I'm so very pleased to welcome @Tori Davey who has her own community. Tori helps women 40+ turn IDEAS into INCOME 🙌 She has created a system called the Anchor Journal - I'm keen to get into this! It's so good. One day we'll do a live here so you can find out more, but in the meantime, please show Tori some Cottage kindness! And @Tori Davey please tell us a bit about yourself - Where are you from - Your favourite food - Your creative passion - What you do for fun - And anything else that floats your boat So glad you've joined our little creative cottage🫶

Grab a cuppa and let's chat! (except I'm doing all the chatting 😂) ✴️ I want to share with you what's happening in the cottage so you can get a clearer understanding of what I'm all about and how The Creative Cottage works. ✴️ Please comment if you can, so I know you've watched. 😵‍💫 Heads up, NO EDITING HERE - so it's a bit of a sketchy start, but then, we get into the vibe of the vid. ⚠️ Warning - I talk fast, so if you turn up the playback speed, I may sound like a chipmunk but that could be quite entertaining🤣

These are some little creations I made to sell on Etsy and at markets a while back - i love starting something and not really knowing what it will be until about halfway through! Though the trouble is, I hardly ever make 2 things the same🤪! Though TBH the journey is just as good as the destination! What are you working on this week?

Hi everyone, I’ve been reflecting lately on what it means to live a truly "creative" life. Sometimes we think it’s about the finished product, but lately, for me, it’s about the moments in between. (Just as well because I'm not getting a lot of 'finishing' done these days!) Watching my ducks and my goose, Baby, splash in the pond and run to meet me (even if they leave a mess behind!) is something that is filling my tank right now. I love the mornings spent in quiet reflection, even when that silence is joyfully interrupted by my grandkids. 😅 It’s reminded me that we don't need a "perfect" setup to be happy. My cottage is tiny, and I’m still waiting on a kitchen, wondering if I'll ever have one, but it’s taught me that the simple things—and the people we love—are what truly feed the soul. I’d love to know: What is one "simple thing" in your home or workspace today that is bringing you joy? 🕊️

I want to formally welcome two new members to our little cottage - actually, warmly sounds much nicer, don't you think? @Deanna Krueger welcome, lovely lady - I really enjoyed chatting with you yesterday! I met Deanna over in @Debra Verrall 's sewing space - if you're a sewer, get on over and check it out, it's a cosy space too! An I just got the most wonderful suprise to see a friend from New Zealand pop in here too - Lets make lovely @Janne Cullen welcome - she is such a great lady who has been a wonderful inspo to me over the years. Please tell us a bit about yourselves so we can get to know you a bit better! - Where you reside - What you love to create - What you do for fun - Fave food - Favourite colour That's a good get-to-know-you start!