Creative Finds Blog

I for one, have spent more time in the homely pursuits of gardening and baking in 2020 than ever before. And, I have to say, I've enjoyed every minute of it.  Reclaiming that time to use my hands and my heart, to get outside and into the kitchen is something I hope to take into 2021 and beyond. Hayley & Roger Mason from Settler Hives in Toowoomba, QLD have a thriving business selling seed sets. Their mission is to encourage people outdoors & into nature, to feed themselves and thereby feeding our bees. Their business started with two beehives in their...

Amy at Confetti Rebels, is a true angel. Not only does she design and make T-Shirts to empower women, entertain her myriad of followers with down to earth daily antics, and support other small businesses in their quests to grow and reach more customers, she chooses a cause or charity EVERY month to give to. Either by donating cash from proceeds of her T-Shirt or Jumper sales, or by gifting hampers of goodies that she's curated from other small businesses who donate products. I'm very proud to have donated 30 x handmade velvet & satin sleeping masks for Amy's Annual...

Fun Find Friday! So, it’s 7 weeks today until Christmas. This year has been like no other in my living memory. A new decoration for the tree to pull out each year is a tradition in many homes. And each of these ornaments will certainly take you back. Whilst I’m not sure we’ll need any help in remembering 2020; a quick search on Etsy will uncover some tree decorations that will hopefully be unique to this year They’d make great little gifts at your table setting, or even tied to a bottle of wine for the Chrissy Parties we’ll be...

I love me a good podcast. They're just the best resources for learning on the go and require more concentration - to fill in the visual blanks - than bingeing on Netflix. Once upon a time I'd only ever have Triple J on the radio, but these days, all passengers in my car or visitors to my house are subject to my latest Podcast obsession! I'm not talking True Crime or Fiction at all. I'm talking Business Advice, Interviews, and a whole load of Oprah! Here are my current faves, but I'm always looking for recommendations. Please leave a comment...