Art advent box from Under the Rowan Trees
stationery

NSW21: #ExpressYourself with Under the Rowan Trees #ad

This post forms part of Under the Rowan Trees' sponsorship of my 2021 National Stationery Week campaign Loads of stationery brands are selling advent calendars this year but how many do you know who are doing two? Under the Rowan Trees are ensuring they really are catering for everyone with both a journal advent box… Continue reading NSW21: #ExpressYourself with Under the Rowan Trees #ad

Artful ink box review
stationery

Stationery porn: Artful box (ink) #ad

I was sent an Artful box for review purposes. All thoughts are my own When Ohh Deer first launched their quarterly subscription box for artists I kind of glossed over it. I was just starting to get to grips with lettering and had never seen myself as particularly artistic, especially not skilled in anyway. Over… Continue reading Stationery porn: Artful box (ink) #ad

Hidden Stories by Esther Connon at Circa 21, Penzance
Cornwall, feminism

Awesome female artists currently exhibiting in Penzance

I used to think I wasn't that into art. Then I started to meet local designer-makers at Fairs and went along to a female-centric exhibition at a gallery last summer and realised that I am very much interested in the way that women tell stories through their art. I recently got in touch with Newlyn… Continue reading Awesome female artists currently exhibiting in Penzance

Christmas giveaway
Lifestyle

Why you should support small businesses this Christmas [gift guide and £200+ giveaway]

This year I'm making a conscious effort to support small businesses when it comes to Christmas shopping, from food to gifts, to decorations and gift wrap. Wherever possible I'm avoiding the high street chains and buying from local and independent sellers. I don't know about you but one of my favourite things about Christmas is… Continue reading Why you should support small businesses this Christmas [gift guide and £200+ giveaway]

my life in photos - september 2017
Cornwall, Lifestyle

My life in photos: September 2017

I've always loved September. I think it's the whole 18 years in education, followed by five years of working in higher education, that always makes it feel like the start of a new year. It's the changing seasons too; it's kinda magical! Here's a look back at our September. I started the month with a… Continue reading My life in photos: September 2017

David Shillinglaw x Mind t-shirts from Culture Label
Mental Health

Wear your Mind on your t-shirt with Culture Label

I strongly believe in raising awareness of mental health and the need to increase resources for those who are struggling, so I'm incredibly proud and honoured to be working with Culture Label* to help promote their latest charity campaign. They're working with street artist David Shillinglaw on a range of t-shirts, with a new design… Continue reading Wear your Mind on your t-shirt with Culture Label

oh gosh cindy_header
Film, Music

New favourite artist: Oh Gosh Cindy

So I was just browsing the internet, as you do, going from one link to another, and I can't remember how but I came across a watercolour print of one of my favourite characters ever - 10 Things I Hate About You's Kat. And that's not all. The artist, Oh Gosh Cindy, has created watercolour… Continue reading New favourite artist: Oh Gosh Cindy