Diary of Seal
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Small Business Challenges: My Journey from Gallery to Creative Café
Running a small business is a journey full of unexpected twists, creative decisions, and p lenty of lessons. In this video, I take you behind the scenes of my creative café-sharing how I transformed my space from an art gallery to a cozy hub for creativity, connection, and cake. 🍰✨
Starting with a dream of celebrating nature through art, I quickly realized the challenges of running a gallery in a small town. With no reputation, limited resources, and a desire to balance my own creative practice, I decided to pivot. That’s how the concept of Slow Hands, my creative café, was born.
Join me as I bake, set up the café, and reflect on the joys and struggles of being a creative entrepreneur. From finding faith in my vision to planning future Slow Hands products and even pop-up cafés in other cities, this is my journey of creating a space for others to explore their creativity.
Whether you're a small business owner, a creative soul, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes life of a creative café, I hope this video inspires you to follow your passions-even through the challenges. 💛
Music Credit:
Never Let you Go : Arjuna Kohlstock
At The Rainbows End : LVGOON
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Why I Stopped Documenting My Life (and Why You Should Start)
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In this video, I’m opening up about why I stopped documenting my life, the lessons I learned during that time, and why I’ve decided to start again. Documenting life has always been more than just sharing-it’s been about reflection, growth, and connection. But along the way, self-doubt and discomfort took over, and I found myself walking away from something I deeply valued. Now, two years later,...
Why I love this place ♥ an ordinary day at the cottage
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In todays video I'm explaining a little bit about why I love this place and why our family torp (summer cottage) is so special to me. I hope you enjoy watching some snippets of an ordinary day at the cottage. Take care friends ♥ Video diary of an artist living in the Swedish countryside - story #30 ► MY SOCIAL MEDIA AND LINKS! My Art: ceciliethulin.com/ Music I Make: li.sten.to/6i7YHiY​​ Instag...
A Spring Day at the Cottage ✿ in nature with family ✿ Swedish country living & nature living vlog ✿
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The warm sun has finally arrived! and in this weeks video I’m taking you to our cottage in the middle of the forest, for some quality time in nature with family. We had some beautiful spring day at the cottage and I'm feeling full of inspiration and excitement for whats to come this season! I hope you enjoy this nature living vlog & feel inspired to go outside, breathe in the fresh air and say ...
a week in my life as an artist ✿ studio / shop makeover ✿ flower pressing & air dry clay makings ✿
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Spend a week with me at the art studio / shop while i create new things and play with making the space feel more summery! In this video you'll watch me give the studio / shop a makeover, as well as watching me do some flower pressing and making plant propagation plates from air dry clay…I love to make & receive plant cuttings, and it inspired these flower power plates. Sign up to my newsletter ...
Beginning a new chapter ♡ the value of time together & creating a life you love ♡
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This is the beginning of a new chapter friends! A little over two yeas ago I published my first video on youtube...in that video, I talked about how much we as a family value our time together, and how important it was for us to find a way to create a life where we could spend more time together, ultimately creating a life full of love. Two years later, and we've made that dream come true :) Th...
I Opened a Gallery and Shop !! ✿ a life update and art vlog ✿ small business diaries ep. 1
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In these past 4 months so much has happened and I'm so excited to share everything with you! So here is a little life update and art vlog, as well as I'll finally be showing you how the gallery shop is looking since I opened in February. I'll be taking you along the journey of what it looks like to be a new small business owner, and so this is episode 1 of what I'm calling my small business dia...
creating goals in uncertain times - my word for 2022
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We’re two weeks into 2022, and it’s that time of the year where everyone is talking about new resolutions and goals. I was one of those people who loved making new year resolutions, but this year I have decided that in an effort to take care of my mental health, I am not going to be making any new year goals this year. Instead I am picking a word, one that I hope will help guide me and inspire ...
✿ Making my artist dreams come true ✿ art vlog & future plans for 2022 ✿ Embrace change ♥
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A lot of new exciting things have happened since I last made a video ✿ In todays video I share with you what is about to change for me in 2022 and how I'm moving towards making my artist dreams come true ♥ Change is scary but I'm going to embrace it and look forward to what the future will bring! I hope you enjoy this art vlog and get inspired to go out into nature and create something beautifu...
