SimplyLeah - Image & Declutter Coach - Creative

30/04/2026

Do you have an idea for a children’s book buzzing around your head?

Have you written a story but you’re unsure about the artwork?

Do you love making art but you don’t have the words just yet?

Are you discouraged by the thought of publishing and printing?

✏️ Drawn to Write Workshop 🖊️

Together we will explore the world of writing, illustrating and publishing short story books.

Tuesday – 12th, 19th & 26th May

7pm – The Raby Arms, Barnard Castle, in the Restaurant upstairs.

💷 Book all three workshops for £25 (or pay £10 each week on the door)

✏️Worksheets and simple art materials are provided.
💻Please bring your laptop or iPad if you prefer typing/digital sketching.
☕️🍹Hot or cold drinks can be purchased from the bar if you wish.
🕣The workshops will last approximately 1.5 hours – stay and chat is optional.

⁉️For more info call Leah Hobson on 07816756213 or visit my website to book

31/12/2025

A quiet night in for the New Year?

Well here’s your bed time story set in Barnard Castle and Startforth on a cold New Year’s Eve many years ago…

NOT FOR KIDS!

“The Whim of Water is a new fable told in the old style, with creepy yet exciting imagery and a strong sense of mystery. Every sentence fills the reader with foreboding and the fast-paced writing keeps the grip of the story strong. This reimagining of the true and tragic story of Hannah Latham memorialises her so that she is not forgotten, and Leah Hobson's storytelling cements the tale with well known characters like the Grim Reaper and Peg Powler against the backdrop of the real town of Barnard Castle.
The enticing story is enhanced by the illustrations that bring the this spooky ghost story to life. It's definitely a tale to read around a campfire at night - if you think you're brave enough...”

Link in comments…

If you don’t read Ebooks on the kindle app or device then Printed paper books are also available from myself or Moments Café in Barnard Castle

16/11/2025

22/09/2025

🍂 Today is the first day of Autumn 🐿️

Many colour analysis systems use seasonal names for their results and ready made palettes.

Do you know which season your colour characteristics fall into?

🌷 ⛅️ 🍁 ❄️

All my clients get a personally selected fabric swatch colour palette… this clients best colours appear in the Autumn season.

Please get in touch for an in person analysis in the Teesdale area if you’d like to know YOUR best colours…

22/09/2025

🍂 Today is the first day of Autumn 🐿️

Many colour analysis systems use seasonal names for their results and ready made palettes.

Do you know which season your colour characteristics fall into?

🌷 ⛅️ 🍁 ❄️

All my clients get a personally selected fabric swatch colour palette… this clients best colours appear in the Autumn season.

⭐ Please get in touch for an in person analysis in the Teesdale area if you’d like to know YOUR best colours…

17/04/2025

My latest fable, Monsters and the Mouse is based in this graveyard - so the church have invited me and my book to their Easter family drop in on Saturday…

So if you’re anywhere near Barnard Castle come and visit between 10am-12noon

23/03/2025

Will the tiny, white mouse survive a night in the graveyard???!!!

Find out inside my new book…

Based on a true story that happened in the graveyard.

Link in bio to purchase the book online

Also available in

21/03/2025

21/03/2025

Launching my new book at tomorrow!!!

Swipe for a sneak peak of the book and the handcrafted merchandise 🤭 And I’ll see you tomorrow in Middleton-in-Teesdale if you can make it.

13/03/2025

Take away the confusion and mystery of colour analysis with this 80+ page fully illustrated workbook.

* explore in-depth colour theory, palettes, analysis and draping
* complete activities to consolidate your understanding and develop an eye for colour
* plus bonus guides for those hoping to DIY their own colour palette

You will be empowered and equipped to continue your own colour journey…

Link in bio to www.simplyLeah.co.uk

05/03/2025

The tiny white mouse finds himself in a dark
and scary place…

While he searches for warmth and safety, he must escape the deadly clutches of the monsters in the night.

Will he avoid them for long enough to see the light of day?

This book is a rollercoaster of fearful thinking and hopeful insights.

A thoughtful story for humans of all ages especially those who are anxious or fearful.

My new book will published in time for Easter
See you later in March at…


And the BC Parish Hall Market first Saturday of April