When serendipity strikes
Serendipity and excitement are the two main themes of my life at the moment. There are so many lovely things going on, and so many possibilities and emotions and so much potential whizzing around in the air, that I am excited fit to burst, and finding it incredibly...
Buy A Girl A Unicorn Day – April 15th
Last year, I created this in response to Steak & BJ day. And then didn't publicise it. This year - I am going to make it an ACTUAL DAY. (and probably turn it into an actual website at some stage, too). So off you go - you have just under a month to find a unicorn...
Four ways to transform Monday into your favourite day
Ah, Monday. In the working world, it gets such a bad rap for being the start of the working week, that I thought I'd share some ways to make it better. 1. If you're able to work flexi-time, go in later or finish earlier on Mondays. I changed my hours so I have Monday...
Dates with myself (try it, it might just change your life)
Way back when I was still working in London, I wrote about my spontaneous booking of tickets to see the English National Ballet and Flawless at the Hammersmith Apollo. There wasn’t anyone immediately available who I particularly wanted to join me, so I took myself. It...
On dealing with sadness – remember yourself
While seeking solace for an unexpected sadness recently, I came across Rebelle Society’s wonderful advice for a broken heart. My heart is not broken, merely bruised; my pride is dented, but intact. I know this because I know how it feels to have your heart shattered...
A new way of working – single-tasking
We spend so much time these days doing eight things at once. At my day job today I had 19 tabs open across three different browsers, 17 programs on my start bar, 9 of which were running, plus two productivity timers. I also have two notebooks (one personal, one...
Trade show adventures at London Edge
Most of you will know that I’ve shared my entrepreneurial journey with Louise of Contrariety Rose. While I took a while to find my ‘thing’ (or several things as it turns out), she’s always had a way with fabric and a passion for pin up clothing. So it was only natural...
Unicorn shoes – eeek!
Since Irregular Choice released sneak preview pictures of their February unicorn shoes, a quite ridiculous number of people have pointed them out to me via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and excited texts and phone calls. My sneaky secret was that I’d...
Personality types and individuality
Yesterday, I was at an all-day workshop on the Myers-Briggs personality type indicator (MBTI). If you have no idea what this is, here’s a brief overview (courtesy of Wikipedia, of course). Essentially, it allows you to identify your personality and the way you...
Where to find me…
Hello! I haven't abandoned Ducking Fabulous - but I have split my business activities into different sites, so each one is more relevant! So here's a list of where to find me doing what... Here on Ducking Fabulous, I'll be focusing on social media for the terrified...
I'm Carla, a quirky thirtysomething with a penchant for unicorns and glitter. I believe in magic and make-believe, and the gorgeous rebellion of making your life absolutely your own. And I'm a proud multipod!
I am a photographer and catalyst for small business owners, and a real life mermaid. I photograph people as they truly are, help women see and step into their brightest and best selves, add a sprinkling of magic to the mundane, and am a happy ambassador for stationery and slow living.
Proud to be both girly and geeky, when I’m not writing, photographing or daydreaming, you can find me dancing burlesque, riding my bicycle Bluebell, growing herbs and collecting typewriters.