Creativity in hard times
Hello Creative QB’s, How are you? really? Here in our part of the world, we are about to straddle freedom from lockdown with continuing uncertainty of what life might look like living with COVID. It is a pendulum of hope and anxiety. Are you feeling that too? read on....
Unfurl art exhibition – paintings by Amanda O’Bryan
UNfurl is paintings by Amanda O'Bryan about unfolding the creative spirit, told through the joy of floral expression. Unfurl online exhibition 8.00 pm Sunday 22nd of August via Instagram, Facebook, and www.creativequeenbees.com A special online early opening 1.00 pm...
Healthy bliss balls to keep your creative energy high
Hello Creative QB’s, Try these healthy, gluten-free, yummy bliss balls that will keep your creative energy levels high all afternoon. • 1 minute read PLUS recipe Being in a self-imposed lockdown is very different from being in a COVID lockdown. I'm in self-imposed...
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 Have you heard of Re-energy? Maybe you are wondering what is 'RE' energy? I won't be surprised if...
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...