Welcome to the first in my Wholehearted Living Series where I talk to some inspiring people about living a more authentic, creative and connected life inspired by nature, the seasons and what they’re most passionate about. Let me introduce you to the lovely Gemma David of The Quiet Heart. Gemma is an Acupuncturist and meditation
Creativity
Creative inspiration from nature
Nature provides the most stunning inspiration for artists and designers across many creative disciplines. Since re-kindling my passion for drawing when I moved to the Wiltshire countryside two years ago, I’ve been increasingly aware of the wonder of nature. In my weekly art classes, we are given the freedom to explore that which interests us
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Nature
Getting up close & personal with nature
Last month, my husband and I packed up the car and headed for the wilds of Kent; we were off to Elmley Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey. “Elmley is an internationally important fresh water grazing marsh wetland renowned for significant populations of over-wintering and breeding birds, and also hare, watervoles, rare invertebrates and
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Creativity
Lessons in Photography & Styling
At the beginning of April I headed to Bristol for a photography and styling workshop with the lovely Carole aka Mademoiselle Poirot. I was full of excitement on my drive into the City; having a day ahead of me to learn new skills and meet new people. I’d only bought my first DSLR a few months