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Weekly update: 1/52 Morning Coffee Creative inspiration

Hi from Düsseldorf, 
I got new inspiration and energy for my blog the other morning when I met with a little group of creative international women here in Düsseldorf. Because of Covid it's been over a year ago since we last met up and it was nice to finally catch up again. We are women from many different countries and who all are into different artistic creative genre living in Düsseldorf. It is great to have this forum to share, inspire and push each other. Last time we met I was more confused what I wanted to do with my illustrations and my hats that I am sewing. How to take it to next level and actually find channels to sell. Since then I have really pushed myself and managed to participate in 3 markets during 2021 which feels like a big step forward. To be brave enough to bring my handmade stuff out to the world to be exposed and sold. 

With this this is a new start with my blog with the ambition to update weekly 
About whatever comes on my mind or whatever creative projects that I am working on 
I started this blog 2010  and I have been on and off active during the years and gone through so many difference phases

Inspired by 
https://mimokhairphotography.com/blog/ who started her daily blog update after morning coffee 




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  1. UnknownSaturday, December 04, 2021

    So great that you are going this! Looking forward to the updates!

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