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Create, Write

20 Journal Prompts for Boosting Creativity

If you love writing everything down as much as I do then you'll love these creative journal prompts!
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24th September 2020
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Challenge, Create

30 Day Photography Challenge

A photography challenge is a great way to spark your creativity as it encourages you to slow down and notice everyday items and routines a bit differently than you normally would.
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1st September 2020
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Living, Slow

15 ways to slow down at home, work and in nature

In today's fast-paced world, I think we're all looking for ways to slow down and reconnect with ourselves, others and nature.
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11th February 2020
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Nature, Slow

Slowly Seeking Sea Glass

It amazes me, even though I was bought up beside a beach on the North West coast of Ireland, I did not know that sea glass existed until I had a lovely Summer afternoon by the sea with my neighbour Ciara.
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13th January 2020
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Explore, Walk

Fowley’s Falls Rossinver

Fowley's Falls is a picturesque 3km walk along the Glenaiff River in Rossinver, north Leitrim. This particular section of the river features several small waterfalls over the exposed limestone bedrock as it makes its way towards Lough Melvin's southern shore.
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Seasonal, Winter

5 Winter Crafts for Cold Dark Evenings

As the clocks go back, and the dark long evenings set in, it’s time to discover some winter crafts that can lift your spirits when stuck indoors.
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I'm a writer and web designer and this is my blog on creativity and slow living.

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JUST A CARD

This year I’m supporting JUST A CARD Indie Week.

JUST A CARD Indie Week encourages people
to support, value and buy from independent businesses during the crucial Christmas retail period, which is more important than ever this challenging year.

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On my way home from Enniskillen I stopped off to t On my way home from Enniskillen I stopped off to take a photo of the wonderful Lough Erne. I'm very lucky to live in this beautiful part of the world ✨ 💚🌿
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#naturelover #solitudeisbliss #creativethinking #lovewhereyoulive #calmwaters #calmingvibes #slowliving #thequietwinter #thequietwilderness
Some vibrant pink Spindle to brighten up a dark an Some vibrant pink Spindle to brighten up a dark and stormy day. Nice to see a bit of colour out and about in early December 🌸💗
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#spindle #lake #forest #forestwalk #december #naturelover #wildflowers  #slowliving #simplethings #thequietwilderness
Advent is traditionally a time for reflection and Advent is traditionally a time for reflection and looking forward to Christmas. I wish you all a calm, happy & peaceful December this year 🥰
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#advent #calm #peaceful #naturelover #december #slowliving #simplethings #thequietwilderness
It's the last day of @justacard indie week and tim It's the last day of @justacard indie week and time to repost a brilliant  local Fermanagh gift store @rooneysgiftstore 

They have the most fabulous Christmas decorations in stock at the moment and their displays are always magical ✨😍

They also have a great selection of ladies accessories, homewares and giftware that would make an excellent Christmas present 🎁 

I love this Christmas display 🎄 and who doesn't love a gold dinosaur 💛 🦖
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#irishchristmas #shoplocal #fermanagh #northernireland #justacard
#christmastree #christmasdecor #navyandgold #christmasdecorations
Day 4 of @justacard indie week and I'm going to re Day 4 of @justacard indie week and I'm going to repost a great small local business @thenaturalbeautypot.

Based in Fermanagh, The Natural Beauty Pot has the most divine bath salts range, perfect for when you want to slow down & unwind after a busy day. 

They also create natural skin care products & soy candles that smell as gorgeous as they look. I'll definitely be treating myself this Christmas 🎄 😌. 
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#shoplocal #enniskillen #fermanagh #northernireland #christmashampers #irishgifts #irishgiftideas #irishchristmas #irishgiftguide #justacard
Day 3 of @justacard indie week and it's time to fe Day 3 of @justacard indie week and it's time to feature a post from a local Fermanagh artist 🎨 

This is the lovely Michelle from @camlake_canvas. Michelle specialises in painting gorgeous local Irish landscapes from her base in Garrsion, Co Fermanagh. She has a particular love of water and sunset based themes. Aren't these cows just adorable 😍 

Check out her account for more great artwork & christmas gift ideas 🥰🎄
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#justacard #shoplocal #garrsion #fermanagh #irishartist #irishchristmas #irishgifts #irishgiftideas #northernireland
My second repost for @justacard indie week feature My second repost for @justacard indie week features 2 amazing local Fermanagh businesses @whiskeywoodcraft & @enniskinn. 

