Category Archives: Art

Thoughts on Radical Kindness: Why writers and artists should practice it (Part 3)

Posted on Mar 14, 2020 by

[This is part 3 of a series of blogs about kindness. Please see parts 1 and 2 here] When I began writing these posts I kind of thought this would have been one of my ‘here are my random thoughts … Continue reading →

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Design for Mothers Day – UK mums

Posted on Mar 1, 2020 by

A while ago I posted this post in which I showed you a design I had created as a valentines day card for Mr Magpie when I was heavily pregnant. A few people here, and else where said that they liked … Continue reading →

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A thing I’ve been listening to, and you should listen to too: Scroobius Pip and Distraction Pieces Podcast

Posted on Feb 22, 2020 by

So while I’ve been getting steadily more and more pregnant I’ve been finding it a bit difficult to do things. However, that has meant that I have had a lot more time on my hands to sit in the bath … Continue reading →

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A late Valentine’s card

Posted on Feb 17, 2020 by

I wanted to make a little update, I’m trying to get back to more regular postings, but still struggling a bit with feeling tired and fitting everything in. We managed to move house just before Christmas and have generally been … Continue reading →

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Art and cats

Posted on Aug 4, 2019 by

So this has been my afternoon. Art and snoozing cats. Not too shabby huh. I also make art. You can things with my designs on at my shop here. Could even treat yourself if you wanted to. Just saying.

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More thoughts on mental health in the theatre – point me in the direction of better stories.

Posted on Apr 7, 2019 by

Just so you know chaps, Spoilers ahead… Two weekends ago I went to see the play Equus with a friend of mine. I don’t want to turn this blog into a ‘review of psychological plays’ blog, or indeed give the … Continue reading →

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Friday fun

Posted on Aug 31, 2018 by

I wanted to share a quick pic of these origami elephants that I made last week for my boyfriend’s birthday. My normal creative MO is cutting paper, but I didn’t start there. Several years ago I became interested in paper … Continue reading →

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