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Confessions of a Former Single Mum
A gentle space for midlife musings, creative living, and rediscovering yourself after raising kids
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The Stories I Told Myself (and How I’m Rewriting Them)
The Stories We Don’t Realise We’re Telling We all have stories we tell ourselves — quiet little sentences that play…
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Rediscovering Yourself in the Empty Nest Years
When the House Falls Quiet One day you’re tripping over school shoes, juggling packed lunches, and wondering if you’ll ever…
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5 Ways Gardening Supports My Mental Health
My garden isn’t just a patch of soil and plants — it’s one of the biggest supports for my mental…
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Easy Creative Projects for When You’re Tired or Short on Time
I love being creative, but let’s be honest — some days I just don’t have the energy for big projects….
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My Morning Routine with M.E. (Spoiler: It’s Not “5am Yoga”)
If you’ve ever googled “morning routine,” you’ll know the internet is full of perfect people waking up at 5am, doing…
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Why I Started an Etsy Shop (and What It Taught Me About Myself)
When I first opened my Etsy shop, I wasn’t thinking about “business strategy” or “scaling.” Honestly? I just wanted a…
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Artist | Blogger | Former Single Mum
Hello! I started this blog over 16 years ago during my single mum days—when life was messy, beautiful, and full of lessons. These days, the house is quieter, the pace is slower, and I spend most of my time drawing in the garden, running Etsy shops, and living life gently with M.E and IBS.
I write about midlife, creativity, starting over, and finding joy in a life I never imagined—but now wouldn’t trade for anything.
Tea in hand, pencil nearby, sun (hopefully) shining. This is where I share it all.