Whiskey Wood Craft is a small business that specialises in making incredible handcrafted gifts from recycled Irish Whiskey Barrels. The hand carved soap dish featured here is an amazing piece of craftsmanship. I have one in my own bathroom and I love it ❤️ 

The second business featured is Enniskinn Soaphouse which was created during the Covid-19 lockdown. Their natural handmade soaps, bath and skin goodies look absolutely divine 😍

Please give these businesses a like or a follow and consider buying something from them this Christmas 🎄 
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#enniskillen #fermanagh #shoplocal #northernireland #irishgifts #irishcrafts #irishchristmas #irishchristmasgifts #justacard
It's @justacard Indie Week which is about bringing It's @justacard Indie Week which is about bringing the might of the JUST A CARD community together to shout from the rooftops about the importance of valuing and buying from artists, makers and independent shops and small businesses during the crucial Christmas period.

With this in mind I'm going to be sharing a post from a local Fermanagh artist, maker, independent shop or small business every day this week. 

First up is @gilmartinscraftshop in Belleek. 

Gilmartin's Craft Shop is a family run independent gift store that specialises in favourite Irish brands such as @newbridgesilverware & @belleek_pottery as well as artisan gifts and local crafts.

This is just some of the beautiful emerald jewellery that you can buy from this independent retailer. 
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#justacard #shoplocal #irishgifts #irishcrafts #irishchristmas #belleek #fermanagh #northernireland
Found this little beauty waiting for me on the bea Found this little beauty waiting for me on the beach beside my parents house today 
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#seaglass #seaglassfinds #seaglassobsessed #seaglasshunter #seaglasstreasures #beachday #beachcombing #slowliving #thequietwilderness
How I go to the woods Ordinarily, I go to the woo How I go to the woods

Ordinarily, I go to the woods alone, with not a single
friend, for they are all smilers and talkers and therefore unsuitable.

I don’t really want to be witnessed talking to the catbirds or hugging the old black oak tree. I have my way of praying, as you no doubt have yours.

Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost unhearable sound of the roses singing.

If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love you very much.”

How I love this poem by Mary Oliver ❤ 
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#poems
#poemsofinstagram #autumncolours🍂🍁 #autumnvibes #forestpath #slowliving #simplethings #lovewhereyoulive #thatvelvetfeeling #maryoliver #thequietwilderness
I was delighted to receive my book order in the po I was delighted to receive my book order in the post this week from @havin.a.laugh charity 📘

The book is full of brilliant art, illustrations, photos, short stories and poems that reflect on the spirit of life, you gotta laugh, turning point and there's even a kids section! 

It's so easy to dip in and out of and brings a smile to my face every time I read a new page. I think the Book would make a great Christmas gift for friends & family this year 🎄🎁 

Find out more on the website www.havinalaugh.com (link in my profile)

Havin' a Laugh is a charity that is 100% volunteer run and provides vouchers for life-enhancing activities such as art classes, surfing or seaweed baths to people coming through mental health recovery in the north-west of Ireland. 

I'm very happy to volunteer in a small way for this charity as their web admin. 
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#christmasgifts #sligogifts #sligo #shoplocal
#charity #mentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery #socialprescribing
A lovely Autumn evening 😊 I don't walk often at A lovely Autumn evening 😊 I don't walk often at dusk but I'm glad I got the opportunity today as the light was gorgeous. The swans were happy out too feeding in Lough Erne. 
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#duskphotography #autumnlight #swans #autumncolours🍂🍁 #autumnvibes🍁 #walkinnature #walkeveryday #slowliving #simplethings #thequietwilderness
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