Creative Finds Blog — The story behind the product

Today's blog is designed to give you a little background to Creative Finds. Whilst I launched the current iteration of this biz late in 2017, it really all began about 13 years ago as a Blog...

People often ask me "where do you find all those lovely, hand-crafted gift products?" This is what I tell them... Firstly, I love nothing more than a rummage through market stalls and I can scan those gazebos pretty quickly to determine if the items on offer are something that I'll pursue. The calibre of products is much higher than the twee little local fetés of days gone by. Clever makers are aware of branding and the importance of positioning themselves as designers as well as craftspeople. I for one, am a sucker for a stylish market stall selling unique products, made...

Do you have a word for the year?  In 2020 mine was "trust" and it was a rather useful word to look at, read and reflect on as the year unfolded! My word for 2021 is "create", which given the name of my little business, is quite fitting really. I've begun to re-listen (for the 4th time!) to Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and have been reminded once again that we are all creative beings, and our goal is to create and put our work out into the world. That's it. Who knows how, or even if, it will be received. That's...

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...