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"Transform your home into a whimsical retreat with my hand-painted, repurposed decor that blends charming cottagecore aesthetics with a spooky twist!"

Hi, I am Nicola.

I have always been creative since I was very little, and would spend time indoors drawing rather than playing outside with friends quite often.

I love Art and Crafts of all kinds. I find it to be more of a way of life in some ways, it inspires me, calms me, and just generally makes me happy and puts me in a good headspace. I have a love for anything Witchy and Spooky. Halloween and Autumn are my favourite times of the year. The air at this time of the year is almost atmospheric to me, the colours are beautiful, and the decor is beautifully spooky!

I love nature and being by the sea. Lockdown was bliss for me, as the lack of people outside meant that nature came back, and the sound of birds and sights of foxes and other animals claiming back their space was amazing to see and hear.

I have two beautiful children and a Tabby cat. My son is only a toddler right now, but my daughter is 9 and already an amazing artist. Like I did, she spends countless hours sketching and making things. She is very talented. It is lovely to have this in common and means we are able to enjoy time creating things together.

I am inspired by all sorts. As I said earlier, I love nature, spooky stuff, but also cutesy stuff like Kawaii and Anime, so I would not say that I have one set style. I will have an idea, start to draw or paint and just go with whatever comes from that. It usually far from the original idea but always something I love.
Art is an expression that comes from within, I think most people can relate to that.

I like to create art on useful items that can be used around the home as well as just making beautiful things for decoration. I like to re purpose things like glass jars, candle jars and glass bottles, giving them a new lease of life and reducing waste. I am all for sustainability.

Now I am a point in my life where it feels like I can go back to focusing some time on my Art, and I am loving every minute. I hope you enjoy my shop, and thankyou for taking the time to read my bio.

Nicola xx

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