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Clough Williams-Ellis

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And, I’m back in the (Aberdeen)Shire . . . #MyT

And, I’m back in the (Aberdeen)Shire . . .

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I’m wrapping up my latest branding project for t

I’m wrapping up my latest branding project for the time being, and I’m ready to take a wee creative break . . .

You see, I’ve been sowing some metaphorical seeds over on my other account @kay.beaton - I’ll be hanging out there for a bit whilst I nurture them, see what takes root and eventually grows.

So, if you’re at all interested in all things food and drink, history, culture and recipes related, then it would be lovely to see you over there!

K xx

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(Thanks to @thesearethedays and @studiogently for the #CreativeLeapClub prompts, they’re just perfect for getting me re-started on my writing journey!)

I’ve been a wee bit quiet here of late - I do ap

There was a feather lying on my doorstep this morn

There was a feather lying on my doorstep this morning - seeing a feather is often followed by a message from your ancestors . . .

I thought long and hard about what that message could possibly be, and with today being #InternationalWomensDay, I guess it is to always learn from your past and to follow your heart.

These are sentiments which have been passed down through the generations of strong women whom I’ve been lucky enough to have had in my life.

The second photo shows five generations on my Mum’s side: my Great Great Granny, Betsy Shepherd (who lived to be 107!); my Great Granny, Charlotte Gilbert; my Granny, Charlotte Reid; my Mum, Charlotte Beaton; my sister, Ann, and myself.

The third photo is Dad’s Mum: my Granny Beaton, Jessie, who always encouraged me to be creative.

I just want to thank all of them so much for being an inspiration and strong influence on me growing up - you have all played a part in shaping the strong woman that I am today.

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“Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we raise them. May we be them.”

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“March comes in like a lion and goes out like a

“March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.”

Being the daughter of a farmer, I grew up hearing this saying every year. The meaning behind it is that if the weather at the start of March is bad (roaring like a lion), then the month should - in theory - end with good weather (gentle like a lamb). It was a wee bit stormy and rainy here earlier on, so keeping everything crossed!

So I’m curious, what’s the weather like where you are today?

Wow, I cannot believe we’ve reached the end of t

Wow, I cannot believe we’ve reached the end of the challenge already - the last 29 days have just flown by, haven’t they?

I’ve “met” some lovely new friends here and reconnected with some old ones too. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know a wee bit more about you all, and also about what it is that you do and why you do it. There have been some absolutely stunning photos which have been shared throughout the challenge, along with some lovely new places to visit, podcasts and playlists to listen to, books to read and how to use Instagram’s new Poll feature too!

On a personal note, I would like to thank you for all the love you’ve shown. As an expat living in a foreign country, it’s been very much appreciated - it’s really made me feel a little more “connected”. 🙏

So, cheers to you all, and I hope you all have a lovely weekend, wherever you are!* 🍷 
I’ve really enjoyed being part of the #CreativeLeapFebruary community and I can’t wait to see what the future brings for you all.

Kay 🌿🤍 xx

*What do you mean it’s not Friday yet?! 😉

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