Hello Reader,

Happy New Year! I hope you had a lovely Christmas break.

On Christmas we lost nana, my husband's grandmother, she was 99 and 11 months old.

We were all looking forward to celebrating her 100 years this January but she was ready to join her husband on Christmas.

On the 29th of December when the iconic Vivienne Westwood passed away and everyone was posting about her on social media it made me think about all the amazing women in our lives, strong women, that left a legacy that is celebrated quietly.

In her life time nana lived through 2 wars, waited for her husband to return for three years, saw a king, a queen and the new king reign, took her first aeroplane to come to our wedding, she had 15 great-grandchildren and an incredible life. We thought she would leave us last January but when she was told she wasn't turning 100 till January 2023, she picked up and was determined to get a letter from the Queen (Yes, the Queen or King will send you a letter when you turn 100), I guess she wasn't too fussed about getting one from the King and rather spend Christmas with her husband.

I fondly remember two quotes she always used to say:

"Where there is a will there is a way"

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"Go as far as you can"

Nana's quotes made me think about all the times I thought to quit my creative business, doubting my skills, and abilities and questioning everything.But I know in my heart that I am meant to lead people on creative journeys, to guide women to turn their passion into a business, to share my knowledge to help others, and to use the art of knotting to impact as many souls as possible.

Go as far as you can- I know I haven't reached my destination yet and there is much more I want to share.

What about you? At which stage of your macrame/creative journey are you?

What are you going to do with your macrame/creative skills this year?

The past few days I have been thinking a lot about 2023, I do not make new years resolutions, pick up words of the year etc till February/March, toward the end of the winter season when I feel the energy and the motivation of the new year. January is a calm month for me, where I reflect on the past 12 months and ponder about the future without the pressure of having a plan ready. After the crazy December, I feel we all need to have a more gentle month.

That is why 'The 12 days experience' is a great way to connect in January.

Join me on 12 days of daily mini training, behind the scene on how I run my business along my family life, mind setting strategies and tips and trick from a creative business owners. This is the most intimate way to work with me alongside a group of fantastic and inspiration women.

We start on the 9th of January and I would love for you to join us

> Perfect investment if you are thinking to start a side hustle or already have one

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I am also launching an online course called 'Your Creative Collection' for the creative women out there ready to launch their best collection to date in 2023! I am incredibly excited about this as I'll be going though the course with you. We start in January tapping into our intuition and as we progress we will design, make and launch a collection. I'll give you the tools to share your magic with the world with a clear roadmap and confidence.

We start on the 16th of January

> Perfect investment for makers excited to share their magic and need support

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2023 is the year I'll work on my branding. As you can see the newsletter has a new look and soon I'll have a new logo and business card.

2023 is the year of my first Retreat! I am so excited to meet you face to face in the gorgeous setting of the English countryside, making macrame, tapping creativity, exploring business ideas, nurturing our souls and mind and focus on ourselves, our desires and vision. A sister's circle with all the elements we want to embody this year. JOIN US HERE​

2023 is the year I'll be participating to a big show in London 'The Stitch Festival'. Details to be released soon.

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Macrame Jewellery- Look inside the book

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🇬🇧 If you live in the UK you can get a copy here​

🇺🇸 If you live in the USA you can get a copy here​

🇦🇺 If you live in Australia you can get a copy here​

🌎 Rest of the world, check your local Amazon.

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Don't forget to email me a copy of the proof of purchase to access a free online workshops on the 30th of January.

If you have any questions or want to share your creative journey with me, just hit reply, I would love to hear from you.

Let's be friend on Instagram here.

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Happy knotting & be creative,