Category: Inspiration
The Moth – Masterful Storytelling
When I lived in New York City I used to constantly seek out different creative nights and events to inspire me. One event that kept me coming back was The Moth. A themed night of storytelling, where people from the audience came up and told true stories about themselves and their lives. No subject was […]
Hike around Howth Head
Every year a gang of us hike around Howth Head to mark my friend Sean’s birthday. Moving your body out in the fresh air really clears the head and sharpens the creative focus when I return to my desk.
Swedish Stamps with John Bauer illustrations
In a dusty old box lies a pile of old stamps in mint condition. This gorgeous set of Swedish stamps among them. Evocative, eerie, mythical illustrations by the legendary Swedish artist John Bauer leaping out at me from the perforated postage stamps.
Chalkboard Quote #1 – Tina Fey on being creatively brave
I have an old chalkboard that I recently hung on the door to my office. I thought it might be interesting to occasionally write quotes that connect with me on the chalkboard. Subtle prompts and boosts to my creative confidence every time I enter the room. Then I thought it might be fun to share […]
Paradise in the Picturehouse
Rummaging through old boxes this evening and I came across this cassette. This was the first album I ever bought. The Stunning were a great Irish band and this album was a glorious mix of melancholy ballads and rocking tunes. A really Irish album in the best way. It evokes such fond memories. Sitting in […]
100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying
Happy New Year to you all. I’m sure many of you have resolutions and intentions for the year ahead, and sometimes they can feel a little overwhelming. With that in mind, I loved this list in The Guardian about 100 simple little ways to inspire and aspire to a better life. Feels more manageable and […]
My favourite tv shows: 2021
This year brought a lot of screen time and these were the shows that I enjoyed the most. Not necessarily brand new this year, but certainly the ones that grabbed my attention Ted Lasso It is genuinely as good as everyone says. Broad and silly at times, but delivered with such heart and humour. Impossible […]
My favourite Podcasts: 2021
This year I have found myself diving deeper into podcasts than ever before. They are great company on long walks. Personally I am drawn to podcasts that centre themselves around storytelling and creativity. So, the list below is a reflection of those personal tastes. These podcasts are also not necessarily new ones in 2021, they […]
