There Is Nothing Like Community: TMP v2

There Is Nothing Like Community: TMP v2

Tomorrow is the start of the refurbishment of the co-working space that I use and have come to love. It’s called The Melting Pot (TMP) and it’s on Rose Street, Edinburgh. Mo and petra setting up the temporary co-working space   There is a real 

Creativity Tip: Mini-Adventures

Creativity Tip: Mini-Adventures

In May’s newsletter I shared a Creativity Tip and I would love to share this tip with my blog readers, too. Note: if you’re interested in subscribing to my newsletter then please do so by clicking here. ————— Research shows that going somewhere new, outside 

Comparison Is A Thief Of Creativity

Comparison Is A Thief Of Creativity

I’ve had a wonderful, positive response to my previous blog post “A Different Take On Creativity” – it has been shared across the world via social media, which I am thrilled about. So I want to continue with this theme. Following on from my previous 

A Different Take On Creativity

A Different Take On Creativity

When you think of creativity, do you think it’s all about being artistic in some way? If someone asked you if you were creative, how would you respond? I hear from a lot of people that they don’t consider themselves to be creative. And I 

In The Spotlight: Lori Theriault

In The Spotlight: Lori Theriault

I’d like to introduce you to a new series of blog posts I’d like to do – putting someone in the spotlight. This person will be someone whom I admire, whose work I love and/or who inspires me. I am going to kick-off the series 

Winged Wildlife Drawings: The Story Behind The Range

Winged Wildlife Drawings: The Story Behind The Range

As some of you may have seen on my social media channels, I have a range of pen and ink wildlife drawings that I call the Winged Wildlife range. from left to right: White swan, small owl, eider duck, tawny owl, robin balancing on a 

Creativity Tip: What I Love

Creativity Tip: What I Love

In this week’s newsletter I shared a Creativity Tip and I would love to share this tip with my blog readers, too. I believe we are all creative, and by focusing on what we love, we enhance our individual creativity. Plus it is more fun 

My Guest Post – Wise Introvert Newsletter

My Guest Post – Wise Introvert Newsletter

I am pleased to share that I was featured in Wise Introvert’s latest newsletter on Creativity and Joy. Click here to read my article “Remember Your Creative Voice and What Brings You Joy” as well as my three tips for starting to remember your creative 

My Business Retreat Adventure

My Business Retreat Adventure

The other week I travelled to the States for a business-building retreat, and the whole trip was an adventure. Some of you may not know, I am on a wonderful business coaching programme and I have a business coach: the lovely Christine Kane and team 

Turner Versus Constable: Who Won?

Turner Versus Constable: Who Won?

At the end of September I was visiting my cousins and their families down in London for a long weekend, and I had the pleasure of fitting in two art exhibitions that were on. The first one was the “Late Turner: Painting Set Free” exhibition