Will you be celebrating Halloween? Origins of Halloween Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, pronounced ‘sow-en’. A festival to celebrate endings and beginnings. The final…

Creativity walks are where Quieting the Noise, Enchanted Living, and my photography collide. Using techniques I share in these blog series and a simple nature walk give me the inspiration…

Enchanted Living is the inspiration behind my Photography, art, and creativity. Imaginative local stories for all the family.  Lumley Castle Dene lies just outside the castle grounds. This beautiful natural…

So, you have decided to update your family photographs, but you're overwhelmed by the variety available.It goes without saying the final choice is ultimately yours.I’m going to explain each to…

The breezes taste of apple peel. The air is full of smells to feel -  Ripe fruit, old footballs, burning brush. New books, erasers,  chalk and such The bee, his…

Enchanted Living is the inspiration behind my Photography, art, and creativity. Imaginative local stories for all the family. Herrington Country Park is a country park and open public space in…

The end of the summer and back to school also means back to the balancing act. Plus, with the sad news of Queen Elizabeth’s passing and Autumn being the season…

Back to school can be both exciting and overwhelming. Each year the school work gets harder and there are bigger responsibilities for your kids. You also have to figure out…

Lazy summer afternoons,Walks along the beach.Balmy evenings, cloudless skies,Stars just out of reach.Sailing on a quiet lake,Hammocks in the shade...These are the simple treasuresOf which August days are made. How…

Enchanted Living is the inspiration behind my Photography, art, and creativity. Imaginative local stories for all the family.Waldridge Fell is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Chester-le-Street in…