https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/we-are-stardust-interview-with-botanist-dr-jessica-royles 2022-07-13T10:45:43+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/IMG_7836_web.jpg?v=1488126112 We Are Stardust Explores...with plant scientist Dr Jessica Royles https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/celebrating-scientific-illustrators-for-women-s-history-month 2022-07-13T10:45:57+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/European_Toadstool.png?v=1490565290 Celebrating scientific illustrators for Women’s History Month https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/may-inspiration-the-mushroom-hunters-a-poem-by-neil-gaiman 2022-07-13T14:11:45+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/Mushroom1.jpg?v=1495392864 'The Mushroom Hunters', a poem by Neil Gaiman: May inspiration https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/richard-feynmans-ode-to-a-flower-june-inspiration 2022-07-13T10:46:48+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/Feynman_flower_portrait_edited-1.jpg?v=1497972082 Richard Feynman's ode to a flower: June inspiration https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/we-are-stardust-explores-interview-with-artist-raahat-kaduji 2022-07-13T10:46:58+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/Raahat.jpg?v=1573567290 We are stardust explores...Interview with artist Raahat Kaduji https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/thankful-i-listened-to-my-body 2022-07-13T14:10:31+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/Screenshot_2022-07-13_at_10.49.52.png?v=1657705836 Thankful I listened to my body Agnes holding her child while standing in the River Ouse. A willow tree is on the left hand side. https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/what-you-feel-when-you-see-a-painting-meant-for-you 2023-04-16T17:02:46+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/Large_starling_murmuration_painting_close_up.jpg?v=1657800674 How do you know if a painting is meant for you? 'Let the sky take hold of your breath' original starling murmuration painting. Grey and blue and brown watercolour and natural ink wash background with tiny black ink and watercolour birds in a starling murmuration. https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/making-willow-leaf-ink 2023-10-30T14:15:13+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/River_test.jpg?v=1658146344 Making willow leaf ink https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/can-you-smell-the-woodsmoke-too-hearing-the-call-of-the-earth 2022-08-06T18:20:33+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-192.jpg?v=1659806349 Can you smell the woodsmoke too? Hearing the call of the earth https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/how-to-love-this-world-the-power-of-our-gifts-in-times-of-crises 2022-08-06T18:34:14+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/Our_gifts.jpg?v=1659807068 How to love this world? The power of our gifts in times of crises https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/the-pain-of-separation-and-the-joy-of-love 2024-07-20T09:51:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-200.jpg?v=1702125850 From the pain of separation to the love of belonging https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/you-are-not 2023-04-18T14:49:12+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-181.jpg?v=1681825752 A love letter for you | You are not... https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/five-teachings-from-the-forest 2023-09-20T17:14:35+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-201.jpg?v=1663533392 Five teachings from the forest https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/5-loving-affirmations-to-help-wild-souls-prioritise-time-with-nature 2023-12-09T12:37:13+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-172.jpg?v=1665755950 5 nature-based affirmations for folk seeking to rewild their souls https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/three-mushrooms-to-look-out-for-that-connect-with-trees 2022-11-10T10:44:39+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/3_mycorrhizal_fungi_milan-ivanovic-7SAX-DVVxkU-unsplash.jpg?v=1667918408 Three mushrooms that connect with trees to look out for this autumn https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/a-love-letter-to-all-the-slow-coaches-and-daydreamers 2022-11-22T12:16:17+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-4.jpg?v=1669038679 A love letter to all the slow coaches and daydreamers Agnes, a white woman with brown hair in her late 30s, sits at a wooden table with french doors outside behind her. She holds a cup of tea and is looking down at a book. Pumpkins are on the table. https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/3-benefits-of-stargazing 2023-12-09T12:40:43+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/1200_pxklemen-vrankar-lcT_p8kLCsc-unsplash.jpg?v=1702125574 3 benefits of stargazing https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/my-first-awe-inspiring-stargazing-experience-from-my-garden 2023-02-20T20:29:00+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-233.jpg?v=1675768119 My first awe-inspiring stargazing experience...from my garden