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–In Botany, Nature & Geometry
Artistic Mediums Used:
- Journalling 📝🖇
- Needlecraft🧵🧶🪡
- Oil Painting 🎨
- Papercraft 🏷
- Pens, Pencils & Markers ✏️✒️
- Procreate
- Sculpting 🏺
- Watercolour Painting 🖌
In a world that constantly demands more (more gain, more speed, more noise), InsideMyNest has been created for the opposite—for stillness, reflection, solitude and gratitude.
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Come and join us on a shared journey in to exploring the beauty and depth of life’s intricate tapestry: the soft greens of foliage, the earthy tones of a bird’s nest, and the varied hues of flowers, all serve as a canvas for creativity.
Just as birds instinctively weave together materials to form their nests, we look to nature’s delicate balance of form and function, combining beauty with purpose. The world that we live in, with its ever-changing colours and textures, sparks a sense of renewal and harmony, reminding us of the simple yet profound connections that exist between all things.
This inspiration fuels our desire to create with intention, embracing the fluidity, warmth, and growth that life embodies. By embracing nature’s effortless elegance, we aim to observe, document and create, where both beauty and contemplation coexist. Whether it’s a close-up study of a small botanical wonder 🌱 or contemplating the grand mysteries of existence, we dive deep into these moments of quiet wonder and believe that both the little and big things we often overlook hold the biggest untold stories.
This place is about executing these reflections and explorations in our own human creative ways—
Whether you prefer writing your thoughts in a journal or making sketches in a sketchpad, painting on canvas or digitally in a tablet, moulding with clay or stitching a tapestry by hand—whatever your creative medium, we really hope you will find something of inspiration here.
Let your curiosity and creativity lead the way, and let these expressions bring us one step closer to understanding the bigger picture, like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle gradually falling into place, revealing the profound unity and interdependence of all things that bind it all together.
Our inspiration draws from the classical traditions of the medieval Islamic Golden Age—spanning roughly between the 8th and the 14th century, this was a period of remarkable intellectual, cultural, and scientific flourishing in the Islamic world. It saw the rise of major advancements in fields such as mathematics, natural science, philosophy, art and literature—leaving a lasting legacy that shaped both the Islamic world and the broader global intellectual landscape.
Islamic philosophy, maths, natural sciences and art were profoundly interconnected, both reflecting a deep pursuit of divine understanding and harmony—with their ultimate focus on the nature of the universe, purpose, existence, ethics, and the relationship between reason and faith—often drew upon the concept of divine unity (Tawhid), where everything in the universe reflected the singularity and perfection of God. This collective intellectual view translated into Islamic art. Since creating images was prohibited by Prophet Muhammad at a time of much idolatry, and perhaps due to these highly admired pieces of art being considered a ‘distraction’ from reflecting upon ‘real nature’—geometric, arabesque and calligraphy art emerged in later centuries and became a symbolic language to represent the infinite nature of the divine.
The precision and repetition in Islamic geometric art was to evoke a sense of unity and harmony, reinforcing the spiritual quest for understanding the divine through the marriage of intellectual pursuit, spiritual depth, and artistic expression. Islamic patterns, characterised by intricate tessellations and symmetry are not mere decorative forms, but seen as reflections of the cosmic order and spiritual truths. These patterns, often found today in architecture, textiles, and manuscripts, were designed and intended to inspire contemplation of the infinite and transcend the material world, aligning with the ultimate spiritual goal of connecting with God.
The Unexamined Life Is Not Worth Living
-Socrates
- A Quick & Easy Step-by-Step Tree Drawing for Beginners
Want to learn how to draw a tree without feeling overwhelmed? Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a simple creative break, this beginner-friendly guide will walk you through an easy step-by-step method to draw a classic tree — no fancy tools or skills needed — it’s just one I made digitally on my phone whilst waiting for an appointment! Step 1: Draw the Tree Trunk Start with two slightly curved vertical lines. These … Read more - Handcrafted Pottery Flowers for Wall
Inspired by the wonders of delicate botanical nature, our ceramic florals have been 100% hand-sculpted and moulded from scratch, petal by petal, with love, attention and care. Each and every one is handmade by our small team of artisans in the UK from locally sourced earthenware clay, then left to air dry for at least a month, then sanded to smoothen out any rough petals, then bisque-fired, then hand-painted, then glaze-fired to give it extra … Read more - Sketching Quick Bare Trees: A Quiet Winter Ritual
There’s something quietly poetic about the silhouette of a bare tree. Without its cloak of leaves, the tree stands—honest in form, revealing every branch and limb like veins under translucent skin. For nature diary keepers, sketching these skeletal trees can be a gentle way to connect more deeply with the landscape and sharpen one’s eye for structure and simplicity. Here’s how I approach quick sketches of bare trees when I’m out walking with my notebook … Read more - The Beginner’s Guide to Nature Journalling
Welcome to the Stillness In a world that spins fast, where screens flicker and notifications demand constant attention, the quiet rhythms of the natural world offer something profoundly rare: stillness. When we step outside, even for a few minutes, we begin to feel it—the slow turning of the seasons, the subtle shift in light, the breeze that brushes past without expectation. This guide is your invitation to slow down.To notice. To reflect.To reconnect with the … Read more - Meet the European Robin: A Fact-Packed Guide to This Beloved Bird (With A Free Watercolour Illustration)
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula) is one of the most recognisable and beloved birds in Europe. With its red feathers and cheery song, this small songbird has become a symbol of winter, frequently appearing in festive imagery, holiday cards, and even folklore. Despite its common presence in gardens, parks, and woodlands across Europe, there is much more to the European robin than meets the eye. This guide will explore the fascinating world of the European … Read more - From Birds to Pages: How My Birding Journal Tells a Story (With Examples & Free Printable Colouring Page)
Birdwatching is more than just an activity—it’s a passion, a deep connection with nature, and a way to capture fleeting moments that often go unnoticed. Over the years, I’ve discovered that one of the best ways to truly appreciate and immerse myself in this hobby is through journalling. My birding journal is not just a collection of names and dates—it’s a narrative that tells the story of my experiences, growth, and the world of birds … Read more
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