Spring

...finally, and some rambling thoughts

April today. Well I'm sure I have somehow blinked the entire last month away without realising.

Hey letter friends, how are you?
I'm doing okay after a bout of overwhelm and chaos, and a little sadness too. But I *think* I'm levelling out a little; eating nice food, appreciating the little rainbows across the wall and grateful for warm sun on my cheeks. Gosh, a bit of sun really does make a heap of difference doesn't it!?

So, in February I found (and secured!) a job that works around the children fairly well- a nice little shop job working amongst some beautiful clothes, with a really lovely team. 16 hours a week, means on my day off I can still work a few hours at the library and spend a few hours here and there working on this little business of mine…. In theory. So far I am a frazzled working solo mama trying to do all the things still, but content with how rewarding working makes me feel. As well as meeting new people and finding a bit more of me again.

It also means that when I get moments to sit at my desk, I'm more productive and the creativity flows a little easier as time is more limited at the moment. And of course not forgetting to mention the sheer joy it brings me to sit and paint.

March- I had my first markets of the year, and enjoyed them so much. I'm looking forward to planning more, but being more selective rather than cramming lots in. I'm keen to make some new products that I have been dreaming up for ages now, so that will be my priority, along with commissions.
Speaking of new products, I have a few new card designs out in the wild. The Forget-me-not seems to be the most popular at markets and with friends. I'd like to expand this range. A floral collection perhaps?

Currently, I am eating a buttery hot cross bun and sipping my first coffee of the day nestled under the covers, the littles had an overnight stay and I'm soaking up the slow and calm before work.
I hope you have had a lovely weekend, whatever that looked like for you.

Sending warm coffee, sunshine through the window and pastel pink blossom,

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