Words On The Street

April 11, 2017 by And So We Begin in photography, travelling

As you'll be starting to realise if you read this page regularly, I love spotting little details as I walk around the city, things that others may not have noticed. Here are a few of my spots from New York.

Ace Hotel - New York

April 11, 2017 by And So We Begin in inspiration, travelling, photography

I was lucky enough to be working in New York last month. What a town! I had no idea how much I would love it. One of the places we visited was the Ace Hotel. I had read it was a place where writers, film makers and artists go for meetings and to work on their projects and sure enough the lobby was full of creative types chattering around MacBooks. I loved the feel of the hotel and all the little details in everything. It made me feel really inspired.

Sunday Song - Sweetest Taboo

April 09, 2017 by And So We Begin in music

I heard this song in a restaurant last week for the first time in such a long time. So perfect as the sun starts to show itself.

Sunday Song - Can't Do Without You

March 19, 2017 by And So We Begin in music

This came up on shuffle on my iPhone this week. A great tune to walk around town to, especially 1 min 30 seconds in when it gets going. Turn it up loud : )

Early Bird Special

March 18, 2017 by And So We Begin in feelgood, friendship, restaurants

We couldn't get a table for lunch until 5pm so we thought we'd go with it and enjoy an Early Bird special dinner. Champagne at 5pm and home by nine, my new favourite thing!

#littlebitofpretty

March 14, 2017 by And So We Begin in #littlebitofpretty, flowers

Hello Springtime, my old friend. Suddenly everywhere is covered with blossom : )

If In Doubt Create

March 12, 2017 by And So We Begin in if in doubt create

I've been really inspired by YouTubers lately. When I was a teenager I loved making home movies. We used a massive clunky old video camera that you had to balance on your shoulder to film. Now you just need a phone and an idea. I filmed a few clips throughout January to play with and finally had time to cobble something together this weekend. It's my first real go at using iMovie and I have A LOT to learn but how brilliant is it that anyone with a phone and an internet connection can now make movies?

Do What You Can't

March 10, 2017 by And So We Begin in youtube, inspiration

Fabulous illustrator Holly Exley posted a link to this video on Twitter this week. I've watched it several times already and it really speaks to the ambitious, excited, passionate creative in me. Really inspiring in a way I can't quite put into words.

Sunday Song - She Bangs The Drums

February 26, 2017 by And So We Begin in music

Sundays are perfect for playing music loud. This song reminds me of one of the most brilliant weekends of my life and the opening chords instantly take me back there. Perfect Sunday escapism.

So We Must Be Kind

February 25, 2017 by And So We Begin in kindness, wellbeing

I looked up as I left a restaurant this week and saw this. In these times, it's all I want to say to everyone I meet. The full sign said, "Every day is a struggle, so we must be kind."