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5 EASY WAYS TO BE MORE MINDFUL WHILE CREATING

Listening to Deliciously Ella's podcast episode titled "Mindfulness, Baking and Slowing Down" was something I deeply resonated with. Taking time to be present, to be in the moment while doing something very transformative with your hands, is something so nourishing for my humble soul. Living in a world of multi-tasking, being productive and not taking time to slow down and enjoy the task at hand, leaves us feeling rushed, split into so many directions and quite simply, exhausted. When last did you take the time to do something? Admittedly, I struggle with this too, but here are some gentle reminders and tips on how to be mindful while you create. By creating, it could be anything - baking, painting, putting...

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Simple Ways To Support Small Businesses // Part 2

Supporting small businesses does not have to be complicated. With a little careful research to locate those in your area to support either with your time or with your wallet, it is a wonderful way to enjoy a unique product offering or personalised service. Being armed with ways on how you can support them, is an immense help for small business owners and entrepreneurs to continue their passionate work by providing a product or service they take pride in and reach sustainable success. Here are four ways you can support small businesses with your wallet, or as a consequence of purchasing from them: 1. Buy From A Small Business This seems so obvious, but before buying from a small business,...

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Simple Ways To Support Small Businesses // Part 1

There are many ways to support a small business, those with your wallet and those with your time. By choosing to do these seemingly insignificant yet massively appreciated acts of support, are ways to encourage small business owners and entrepreneurs to continue doing what they love to do and be successful. Behind these small businesses, are people who have a heart for the product or service they provide and are driven by solving a pain point for their customer to make their lives better.  Here are four ways you can support small businesses without opening your wallet: 1. Like / Comment / Follow / Share Social media is a powerful online tool in a small business' marketing strategy. By engaging...

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Guide: How To Print Your Carlita Hearts Printables

photo by Wendelin Jacober Carlita Hearts is an online shop offering digital watercolour and hand lettered art for you to purchase and print at home. Instead of buying a physical art print, you purchase a digital file of the artwork that is received immediately once payment is confirmed. You are then able to conveniently print at home and display it in your beloved space in a short amount of time. No courier costs and no time waiting for your artwork to arrive - it's a win-win! Once you have purchased your digital file(s), you will receive an email with the art file in a .zip folder. This is your printable, ready for printing and waiting to be added to your wall...

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