If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? I have literally been scratching my head thinking about this… Read more Billboard words
Thinking about things
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? These prompts are really pushing me to… Read more Thinking about things
Daily writing prompts
What are your biggest challenges? I completely forgot about these prompts until I was reminded by Elsie of EK13 Photography.… Read more Daily writing prompts
Getting Ready for 2024
I’ve just woken up from a nap and thought I’d write this post. I take this time of year to… Read more Getting Ready for 2024
Three things I am grateful for
A wonderful soul asked what 3 things I was grateful for. I originally said my rotating fan, I got this… Read more Three things I am grateful for
I’ve been walking
Since just before Lockdown my basic level of activity had dropped. With the changes of jobs as well it has… Read more I’ve been walking
Open journal of a perimenopausal woman – The Joy Retreat Barbados
Disclaimer – perimenopause is not all misery. Back in 2022, I was hoping for something to save me from the… Read more Open journal of a perimenopausal woman – The Joy Retreat Barbados
Open journal of a perimenopausal woman – HRT Changes
A few weeks ago, I finally got a date for an appointment with a menopause specialist. It was over the… Read more Open journal of a perimenopausal woman – HRT Changes
My week in photos – 17 June 2023
Most weeks over on Instagram, I post a collage of photos from my week. There will be some that have… Read more My week in photos – 17 June 2023
Open Journal of a Perimenopausal Woman – Changes in Skin
Take a deep breath and type. I have had a rocky journey with my skin for most of my life.… Read more Open Journal of a Perimenopausal Woman – Changes in Skin
My Week In Photos – 20 February 2023
My week in photos I visited some fine art, The Barber Institute has an amazing collection. It is located at… Read more My Week In Photos – 20 February 2023
Open journal of a perimenopausal woman – one year of HRT
Caveat – this is my personal experience, and find professional help where needed. It’s has been just over a year… Read more Open journal of a perimenopausal woman – one year of HRT
My week in photos – week ending 13 January 2023
Last weekend was lovely, celebrating and catching up with people. I didn’t think I did a lot photography wise this… Read more My week in photos – week ending 13 January 2023
My Week In Photos – first week of January 2023
My week in photos is exactly that. A curated set of photos from my week. I don’t consistently post my… Read more My Week In Photos – first week of January 2023
A Weekend of inspiration – The Trace Mentorship
It’s around half way through the Trace Mentorship I wrote about back in June. Where has the time gone? Well… Read more A Weekend of inspiration – The Trace Mentorship
Open journal from a perimenopausal woman – periods and festive medication.
I’m tired. This could be the end of this blog but I will expand. Since my periods returned last November… Read more Open journal from a perimenopausal woman – periods and festive medication.
Morning Walk
This was my first walk in quite some time. It was good to move and clear my head. Enjoy your… Read more Morning Walk
World Mental Health Day
Yesterday I had plans for what I would post on Instagram for World Mental Health Day. Then I didn’t post… Read more World Mental Health Day
Perspective – Photos of a clock tower.
When I found out that the Race Equality Network at the University of Birmingham had arranged to light up Old… Read more Perspective – Photos of a clock tower.
Taking photos at Wasps Rugby
Let me take you back to a September Tuesday when a dear friend got me the opportunity to take photos… Read more Taking photos at Wasps Rugby
What is your niche?
Recently I’ve been asked what is my niche, what do I enjoy capturing or what do I specialise in shooting.… Read more What is your niche?
Today and ten years ago
This morning I went for a walk and took the following shot of the Birmingham art gallery. It reminded me… Read more Today and ten years ago
Open Journal of a Perimenopausal Woman – Deja-vu June
June 2021 and My periods had stopped. My mind was a jumble, I was having showers in the middle of… Read more Open Journal of a Perimenopausal Woman – Deja-vu June
My Week in Photos
I tend to let the photos do the talking or let people interpret them how they wish. This week I… Read more My Week in Photos
The Trace Mentorship
A few weeks ago I was travelling to Manchester for the start of the Trace Mentorship programme. The programme is… Read more The Trace Mentorship
If you don’t ask – taking photos at a major sporting event.
