My Paper Blog

Nov 102 min read

Unearthing Forgotten Stories: The Hidden Treasures at Secretaire

Uncover the hidden stories behind vintage treasures at Secretaire, where forgotten memories are preserved and given a second life.

Oct 132 min read

Craft Market Tips: Lessons Learned as a Beginner

New to craft markets? Here are 10 tips to help you thrive, from pricing and displays to community and tools, based on my recent experience.

Sep 163 min read

Embracing the Imperfections: Balancing Business, Motherhood, and Authenticity

Embrace imperfection: balancing business, motherhood, and self-care. Choose authenticity over social media's perfection

Aug 194 min read

Discover the Perfect Planner Layout for Your Organisational Style!

Choosing the right planner or diary layout can make all the difference in how effectively you manage your time

Aug 114 min read

Overcoming Decision Fatigue to Boost Your Creativity

Discover how decision fatigue impacts creativity & practical strategies to combat it. Boost your creative energy and overcome the overwhelm.

May 263 min read

Secretaire - our value to creative souls

At Secretaire, we don’t just sell products; we curate experiences. From vintage finds to personalised service, our shop is a haven for creat

Apr 282 min read

Reignite Your Creativity: 7 Strategies for Overcoming a Creative Slump

Easy to follow ideas for getting back to creativity

Feb 155 min read

How to Avoid the Sunk Cost Fallacy in Your Crafting Projects

Have you ever bought a bunch of craft supplies that you never used, but felt guilty about getting rid of them because you spent a lot of...

Feb 82 min read

Did you hear the one about the Japan travel journal?

In October 2022 I took a trip to Japan. It happened on very short notice with much uncertainty, due to travel restrictions still in place...

Jan 131 min read

Romanticise your life

Have you heard of the “Romanticise your life” and “be the main character / leading lady in your life” trends? The ideas have been...

Jan 22 min read

Soft surroundings

I read a lot. I'm not very discerning in what I read and read from cheesy (and steamy)romances to Pulitzer prize winners, but I'm...

Nov 28, 20232 min read

Journal for life

In 2007 and 2008 I lived in Stockholm, Sweden and I blogged every day. About random observations, what I ate, thoughts I wanted answers...