How much do you beat yourself up for stuffing things up? Most of us have this negative sound loop playing when we make mistakes that easily knocks the crap out of us. But I think it’s a heap worse to have a bundle of life enhancing dreams go flying by simply...
If you’re anything like me setting your goals for the year can be daunting and exhilarating, a fabulous way to set your focus for the year ahead. But when it comes to checking up on progress with achieving your goals that can be left for another 11-12 months,...
We get into some odd conversations at market and this weekend it was one of fantasising about how to spend $3,000 on marketing for our own businesses. Now the reality is very few creative businesses will have $3,000 to spend on marketing and advertising in one fell...
Whenever I’ve simply waited for inspiration to arrive with a fabulous idea I’ve been left hanging, smashing into a blank wall and feeling inadequate. I enjoy being creative in my thinking, problem solving, making and doing. It invigorates me and perpetuates a sense of...
Since I was a little girl I’ve loved cards, all manner of cards, birthday cards, art cards, greeting cards, anniversary cards and every thing in between so it’s no surprise that I’ve had the dream of having my own stationery range of cards for years....
I’m a big believer in constantly learning so I can keep living this independent and creative life I value so deeply but there are times when it is a bumpy road that really knocks my faith in myself around. A recent workshop I went to certainly did that, forcing...