GypsyCarmen

GypsyCarmen Mother & Artist; beautifully imperfect 🌀

New words on old photosA poem caught from rest ~
22/01/2025

New words on old photos
A poem caught from rest ~

A few days ago, I joined a beautiful group created by Moni from called the Conscious Closet Collective. It’s a space to...
19/01/2025

A few days ago, I joined a beautiful group created by Moni from called the Conscious Closet Collective.

It’s a space to honor secondhand fashion while gently reflecting on and reimagining our relationship with consumerism.
Together, we’re setting the intention to limit ourselves to no more than five *new* clothing purchases this year.

Not long ago, this might have felt like a big challenge for me. Even though I’ve always loved op shopping, I still found myself chasing the thrill of a new purchase—equating it, at times, with a sense of accomplishment.

The high never lasted long.
Detangling patterns of behavior is a long road, but it’s vital—for our growth, our well-being, and the health of the earth.

These days, I can’t imagine buying anything brand new—except maybe shoes for the kids!
This isn’t about boasting but rather sharing the power of change and the quiet momentum of small, intentional shifts that ripple into something much larger.

I don’t march in protests every week, flood inboxes with petitions, or take bold rebellious actions.
But this feels like a meaningful way I can contribute to positive change—a practice rooted in mindfulness, respect for resources, and gratitude for what already exists.

It’s not about perfection, but about taking small, steady steps toward a kinder way of being.

This image captures my favourite clothing moment from last year, this vintage skirt was reborn! Thanks to for showcasing such a stunning piece in their window ~ it caught my eye and heart!

As we journey into our third year of unschooling, we lean a little deeper into trusting, a little calmer into our rhythm...
15/01/2025

As we journey into our third year of unschooling, we lean a little deeper into trusting, a little calmer into our rhythms and a little wiser to our abilities (to surrender & to just be present with life)
Potent learning experiences are unfolding for us every day, often in the mundane.
It’s really up to us whether we ‘see’ them and choose to hold them as gold or discard them as crumbs.
Sharing a couple of golden moments with you here around what I would describe as inspiring, connected, genuine learning experiences Clem is experiencing right now.

Pic 1) a sweet snap of Clem counting her money that she earned working as a waitress in her Dads cafe. Shes saving for a drum kit!

Pic 2) recently on our trip away, Clem was made some fried eggs as a snack by some close family members. She now loves eggs cooked this way and is enthusiastically cooking them daily for the whole family! Lucky us!

Pic 3) one of Clems Christmas presents was a budget film camera. She’s been watching YouTube on how to load film and has been taking her camera out everywhere we go!

Unschooling is hands down the best decision I’ve ever made as a mother! It’s fostered my ability to connect, to move slower and allows me the opportunity to receive my children’s magical wisdom, everyday.

I’d love to keep sharing little snippets of our unschooling life and if you have any Q’s, I’d be really pleased to answer them

Clare x
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Sometimes I forget to dream (with my eyes open) but dreaming is essential to fuel imagination, growth and ultimately our...
13/01/2025

Sometimes I forget to dream (with my eyes open) but dreaming is essential to fuel imagination, growth and ultimately our purpose.
They allow us to think beyond limitations and imagine worlds of possibilities.

Carving time to daydream is vital for goal-setting; to remind us of the bigger picture and encourage us to keep moving forward.

Dreams often align with our deepest desires and values. Following them helps us stay true to who we are and live authentically; a radical pursuit in a modern landscape that heavily influences our being.

If we allow, dreams can be the seeds of transformation. Pursuing them can positively impact our souls journey, inspire others, our communities & our closest loved ones.

Keep dreaming friends x

A glimpse of my latest zine, The Way of Flowers.Created as a tool for deep expression. We’ve all experienced hurt. Maybe...
11/01/2025

A glimpse of my latest zine, The Way of Flowers.
Created as a tool for deep expression. We’ve all experienced hurt. Maybe sometimes we’ve been the one to cause it. Sometimes we need the pain for growth. Every experience holds wisdom; it’s all something to consciously hold as we steer towards our own evolution (which of course, serves us all) x

Ikebana is: A ritual A practice of discipline An alter for the mind Tending to Ikebana is tending to the garden of self ...
18/12/2024

Ikebana is:
A ritual
A practice of discipline
An alter for the mind
Tending to Ikebana is tending to the garden of self

[These musings inspired by recent reading of 🌀]

🥀Pause.Dream,Breath (believe)Repeat.
04/12/2024

🥀
Pause.
Dream,
Breath (believe)
Repeat.

Budawang x Blooms3/3 My relationship to the rock paralleled some incredible experiences with local wisdom keepers and he...
04/12/2024

Budawang x Blooms

3/3

My relationship to the rock paralleled some incredible experiences with local wisdom keepers and helped carve a new found devotion to the elements.
This final piece is a continuation of the Dreamtime story of Balgan (I invite you to watch the link via bio)
The ridge and the sea and all the living in between offers us immeasurable beauty.
Servitude is to listen x

Crucial to the cause; the dreaming.Pull your peaceful visions To life For your self but more so For those who can’t see ...
03/12/2024

Crucial to the cause; the dreaming.
Pull your peaceful visions
To life
For your self but more so
For those who can’t see a way.

Second hand lovers, there are just four piece’s remaining in Novembers drop which is celebrating all the hues of brown. ...
22/11/2024

Second hand lovers, there are just four piece’s remaining in Novembers drop which is celebrating all the hues of brown.
These will be available for grabs Monday night 7pm via stories & with a special offer!
Thank you so much for all your loving support & your shared love of clothes ❤️‍🔥
Clare x

The second round of Bush Ikebana is rolling around soon, next Saturday (23rd Nov).This flower workshop is designed for f...
14/11/2024

The second round of Bush Ikebana is rolling around soon, next Saturday (23rd Nov).

This flower workshop is designed for families; an opportunity to engage with creativity, our children and the beautiful bush surrounds ~ curated for all ages.

Ikebana is an age old art form of designing unique botanical arrangements through the lens of deep seasonal observation, minimalism, loving presence and reverence.

If you’re curious and have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d really love the opportunity to introduce you to this calming modality.

Tix in bio,

Clare & Kim x
✨

Wow, good morning friends! I’m beaming after sharing this project with you last night The ‘not-planned’ part of me was c...
11/11/2024

Wow, good morning friends!
I’m beaming after sharing this project with you last night
The ‘not-planned’ part of me was cooking and serving dinner at the same time whilst battling conjola internet (lol) but it’s up and almost half of the collection is sold 🥲🤎🏹
I love love love you for supporting this micro movement & hope one day it can evolve, just like us, to a place that serves the greater collective (regular donations to women’s shelters would be a dream)
As the pieces are selling, I’m removing them from stories, so anything still in stories is available (or pending).
Clothes are such magic and so are we,
Thank you again so much,

Clare x

The creative cauldron is simmering and I’m excited to be writing that after a few months off, the pre-loved and vintage ...
10/11/2024

The creative cauldron is simmering and I’m excited to be writing that after a few months off, the pre-loved and vintage drops are back!

Welcome to REINCARNATE;
a space for women, particularly mothers, to rediscover the joy and ritual in dressing.

I’ll be releasing a lovingly curated collection of second-hand pieces once a month, via stories. These pieces are carefully chosen to help ignite self-love and reconnect with the magic of adornment.

Each capsule holds its own story as we celebrate an expression of colour, November is all the hues of brown.
Preview this drop tomorrow, Monday 11th at 7pm.

I’m so excited; hope there’s a treasure in this collection for you!

Clare x

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