Craft Life

Noreen Sadler - Constant Artist 'Renowned Westport artist Noreen Sadler officially opened her Mayo Fleadh Cheoil Art Exhibition at the Clew Bay Hotel on Monday, May 8th at 8 pm.' It runs for the month of May.  Shop Noreen Sadler Here! Noreen Sadler Busy at Work Noreen, seen above in her studio, painted the beautiful landscape image, one of my favourite paintings. Crocuses in bloom with a backdrop of typically Irish snow capped mountains just coming into Spring. So beautiful. Her style is eclectic. Her work is influenced by cultural themes and natural observation. Her work inspires.  'Spring Crocuses'  Anseo is the Name of Her Art Gallery “ANSEO”...

Art Inspiration  Art inspiration is all around. Life never ceases to amaze and it always seems to beckon for our commentary, reaction and response. There are so many willing responders in the form of artists and creatives of all types and styles and walks of life. Artistry and creativity helps us to express how we feel and helps us to understand what happens in our world.  People have always been inspired by nature but it seems to be a big focus at the moment. Perhaps it is because so many of us have been limited to the space we live...

Creative Craft Ideas What could I make today? What could I do for a creative craft project? Have you ever asked yourself that? I have not. My questions would be more about how much I can get done. What I need to do, is ask what will I will not do today because I am in the habit of biting off more than I can chew. This sends me into a fluster of ridiculous proportions that takes ages to recover from. This in turn wastes lots of precious time. Nonetheless, creative craft ideas abound. As the old adage goes 'Necessity...

So What's Journaling? I imagine that you have made it here already knowing what is is. Just for clarity we'll say 'Journaling' or creating a 'mindfulness journal', is the daily practice of expressing yourself in the form of writing. It is private and is very much like a diary that focuses on the inner life. Self care. The purpose is to support you and help you improve your life by guiding yourself in a positive direction for a healthy life. By writing things down you somehow distance yourself a little from the often tumultuous workings of your mind so that...

  Christmas Ideas for the Busy Person Hmmm. Now, where to start. I have had the inclination all week to scribble a few lines about my approach to Christmas and how my Christmas plan is working out. I don't know why. I can't write with much authority on planning. I admit that up front. I find it hard to put the brakes on long enough to think about all that has to be done. I am not a natural planner. Another thing I hate doing is following a plan. So these two combined are not conducive to creating a carrying...