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Lego Serious Play

There’s something about the arrival of May that feels like a gentle nudge to start again. The longer days, the warmer evenings and of course those much-loved Bank Holiday weekends give us the perfect excuse to step outside and breathe new life into our spaces. This bank holiday I’ve seized the sunshine moment and decided to bring the comfort and personality of our indoor spaces outside. It all started, as many good things do, with a small purchase: a set of coral, Moroccan-st

Somewhere along the way, Sundays stopped feeling like a day of rest for me and quietly turned into a day of catching up. Catching up on washing. On emails. On life admin. On all the things we didn’t quite get to during the week. And underneath it all, that familiar hum – the feeling of being slightly behind. Not dramatically. Not in a way anyone else would notice. Just enough to sit in your chest and follow you into Sunday evening, when you realise the day meant for rest has

What it's like trying out pyrography

Running a solo business doesn’t have to mean working all the time. By managing your attention, setting boundaries and focusing on what truly matters, you can build something successful and actually enjoy your life alongside it. Work-life balance.

Cases and Clues is not just a game it's an experience

Paint by numbers with DIY Art Club

How you can upcycle second-hand finds into new bespoke pieces.

Last year, I shared how I combined my love for crafting with the festive spirit of Christmas and perhaps my next step would be selling my crafts. Well I did it. I spent this year crafting and getting a stall created for hannahmade christmas to sell my Christmas creations. So this month, I'm excited to take you behind the scenes of my journey at two local Christmas craft markets. 🛍️ Setting up shop Preparing for a craft market involves more than just packing your products.

Let’s be honest, wrapping presents can be trickier than it looks. You start with good intentions and a perfectly flat sheet of wrapping paper… and suddenly, you’re tangled in tape, chasing rogue ribbons and wondering if that crooked bow is artistic or just sad. This year, skip the stress and let me handle it. Through my side hustle, hannahmade christmas , I’m offering Santa's Helper: a gift wrapping service that transforms your presents into festive masterpieces. From classic

The 5th of October marked Harvest Festival, a time traditionally set aside to celebrate nature’s abundance and share food with others. For me, it couldn’t have come at a better time. My neighbour’s apple tree was heavy with fruit, and the sudden cold snap had split my late tomatoes still growing at the allotment, leaving me with a mountain of green ones that refused to ripen. Rather than let them go to waste, I decided to roll up my sleeves and get creative in the kitchen. A

I've interviewed a few of the business owners I've helped with starting their own businesses and specific marketing challenges, but I realised, I've never told my story. So, here goes: an interview with Hannah Thame founder of hannahmade christmas and hannahmade marketing . What inspired you to start hannahmade christmas and hannahmade marketing? I started hannahmade fun – a lifestyle blog – when I got diagnosed with colitis. It gave me a drive to live life and try somethin

This summer, one of my allotment beds has turned into something of a tomato jungle. What started with a few St Pierre, Candy Crush and...

There’s something about Reading Festival that always feels like summer’s exclamation mark. You roll up, muddy boots (or in my case,...

Alluring Allotment There’s something timeless about allotments. They appeal to people for all sorts of reasons – the promise of fresh,...

As someone who's naturally an early riser, I'm keen to maximise on the free time I have before I logon to my laptop to work. Because of...

I decided to step out of my usual routine and attend a free AI networking event at my local co-working space , hosted by Ben Golob from...

There’s something wholesome diving into a show that takes you back in time – whether it’s the music, the actors or the location. Netflix...

A conversation with Sophie Eadie B2B Marketing and Events Strategy Consultant and Founder of Emerald-Tide Marketing . This month I had...

Life gets busy. Between work, family commitments and everyday routines, it’s all too easy for couples to slip into autopilot. After...