Staring at Vineyards Helps Creativity…
Written by Tara: Freelance Designer on Thursday, 14 of June , 2007 at 11:38 am
…At least that’s what I am hoping, as this afternoon I am off on holiday to a gite in France for a couple of weeks, the same place we went last year with views over the hills and vineyards. My brother (25) is house sitting, so I can only hope our house is in one piece when we return 
. I have written several posts for while I am away so please keep reading, but I probably won’t be able to get online to respond.
Quite often it’s when I am on holiday that I come up with ideas for inventions or websites (one day one of them will come off), I guess it is because you are relaxed that your mind wanders and your creative subconscious kicks in? One thing I hate about going on holiday as a freelancer is there is always that mad rush just before you go. I should have guessed that at 3.30 yesterday, I would be bombarded by emails with things that clients had decided they now needed before I went away 
. I think I have just about got it all sorted and can stop thinking about work for a couple of weeks. Of course as well as the usually trashy paperbacks to read by the pool, I have thrown a few nerdy books in the case - XHTML and CSS (yes really!) and a book “How to have Creative Ideas” by Edward de Bono.” Asgeir Hoem is a big fan of Edward de Bono and mentions his ideas a lot on his site, so I thought I would read the book to see what the fuss is about.
I think I have just about talked myself out of taking may laptop, but you never know I may change my mind.
Bientôt!
Category: General Graphic Design
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Comment by Asgeir Hoem
Made Thursday, 14 of June , 2007 at 12:56 pm
Tara,
Thanks for the mention.
I have How to Have Creative Ideas, but I haven’t come as far as to read it yet. I hope you like what you read, though. If it is as good as his other books, you will probably find yourself both interested and entertained.
Have fun in France!
Comment by Tara: Graphic Design Blog
Made Thursday, 14 of June , 2007 at 12:59 pm
Thanks Asgeir
I will report back what its like when I’m home.
Comment by Paul Enderson
Made Thursday, 14 of June , 2007 at 8:42 pm
Have a great holiday!
I promise to repeatedly try and hack your site while you’re away… Oh wait. Did I type that out loud?
Comment by Santosh P
Made Friday, 15 of June , 2007 at 12:26 am
have a great vacation.. Oh yeh, Enjoy your time the most, keep off ur laptop, life is a lot more than comps and design.. I learnt this lesson few months back..
Comment by johno
Made Friday, 15 of June , 2007 at 3:31 am
Looks wonderful, Tara. is it the South of France by any chance–I lived there a long time ago. A wonderful place.
Comment by Daniel McLean
Made Friday, 15 of June , 2007 at 9:48 am
Have a good holiday. Thanks for the book link I’m adding it to my wishlist.
Comment by David Airey :: Creative Design ::
Made Friday, 15 of June , 2007 at 3:38 pm
I’m a big fan of Ed de Bono too, so I reckon you’ll enjoy that book (even though I’ve not read that one either). Let me know how it is, and have a great time in France!
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Comment by Tara: Graphic Design Blog
Made Sunday, 1 of July , 2007 at 3:44 pm
Hi, thanks for all the comments, had a great time. Jonno, yes its in Languedoc, a a little village about 20 mins from Narbonne.