Creating with Care: Art as a Love Letter to the Tired, Tender, and Trying
My art started as a way to soothe myself — now I hope it soothes others too. In this post, I reflect on how creating with care and softness helps me stay grounded, and why quiet, validating art can be a powerful act of self-compassion.
Making Space for Meaning: Why Creative Work is More Than Just Output
Creativity isn’t just about making things — it’s about making space. Especially on low-energy or emotionally heavy days, creative work becomes a gentle form of care, reflection, and expression. In this post, I share how my process has shifted with chronic illness, and why slowing down and focusing on the meaning behind the making has changed everything for me.
Creating with Intention: How Mindful Making Becomes a Meaningful Practice
A gentle look at how creativity can become a grounding, mindful ritual. From lighting a wax melt to doodling in bed, I share how small intentional practices help me reconnect—and invite you to reflect on your own creative rhythms.
Bringing Whimsy to the Woods: Inside My Upcoming Book Series
I’ve always wanted to create books that feel cosy, calm, and relatable. One thing I’ve noticed is that there aren’t many children’s books out there that gently validate difficult feelings while offering simple tools for self-regulation. That’s what inspired my new series, featuring Thistlewhim — a forest gnome who helps woodland creatures navigate big emotions with kindness and care.
Creative Anchors: How Small Acts of Art Can Ground Us in Tough Times
When life feels overwhelming, creative routines can be a lifeline. This post explores how small, soothing acts of creativity can help us feel more grounded.
Creative Comforts: Building a Gentle Routine That Supports Your Wellbeing
Small acts of creativity—like doodling, journaling, or knitting—can gently support your mental wellbeing. Here’s how I’ve built a flexible, soothing creative routine around my energy and needs.
When Creativity Helps Rebuild Self-Worth
When illness took away my "normal" job, I began to doubt my worth. Creativity gave me a way back—to purpose, calm, and connection.
Small Moments, Big Shifts: How Everyday Creativity Grounds Us
Small creative rituals—like doodling, colouring, or even brewing a cuppa—can become moments of calm that ground us and shift our mood. Here's how I’ve been using everyday creativity to reconnect with myself, especially on hard days.
🎨 Creating Through the Crash: Why I Made Chronic Illness Awareness Art
When I was diagnosed with POTS, I turned to art to process what words couldn’t.
This collection of awareness designs was born from real experiences — gentle, validating, and honest.
It’s for anyone navigating invisible illness, and everyone who wants to better understand it.