Creativity and motherhood, finding the right balance with mindset.
Hello Creative QB’s, Mothers are some of the most creative women I know, the thing is, we often don't think we are. We are hyper-critical of our efforts, feel like we are forever playing catch-up, and basically, make it up as we go along. Guess what? That making it...
What is your creative personality? How to style up your creative style.
Hello Creative QB’s, What kind of creative queen bee are you? Read on to find out. 2 min read. One of the biggest frustrations that people share with me is not knowing how to uncover or access their natural creative gifts and talents. (Cause we are all...
I am speaking at the Flourish Virtual Event
Hello Creative QB’s, When like-minded people come together, only amazing things can happen. That is why I am doing a keynote, speaking about how to take creativity off your to-do-list, at the Flourish Virtual Retreat for Creative business owners & entrepreneurs....
I believe fairies – recover your inner child for a creative life
Hello Creative QB’s, Phew! right now Creative Queen Bees is going through a period of growth. It's both exhilarating and terrifying. I'm not feeling as sure-footed as usual and noticing lots of memories and dreams and fairies are downloading in my peripheral vision. 4...
International Womens Day, ‘Daily Acts of Creativity’ Book Giveaway
Hello Creative QB’s, It’s time for a special GIVEAWAY! Hurry, get your entries in, Competition closes 5pm 8th March, IWD. To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021, I’m giving away 8 copies of my Daily Acts of Creativity book, so you can take some...
Unlock the power of your everyday creativity with ‘RE’ energy
Hello Creative QB’s, With a little RE energy, the power of everyday creativity can spark positivity, passion, and power in your life. 5 minute read1 action step I guess you are wondering what is this secret 'RE' energy I speak of? Well, it is a very simple...
Ten super creative Covid things that made 2020 great
Hello Creative QB’s, In this, my last blog post for 2020, let's celebrate the great things, give gratitude for the moments of light and give 2020 a great creative wrap up and kiss goodbye. 5 minute read 3 action steps It’s the first few days of our annual...
Hocus pocus, the magic of creative focus
Hello Creative QB’s, When you focus on what is, rather than what isn't, what is comes into sharp focus, and what is not becomes what is! If that sounds like a muddle of hocus pocus or a daze of confusing spells, let me explain what I mean. 3 minute readIn the...
Are sunny day decisions draining your creative energy?
Hello Creative QB’s, Do you make sunny day decisions that you later regret? OMG, I do! Today is a sunny day. It feels playful, fresh and new. On sunny days, I say yes to things way too impulsively. When the day comes around to act upon my decision, I'm like, why did I...
The Olive Tree Virtual Market
Hello Creative QB’s, I am so excited to be part of the Virtual Olive Tree Market on October 24, 2020 alongside a collective of amazing creatives. Newcastle is home to a talented community of some of the finest artists and designers in Australia. Way back in the dark...
Make your bed, change your life and improve your creativity
Hello Creative QB’s, Can you make your bed, change your life and improve your creativity, all before breakfast? Dr Nick Coatsworth says YES! 4 minute readIt might seem obvious, but for Australian’s living with Covid restrictions, in lockdown or working from home,...
Friendship and the art of refilling your creative well
Hello Creative QB’s, It's taken me twenty years to perfect the delightful art of re-filling my creative well! I think I'm finding the right balance now. 2 minute readI'm finding the right balance with help from my BFFs. Over the past twenty years, together with my...
Art is a gift of giving and receiving
Hello Creative QB’s, Seth GodIn once tweeted, ‘Art is a personal gift that changes the recipient. The medium doesn’t matter. The intent does’. 2 minute readThese past few weeks have been all about the gift of art with an exhibition called ‘Willful’. Together with...
Cultivate curiosity for creativity in everyday life
Hello Creative QB’s, Have you ever meet a Turtle you didn't like? How do you be like a turtle, stay home and be creative. Read on about how to cultivate curiosity for creativity in your everyday life - even through uncertain times. 1 minute read For the record, I've...
Willful Art Exhibition 2020 – Abstract works by The Ateliers
You are invited 'Willful' art exhibition 2020. Abstract works by the Newcastle Artist Group, 'The Ateliers' - Amanda O’Bryan , Alanya van de Wiel, and Geoffrey Holmes-Howitt. EXHIBITION DATESFriday 7th to Sunday 16th August 2020 | Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am - 4pm...