I'm almost there..
Happy-tired as this market season ends
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Monday - 4am
Oh my…I actually do not know where the last two months have gone! I am laying in bed, unable to sleep, despite being exhausted, my mind is racing with all the things I still need to get done this week in preparation for my last markets, but also Christmas! My head is aching, my feet sore with chilblains from standing on a cold concrete floor, for the past 2 days, plus I know as soon as the alarm clock goes off to get up for work, I will finally be capable of deep sleep!…
…Despite all these minor grumbles, I am, actually, feeling very uplifted. This Christmas market season has been amazing, I have been delighted by beautiful interactions with wonderful customers, who have chosen my creations, for themselves, or others and I have been nourished by the many kind words about my work.
It has restored my faith in myself ~ that I have something of value to offer others by making art, but also, that I can make a living from it.
Sunday 3am - last Christmas market today
This year I have been chipping away, developing new work and product ideas, hustling around the day job. This Christmas market season I have given it my all; I upped my game with my table display, (which has been getting great feedback) and pushed hard continuing to make and do marketing, all the way through…I am ending the year on a high and that feels good.
Today will be my last market of 2025… I'm exhausted but hopeful, for what I can achieve next year…
…I might rest a wee while first though.
Thank you for continuing to follow my written work, it is developing and evolving and I’m grateful to have you along for the ride…I feel like this could be the year my writing becomes more entwined with my artwork…as I said…I am hopeful for what this year may bring.
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Here's a few pics of my market season:
2026 ‘A Mindful Year’ Calendar ~
Each month features distinctive, original artwork capturing the mood and colours of the seasons, paired with a thoughtful quote to inspire mindfulness, reflection and adventure.
At the moment, I am an Artist afloat, not in the sense that I was when I started this writing, living on a boat, because I am (for now) on land. So afloat for now means; the tug between old and new seasons, the tame and wild, a tipping from planting roots to planning my escape.
love this Hannah! well done for all the pushing with market season and innovation. wish i’d seen you at a market (need to put some on my calendar for next year!). you have so much to offer and it’s amazing seeing what you put out into the world 🤍🤩
Kia ora, and Meri Kirihimete 🧑🎄