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"Just about made it" might sum up this week. 💚

"Just about made it" might sum up this week. 💚

Wedding Bouquet Illustration Service has had a makeover on my website, which went live tonight.

There's a new blog post up - this week with gardener and grower @gracealexanderflowers as she published her book "Grow and Gather: A Gardener's Guide to a Year of Cut Flowers" today.

I'm on schedule with my bouquets (to be done by tomorrow, at least) knowing more are incoming this from wedding's taking place this forthcoming weekend.

Thank you all for making it fun 💚👍😵‍💫☺️ Charlotte x

IT'S PUBLICATION DAY for Grace Alexander.⁠ ⁠ "

IT'S PUBLICATION DAY for Grace Alexander.⁠
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"Grow and Gather: A Gardener's Guide to a Year of Cut Flowers", £20, is available from today. There's plenty of practical projects, tips and hints and - it goes without saying if you are already a fan of Grace's Instagram - lashing of lucious photography. ⁠
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Over on the blog, you can now read my interview with Grace, including a preview of some of the photography and insight into her writing process. ⁠
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With thanks to @matt_austin_images and @dean.hearne for use of their imagery. ⁠Blog link in bio.⁠
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Who here is already a @gracealexanderflowers fan?

Is your home supporting your creativity? Here are

Is your home supporting your creativity? Here are some suggestions to reignite that weary creative spark.

Think small actions - like moving a comfy chair into a well lit position, or ensuring there's always a notepad where you are likely to have a good idea. These are the things that can help you to stop getting your own way, especially if you always feel time is tight or you are being pulled in a hundred directions.

Who feels like they are sometimes in losing battle with their home?

(Background image by @carlablain_photography , planner @thestarsinside Wedding Bouquet Illustration Service by @charlotte.argyrou )

On the wall.⁠ ⁠ For people who choose to accen

On the wall.⁠
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For people who choose to accent their home with meaningful things, every single day.⁠
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I've got to know the UK high street frame game pretty intimately over the last few years and I'm always on hand to make recommendations. ⁠
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Who here has ever attempted a gallery wall? I've got a Lessons Learned the Hard Way blog post in my head. Do let me know your framing woes and I'll do my best to signpost you. ⁠
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Original bouquet by London florist Gemma @irisandcoflowers Photo by @riamishaal
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The soundtrack to this illustration today was @lew

The soundtrack to this illustration today was @lewishowes on The School of @greatness. He was interviewing @jonathanfields author of "SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive". It's a subject matter that fascinates me whilst I colour. ⁠
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But best of all... there's a FREE QUIZ connected to the book, where you can discover your primary and secondary Sparketypes and your Anti-Sparketype (the type of work that drains you, energetically).⁠
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I'm "The Maker" (primary) and "The Maven" (secondary). The Maker needs little explaining here - the idea that my illustrations "may have a tremendous impact on others" is how I grow this business, naturally. ⁠
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"The Maven" is all about the drive to learn and grow knowledge. "Staying "surface level" just isn't an option for you. It's no fun.... But, for you, when you're really being honest, that drive is almost always in service of doing the work of your Primary Sparketype (The Maker) at the higher possible level."⁠
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And so it pours gasoline on my curiosity why I'm always listening and learning about the brain, rather than ever once about illustration. ⁠
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I think this may be a "to be continued..." ⁠
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#botanicalillustrator #botanicalillustration #londonillustrator #creativebusiness #creativejournal #creativelifehappylife #creativenetrepreneur

A big hello to you from peak Wedding Season (in my

A big hello to you from peak Wedding Season (in my world).

Because I draw for wedding suppliers and newlyweds AFTER their weddings, there's a natural lag time behind the rest of the industry.

When I worked in hustle bustle PR agencies, "busy season" meant late nights, takeaways and toast, champagne over water, zero exercise.

Now it means the opposite: stricter boundaries, better diet, more commitment to yoga and step counts. Whereas I used to say to friends and fam "I'll see you in six weeks after the Shows" now I deliberately schedule coffees and catch-ups to punctuate the day.

To all the on-the-day suppliers still back-to-back through September, this is a big hug, thumbs up, high five from me to say keep on going. Your couples love you and value you.

Take care of yourselves so that you can serve them your very best. XXX

#weddingpro #2021bride #2021couple #creativebusiness #nestandthrive #workingmum #uniquewedding #vintagewedding

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