It's the perfect time of year to show some love to independent shops, designers and makers. Here's 5 practical ways to be a big hero to small businesses!

I've been working on new Christmas card designs and a brand new 'what would a cat do' design - but what shall I get it printed on?!

Taking a part in a vision board workshop, mine did not come out as expected! It got me thinking about fear and the things I've achieved in spite of it.

If you work with a graphic designer, how can you explain your vision and make sure you get the result you want? The answer is a tried and tested process!

This summer we hired a car and embarked on a mini-tour of Italy: from Tuscany to Florence to Lake Garda to Venice. Read on for my photos and travel tips!

Orla Kiely's retro-inspired designs are popular around the globe, but I didn't know much about her, so I visited the Fashion & Textile Museum to find out!

It's so important for freelancers and self-employed people to celebrate their successes and milestones. Here's 5 reasons to start sharing yours today!

Is renting an office as a freelancer worth the expense? This is the story of why one notoriously frugal freelancer decided to fork out for office space.

Working for yourself can be very isolating; here's some tips for freelancers to improve their self-care and avoid the common pitfalls of self-employment

The third in a series of guest blogs, this is the story of Paper Personalities - a crafy cards business that has just celebrated their 300th sale on Etsy!