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One day this week after a morning of fun together - art club, followed by a nature walk, followed by brunch while the little one napped - we got to the play park and I said I was going to sit and do some work on my phone for a bit. He ran off happily with the place to himself. A few minutes later, as he was practicing flinging himself onto the roundabout while it was spinning. He shouted to me “mummy, my job is to play!!” So pure and joyful, it made my mama heart swell. ⁣
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It’s definitely something he’s repeating, that I’ve said when we’ve been talk about jobs and work, but that was weeks or months ago. And it made me think how important it is to speak your values aloud to your kids, because they’re sure to be listening and will likely remind you of them at the most perfect moments. 💗

I’ve recently reread Big Magic and this quote an

I’ve recently reread Big Magic and this quote and the section on creating for *ourselves* not others really stood out to me.

It felt like a refreshing reminder, in contrast to much of the business advice you might see about ‘speaking to your right people’ and it’s not about you, ‘it’s about your audience’.

While this isn’t necessarily bad advice when it comes to marketing, I’ve noticed these things can all get a bit conflated for creative business owners and we can lose sight of who we are creating for in a bid to grow a channel and appease an algorithm.

As Elizabeth Gilbert says “Do whatever brings you to life, then. Follow your own fascinations, obsessions, and compulsions. Trust them. Create whatever causes a revolution in your heart.” ❤️‍🔥

‘I can't promise you that dark clouds will never

‘I can't promise you that dark clouds will never hover over our lives, or that the future will bring us only sunny days.

I can't promise you that tomorrow will be perfect or that life will be easy.

I can promise you my everlasting devotion, my loyalty, my respect, and my unconditional love for a lifetime.

I can promise that I'll always be there for you, to listen and to hold your hand, and I'll always do my best to make you happy, and make you feel loved.

I can promise that I'll see you through any crisis, and laugh with you, dream with you, build with you, and always cheer you on and encourage you.

I'll willingly be your protector, your advisor, your counsellor, your friend, your family, your everything.’

A lot has changed in the 6 years since our wedding day but these vows hold true. If anything they probably mean more now than they did then…I suppose that’s the point. 💘

Good morning sunshine ✨ Mama could sure do with

Good morning sunshine ✨

Mama could sure do with a few extra hours of sleep please. I swear the kids were tag teaming from the earlier hours, as soon as one settled the other one disturbed. TGIFri-yay and all that 😴

Something I love about little ones growing up is w

Something I love about little ones growing up is witnessing those seeds you’ve been planting through your parenting begin to bloom.

Especially the things that take perseverance and patience, because sometimes it feels so much easier not to go outside in all weathers, or to get the arts and crafts out or make a mess baking in the kitchen.

But you persist because there are passions, values and curiosities you hope to cultivate…And then one day they’ll wake up and insist they must bake something before they do anything else with their day, and they can do so much of it without any help at all🧁

With thoughts turning to fresh starts and intentio

With thoughts turning to fresh starts and intention setting at this time of year, I want to encourage you to also consider what you need to feel supported to reach your goals during the coming season?

More structure? More accountability? Nourishing habits? Planning on white space to balance your bouts of productivity? Setting time aside to make and create?

I know personally I get swept up in inspiration but don’t always make a proper plan of action. So under this Virgo new moon I’ve been breaking those goals down into simple steps. 📝

And if you’re craving support that will help you in the exact ways you need in your business right now, I’d love to invite you to take a look around my new website and get in touch if you think I may be the mentor to help guide you 💛

There’s life in the old summer yet ☀️ Beau

There’s life in the old summer yet ☀️

Beautiful afternoon spent at one of our favourite places. @the_pig_hotels

How did you make the most of these late summer days this weekend?

Things to do in September… 🥂Celebrate our 6t

Things to do in September…

🥂Celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary.
🐽A visit to @the_pig_hotels The Pig near Bath. The kitchen garden is so lovely at this time of year.
🌲Holiday at @fforest!!
🍂Start a nature journal with the kids.
📕Revisit The Artist’s Way.
🥧 Pick blackberries. Bake crumble.

A very creative and nature based list for September. I’d love to hear what’s on your list. And if anyone wants to join me in following The Artist’s Way this autumn let me know!

Idea once again inspired by @bradshawandsons 💛

(Got a head start on that crumble after picking Apples, plumbs and berries in the ancient orchards of the delightfully named Magpie Bottom last weekend! 😋)

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