Exploring the connections that bring meaning, understanding and warmth to everyday life.
Trying to Make Things Better It is uncomfortable when someone you love is hurting. Our instinct is often to try to help and fix things by finding the right words, solution or action. There is a real temptation to reassure and persuade them, and ourselves, that things aren’t as bad as they may seem. I’ve … Read more
As a child, the clatter of the letterbox was pure magic—full of possibility. I’d race to the door, heart fluttering, hoping this time there might be something just for me. Usually, it was bills or dull-looking work journals for my parents. I’d groan, disappointed (unless it was my birthday). I remember complaining that I never … Read more
A New Chapter Sometimes in life and creativity, what we really need is someone who truly sees us. Someone who understands our ideas, encourages us to keep going, and cheers us on when the path feels unclear. Recently, I found that person in the creative genius Mandy Nicholson—and as a result, my business has stepped … Read more