Know Your Values: Find Focus & Purpose as a Creative
This year-end reflection invites you to reconnect with your core values and create a simple mantra to carry into 2026 with intention and clarity.
How I Use Pinterest to Get More Eyes on My Surface Pattern Designs
Pinterest isn’t just for inspiration boards. It can also be a powerful tool for surface pattern designers to share their work and attract new opportunities. In this post, I share how I use Pinterest to showcase my collections, mock-ups, and color palettes in a way that feels authentic, easy, and effective.
12 Uplifting Quotes for Difficult Days
Difficult days are part of the creative process. When things get tough, these 12 uplifting quotes will remind you to keep going and find encouragement.
6 Essential Resources for Surface Pattern Designers
Hey there, creatives! If you’re diving into the world of surface pattern design, I’m so excited to share some of my favorite resources with you. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your designs to the next level…
How to Create Your Own Annual Review
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and capture the essence of the past twelve months. Creating your own annual review can be a powerful tradition that helps you …
8 Powerful Strategies to Overcome Creative Block
Hey, creatives! Let’s talk about something every artist, designer, and creator faces at some point: creative block. That frustrating feeling when the ideas stop flowing, and everything you try just feels…
10 Work-Life Balance Quotes to Keep Creatives Motivated
Are you feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or stressed by the endless tasks on your to-do list? In this blog post, we share 10 powerful work-life balance quotes to help you refocus and reclaim time for your …
Welcome to Create & Live
Hi there, creative friend, and welcome! I am happy you’re here with me. This is the very first blog post of Create & Live! Find out about how the idea of starting this creative community was born and …