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L. Griff
Hi, I’m Griff—living in Cardiff, South Wales, and currently studying a Master’s in Journalism, Media and Communications. This blog is a space to explore the things I love: second-hand fashion, interior design, art, and the joy of making handmade cards and gifts for friends and family over the years. I’ll also be sharing essays on a range of topics—from the culture of charity shopping to media analyses of Doctor Who or Clarkson’s Farm. After spending a year working on a farm, I experienced the ups, downs, and muddy joys of rural life—along with the calm that comes from being around animals and nature. While living in Swansea, I also reconnected with my childhood love for rollerskating, which became a mindful escape and a fun way to switch off. This blog brings all those threads together—creative, thoughtful, and always a bit chaotic.

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Getting creative again

In this post, I wanted to share a little of my experience with getting creative. As a child, I was obsessed with drawing outfits and flamboyant dresses (not too dissimilar from the fabulous creations we now see on RuPaul’s Drag Race ). That interest never really left. These days, alongside my love for finding clothing gems in local charity shops, I often picture how second-hand clothes could be transformed into the extravagant designs I dreamed up as a child. Another creative obsession that’s stuck with me into my twenties is designing homes and interiors. I adored watching Grand Designs as a kid (and even dragged my dad to the N.E.C for a Grand Designs convention when I was ten). I always had a sketchbook to hand, usually filled with floor plans. The moment I discovered The Sims , I was hooked on trying to bring those drawings to life in digital form — something I still do today. Of course, like many of us, school and social life sometimes pushed these hobbies aside. But since loc...

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