bittersweet reflections of stillness and intoxicating isolation

Wherever you can, lean into stillness and settle into presence. AmyAnn Cadwell& The Good Trade Team My wishful attempts at breaking into pure creativity in 2024 have been somewhat hindered by a myriad of reasons. Getting in my own way has certainly been number one on that list. The unfortunate anxiety has decided it won't… Continue reading bittersweet reflections of stillness and intoxicating isolation

one for the ages, grand amour, and learning how to let go

Blooming trees, falling leaves—the seasons remind us when it's time to grow and when it's time to let go. AmyAnn Cadwell & The Good Trade Team Regaining focus has been a theme of life lately. I can write well enough to jump out of my intrusive thoughts, however, working on releasing them into the atmosphere… Continue reading one for the ages, grand amour, and learning how to let go

resurgence of the extroverted introvert: questioning, accepting and progressing

Forcing myself out of the house today was the best thing for me. I say forced, I had to send off a Vinted parcel and I also had to make a return of a jacket I LOVED but had to accept didn’t really suit me. But I also had to force myself. By the time… Continue reading resurgence of the extroverted introvert: questioning, accepting and progressing

new chapters, discovering myself again, and soft moments of joy

It has been a long while since I've sat down to type with such an urge to write. Really write. Write like nothing is stopping me, like I'm not going to be interrupted by "Would you like a cup of tea?", like it's the only thing I have to do today. The most positive outcome… Continue reading new chapters, discovering myself again, and soft moments of joy

resuming the craft and filling you in

A summary of what has been going on in my life since January. I have missed blogging so much but I am back, baby. Time to get my head in the game and create some delicious written content for you to enjoy once again. Who wants fresh fashion posts? Or maybe more wellness and mental health posts? I am here either way and firing on all cylinders to get creative this cosy autumn. Let’s go, girl.

Small strokes in unchartered waters: on Easter Sunday, a Spring in bloom & the need for nourishment

Hola hola, it’s me. If you didn’t already know, I don’t have much time to sit and write anymore but I miss writing. I’m now blocking out a daily half an hour to an hour for this so here we are in the midst of that time. So here are some unpublished entries for you… Continue reading Small strokes in unchartered waters: on Easter Sunday, a Spring in bloom & the need for nourishment

year ‘21 of the 21st century

Well, well, well. What a while it has been. Here we are, a fresh new year full of opportunity but we’re fourteen days in and it still feels very much like 2020. Or is that just me? In truth, I have about twenty half-written posts in my drafts, semi-constructed of themes I wanted to explore,… Continue reading year ‘21 of the 21st century

endless spirit and lessons from building a business

It has been a wild few months of launching a business from scratch, literally from my bedroom. It has been endless fun, I cannot lie, but it has also been stressful at times. There have been many lessons and while I'm still learning, I thought the business building topic might make for an interesting read.… Continue reading endless spirit and lessons from building a business