I Didn't Want the Trips. I Just Wanted My Legs Waxed.
I didn't start a beauty business for overseas trips or recognition. I wanted financial security, skincare I could trust and a little extra money for myself. Nearly seven years later, I'm reflecting on what I've gained, what hasn't worked and what success really means to me.
The Market That Didn't Go to Plan
After weeks of preparation, Buttons by Brooke returned to the market scene at the Lake Primary School Fete. The weather had other plans, but among the rain, wet stock and aching feet were some lovely reminders of why handmade markets matter.
The Other Side of the Desk: Lessons From Running My Own Small Businesses
From counting stock on the lounge room floor to chasing missing deliveries, running my own small businesses reminds me how many hats business owners wear. This week, I'm sharing how life behind my craft desk helps me better understand the people sitting on the other side of my accounting desk.
When the Colour Carries You
Sometimes having one small thing to do can make more difference than we realise. From 366 days of buttons to 30 days of Liptember colour, this week reminded me why our smallest routines can sometimes be the ones that carry us through.
The Grief We Carry That Nobody Sees
Grief doesn't always look like grief. It can sit quietly alongside work, laughter, family, plans and everyday life. After a week filled with very different kinds of loss, I've been thinking about the grief we carry that nobody else can see and why that makes conversation, connection and kindness matter.
Maybe We Were Never Meant to Fit In
We spend so much of our lives wanting to be accepted for who we are. But perhaps one of the gifts of getting older is realising we don't need to fit neatly into anybody else's box. We're allowed to change, grow and make room for every version of ourselves.