It’s time for our next little adventure… This week our coordinates have taken us somewhere warm and bright. A quiet street, colourful buildings, blue skies and palm trees gently swaying in the distance. I love how places like this feel calm yet full of life at the same time. Your mission, should you wish to accept it, is to head over to Google Maps, pop the coordinates in, switch to Street View, and have a wander around. Take in the colours, the shapes, the shadows, the doors, the balconies… all those lovely little details. Then create something inspired by what you see. It could be: ✏️ a sketch 🎨 a painting 🖊 a doodle 📓 a journal page 🧵 or anything else that feels right And this week I thought we could add a little bit of fun… ✨ The first three people who share their creations here will receive this month’s Smidgen Post completely free of charge. ✨ Just a little thank you for jumping in and travelling the world creatively with me. So grab your pencils, passports and curiosity… Let’s go exploring. Kate 🌿✏️ https://maps.apple/p/UgwTmi7T1C-6TM

You may notice we now have a new category called Smidgen Shop. From time to time I’ll be posting prints, paintings, or little pieces of artwork that I have available. But this isn’t just my little art stall it’s yours too. If you create things and would like to share them, please feel free to post anything you might have available. It could be artwork, crafts, prints… whatever you make and feel proud of. There’s absolutely no pressure to sell or buy. I simply wanted to create a space where we can support one another and share the things we create. If something does find a new home, all payments will be arranged between the buyer and seller. Personally I’ll be using PayPal, as it’s a safe and simple way to handle things. Mostly, this is just another little corner of our community where creativity can wander and sometimes even find a new wall to live on. 🌿 Kate 🫶🏻💜

Welcome to A Smidgen of Calm @Ada Draedan I am really looking forward to getting to know you I know you have a lot to offer the community 🫶🏻

Follow the link below which will take you to Google Maps, switch to Street View… and have a wander. You’ll find yourself near the beautiful coastline around Whitsand Bay in South Cornwall with dramatic cliffs, winding roads, sea stretching out forever. On a clear day the light is just magic. ✨ ✏️ What to look for - The curve of the coastline - Clifftop grasses moving in the wind - Texture in the rock faces - Tiny details like fences, signs, pathways - The horizon line where sea meets sky Remember you don’t have to stay in the exact spot you’ve landed in go and have a stroll ❤️ You could: - Do a loose 5 minute line sketch - Focus just on the shapes of the cliffs - Study the tones of sea and sky - Zoom right in and draw a single detail - You could write a poem about how it makes you feel. - Write a small piece of music if that’s your jam. And remember… It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be yours. Starting local to me feels grounding. Before we hop across oceans, I want to honour my own shoreline first. I am so excited for you to go exploring ! The pics below are my interpretations of this place and I’ve done a few so you can see the variety. Passports ready? See you in Street View 🌍✏️ https://maps.app.goo.gl/RHBmhxcchFKywsn39?g_st=ic

If you’re new here, we’re so glad you’ve found your way in. This is a gentle, creative space where you can take things at your own pace. There’s no pressure to introduce yourself straight away, no rush to keep up, and no right way to be here. To begin your special journey with us, please follow the link below which will take you to the Classroom. That’s where you’ll find a soft welcome, a little guidance, and something gentle to help you settle in. Take your time. You’re very welcome here. https://www.skool.com/a-smidgen-of-calm-6595/classroom/8b8a3b19?md=e85c3785f3a54e3994a78f3cdcc47a2b