https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/2022-review-a-surrender-to-the-rawness-and-magic-of-winter 2023-02-20T20:27:48+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/simon-berger-hxMdsEaiSyE-unsplash.jpg?v=1676042540 2022 Review | A surrender to the rawness and magic of winter https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/4-ideas-to-start-living-a-nature-filled-life-every-day 2023-12-06T09:18:39+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-207.jpg?v=1701797229 4 ideas to start living a meaningful, nature-filled life every day https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/what-birds-nests-have-taught-me-about-adaptation-and-uncertainty 2023-03-25T12:51:01+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/IMG_2294_editedjpg.jpg?v=1678813473 What bird nests have taught me about adaptation and uncertainty https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/connecting-with-nature-the-importance-of-tending-to-our-relationship-with-the-more-than-human 2023-04-28T14:48:22+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-177.jpg?v=1682683828 Connecting with nature: The importance of tending to our relationship with the more-than-human https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/awe-is-a-pathway-to-joy-and-meaning 2023-12-09T12:47:45+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-194_f736aa9e-79f1-4420-b64d-8d94e0b58fe1.jpg?v=1683211207 Can feeling awe lead to joy and meaning? https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/what-you-desire-isnt-a-luxury 2023-05-12T11:57:03+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-157.jpg?v=1683888736 What you desire isn't a luxury https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/learn-the-song-of-a-local-bird 2023-05-12T13:01:20+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/tom-bradley-EOiscqXPmkM-unsplash.jpg?v=1683892745 Learn the song of a local bird https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/3-simple-habits-to-get-you-spending-time-outside 2023-06-10T13:16:03+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/annie-spratt-Ff6lw9hTnEw-unsplash.jpg?v=1686399363 3 simple habits to get you spending time outside https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/spend-less-time-on-your-phone-and-more-time-outside 2023-06-29T17:02:36+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-108.jpg?v=1688054479 Spend less time on your phone and more time outside https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/why-it-might-not-be-that-you-dont-have-time-to-spend-outside 2023-07-05T14:08:22+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/Agnes_Becker_from_We_Are_Stardust_outside_in_an_autumn_wood_smiling_and_looking_up.jpg?v=1688561950 Why it might NOT be that you don't have time to spend outside https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/the-noise-is-loud-lets-practice-deep-life 2023-07-21T14:09:33+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/Common_Knapweed.jpg?v=1689944457 The noise is loud. Let's practice Deep Life. https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/the-secret-to-a-life-of-enchantment 2023-09-14T11:17:49+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/tom-morel-zEmirKxz53c-unsplash_1.jpg?v=1694617035 The secret to a life of enchantment https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/10-nature-podcasts-to-root-you-back-into-belonging 2026-07-27T15:33:00+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-107_e63920fe-fcfd-48c8-a4b2-53d5229e4fe0.jpg?v=1785162780 10 nature podcasts to root you back into belonging https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/enchant-your-winter-gift-list 2023-11-30T20:04:27+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/1200px_luke-hodde-OPZLe7zcCKE-unsplash.jpg?v=1701361890 Enchant Your Winter Gift List https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/stargazing-tips-for-beginners 2024-01-16T14:36:46+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/1200_pxklemen-vrankar-lcT_p8kLCsc-unsplash_5c365c2f-9b9e-4b49-98c7-7274409d48eb.jpg?v=1705415806 Stargazing tips for beginners https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/is-this-the-oldest-celestial-story-on-earth 2024-01-24T16:12:06+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/stories_in_the_stars.jpg?v=1706112707 Is this the oldest celestial story on earth? https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/create-your-own-myths-tales-and-stories-of-the-stars 2024-02-07T15:50:32+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/1200._px_ilya-shishikhin-SmJ3mA0BxG4-unsplash.jpg?v=1707321028 Create your own myths, tales and stories of the stars https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/three-magical-stargazing-experience-ideas-for-your-family-friends-and-yourself 2024-02-14T14:00:58+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/1200_px_lexi-anderson-rnAsJ38qio8-unsplash.jpg?v=1707919258 Three magical stargazing experiences for your family, friends and yourself https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/quality-time-outside-counts 2024-03-06T10:43:43+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/Quality_time_outside_counts.jpg?v=1709650818 Quality time outside counts