Creative Alchemy - Laura J Borland

21/01/2026

Getting space to just be and create was BLISS. It was like a mini Writer’s Retreat! 😍

It can take between 10 and 30 minutes to establish a ‘flow state’ - when you’re in a house with an 8 year old that can sometimes be really difficult 😅

Getting a night away was exactly what I needed to have some creative breakthroughs. This is the year I promised myself I’d get writing again!

The Adelphi ( ) was the perfect location 🙌

04/01/2026

Why slow winter mornings are your best friend as a creative… ❄️

After a (hopefully!) busy festive season, many of us are running on empty.

• Performers and creatives coming off panto.

• Makers and designers after back-to-back craft fairs or keeping up with orders.

• Musicians who’ve barely stopped gigging.

Your nervous system needs time to regulate.

The New Year can put a lot of pressure on us to suddenly start anew with lots of resolutions and ‘New Year, New Me’ productivity, but that can’t always happen.

Spiritually and seasonally, we’re still in deep winter. The real new year doesn’t arrive until spring.

You don’t need to force creativity right now. You’re allowed to rest.

If creativity flows, then obviously create. But if doesn’t, then don’t try to force productivity.

Give yourself permission to rest.

We also just had the first Full Moon of 2026 last night, so release whatever you wish to release now 🤍

31/12/2025

Happy New Year 🤍

May this new year meet you gently.

No pressure.
No urgency.

Just space…
to breathe,
to be.

And as the New Year dawns,
may you release the belief that you must arrive fully formed,
already certain of the year ahead,
or feeling unafraidbefore it even begins.

Grant yourself permission to start this one tired.
To start unsure.
Just believe in yourself enough to start anyway.

I pray that whatever you carry within you is honoured:
your stories, your scars,
the skills you earned the hard way,
and the quiet strength you had that no one clapped for.

I hope you know that it is safe for you to dream. Big.

But I hope you also know that rest is not negotiable.
It is safe for you to pause.
It is necessary.

Take note:
You are not behind.
You are not late.
You are not broken.

You are becoming,
at the very pace your life requires of you.

So may this year be less about proving yourself,
and more about trusting yourself.

Because you are doing just fine.

#2026

26/10/2025

Come onnnnnn! already have the Christmas station up 🙌🎄

20/07/2025

The perfect day to harness some moon energy and get creative 🌙

An Affirmation:
‘Like the moon, I embrace every phase of my creativity. I trust the ebb, I honour the flow, and I shine in my own time’.

29/06/2025

This Summer is going to be a good one ☀️

📣 INTERACT YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL
I took part in this festival in my teens, and I loved it! It’s an honour to be facilitating a 2 day workshop this year. You can book it via the website.

📣ULSTER SCOTS SUMMER DRAMA SCHOOL
This is my second year with the Ulster Scots Summer Drama School as part of the and this year we are working on ‘Fair Faa Ye’ by Jonathan Burgess.

📣 FRIELDAYS WITH ARTS OVER BORDERS
I’m really excited to be performing as Margaret in ‘The Home Place’, one of Brian Friel’s lesser known plays with Tickets are on sale now!

📣 CREATIVE DESIGN
I have a few slots left for any design projects, marketing, headshots, illustration etc. My books are open until the start of October for anyone looking to book in.

28/06/2025

First up in places you’ll find me this Summer…🎭🙌

I’m delighted to be hosting a 2-day workshop - ‘Nailing the Audition’.

This is an incredible festival I used to take part in when I was younger (all them years ago!) If you have young ones interested in the arts then check out the programme - it’s incredible!

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14/06/2025

It’s so hard navigating a return to work after you’ve lost someone.

Just over a week ago, we lost my precious Nanny.

She wasn’t just my Nanny. She was almost a second mother, a constant, my safe place. My peace in the chaos, and my calm in a storm. One of my biggest supporters, and the person who first introduced me to Angels and spirituality when I was only wee.

Grief is strange, and most definitely comes in waves. One minute you feel grand, the next you’re floored.

Returning to work this week feels both impossible and necessary. I’m moving slowly, giving myself grace, and taking each day as it comes. I am so lucky to do work I love and am passionate about, especially under these circumstances; it makes it a little easier.

I will respond to you all, I see your messages and enquiries, and I’m getting there. Thank you for your patience 🤍

To anyone else navigating this quiet ache: you’re not alone.

22/05/2025

I was delighted to help Katrina reconnect with her business and rebrand from Ka-Toning to Aligned Living.

Katrina does amazing work, and I'm delighted to see her fully stepping into her light 🤍

BIG NEWS

I’m so excited (and a little emotional!) to finally share something I’ve been working on for a while...

KA-Toning is now Aligned Living Katrina Arbuthnot

This rebrand is more than just a new name — it’s a reflection of my own journey, growth, and the path ahead.

With clinics in Kilrea and Cookstown, Aligned Living offers support through:

🌱 Food Intolerance Testing
🌊 BodyTalk & BodyIntuitive
🌍 Leyline & Energy Cleansing

I’ve also launched a brand new website where you can learn more about what I offer and book your appointment.

Check it out: www.alignedlivingka.com

Thank you all so much for being part of this evolution. Your support means the world to me.

Here’s to new beginnings and living in alignment.

15/05/2025

A lot of the creative work I do includes graphic design - mainly for theatre and events. I absolutely love this side of things and plan to share more of it!

This is a poster I designed for Encore Performing Arts Academy upcoming show ‘The Little Mermaid’. I thought it would be fun to breakdown the design choices.

With Musical Theatre, the rights company require a lot of information to be on the poster. This can sometimes make it feel crowded, but legally the info has to be on there (and even has to be a specific size!)

There are still some tickets left for this show, it’s an incredible production with an insanely talented cast and creative team! I’m going to be sharing some of the production photos later this weekend… 📸

🧜‍♀️🫧🦀🐚

29/12/2023

It’s that time of year again when we get bombarded with New Year’s Resolutions, and businesses promoting anything and everything that’s going to completely transform your life.

The reality is though, making too many big changes at once, and committing to too much at once, is not long-lasting. It’s hard to stay consistent.

If you want to try something different this New Year, instead of picking resolutions, ask yourself ‘How can I cultivate more joy in my life?’

Keep this simple. Some small thing you can do daily that will bring you a little piece of joy. 🤍

09/08/2023

Embrace this moment 🖤