I am an artist. I am beautiful. I am smart. I am unique. I am sensitive. I am sensible. I am different. I am creative. I am clever. I am intuitive. I am a quick thinker. I am a problem solver. I am God's precious child. I am funny. I am lovely. I am lovable.... Continue Reading →
Throwback post: What Christmas means to me.
As the year comes to an end, I hope you enjoy this post I wrote in 2016 about what Christmas means to me. Have a great weekend. Ivie ×
Some self-publishing tips
Trust your creative history and instincts. I started this writing journey by writing short posts on Facebook in September 2015. I didn't have a plan at the time; I just had insight on some situations that had occurred in my life which I wanted to share. The feedback was amazing, and it encouraged me to... Continue Reading →
Public holidays are for…
Public Holidays are for: -Resting-Making progress with crochet projects-Re-reading books (Nigerian Contemporary fiction books have my heart)-Writing things down-Having existential crises-Eating fruits, then eating snacks because life is short
Rest Well, Uncle Clem.
Tribute to my Uncle Clement (my Mum's younger brother): My Dearest Uncle Clem, To say that you were a special human being would be an understatement. My memories of you from childhood are full of your laughter and the joy that you radiated. With you around, there was never a dull moment. I always admired... Continue Reading →
5 TV Favourites
Quiz shows: Tipping Point, The Chase, Pointless, QI, Who wants to be a millionaire.Creativity challenge shows: The Great British Bake Off, The Great British Sewing Bee, The Great Pottery Throwdown.Any documentary on the British Royal Family, American Political Dynasties and World War 2.Cop Shows, specifically Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.Random shows like Restaurant Impossible,... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I hope you had a happy and restful holiday season. To kick off 2022, here's a round up of my 2021 favourites: Books I read: -Sycamore Row: John Grisham. -The woman who went to bed for a year: Sue Townsend. -The man who didn't call: Rosie Walsh. -The woman who stole my... Continue Reading →
What’s in your Instagram saved posts?
Have a great weekend ❤
Creativity.
Creativity is what you do In the spaces between doing What is neccessary- Getting an education Learning a skill, Getting a job, Building nerves of steel. Creativity is proof Of your light, It is evidence that You are alive. Creativity is joy. It is making everything Out of nothing. Ivie M. Eke 2021.
I love books: ‘The murder at the Vicarage’ by Agatha Christie.
I'm reading yet another story with 'Murder' in the title 😏 (The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie). A very unpleasant man has been murdered in a small town; he was found dead in the Vicar's Study. At this point in the story, I'm suspecting EVERYONE of this crime: the dead man's Wife, the... Continue Reading →