https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/5-ideas-for-celebrating-spring-equinox-with-wonder 2024-03-15T10:36:08+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/1200px_annie-spratt-xlRH8ko3TXU-unsplash.jpg?v=1710498968 5 ideas for celebrating Spring Equinox with wonder https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/spring-equinox-wonder-fayre 2024-03-19T14:30:48+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/annie-spratt-tPUQLxd-UAU-unsplash_1000px_compressed.jpg?v=1710858603 Spring Equinox Wonder Fayre https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/5-ways-to-bring-nature-into-your-work-day 2024-05-16T15:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-siobhan-calder-photography-18.jpg?v=1715694624 5 ways to bring nature into your work day https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/9-tips-for-prioritising-creative-play-with-nature 2025-02-28T13:33:09+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-146_147533f3-e41c-42ee-b645-5a8bc61e0cdf.jpg?v=1740749589 9 tips for prioritising creative play with nature https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/3-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-art-for-your-home 2024-08-09T14:19:21+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedford-portrait-photographer-siobhan-watts-19.jpg?v=1723209561 3 questions to ask when choosing art for your home https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/your-relationship-with-nature-the-results-are-in 2024-08-14T10:20:14+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-225.jpg?v=1723554549 Your relationship with nature in 2024 - the results are in! https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/how-an-art-filled-home-will-ignite-your-creativity 2024-10-16T14:30:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-150.jpg?v=1729078489 How an art-filled home will ignite your creativity https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/why-i-changed-the-art-i-make-and-6-lessons-for-seeking-a-new-creative-direction 2024-11-17T15:30:01+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedford-portrait-photographer-siobhan-watts-63.jpg?v=1731338857 Why I changed the art I make and 6 lessons for seeking a new creative direction https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/podcast/welcome-to-your-wildly-enchanted-life 2024-11-26T15:01:54+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/2.png?v=1732633314 1. 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Fire | Solstice Advent Special https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/podcast/8-the-wild-enchantment-club-quiet-and-practicing-wild-stillness 2025-01-17T15:44:09+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/6.png?v=1737128649 8. The Wild Enchantment Club | Quiet and practicing wild stillness https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/podcast/9-may-the-winter-stars-guide-your-year-ahead 2025-01-17T15:51:34+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/IG_post_Your_Wildly_Enchanted_Life_images_5.png?v=1737129094 9. May the winter stars guide your year ahead https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/podcast/10-a-map-of-awe-for-when-you-feel-lost 2025-01-17T15:55:35+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/IG_post_Your_Wildly_Enchanted_Life_images_4.png?v=1737129335 10. 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But can you actually draw? https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/7-signs-you-need-more-nature-in-your-life-and-how-to-answer-the-call 2025-09-12T12:12:29+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-178.jpg?v=1757675549 4 Signs you need more nature in your life (and how to answer the call) https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/10-cosy-magical-and-creative-ways-to-enchant-your-autumn 2026-10-07T15:14:22+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/kate-laine-o_Dyc-IV0kE-unsplash.jpg?v=1761316793 10 cosy, magical and creative ways to enchant your autumn https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/rediscovering-magic-in-the-natural-world 2025-11-14T14:03:53+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/spider_web_on_rosehips__Agnes_Becker_We_Are_Stardust.jpg?v=1763129033 (Re)discovering magic in the natural world https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/among-the-trees-community-creative-project-for-national-tree-week-2025 2025-11-26T13:56:24+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-232.jpg?v=1764165384 'Among the trees' community creative project for National Tree Week 2025 https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/why-art-nourishes-your-home-and-why-galleries-drain-me 2026-07-16T16:36:00+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/Landscape_starling_murmuration_painting_close_up_b219c35b-82d6-4d8b-b466-0ccca8408e78.jpg?v=1784216160 Why art nourishes your home (and why galleries drain me) https://wearestardust.uk/blogs/journal/a-grounding-nature-practice-when-life-feels-overwhelming 2026-09-23T11:41:54+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1269/8319/articles/we-are-stardust-bedfordshire-artist-personal-branding-photography-siobhan-calder-194_b998ec4d-9b92-40e8-8674-0ce01c269879.jpg?v=1790160114 A grounding nature practice when life feels overwhelming