Alexandra Isobel's Blog, page 7
December 11, 2016
Holiday Muse
Holiday Provocations
Me? I collect all of my favourite Christmas balls into a basket with all the ribbons I’ve received over the years.
I smile every time I sit down to write.
Happy Holiday Writing!
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December 10, 2016
EXPLORE A NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD
I don’t live in this area of town, but my best friend does. She just moved here, so we went out and about for coffee, scones, and books.
We started out at Bridgehead Coffee on Beechwood.
Then walked down to the Books on Beechwood book store.
They are so awesome with the way they highlight books in the news! Choosing just one book is basically impossible. They make each one special.
Then we enjoyed some scones at Scone Witch. I love love love their little kitchen and their scones . . . heavenly!
And we headed back past the old church. It’s a block big so needed two different shots!
It feels good to get out and about . . . gets the imagination and inspiration going.
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Do you ever explore new neighbourhoods to get inspired?
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November 20, 2016
CHOOSE TO LIVE BEAUTIFUL
MAKE YOUR LIFE BEAUTIFUL . . .
Fill it with what you want
Enjoy all you have
Live the life you envision. Start today – small things only if that’s all you can manage. Tomorrow won’t wait and neither should you.
Warm blankets. Laughter. Cookies. Hot drinks. People and pets
Surround yourself with beautiful and you will live beautiful. It is a practice. Doing daily things to make them a habit and into the norm.
Remember – you can feel any way you want today.
Choose to feel beautiful.
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November 12, 2016
Travel Through Prince Edward County? Yes Please!
There’s a place, along the shores of Lake Ontario, they call Prince Edward County.
Wine Country. Beautiful Country.
A place with natural hidden treasures, upbeat trendy restaurants and pubs, groovy chefs and neat places to stay.
It’s just a perfect romantic get away and you’ve gotta go. It’s quiet.
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November 8, 2016
Ah! The Nordik Spa
Up here in Ottawa, if you go North you’ll stumble upon a quiet place in Old Chelsea that is a quiet piece of Heaven.
The Nordik Spa is hot water at its absolute best. Outdoor baths. Unique saunas. Salt water pools. You have to go.
And it’s quiet. Calm. Peaceful. The guests only whisper. Relax and enjoy. Beautiful freedom to unwind in your own world.
Beautiful freedom to unwind in your own world.
I’m way too excited to get in there and unfurl.
Natural wonders are everywhere.
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Just imagine. Sit. Think. Imagine. Sigh.
When is the last time you indulged in a spa?
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Spa photos courtesy of the Nordik Spa website.
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November 5, 2016
Imagine!
Creative Provocations
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Share Your Inspirational Photos with us!
We’re looking for a steady stream of inspirational, creative and writing photos to get us all through NaNoWriMo 2016.
So, if you’re sitting on some great photos, anything you think will inspire someone else, share them at #creativeprovoations on Twitter or Instagram – better yet both!
Help us build our creative provocation page by hashtagging us a photo at #creativeprovocations.
See you there!
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October 30, 2016
5 WAYS TO A CREATIVE WRITING SPACE HAVEN TODAY
2. COLLECT the comfortable – chair absolutely. Desk pad. Knee blanket. Coffee or tea. 
3. COLLECT the useful – reference guides, tablet apps, mouse, whatever you need at the ready and at your fingertips.
4. COLLECT inspirations of your current work – a provocation theme tray works wonders.
5. COLLECT the ridiculous – a muse so whimsical it makes you smile every time.
In this case, it’s my lego sniper in his ghillie suit.
In no time you have your own personal haven. Enjoy!
Tell me, how do you make your work area your creative haven?
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October 26, 2016
FIVE THINGS AN INTROVERT WRITER NEEDS TO THRIVE
1. QUIET
Introverts need quiet on a normal day, but in order to write quiet is mandatory with maybe some ambient music? Either way, alone with inner thoughts is better.
2. SPACE
Somewhere without people. Maybe with a pet, but no people for a little while please.
3. TIME
Do not rush. Let time germinate random thoughts into ideas, and those ideas in a string of creativity that can go onto a page.
4. DISTANCE
Refer to number 2 about space. Personal and physical distance from people, responsibilities, and general stuff for a spell allows for regeneration. Introverts need to be able to ‘get away.’
5. A NEST
Someplace comfortable. A creative space, a comfy couch, a familiar desk can all make for a peaceful place to retreat and recharge.
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