Creative Finds Blog

I’ve been trying hard to keep my vibe high these past 9+weeks (I’ve actually lost count of how long we’ve been in the Corona cave)...  

Send your kids or husbands down to collect a fresh posy in their choice of ceramic vase - the perfect, local, contactless Mother's Day shopping experience! Remember when back in the day, there would be a chap selling bunches of Carnations by the side of the main road,  over the weekend of Mother’s Day? You could pull over and in a big bucket there would be a heap of plastic wrapped, rather sad looking carnations to choose from. If you were lucky you may have scored some Gypsophila too. Well, I’ve got a rather upmarket, 21st Century version of that for you…...

Embarking on nearly 3 x weeks of school holidays at home in isolation is enough to make most parents break out in a cold sweat.  And let's be honest, the kids sweat-o-meter is probably pretty high too. The wonderful parent community at my daughter's school, has been contributing to an activity / ideas worksheet to help fill the days. Next time you hear "I'm bored" or your kids' "screen time" quota has been reached, share this list with them.  And if you have any suggestions, hit me up below and I'll add to it. May you all not only survive, but...

Online shopping has never been more relevant and supporting small, local businesses has never been more necessary as we navigate our first weeks of social distancing and staying at home. As a micro, online gift store myself, I know how challenging it is to reach potential customers,  and the importance now for businesses who have had to quickly pivot to stay afloat, to make sales. This past week I've bought a Puzzle, Yoga Mat and some Hand Wash & Room Spray - each of which could be regarded as an essential purchase - from small and local businesses. I've got a few...