The Coddiwomple Lady

02/02/2026

My latest update on "A Coddiwomple Through Life" is now available. I invite you to make your favourite drink and take some time out for some slow and gentle January moments (I'll pop the link in the Comments below)

Coming up this month:
🌻January Mid-Life Musings
🌻Arty Moments & Creative Coddiwomples
🌻New Year’s Day trip to Broadstairs
🌻Spirit Signs from the Isle of Wight
🌻"The Artist" by Lucy Steeds book review

27/01/2026

It's been very stormy, and yet the clouds cleared for me to pay Mum & Dad's trees a visit today.

Later, I was treated to more magic outside our hotel bedroom window.

26/01/2026

This.
Today.
Magic.

07/01/2026

My first piece completed for 2026.
Fineliners on cartridge paper.
I've loved seeing his little cheeky face emerge over the past few months!

I have an idea for a fundraising project brewing and would like some ideas, please:

what's your favourite British wild animal?

Please pop your thoughts in the comments, I'd be very grateful!

07/12/2025

Christmas card creative coddiwomples: I always set out with a purposeful idea of how they’re meant to look, but the end destination is always a bit vague!

And yes, I work in chaos 🤣

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06/12/2025

Good morning Coddiwomplers!

I have recently added these journals to my shop on Buy Me A Coffee shop for £15 (inc. UK only P&P) They’re created from my original painting ‘Field of Dreams” and would make the perfect stocking filler for Christmas 🎄 🎅 Payments are safe and secure via Stripe.

I have a few other goodies on there too, it’s worth a peak!

“Field of Dreams” notebook/journal A beautiful hardcover journal created from one of my original paintings for you to write notes, private thoughts, ideas and lists. Allow your thoughts and dreams to

04/12/2025

My latest update is now live!

The transition from autumn to winter;
Tales from the garden shed;
creative coddiwomples;
plus some restorative and relaxing recommendations to find some calm and quiet.

Grab yourself a cuppa, sit back and relax...

November 2025 round-up

02/12/2025

***NEW PRODUCT***
"Field of Dreams" hardcover notebook available on my Buy Me A Coffee site (link in the Comments below).

If you can dream it, you can do it (as the song says). It can all start with journaling and note making. I've created this from my painting "Field of Dreams" for you to write notes, ideas and lists.

Allow you thoughts and dreams to spill out onto the page and see where they can take you.

£15 including P&P (UK only)

05/11/2025

"Piper"
Created using Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils on cartridge paper, October 2025.

Such a pretty girl, full of personality, and a delight to draw.

05/11/2025

And we’re ready for this month’s musings…

“Coddiwompling Through Grief

One huge lesson I’ve learned on my grief journey is that grief doesn’t go away. She becomes part of us, tucked away in our souls and she occasionally likes to be acknowledged. Therefore it’s important to let her in sometimes to sit with us for a while. It’s okay to cry a few releasing and healing tears.”

Want to read more? Just click on the link in my profile 🌻🌻

22/10/2025

When your Bestie is convinced she can't buy thoughtful presents but ends up getting it oh so right! (I think she even tapped into my inner child's age!)

Thank you I love them!

🙏

19/10/2025

Last week, I celebrated 57 trips around the sun. I spent it in my Happy Place with my Special Person beginning with a beautiful sunrise. But it wasn't just a trip away; it was another piece of my journey with grief and Life After Loss. My parent's ashes are sprinkled under two trees in a spot we all loved. They've rested there for 10 years now, and I visit every couple of years. It's where I feel closest to them, and it's always bitter sweet. You don't “get over” grief. She sits with you, becomes part of you, and sometimes she just likes to be heard and acknowledged. Let her in for a moment, cry some healing tears, all is well.