The Coddiwomple Lady

07/12/2025

Christmas card creative coddiwomples: I always set out with a purposeful idea of how they’re meant to look, but the end destination is always a bit vague!

And yes, I work in chaos 🤣

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06/12/2025

Good morning Coddiwomplers!

I have recently added these journals to my shop on Buy Me A Coffee shop for £15 (inc. UK only P&P) They’re created from my original painting ‘Field of Dreams” and would make the perfect stocking filler for Christmas 🎄 🎅 Payments are safe and secure via Stripe.

I have a few other goodies on there too, it’s worth a peak!

“Field of Dreams” notebook/journal A beautiful hardcover journal created from one of my original paintings for you to write notes, private thoughts, ideas and lists. Allow your thoughts and dreams to

04/12/2025

My latest update is now live!

The transition from autumn to winter;
Tales from the garden shed;
creative coddiwomples;
plus some restorative and relaxing recommendations to find some calm and quiet.

Grab yourself a cuppa, sit back and relax...

November 2025 round-up

02/12/2025

***NEW PRODUCT***
"Field of Dreams" hardcover notebook available on my Buy Me A Coffee site (link in the Comments below).

If you can dream it, you can do it (as the song says). It can all start with journaling and note making. I've created this from my painting "Field of Dreams" for you to write notes, ideas and lists.

Allow you thoughts and dreams to spill out onto the page and see where they can take you.

£15 including P&P (UK only)

05/11/2025

"Piper"
Created using Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils on cartridge paper, October 2025.

Such a pretty girl, full of personality, and a delight to draw.

05/11/2025

And we’re ready for this month’s musings…

“Coddiwompling Through Grief

One huge lesson I’ve learned on my grief journey is that grief doesn’t go away. She becomes part of us, tucked away in our souls and she occasionally likes to be acknowledged. Therefore it’s important to let her in sometimes to sit with us for a while. It’s okay to cry a few releasing and healing tears.”

Want to read more? Just click on the link in my profile 🌻🌻

22/10/2025

When your Bestie is convinced she can't buy thoughtful presents but ends up getting it oh so right! (I think she even tapped into my inner child's age!)

Thank you I love them!

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19/10/2025

Last week, I celebrated 57 trips around the sun. I spent it in my Happy Place with my Special Person beginning with a beautiful sunrise. But it wasn't just a trip away; it was another piece of my journey with grief and Life After Loss. My parent's ashes are sprinkled under two trees in a spot we all loved. They've rested there for 10 years now, and I visit every couple of years. It's where I feel closest to them, and it's always bitter sweet. You don't “get over” grief. She sits with you, becomes part of you, and sometimes she just likes to be heard and acknowledged. Let her in for a moment, cry some healing tears, all is well.

10/10/2025

Finding a random white feather always makes me smile. Finding two joined together makes my heart skip a beat (Mum & Dad were never far apart).

"Ahh, they're never far away," I sigh happily.

A few seconds later, an acorn drops on my head...Jennings Humour strikes again! 😁

10/10/2025

I invite you to make your favourite drink and sit with me for a while for this month’s update on “A Coddiwomple Through Life”.
Coming this time we have:
🌻 navigating calmer waters after menopausal MOT
🌻 Trips & Treats
🌻 Arty Moments: current projects
🌻 An introduction to my Buy Me A Coffee page

I’ve popped the link in the comments below, or just head to my Linktree in my Bio and click on “A Coddiwomple Through Life” to take you to my Substack page.

I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to your company 😘

29/09/2025

Happiness is:
when our art can help us support great causes. I sent £75 to St Michael's Hospice (Hastings and Rother) today from funds raised by the lovely visitors to Pashley Manor Gardens during the summer months. I am so grateful for everyone who purchased one.

Hospices REALLY need our support during these challenging economic times. Their staff are nothing less than angels who work tirelessly to care and comfort not just their patients but also their relatives and friends. From my own experiences I know this to be true.

27/08/2025

August Bank Holiday Monday Shenanigans.

Winchelsea village and Beckley Church Fete, so quintessentially British.