Category: Food & Drink
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Daily Digital Sketching in 2026: How a Simple Creative Habit Became a Powerful Artistic Practice
Build a consistent creative habit with daily digital sketching in Procreate. This article explores how shifting to weekly themes—like crushed cans, cats, and food packaging—can boost creativity, sharpen observation skills, and turn everyday objects into compelling art. Perfect for artists looking for inspiration and structure in their practice.
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Let’s Share a Kebab
A chance date turns into something unexpectedly magical in this tender flash fiction by Alison Little. When two people with grown-up children ditch a failed dinner plan for a late-night kebab, they rediscover the giddy, spontaneous joy of youth. Set against the hum of a city night, this story captures the beauty of love later…
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March Newsletter — Art, Activism & Spring Energy in Liverpool | alisonlittle.blog
March has been a month alive with movement, colour and community energy across Liverpool. From powerful protest marches to new artworks and cultural milestones, the city has felt charged with activism and early spring light. In the studio, Transitions emerged — a contemporary abstract painting exploring the fragile shift between winter’s harshness and spring’s quiet…
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Exploring Frodsham: A Timeless Market Town in the Heart of Cheshire
Discover the charm of Frodsham, a historic Cheshire market town where friendly locals, artisan shops, and bustling market days create a truly timeless atmosphere. From coffee on Main Street to scenic walks toward Delamere Forest, this guide explores why Frodsham is the perfect countryside escape.
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What Is My Favourite Drink?
Ale of the ginger variety is my favourite drink – simple, alcohol-free and perfectly suited to slow café mornings and real conversations. Here’s why ginger ale still wins for me, every time.
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Spinster: Love It or Hate It? Reclaiming a Loaded Word in 2026
Is the word spinster still an insult in 2026—or can it finally be reclaimed? This article explores how the term evolved from a simple job description into a powerful cultural stereotype, and asks whether modern, independent and self-partnered women are redefining what spinsterhood means today. From Jane Austen and Bridget Jones to Sylvia Pankhurst and…
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Hearts Are Not Just for Valentine’s Day: A Style, Home & Culture Guide You’ll Love All Year
Hearts aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. From bold fashion and heart-themed boots to cosy home finds, cultural reads, music and romantic city experiences, this guide shows how to wear, style and live with the heart trend all year round – with confident, modern pieces that go far beyond pink clichés.
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A City of Imagination: Could Liverpool Create a Yellow Submarine Art Park?
Liverpool has always been a city powered by imagination—from Lewis Carroll’s Cheshire roots to The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine. This article explores whether Liverpool could create a world-class art play park inspired by global examples such as Gulliver Park in Valencia, Kyiv’s Landscape Alley, and sustainable scrap-tyre playgrounds across Africa. Blending public art, play, music, and…
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Running for Beginners: How to Start, Improve, and Stay Motivated
Starting running doesn’t have to be intimidating. This beginner’s guide shows you how to build endurance safely using walk-run methods, choose the right gear, and stay motivated—whether you run alone or with a group.
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🎄 December Newsletter
December was filled with winter warmth, creativity, humour, and reflection on alisonlittle.blog. From winter running essentials and mindful hobbies to festive flash fiction, community celebrations, recovery at Christmas, scenic walks, and darkly comic seasonal stories, this month looked back on the many ways we moved, paused, laughed, and connected as the year came to a…