Crafting a Creative Life - Ink making & art inspired by summer in Sweden- Life Update : Part 2
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In this life update video you’ll see a little glimpse of what I’ve been up to in June & July living a creative life. Summer in Sweden has been good to us! With everything in full bloom, I’ve been spending a lot of my time harvesting flowers & plants for natural ink making. In June I made a new collection of art using plants that are considered as weeds. I also spent a lot of time with my neighb...
A year after moving to the countryside in Sweden during a pandemic 🌻 Life Update : Part 1
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It’s already been a year since we moved to the countryside in Sweden during the first wave of the pandemic. We took what at the time felt like a really risky move, but I'm so happy to say that it was worth it! I've put together a 2 part video, of whats been happening the past 4 months while I wasn't on UA-cam - there were a lot of days in April that we spent at 'torpet' (the cabin) working in t...
Natural Ink Making & Nature Based Art - Finding a New Path - Art Studio Vlog March 2021
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This months art studio vlog shows you my new found love for natural ink making. Ever since I bought myself a portable induction plate for my studio, a new path has opened, and I haven't been able to stop experimenting with making my own inks using natural materials. Through creating nature based art, I'm not only feeling a deeper connection to nature but also to my art practice. As I learn more...
I need some time alone 🌑 Setting new moon Intentions & finding solitude in the forest
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I need some time alone 🌑 Setting new moon Intentions & finding solitude in the forest
A Creative & Curious Life * Bringing Nature into the Art Studio * Natural Ink Making
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A Creative & Curious Life * Bringing Nature into the Art Studio * Natural Ink Making
Organising My New Art Studio + A Beautiful Winters Day Walking on a Frozen Lake - Story #18
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Organising My New Art Studio A Beautiful Winters Day Walking on a Frozen Lake - Story #18
A Snow Covered Garden Tour - The Importance of Neighbours - a Simple life in Sweden
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A Snow Covered Garden Tour - The Importance of Neighbours - a Simple life in Sweden
A Cosy Day at the Cabin- A Simple Life with Kids - a Silent Vlog - Life in the countryside of Sweden
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A Cosy Day at the Cabin- A Simple Life with Kids - a Silent Vlog - Life in the countryside of Sweden
Our Love Story + A Day at Our New Studio Producing a Song
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Our Love Story A Day at Our New Studio Producing a Song
Going through Grief with Gratitude 🌸 things Im thankful for ~ Video Diary of An Artist : Story 14
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Going through Grief with Gratitude 🌸 things Im thankful for ~ Video Diary of An Artist : Story 14
2nd trimester pregnancy loss ❀ Nature as Medicine for a Broken Heart
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2nd trimester pregnancy loss ❀ Nature as Medicine for a Broken Heart
Tree Hunting in the Forest & Baking Cinnamon Buns with the Kids ~ Making New Xmas Traditions
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Tree Hunting in the Forest & Baking Cinnamon Buns with the Kids ~ Making New Xmas Traditions
A Creative Day at the Cabin : Natural Ink Making ~ Inspired by the Nature in Sweden & Rural Life
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A Creative Day at the Cabin : Natural Ink Making ~ Inspired by the Nature in Sweden & Rural Life
Chatting about QUILTING, CURIOSITY & JOY ~ what you can expect from my channel in the future...
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Chatting about QUILTING, CURIOSITY & JOY ~ what you can expect from my channel in the future...
A Tour Of Our MUSIC & ART STUDIO + RENOVATING our NEW HOME in SWEDEN! #9
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A Tour Of Our MUSIC & ART STUDIO RENOVATING our NEW HOME in SWEDEN! #9
We MOVED to SWEDEN! Our new simple & slow life in the countryside.
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We MOVED to SWEDEN! Our new simple & slow life in the countryside.
Celebrating The Small Things ~ getting cozy in quarantine ~ Ep. 7
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Celebrating The Small Things ~ getting cozy in quarantine ~ Ep. 7
Moving in with my Parents during a Pandemic ~ Story # 6 ~ Visual Diary of an Artist
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Moving in with my Parents during a Pandemic ~ Story # 6 ~ Visual Diary of an Artist
The Internal Conflicts of an Eco Conscious Artist ~ Story #5 ~ Video Diary of an Artist
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The Internal Conflicts of an Eco Conscious Artist ~ Story #5 ~ Video Diary of an Artist
How some of my 2020 Goals are going so far...
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How some of my 2020 Goals are going so far...
Art & Motherhood - Things never go as planned...
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Art & Motherhood - Things never go as planned...

