Brand identity designer | Specialising in branding for lifestyle businesses

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

Mary Oliver

Tranquilo Creative

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Should auld acquaintance be forgot, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And never brought to mind? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And auld lang syne! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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CHORUS: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
For auld lang syne, my dear, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
For auld lang syne. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
For auld lang syne. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And surely ye'll be your pint stowp! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And surely I'll be mine! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And we'll tak a cup o'kindness yet, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
For auld lang syne. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
For auld lang syne.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We twa hae run about the braes, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And pou'd the gowans fine; ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
But we've wander'd mony a weary fit, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Sin' auld lang syne. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
For auld lang syne.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We twa hae paidl'd in the burn, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Frae morning sun till dine; ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
But seas between us braid hae roar'd ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Sin’ auld lang syne. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
For auld lang syne.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And there's a hand, my trusty fere! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And gie's a hand o’ thine! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And we'll tak a right gude-willie waught, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
For auld lang syne.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
For auld lang syne.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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ROBERT BURNS⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now more than ever before, these words, written by Scottish poet Rabbie Burns in 1788, seem highly appropriate . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here’s wishing you all a Happy Hogmanay, and Lang May Your Lums Reek! 🥂 xx⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sent via @planoly #planoly

I’ve tried to write this message a few times now

I’ve tried to write this message a few times now, but my words just don’t seem to be flowing this year . . .

I just want to take this moment to say a big thank you for being part of my wee “community”. This year has brought many connections that any other year might not have happened, and I am privileged to have “met” each and every one of you.

So wherever you are in the World, I want wish you the kind of Christmas that you need, and although you may not be able to be with all of the people you want, you will find a way to have them with you in your hearts. Take care my beautiful friends, I’ll see you in 2021.

As I look out over this garden for the very last t

As I look out over this garden for the very last time, my eyes suddenly fill with tears. I really didn’t expect it to feel like this. You were only my home for a very short time - before I left you and made my own way in the world. But, you were always here for us.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Glimpses of the past 30 years come flooding back. A silent sentinel, you’ve guarded over us - borne witness to the memories made within your walls by our family and the five dogs who have lived, and been loved here. Happy times . . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Today, as one door closes (literally), another opens on your new chapter with your new owner. And so, I bid you a fond farewell - good bye Forglen Crescent - you will always have a place in our memories. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sent via @planoly #planoly

Day 19 of #lovebizmallorca challenge is all about

Day 19 of #lovebizmallorca challenge is all about Who is your “big wig” mentor. Well, I’ve thought long and hard about this one, and my mentor is the humble spider! Yes, you heard me right . . . the spider.

I know, I know, you’re thinking, oh my goodness, Kay has definitely lost the plot this time! But hear me out . . .

As a child growing up in North East Scotland, we were taught about Scottish history, and one of the stories which has always stuck with me is the one about King Robert the Bruce, who after a bloody battle, had been hiding in a cave to regroup. The story goes that he watched a spider attempting to build a web over the entrance to the cave. The spider tried and failed, and each time the spider tried again. Until at last she managed it. (Yay, way to go spider!)

This story speaks about persistence, determination and resilience - something which us small business owners require in bucket loads.

So, next time you are struggling a little with your business, and you need a little inspiration, just remember that wee spider and the words of King Robert the Bruce:

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try and try again”.

📷 Jack van der Spoel on Unsplash

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Today I’d like to invite @marietillbert and @arquinesia to join or follow along with the @lovebizmallorca challenge 
#tranquilocreative
#quotestoliveby
#beyourbest
#elevateyourbrand
#brandstory
#brandidentity
#branddesign
#intentionaldesign
#brandpersonality
#branding
#rebranding
#smallbusiness
#entrepreneur
#creativeentrepreneurs
#aquietstyle
#simplestyle
#thiscreativelife
#islandlife
#inspirationfound
#livingonmallorca
#lovewhatyoudo

To all my fellow Scots, wherever you are in the Wo

To all my fellow Scots, wherever you are in the World - may your home be a place of harmony and happiness and your family be a place of warmth . . .

Happy St. Andrew’s Day to you all 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#tranquilocreative
#elevateyourbrand
#intentionaldesign
#brandpersonality
#smallbusiness
#entrepreneur
#creativeentrepreneurs #aquietstyle
#simplestyle
#thiscreativelife
#expatlife
#youcantakethegirloutofscotland
#inspirationfound

The prompt for Day 4 of the #lovebizmallorca chall

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