to think of a title for this post, and it has been sitting in my drafts for even longer! It was a hard post to write, but the process has actually been therapeutic. We don’t always talk about what happens when dreams don’t work out. And my dream didn’t work out…but…
The magic of the to-done list
I discovered the magic of the to-done list a while back, but throughout life in lockdown it has helped me even more. I’d like to share it with you today, as it will hopefully be something that helps you too.
Our creative family manifesto
I created my personal creative manifesto last year, and have found it really helpful in terms of focussing my own goals, intentions and ideas about creativity. I wanted to write our creative family manifesto as a way of extending this to become a way of life, as creativity is so important to us as a…
Say Thank You with Paperless Post
#gifted Saying ‘Thank You’ is so important at Christmas, and today I’m showing you how easy it is to say ‘Thank You’ with Paperless Post!
A natter with Zabby Allen from The Procrastination Paper
I’m so excited to be having a natter with Zabby Allen from The Procrastination Paper on my blog today – yay!
Newcastle Etsy Team Christmas gift guide
#sponsored I am passionate about supporting local indie crafters, makers and artists, so this Newcastle Etsy Team Christmas gift guide will give you some great gift ideas which support North East Creatives.
Have yourself a Merry Rainbow Christmas with Etsy
#sponsored I am a big fan of all things rainbow, and it seems like it’s going to be a big trend this Christmas. In today’s post you can Have Yourself a Merry Rainbow Christmas with Etsy, as I share some of my favourite handmade rainbow finds!
Hello! Hooray! creative manifesto
For the last couple of years, the Hello! Hooray! creative manifesto has been living in the notes pages of my iPhone.
Starting a Bullet Journal your own way
I recently got started with Bullet Journalling after debating whether or not to give it a go for so long.
YAYmakers June 2018 box review
YAYmakers June 2018 box review – thanks to lovely Kate for gifting this box to me so I can review it for you on my blog today (all opinions my own). Keep reading for a little discount too!
A natter with…Hannah from Hannah Hand Makes
You might have seen a super Easter cross stitch tutorial on my blog a few weeks ago (click here if you missed it!), and today we’re having a natter with Hannah from Hannah Hand Makes!
A natter with Sally Mayer from Sew Sal
Although we tend to moan about the algorithm quite a lot, you can’t deny that Instagram is an amazing source of inspiration! Today I am delighted to bring you a natter with Sally Mayer from Sew Sal.
My goals and intentions for 2018
I don’t like resolutions. I never stick to them and that’s just a bit depressing, isn’t it?
Sprout lovers and sprout haters Christmas gift guide with Etsy
I’m keen to support handmade as much as possible this Christmas, and wanted to create something a little different. So here’s my Sprout lovers and sprout haters Christmas gift guide with Etsy!
In the garden this spring with Biscuiteers!
I’m partnering with the very lovely people at Biscuiteers to bring you today’s post: In the garden this spring with Biscuiteers!
Send Biscuiteers this Mother’s Day!
I’m very excited to be partnering with the lovely people at Biscuiteers to bring you this post!
Sign up for my newsletter!
Hello! I’ve been absent from my blog for a little while now, but I promise I’ve been really busy working on so many things – the first of which I’m here to tell you about now…you can now sign up for my newsletter!
Reorganising my embroidery thread
A few years ago I decided to get my embroidery thread a little bit more organised, and I spent rather a long time putting them all on to cards to put in a compartment box.
Hello! Hooray! shop is now open
I am SO excited that the Hello! Hooray! Shop is now open!
Summer polaroid pictures
As August draws to a close, it really feels like the nights are drawing in and that summer is on the way out.
#positivityremains
Today has been a bit of a strange day. We woke up to find that the UK had decided to leave the EU, and as one of the 48% of people who voted to remain I was pretty gutted to be honest.
Bits and bobs from August 2015
I genuinely have no idea where this month has gone! We’re finally on holiday now so it’s great to be catching up with things that need to be done and enjoying some well-needed rest. Today I’m sharing a few bits and bobs from August 2015.
Bits & bobs: July 2015
Hello! Sorry for my little blog absence over the past week or so. July was another really busy month – so busy, that I’m a little (well, quite) late with my monthly round-up post again!
Craft for the Soul
Pip Lincolne’s latest book, Craft for the Soul, came out in Australia earlier this year and having seen various snippets of it via Instagram and Pip’s blog I knew I’d have to read it!