Creativity

Choosing a Word of the Year

Choosing a Word of the Year

If you’ve spent any time in the creative space, especially online, you’ve no doubt come across the idea of choosing a word for the year. It’s something I have been doing for about 10 years now, since first learning about it. Along with setting resolutions […]

Tuesday Tip | You’re Gonna Suck at First

Tuesday Tip | You’re Gonna Suck at First

This is a truth that we creatives need to face when we start something new. No one is an expert the first time they pick up a new craft, No one. I promise. The important thing is to work through that sucky period while giving […]

Colourful Me !

Colourful Me !

I absolutely love colour. I grew up in a bright and colourful place, so it makes sense, but what’s odd is that I mostly dressed in neutrals and plain fabrics. Once I started scrapbooking though, I fell in love with using colour and pattern as […]

My Favourite Books for Creative Simplicity

My Favourite Books for Creative Simplicity

In honour of World Book Day I am republishing this post that originally appeared on my other blog Callaloo Soup. I few years ago, I started reading books about creativity. Not books with creative projects per se, but books that talk about helping you to […]

Yes, Creativity Still Requires Planning and Process

Yes, Creativity Still Requires Planning and Process

One of the things that I am learning while doing my #100DayProject is that I really need to plan out my paintings. I’m no expert. Not in portraits or in watercolour. I started off by trying to wing things, thinking I had enough knowledge, but […]

Five Years Ago

Five Years Ago

I wasn’t bullet journaling yet, but I was already on the journey of finding the best way to manage my time and organise my life. I’d been using a Filofax for maybe a year or so, and trying out different planning systems. I started with […]

What’s Your Creative Type?

What’s Your Creative Type?

Came across this cool creativity quiz that a friend linked to on Facebook. I don’t do all the crazy online quizzes, but anything related to creativity or personality is always a yes for me. This one is from Adobe, so I think it’s legit, or […]