Louise Turley

This bank holiday weekend, I decided it was time to take my own advice. I’m always encouraging my kids to try new things, , to step into that area just outside their comfort zone and discover the magic that happens there. But if I’m honest, it’s always much easier to say those words than to live them. So, I stepped firmly out of mine and signed up to display my art at Beer Artisan Fayre. I won’t pretend I felt prepared. My “stall” was a lovingly chaotic collection of bits and pieces gathered...

This blog is a personal one, but one I felt I wanted to share... There’s a strange, quiet shift that happens when your children grow up and begin to fly the nest. As a mum of two sporty children, I always knew this day would come—but knowing it and feeling it are two very different things. Now, one of mine is all the way in New Zealand on his gap year, playing rugby and carving out his own adventure. The other is at university, continuing her love for the game whilst fitting some work in...

In recent years, side hustles have gone from being a niche trend to a mainstream necessity. As the cost of living continues to rise and household budgets feel tighter, more people are feeling the pinch and looking for ways to regain financial control. The result? A surge in creative side hustles across almost every industry. From freelance design and online tutoring to handmade products and digital services, side hustles offer more than just extra income. They provide a sense of ownership,...