Creativity

When work and caretaking no longer dominate your days, creativity has room to step in. From cooking and craft, to travel and personal style, this section reflects on curiosity and self-expression as ways to explore who you are now - and who you might still become.

Author creating block print teatowels with leaves, fish and summer fruits.

New Skills, Old Friends, plenty of Laughs

What started as a casual night out with girlfriends turned into one of those unexpected creative experiences you don’t realise you’ve been missing. Our "book club" (loose term- we're not always great at finishing the books on time!) decided to try a block printing class - just for something different, at Made By Me . We brought along a bottle of wine and snacks to share, settled in, and let the evening unfold. No rushing. No expectations. Just carving, cutting, chatting - and

Jan 92 min read

The pools at The Banya Bathhouse, Mullumbimby

A Girls’ Weekend Getaway in Byron Bay

Relaxation, Adventure, and Great Food! Looking to escape life's daily hustle and bustle? Indulge in the beauty of Byron Bay, the ultimate destination for a girls' weekend away. Three girlfriends friends and I, all 50-something-year-olds, who share a passion for friendship, wellness, new experiences and good food, recently embarked on a three-day adventure in this idyllic coastal town located in northern New South Wales, Australia. Let me share our itinerary and highlights fr

Jan 53 min read

A Blissful Long Weekend Getaway in Kingscliff, NSW

Discover your perfect 3 day getaway in the picturesque Tweed Valley.

Feb 13, 20243 min read