Going Global – Environmental Journey of Discovery No 5
Global, Environmental & Climate Crisis, I’m there, I finally get it, I mean a thorough and clear understanding of exactly how it came about, why it is getting worse and how serious it really is. I’ve reached the biting point of understanding, 7 months ago I knew nothing, just that it was happening and we [...]
Staying True To Your Eco Beliefs – Environmental Journey of Discovery No 4
I have been relatively quiet for a while on the site, by no means have I been resting on my laurels. I’ve just been trying to push on with my environmental art and design work, and following my environemtal journey of discovery and where it takes me. First of all, Happy New Year to anyone [...]
The Pivotal Moment – Environmental Journey of Discovery No 1 – Not What I Expected
The pivotal moment when I knew that I needed to change everything and revaluate all my beliefs and career goals. I realise that life sometimes throws things at you that you just weren’t expecting, but this year for me has been well, most unexpected. After a tough couple of years, trying to figure out just [...]
Plastic Fantastic Furniture..Really? eCo Journey of Discovery 3
As much as I love wooden products, they won’t be the only thing I write about or advocate. I also intend to buy, reuse and recycle plastic items too. But is it possible to knowingly buy plastic in a carbon footprint crushing, guilt free way? Having thought about this long and hard, I think in [...]
A sustainable future for art and design – journey of discovery No2
Urghhh today I am so frustrated, my ignorance levels are higher than I first realised. My husband who has and always will have a superior intelligence level to me seems to be aware of every discovery I make in terms of my journey to understanding about ‘global crisis’, overpopulation and forming a sustainable future for [...]
Creative Interiors & Inspiration For The Home
Art For The Home Using Recycled Picture Frames
I found these 4 solid pine picture frames at a local charity shop. Whilst I think the pictures they held were quite sweet, they were exceptionally poor quality, yellowed and dirty…as were the frames. The first thing I did was to think about the composition for each picture. I had 4 images in mind and [...]
Homemade Winter Treat Idea – Brandied Cherries Yum!
I love this Winter treat for grownups. Brandied cherries, simple yet divine and guaranteed to whet the appetite of any guests you may have pop in. This recipe should really/ideally be made about 2 months before you want to eat them, to give the cherries time to absorb all that lovely brandy, but I’ve not [...]