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @anouksophia7399
    @anouksophia7399 12 днів тому

    What a fabulour space you have created and held! So glad to see you again! You are such an inspiration x

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 12 днів тому

      Thank you so much Anouk 🥰 so nice to be reconnected here on YT with you again! Hope you are well 💕

  • @jordannspringer
    @jordannspringer 13 днів тому

    This is so dreamy!!

  • @moranababic8450
    @moranababic8450 15 днів тому

    What a lovely and magical space you created. I especially love the branches and star garlands as well as the lit candles. The atmosphere is so cozy and inviting- Wishing you all the sucess with your cafe :)

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 15 днів тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words! Creating a cozy, magical atmosphere has always been my goal so it means a lot that you noticed the little details 🥰 I appreciate your wishes! All the best ✨

  • @martinatoerien6152
    @martinatoerien6152 15 днів тому

    ❤❤❤❤ how inspiring and unique . What a warm amd cosy athmosphere....wishing you many visitors who appreciate the space and inspire

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 15 днів тому

      Thank you 🥰 I appreciate your sweet words! Much love Tina x

  • @mzilg
    @mzilg 15 днів тому

    Great concept and execution. A lot of creative people find the execution part of an idea the hardest, so great job!

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 15 днів тому

      Thank you so much 🥰 that’s very kind of you!

    • @mzilg
      @mzilg 15 днів тому

      @diaryofseal 😎👍

  • @Infinitepossibilitiesat56plus
    @Infinitepossibilitiesat56plus 15 днів тому

    Amazing space !!

  • @imaginaryfriend4549
    @imaginaryfriend4549 18 днів тому

    I've never seen one of your videos before, or been recommended your channel (before now), but I really like your message! People are complex creatures - always have been, always will be - and we are changing every single moment. I, like yourself and many others, want to show myself as I am now. I want to take snapshots of my life to look back on. I want to see all the things I've forgotten - all the little lost thoughts actions I've made along the way. Most of all, I want to hold onto the proof that I've always been a person - one who has evolved in many ways, but stayed the same just as often. We may not be able to document everything, but each moment we do is something to be savored. (Thanks for rekindling my motivation! Best of luck on your documenting journey!!)

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 15 днів тому

      Thank you so much for this beautiful and thoughtful message! I love how you put it-every moment we document really is something to be savored. Wishing you all the best on your documenting journey too! 💛

  • @ivettabauman
    @ivettabauman 22 дні тому

    Hello?! 2 years? Can’t believe in that, I’m happy to see you back! Thank you for sharing! It’s already a year as I started my UA-cam channel:) i feel in some way similar:) Ouh so nice to see you back!

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 21 день тому

      Thank you so much, Ivetta! Congrats on starting your own channel-I hope it’s been a fulfilling journey for you 🥰 wishing you all the best!

