This time last year, I had a vision of a participatory Story of Mum exhibition celebrating motherhood. I had never hosted an exhibition before, I had no idea how to budget or deliver one, and I didn’t consider myself in any way an artist. But I went ahead and made an application to the Arts Council anyway - because I believe in following up on those ideas that won’t stop … [Read more...] about Following an idea from Cornwall to New York
A Community of Stories: The Story of Mum
Two and a half years ago, my mother and I launched Story of Mum in memory of a lost friend: a young mother, a creative inspiration, and the heart of our community. It has already grown into more than we imagined together. A creative community of mothers, supporting each other as we play – online and off. It is living breathing doodling sculpting writing photographing proof … [Read more...] about A Community of Stories: The Story of Mum
A Joyful Postcard from Cornwall
My son perfectly illustrating how kids are a direct channel to joy. Yet again, his delight reminded me to appreciate the sheer thrill of a day at the beach with friends, chasing each other round a field chucking hay until dad's delivery of steaming salty fish and chips. Together, we sat blissfully at the top of the cliff, stuffing our faces, and watching the sky turn pink. … [Read more...] about A Joyful Postcard from Cornwall
Help Choose A New Logo for Story of Mum!
Story of Mum has never had a logo. Just words blandly spelling out our name. But as we’ve grown to understand what we are, and what we could be, (with the help of the Oh My! Handmade community) we’ve realised that we need to step into a clearer identity. To help us take that step, five Graphic Design students at Falmouth University have bravely developed ideas for a new logo … [Read more...] about Help Choose A New Logo for Story of Mum!
{Passion Projects} How To Be A Gold Star Mama*
Editor's note: Hello all you Gold Star Mamas! I think you are going to love this Passion Projects submission by the lovely Pippa Best from Story of Mum. When Pippa wrote me to share that she had been inspired to make charts and then an entire ebook because of one of our #OMHG chats I knew you had to learn about it straight away. Her How to be a Gold Star Mama* ebook is clever, … [Read more...] about {Passion Projects} How To Be A Gold Star Mama*