A wonderful photographer I know said give it a try and just ask. I meant to post this back in… Read more If you don’t ask – taking photos at a major sporting event.
Filling in forms – My passport application
Originally posted on Instagram this post has been extended. I want to tell you a story. Pull up a brew… Read more Filling in forms – My passport application
My week in photos – 14 January 2022
This week has been a slow photo week and that’s okay.
My week in photos 7 January 2022
I thought I would try and bring more of these weeks in photos posts to the blog, rather than just… Read more My week in photos 7 January 2022
Open journal from a perimenopausal woman
Over on Instagram I wanted to share some self portraits taken with a new 45mm 1.8 lens as well as… Read more Open journal from a perimenopausal woman
My week in photos – 5 November 2021
I forgot to post this back in November. My string of hearts plant is still alive, I am loving my… Read more My week in photos – 5 November 2021
My Vision Board
Do you ever have people in your life that you don’t hear from very often? But when you do the… Read more My Vision Board
Somerset Top by Maven Patterns
Over Christmas I was scrolling through Instagram and came across a new pattern from Maven patterns.
Growing, growth, grow.
It’s 4am and my fridge freezer has been making noises again, so much so that it has woken me up.
Christmas cards
Since I got my first DSLR camera about 3 years ago. I have always taken shots of Christmas and the… Read more Christmas cards
My week in photos – 11th November 2019
I thought I would write about my week in photos and see whether or not I would make this a… Read more My week in photos – 11th November 2019
My week in photos
Most weeks I choose up to 9 photos and make a collage which I then go and post on Instagram.
Leafy sewing projects
Sewing has been my craft of choice recently and I have found it quite peaceful. This is as long as… Read more Leafy sewing projects
Stevie dress by Tilly and the buttons.
Back in November at the Guthrie and Ghani festive evening I purchased 2 patterns. One of them was the Stevie… Read more Stevie dress by Tilly and the buttons.
What can you see?
As a, creative, photographer, glasses wearer and dyslexic (just a few labels) what I see varies.
Welcome to Poppybead Story
Well here it is, a new name online. Poppybead Story is live.
Lesson learned – My Facebook page
When I set up my Facebook page in 2009 I didn’t think I would ever lose access.
International Women’s Day and Gxlentines 2019
When I look at the back of my hand and notice the beautiful menhdi fading, my memories of International Women’s… Read more International Women’s Day and Gxlentines 2019
Bettine dress by Tilly and the Buttons
Hello there I bought the Bettine dress by Tilly and the Buttons some time ago but thought I would finally… Read more Bettine dress by Tilly and the Buttons
January photos over the years
I have delved into my photographic vaults and picked some photos taken in January over the years.
Linden sweatshirt by Grainline Studios
Some time ago whilst scrolling through social media I came across the Linden sweatshirt by Grainline Studios.
Happy Jar for 2018 – Part 2
On the 1st January I posted a blog entry about my happy jar. Here we are on the 31st December… Read more Happy Jar for 2018 – Part 2
My week in photos – April 2018
It’s been a very busy week in my life. But I got to incorporate photography into it. I really need… Read more My week in photos – April 2018
Colette Sorbetto Top Pattern
I was introduced to the Sorbetto pattern by a friend nearly 7 years ago. I could sew and follow a… Read more Colette Sorbetto Top Pattern
Photography backgrounds
Sometime ago an amazing creative friend had started using photography backgrounds. Her photos and products were and are still amazing. I… Read more Photography backgrounds
Clutter
Where can you reduce clutter in your life? Everywhere! Thanks for reading. Seriously, I struggle with physical clutter, and in… Read more Clutter
Open journal of a perimenopausal woman – Strength
Earlier this week, I posted this photo of a green 5kg bag of basmati rice. Since starting my perimenopause journey,… Read more Open journal of a perimenopausal woman – Strength
Daily Prompt – Your Mission
What is your mission? Ooh, this is a good prompt, especially at this time of the year. I always thought… Read more Daily Prompt – Your Mission
Never the same again
What could you do differently? I have already started doing things differently by not being so available. By that, I… Read more Never the same again