Grey Hair, Sunflowers and My Late Mum’s Birthday

I feel that when you’ve lost someone you love, birthdays change with them. Today marks my late mum’s would-be 56th year, and I share my musings on what celebrating looks like to me amidst grief, love and a dry sense…

Australian children’s book author, illustrator and visual storyteller. I weave magic, creativity and fun into all I do.

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Pen to Digital: The Six Month Checkpoint

It’s been six months since I moved interstate and while I’m definitely not a Wollongong local I personally feel like I qualify as ‘settled in’. Life changes aren’t always easy but they can be just what we need. I share my reflections on what the last few months of life has looked like.

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Vision Boards for Life and Business

After years of overlapping my vision boards between life and business, this year I’m changing my approach. Setting health boundaries and separating the two for more thoughtful and intentional creation. I’ve outlined my step-by-step guide with insights into the fun and crafty ritual of visual manifesting.

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For the Kids: Five Ways to Remember a Passed Loved One This Christmas

Sometimes grief comes to the Christmas feast-filled table unexpectedly. Other times it appears wrapped neatly under the tree for all to see. The holidays can be a wonderful and joy-filled time of year and for others experiencing the loss of a loved one, it can be one of the most emotionally challenging. For some kids this might be their first holidays without their loved one and this might change how they feel and react to the season. 

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Career Struggles and a ADHD Diagnosis

I’ve left a lot of hyperfixations, hobbies and career paths on the metaphorical floor over the years. I felt a lot of shame about this for quite a while. After my ADHD diagnosis I grieved for the support systems I didn’t have growing up and how much I internalised the shame I felt over the failures I’ve had along my career path. Now I’m relearning how I define success and find a healthy balance on my business journey.

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DIY Christmas Gratitude Tree

Create a thoughtful new Christmas tradition with a gratitude tree. Everyday you write what you’re grateful for on each card. Display each date in any shape you want, I went with a christmas tree advent calendar approach but the world is your oyster. Download my FREE printable version to create holiday memories of gratitude at home.

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Sage and the Journey of Grief Book Launch

Join Liv Lorkin, Australian-based children’s book author and illustrator to celebrate the launch of her debut middle-grade novel ‘Sage and the Journey of Grief’. Grab your comfy clothes and laptop for this special online event. Hear behind the scenes of Liv’s book journey, listen to the first few chapters of this thoughtfully written story and stay tuned for a couple of fun surprises!

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Pen to Digital: The Six Month Checkpoint

It’s been six months since I moved interstate and while I’m definitely not a Wollongong local I personally feel like I qualify as ‘settled in’. Life changes aren’t always easy but they can be just what we need. I share my reflections on what the last few months of life has looked like.

Continue Reading

Vision Boards for Life and Business

After years of overlapping my vision boards between life and business, this year I’m changing my approach. Setting health boundaries and separating the two for more thoughtful and intentional creation. I’ve outlined my step-by-step guide with insights into the fun and crafty ritual of visual manifesting.

Continue Reading

For the Kids: Five Ways to Remember a Passed Loved One This Christmas

Sometimes grief comes to the Christmas feast-filled table unexpectedly. Other times it appears wrapped neatly under the tree for all to see. The holidays can be a wonderful and joy-filled time of year and for others experiencing the loss of a loved one, it can be one of the most emotionally challenging. For some kids this might be their first holidays without their loved one and this might change how they feel and react to the season. 

Continue Reading

Career Struggles and a ADHD Diagnosis

I’ve left a lot of hyperfixations, hobbies and career paths on the metaphorical floor over the years. I felt a lot of shame about this for quite a while. After my ADHD diagnosis I grieved for the support systems I didn’t have growing up and how much I internalised the shame I felt over the failures I’ve had along my career path. Now I’m relearning how I define success and find a healthy balance on my business journey.

Continue Reading

DIY Christmas Gratitude Tree

Create a thoughtful new Christmas tradition with a gratitude tree. Everyday you write what you’re grateful for on each card. Display each date in any shape you want, I went with a christmas tree advent calendar approach but the world is your oyster. Download my FREE printable version to create holiday memories of gratitude at home.

Continue Reading

Sage and the Journey of Grief Book Launch

Join Liv Lorkin, Australian-based children’s book author and illustrator to celebrate the launch of her debut middle-grade novel ‘Sage and the Journey of Grief’. Grab your comfy clothes and laptop for this special online event. Hear behind the scenes of Liv’s book journey, listen to the first few chapters of this thoughtfully written story and stay tuned for a couple of fun surprises!

Continue Reading