  • @WildCraftedHome
    @WildCraftedHome 22 дні тому

    So happy you are doing this again. As this is where I found you which then led to a budding friendship in person. So pleased you are back =D

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 21 день тому

      Thank you so much! Im so happy and grateful that this space brought us together 🥰

  • @miamolin
    @miamolin 22 дні тому

    I have missed you and thinking how you and you'r family are doing. So happy to hear from you. Wish you all the best. Welcome back and have nice weekend. Until the next time. ❤ Regards from Finland countryside 🙋🌲🏠🌲🌲I have started with my own channel and like do story's about my life, who moved from the city to the countryside beside the nature. Love it here. It is my dream come true. ❤❤❤🙏

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 21 день тому

      Thank you so much, Mia! It means so much to me that you’ve been thinking of me and my family. I’m so happy to hear about your dream coming true 💕. Looking forward to watching some of your videos! Wishing you all the best!

  • @martinatoerien6152
    @martinatoerien6152 22 дні тому

    Thank you very much for your honesty.....wishing you the best. . Love Tina ❤👏🙏

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 22 дні тому

      Thank you Tina 💕 much appreciated!

  • @urskakuplenik2578
    @urskakuplenik2578 22 дні тому

    Soooo happy you're back🥰

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 22 дні тому

      That makes me happy to hear 💕

  • @annavandertol4203
    @annavandertol4203 26 днів тому

    Åh vad söta ni är ❤️🥰❤️🥰

  • @annavandertol4203
    @annavandertol4203 26 днів тому

    ❤️

  • @gentlygrace
    @gentlygrace 2 місяці тому

    Oh my goodness, hello!! How I’ve missed you!! You don’t have too many interests ~ they are all beautiful and worthwhile!💓

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal Місяць тому

      Oh thank you! Reading this means a lot to me 💕 I hope you are doing well!!

    • @gentlygrace
      @gentlygrace Місяць тому

      @@diaryofseal I'm so glad! And thank you! I hope you are doing well too! :)

  • @MargaretMAnderson
    @MargaretMAnderson 2 місяці тому

    So sweet to hear your voice and see you again, you have been missed. Many interests are a sign of life!

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 2 місяці тому

      Thank you, Margaret! I’m slowly finding my way back to UA-cam & will hopefully get over my camera shyness soon 😊 I’ve missed being on here!

  • @JesusChrist-us2zc
    @JesusChrist-us2zc 8 місяців тому

    My version of heaven

  • @y.john.
    @y.john. 9 місяців тому

    Wow, Impressive, where and how did you buy a house in Sweden, thinking of doing the same thing so grateful for tips.

  • @jessica_arslp
    @jessica_arslp 10 місяців тому

    What happened to this channel? Hope you are well!

  • @Projectsweden
    @Projectsweden 10 місяців тому

    Welcome to sweden! We also moved to sweden 6 months ago! We moved to Norbotten. It’s amazing isn’t it? 😊

  • @shirley.illustrates
    @shirley.illustrates 11 місяців тому

    Im looking for a place in my small town to open my gallery and shop so Im looking at all vlogs related to it. I think it looks really pretty

  • @maikenmilter4381
    @maikenmilter4381 Рік тому

    Just thought about yout videoes and miss them! Love the vibe

  • @HarryAdee
    @HarryAdee Рік тому

    Beautiful land. Keep up with new video please

  • @barbarianlife
    @barbarianlife Рік тому

    That brings back memories. We did exactly the same. Packed a van like that and moved from England to Sweden. Lived there for 12 very happy years.

  • @vidibites
    @vidibites Рік тому

    Nice story. But I guess not all of use have a grans house and apartment to go to. Lucky you.

  • @ashaikh
    @ashaikh Рік тому

    Where in Sweden do you live ? I mean where in the middle you moved ?

  • @thatloafofbread8311
    @thatloafofbread8311 Рік тому

    I was born and raised and live in Sweden 🇸🇪:D ❤❤

  • @malgorzatazielinska5855
    @malgorzatazielinska5855 Рік тому

    So peaceful that get the feeling of calmness in me !!! Thank you for sharing your moments of life.

  • @tinale3643
    @tinale3643 Рік тому

    🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @newssaim8894
    @newssaim8894 Рік тому

    U r very beautifullllllllll

  • @HeliNaik
    @HeliNaik 2 роки тому

    You really inspired me to keep making videos about things I love, and not for the algorithm. Thank you so much :)

  • @TativonYoga
    @TativonYoga 2 роки тому

    Absoloutely love your chilled vibe! As a fellow capetonian (currently living in London), but dreaming of moving to Sweden, your channel is giving me so much inspiration - thanks so so much!

