Anna of And Hope Designs smiling behind her stall at a craft fair in Belfast

Behind the Scenes at a Craft Fair with And Hope...

Find out what it's like behind the scenes of a Christian creative business trading at craft fairs and markets, including my favourite markets and the highs and lows of the...

Behind the Scenes at a Craft Fair with And Hope...

Find out what it's like behind the scenes of a Christian creative business trading at craft fairs and markets, including my favourite markets and the highs and lows of the...

woman in a cosy room filled with fairy lights, candles, a hot cup of tea and wrapped in a blanket

How to Create a Cosy Night In

As the cooler months approach, it's time to think about hunkering down and planning a cosy night in or two. Here is a list of ingredients to make the perfect...

How to Create a Cosy Night In

As the cooler months approach, it's time to think about hunkering down and planning a cosy night in or two. Here is a list of ingredients to make the perfect...

boxes of tea lined up on a shelf

My Day in Cups of Tea (Inspired by The Simple T...

Find out more about creator and designer Anna Hamill, learn about her days and the tea she drinks each day.

My Day in Cups of Tea (Inspired by The Simple T...

Find out more about creator and designer Anna Hamill, learn about her days and the tea she drinks each day.

How to Support a Friend Through a Tough Time

How to Support a Friend Through a Tough Time

When a friend is struggling, it’s often the small, thoughtful gestures that mean the most. Here are practical tips on being there for friends near and far who need your...

How to Support a Friend Through a Tough Time

When a friend is struggling, it’s often the small, thoughtful gestures that mean the most. Here are practical tips on being there for friends near and far who need your...

7 Flat Things to Include in a Greeting Card for Your Outdoorsy Friend

7 Flat Things to Include in a Greeting Card for...

When you’re writing to someone who loves the great outdoors, why not slip in a little surprise that reminds them of their favourite adventures? Here are 7 ideas of what...

7 Flat Things to Include in a Greeting Card for...

When you’re writing to someone who loves the great outdoors, why not slip in a little surprise that reminds them of their favourite adventures? Here are 7 ideas of what...

friends socialising offline playing a board game together

How to Socialise Offline - Creative Ways to Bri...

Ideas for unique offline gatherings. Sometimes, choosing an alternative way to catch up with a group of friends makes it all the more memorable. Here is some inspiration with a...

How to Socialise Offline - Creative Ways to Bri...

Ideas for unique offline gatherings. Sometimes, choosing an alternative way to catch up with a group of friends makes it all the more memorable. Here is some inspiration with a...

prayer journaling with a cup of tea

A Beginner’s Guide to Prayer Journaling

Wondering about prayer journaling? Here's what this practice has done for me, and why I think it will be beneficial to you and your walk with God, too.

A Beginner’s Guide to Prayer Journaling

Wondering about prayer journaling? Here's what this practice has done for me, and why I think it will be beneficial to you and your walk with God, too.

How to Stay Connected When Your Friends Live Far Away

How to Stay Connected When Your Friends Live Fa...

Do you have friends who live far away? Personally, I have lots of experience nurturing long-distance friendships. Throughout my life, I’ve moved around a lot, never living anywhere for more...

How to Stay Connected When Your Friends Live Fa...

Do you have friends who live far away? Personally, I have lots of experience nurturing long-distance friendships. Throughout my life, I’ve moved around a lot, never living anywhere for more...

Helen's Bay near Belfast, Northern Ireland

5 Daytrips from Belfast the Whole Family Will Love

Northern Ireland has so much to offer, and there are loads of places to visit within a short drive from Belfast. We’ve been living here for six years now, and...

5 Daytrips from Belfast the Whole Family Will Love

Northern Ireland has so much to offer, and there are loads of places to visit within a short drive from Belfast. We’ve been living here for six years now, and...

What to write in a Christian Father’s Day card

What to write in a Christian Father’s Day card

Father’s Day isn’t as big a deal as Mother’s Day, but I believe that the value of a Christian father and his influence on his children is understated. The impact...

What to write in a Christian Father’s Day card

Father’s Day isn’t as big a deal as Mother’s Day, but I believe that the value of a Christian father and his influence on his children is understated. The impact...