LOS: Tell us a little about yourself.
LA: Hello! My name is Lara. Average young lady, 23, who has an avid interest in everything beaded, metal and sparkly. I am from the English suburbia on the cusp of London and I love my city. I live half at my parents and half at my boyfriend’s family home. Who I also love. I’m often described as “kooky” “quirky” or “weird, but in a good way”. I was once told by someone that they think I see the world in different shades of pink. I smile a lot and like to dance (in front of anybody), sing (in front of nobody), wear bear hats and make things. Jewellery is my forte and I have an Etsy store and a blog and find nothing more therapeutic than to sit and make.

LOS: What was the best moment of your day today?
LA:  When my manager at “thedayjob” bought the most wonderful cupcakes from the farmers market in town and shared them out. Simple pleasures.

LOS: How do you express your creativity?
LA: Mostly through the jewellery I carefully create, but I also like to write and keep a private journal. My boyfriend and I share a similar personality in the way that we can find amusement in almost anything and we come up with a lot of imaginary scenarios which, I think, stimulates the creativity in both us.

LOS: What makes you happy?
LA: I find happiness in drinking tea. Nights out at the pub with my friends. Nights in with a take-away, a DVD and the boy. The boy in general. Reading a very good book in the bath. My kitten sleeping round my head at night. Blistering sunshine. Everything to do with dinosaurs. Photographs. Wearing Barney the bear hat. Making up stories. Making jewellery. The colour pink. Having naps on lazy days.

LOS: Who or what inspires you?
LA: Mostly, my boy. But I also find other creative people inspiring. Seeing how hard other people work and the amazing results that they achieve. Seeing the creative mind of someone else is kind of magical, don’t you think?

Thanks Lara!

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