  • @selmabeyazgul8607
    @selmabeyazgul8607 2 роки тому

    İsveçi ve doğasını çok sevdim.Bence ziyaret ettiğim en güzel ülkü..yine geleceğim.Güzel ailenizle çok mutlu olun

  • @legockysandor
    @legockysandor 2 роки тому

    Are you Swedish to German?

  • @jeremymoyle3019
    @jeremymoyle3019 2 роки тому

    Beautiful! I enjoyed watching this so much! so lovely to see everyone!

  • @KatinkaWallner
    @KatinkaWallner 2 роки тому

    wow! how incredible creative you are! So inspiring! we are happy to have you here in Sweden! 🤩💕

  • @KatinkaWallner
    @KatinkaWallner 2 роки тому

    what a beautiful video! 💕💕

  • @ranjeetsinghbnl
    @ranjeetsinghbnl 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful story. You sold me to this video by saying Hi 👋 . Your style of saying hi is damm 😊 carry on ….

  • @bagnatoleandro8313
    @bagnatoleandro8313 2 роки тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @waldfrau9215
    @waldfrau9215 2 роки тому

    Ich höre dir so gerne zu!Das Sommerhaus und deine Oma kann ich fühlen!

  • @jonas2lin
    @jonas2lin 2 роки тому

    Sweet!!!

  • @travel_nature_and_life
    @travel_nature_and_life 2 роки тому

    Love the eternal link with your grand-mother. And yes, this place is fantastic 🧡

  • @urskakuplenik2578
    @urskakuplenik2578 2 роки тому

    Your videos are such a beautiful medicine for the soul🥰i love it, thank you sooooo much💖🌿🌟😊🌧🌞💦

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 2 роки тому

      Aw this makes me so so happy to read! Thank you!! 🥰💕🌸✨

  • @inspiringsimple
    @inspiringsimple 2 роки тому

    I hope your family never sells that magical place. I was wondering what you call the tool you used to cut the long grass. We call it a whipper snipper. Lastly, I love how you said you realised your husband is your forever. There is such joy in knowing you have found your beloved.

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 2 роки тому

      Hehe a whipper snipper 😄 I know it as a weed whacker which, now come to think of it, is a pretty funny name too ☺️ hope you’re having a wonderful week. 💕

    • @inspiringsimple
      @inspiringsimple 2 роки тому

      @@diaryofseal So the American/Canadian term for you guys. I think Aussies say whipper snipper because of a brand name. Who knows! We say a lot of unusual things haha.

  • @RosadeBoer
    @RosadeBoer 2 роки тому

    so precious 🧡

  • @gabriellaflynn7708
    @gabriellaflynn7708 2 роки тому

    Wow the butterfly moment of your gran visiting the family gathering pressing flowers 💔🌈🦋🌸🌷🌻 What a beautiful sentiment to share. I’m sure one day, you’ll look back at these films here and treasure them as lovely memories to keep.🥰 You have a wonderful voice as well, I’m beyond excited to have come across your UA-cam account. Hope to sing with you some day maybe. Much love again 💕

  • @miamolin
    @miamolin 2 роки тому

    O la laa, lovely video from your gran's macigal place. Happy sommar to you and your family.✨💚☀️💚✨

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 2 роки тому

      😊🌸💕 thank you Mia!! Glad Midsommar to you too!

  • @marf1876
    @marf1876 2 роки тому

  • @ottokohlstock6424
    @ottokohlstock6424 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for allowing us into your world full of love,magic and wisdom! I enjoyed every minute of it! Looking forward to many more to come!

    • @diaryofseal
      @diaryofseal 2 роки тому

      I appreciate your kind words so much Otto! Thank you! ☺️💕🌸

  • @joyfairclough4686
    @joyfairclough4686 2 роки тому

    thank you <3