Substacks recommended by Ellen Estes

Recommended by Ellen Estes

Letters from my island home in Shetland: creativity, photography, and slow-ish living with a punk rock heart. Forever obsessed with storytelling and capturing the life's littlest joys in words, photos & art. And dogs. There are also dogs.

The photos drew me in & the writings kept me reading!

- Ellen Estes

The Magically Mundane

By Hunter Burgtorf

A space to embrace the sacred & slow in your everyday life. Home to my personal musings on motherhood, thoughts on creativity, and insight into intentional living. Dive into my mini-course 'Sacred & Slow' to learn more.

COFFEE + CRUMBS

By Coffee + Crumbs

We bring mothers together through storytelling.

A great meeting place for mothers!

- Ellen Estes

Barefoot In The Craft Room

By Rachel

A weekly round up of what I’m working on and what’s inspiring me

Rachel’s talent and love of creating is magnetic!

- Ellen Estes

Small Stories with Laura Pashby

Searching for magic & meaning—notes from my writing desk & beyond. A space for seekers of everyday beauty. 💫

Prepare yourself to enter into a beautifully scripted and photographed world. I have devoured Laura’s book, and her writings, simply put … are lovely! Enjoy!

- Ellen Estes

Introvert Drawing Club

By Beth Spencer

Playful drawing prompts and practice sessions. 🌻 Art tips & techniques to explore your creativity with a fun, encouraging community.

All things drawing … a great resource and always a treat to read Beth’s writings

- Ellen Estes

In Pursuit of Clean Countertops

By Sara Petersen

Calling bullshit on America’s love affair with Perfect Mamas

Motherhood and the myths and realities that go along with it! Always a fun read!

- Ellen Estes

Story & Thread.

By Lyndsay Kaldor

A cosy, welcoming place to be inspired by the quiet power of noticing beauty & wonder. We explore our creative lives through the lens of the seasons, and what it means to tell our stories with meaningful PR.

Newly found this space & can’t wait to dive into it more…home & creativity…this will be a lovely place to spend some time!

- Ellen Estes