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Being a Wild Minder August 09, 2026

What Is a Talisman?

What exactly is a talisman? More than just a lucky charm, it’s an object that carries meaning – something that can remind you of a person, feeling, intention or part of the natural world. Discover what talismans are and how nature and folklore ins...

Being a Wild Minder July 04, 2026

The Best Witchy Shops in Bury St Edmunds

A walking guide to the best witchy shops in Bury St Edmunds, including tarot, crystals, oracle decks and independent spiritual stores, mapped out as an easy day route through the town.

Being a Wild Minder May 17, 2026

Visiting the Bury Wildlife Festival 2026

Being a Wild Minder May 17, 2026

My First Wild Swim with the Nutty Mermaids

Being a Wild Minder April 03, 2026

My Little Rituals for the New Season

Being a Wild Minder March 08, 2025

Finding the Perfect Eco-Friendly Phone Case

Field Notes July 28, 2026

My Top 5 Beaches in Norfolk

One of my favourite parts of Wells-next-the-Sea is what you’ll find just behind the beach. The pine woodlands feel absolutely magical to walk through, with the tall trees creating a completely different atmosphere from the wide-open beach and coas...

Field Notes April 16, 2025

A Girls’ Trip to Burnham Deepdale: Seals, Shelducks & Serendipity

Field Notes April 04, 2025

A Cosy Spring Camping Escape on the North Norfolk Coast

My Journey August 07, 2026

The Unexpected Lesson Etsy Taught Me About Owning My Own Story

When my Etsy shop suddenly disappeared overnight, I felt like everything I had built had been taken away. But what happened next taught me something unexpected about creativity, community and owning my own story.

My Journey June 17, 2026

Finding My People at the Ipswich Vegan Market | Handmade Business Diary Entry 10

My Journey June 05, 2026

Markets a Reflection | Handmade Business Diary Entry 9

My Journey May 03, 2026

Selling a Art Hero Piece | Handmade Business Diary Entry 8

My Journey April 25, 2026

Rejection – Diary of a Handmade Business Owner Entry 7

My Journey March 13, 2026

A Year In Reflection – Diary of a Handmade Business Owner Entry 6

The blog entry reflects on a year of milestones for Wild Minder. I also reflect on some of the struggles.

My Journey September 14, 2025

My First Fair - Diary of a Handmade Business Owner Entry 5

My Journey September 05, 2025

The Day Before My First Craft Fair - Diary of a Handmade Business Owner Entry 4

My Journey July 04, 2025

Kindness - Diary of a Handmade Business Owner Entry 3

My Journey June 27, 2025

My First Sale - Diary of a Handmade Business Owner Entry 2

My Journey June 04, 2025

Diary of a Handmade Business Owner – Entry One

My Journey February 13, 2025

The Butterflies That Inspired Wild Minder’s First Collection

My Journey January 25, 2025

From Painted Stones to Wild Minder: My Creative Journey

My Journey January 11, 2025

Discover Wild Minder: Art with a Message from Nature

Wild Minder emerged from a deep love for nature and art, igniting a passion to create handmade pieces that tell stories. Inspired by capturing butterflies at Lackford Lakes, I rediscovered painting and sewing, merging them into wearable art. This ...