Musings on creativity, oomph, getting unstuck, playfulness and living a more joyful life.

The Joyful Power of Craft Dec 01, 2021

There’s a reason that the BBC’s Repair Shop is so popular.  It’s got those magic ingredients of heartfelt human stories, our deep emotional connection to certain objects and a range of slow, focused craft practices that work at odds to our fast-paced, single-use,...

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Why I'm Putting My Prices Up Oct 18, 2021

It’s an ongoing point of discussion in every self employed or small business sector I’ve been involved with. How can you price yourself in a way that reflects your worth but also creates a sustainable thriving business?

There’s also the thorny issue of working for free.

A subject...

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The Huge Importance of a Regular Garden Shed Oct 18, 2021

I want to tell you about my shed. It’s quite a long story. Potentially a little dull. It is, after all, a blog post about a shed.

It’s smart though, isn’t it?  My smart shed.

Some people close to me have heard a lot about this shed over the last couple of years.

It’s...

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