Ep 12: Building a Sustainable Business, Making Space for Yourself and The Beauty of Imperfection with Siobhan Watts

June 11, 2018 Amy Richards

This week, I interviewed photographer Siobhan Watts, one of my favourite people to follow online, and we chatted about everything from house moves and parenting styles to how Siobhan is making her business sustainable, and why you absolutely should get photographed right this minute.

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Hello!

My name's Amy.

I live in Leeds with my husband, Paul, our son, Benjamin, and our cat, Tuna Fey.

This blog is a little snapshot of my life, just as it is right now. It's a collection of many things; from motherhood and family to recipes, crafts, books and interiors.

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In honour of this week’s Work Like a Mother Guest @theottohouse (link in bio if you want to listen to us chat!), I thought I’d try my hand at an #ourkidslivehere photo! I’ve really missed Ben this week whilst I’ve been at work (full disclosure: I don’t usually - I see him for a bit everyday and my job keeps me busy enough!) so we’re having a quiet day today. He’s getting a haircut so he looks less feral, we’re gonna pick up some wool to make him a jumper and spend most of our day running circles around the kitchen island together. Bring it on!
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At 14 months, you are more than half as tall as me. You can say ‘cat’ and ‘mama’ and ‘snack’. You’re the fussiest eater at home, but never at nursery. You love playing with your baby Benz, your toy telephone, and tapping your toothbrush on the sink. You become delirious with happiness when you walk a short distance. You like swimming, going to the library and sitting in the trolley at the supermarket. You giggle when I kiss your belly or play peek-a-boo with you. You are perfect.
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Yes, it may be raining and yes, I may have my first cold of the season - but I am still pretty psyched that autumn is here. Summer feels free and flighty, which is wonderful for a time, but the solid dependency of autumn and all its traditions has my heart. I’ve popped a little autumn bucket list up on the blog today - and if you want to make your own with this lovely printable, you need to check out @joyjenstudio!
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When his outfit matches his bedding, I just can’t resist 😍 It’s been a few nights of broken sleep over here. Ben is suffering the effects of his one year jabs and some ill-advised delving into mummy forums tells me it can last weeks? 😱 On the plus side, I cooked a week’s worth of dinners on Sunday, the house is spotless and there’s an autumn chill in the air. Always look on the bright side, eh?
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We took a trip to a street food gathering on Saturday. There was pizza for him, bao buns for me, swing music for everyone and the best doughnuts I think I’ve ever had. It was a rather lovely way to spend a Saturday - even if we did all have to take a food-coma-induced nap afterwards!

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Flying solo with this munchkin today ❤️ Just trying to think of some activities that aren’t my standard ‘go to the supermarket’! I think there’s a reason I’m not the fun parent... Hopefully it’ll be bright enough for a walk to the park. Otherwise I may have to steel myself for a solo swimming mission 😱 If you have a toddler, I’d love to know what your go-to activities are!
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