My Journey To Crush Our Carbon Footprint Through Art & Design

Going Global – Environmental Journey of Discovery No 5

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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 should all drive less, recycle more, buy organic or from sustainable... Read More

Staying True To Your Eco Beliefs – Environmental Journey of Discovery No 4

Environmental art, staying true to your beliefs

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 reading this.  I am so proud of myself for staying true to my beliefs this Christmas. Not... Read More

The Pivotal Moment – Environmental Journey of Discovery No 1 – Not What I Expected

Eco Art Environmental Design Choices

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 who the hell I am now-a-days and what I am doing aside from being a wife... Read More

Plastic Fantastic Furniture..Really? eCo Journey of Discovery 3

Guide to buying eCo safe plastic products

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 moderation yes. As long as you are not wasteful and buying it with the purpose of it... Read More

A sustainable future for art and design – journey of discovery No2

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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 art and design. Whether I be excited or heart broken by... Read More

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Did you know….?

At least 2,000,000 Europeans live in mobile, semipermanent, or other premises not fit for human habitation. "Report on Housing Exclusion and Homlessness," Council of Europe.

Inspiring thought…

I overheard one Mum saying to another the other day. "XXXXXX scares me with how much she grasps and learns. Apparently because children don't have to be anywhere or do anything their minds are clear, that's why they are like knowledge sponges. My mind is obviously at full capacity!" Give yourself an hour a week (at least) to clear your mind and see what you can learn.

Do you design yourself?

Sure, I have over 10 years experience in new media designing for other people and I built this blog from scratch. I'm also a gilder and specialise in frame conservation and preservation.