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thechipperbox, London (2026)

15/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who stopped by on Sunday, bought something from me, stopped to chat or just say something really kind about my work. Genuinely felt so bizarre being on the other side of a market table. Never thought I’d get there. If you are thinking about doing one…you can do it, just apply and see what happens!
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Thanks so much to the team for the tonne of work and effort they put into making everything so smooth and so easy. As my first ever market I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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I learnt so much and appreciated every second. Every moment was a bit of a pinch me moment, felt so surreal.
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I will be aiming to open my website shop at the end of May. I really wanted to have it finished by the Market but there was just too much to do. Unfortunately with trips planned I can’t open it before but will give you a shop update closer to the time. 💌
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So if you weren’t able to make it, changed your mind or weren’t able to purchase something from me on the day – stay tuned, THE WEBSITE IS COMING!
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Thanks again for putting on such a wonderful event, that will always be a super special day for me.

TCB ♡

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12/03/2025

Save the date - The Chipper Box will be at the Crafty Fox Market on April 13th at The Crossing Granary Square, Kings Cross, London and this will be the official opening of my shop. 🌲
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If you’ve been patiently waiting or hoping I’ll make prints or other cute things then please come along and say hello. 👋🏼
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I’m so excited to finally be able to bring some of my posts on here to life in print format and am so looking forward to hopefully meeting some of you in person. 🦔 ∾ Can’t wait. See you there. ✨

TCB ♡

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04/01/2024

Twelfth night tomorrow, which means another Christmas time is over and the trees and decorations must come down – a strongly followed tradition in my family anyway. So one last post featuring some Christmas trees. For me the past year has gone by so fast. I felt incredibly busy and overwhelmed at times, but at the same time maybe my year didn’t feel as full of the right things as I would have liked. Perhaps too many bad habits which still needed working on which put me in constant bad cycles of feeling behind and not having enough time to focus on the things I should have been concentrating more on. But it’s all a process and small progress is still progress.
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It’s been a year of beautiful moments and experiences, spending two whole months climbing in Greece and having the freedom to do that, to taking on new freelance projects that were giving me major anxiety but forcing myself to learn and grow and discover what I was capable of. To super low moments, with injuries preventing me from climbing, to financial worries, constant mental health battles and other daily challenges.
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This year I’m determined to try things, to not hold back out of fear. To put myself out there and do the things that scare me most, which means I am also totally open to the challenges and lessons that are going to come hand in hand with that. I am open to things maybe not working out or going to plan and am open to adapting and finding my way. I am going to hold myself accountable and try really hard to stop blaming others or situations for my own failures or mistakes. I am going to stop caring so much what other people think, even though this has been an on going, working process, it still holds me back from time to time. And I am going to be patient with myself and not give up.
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I cannot wait to see what this year brings and how I will evolve, respond and manage my way through. This year will be our year. I have never felt more ready or determined and think I am as ready as I will ever be. It is a now or never kind of vibe. Bring it on. 2024, let’s do this.
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You’ve got this, we’ve got this, let’s make it happen.

P.S. which colour is your fave? Let me know in the comments.

TCB ♡

25/12/2023

Sending so much love to you this Christmas! Especially to those of you who are maybe feeling a little lonely or lost this Xmas. To those who are suffering a loss or going through a tragic time. To those who are mentally strained and battling with their thoughts. To those who are away from their family, friends and feeling homesick. To those who are just about keeping it together and struggling. To those who are worrying about what their next stages in life are. To those who are stressing about financial problems.
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Reminder, it’s okay to pause and have time out, to say no and stick to your boundaries and to be gentle with yourself if you’re not feeling so merry and bright.
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A warm hug, always. With you.
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Send this to someone you love who needs to hear it, or who’s just hanging in there.

TCB ♡

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20/12/2023

Here’s a little loving reminder today not to give up. If something hasn’t worked out and hasn’t gone your way, don’t feel discouraged and loose hope completely. Some things genuinely take a little more time. Usually things that are totally worth holding out for.
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I love this little colour blobby piece, most likely first of many. It’s random, bold, fun and still has a touch of outdoor feeling. It’s taken me my whole life practically to be able and sit down at a desk and create in a way that feels entirely natural and truely an expression of myself. I was going to give up years ago on ever “finding myself”. Not just in art but in everything, fashion, likes and dislikes, etc. But it’s an ongoing process and I’m ever changing. I’m constantly finding out new things about myself, evolving as I grow as I nurture my heart, body and mind.
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When life seems to be putting many obstacles in your way, sometimes you’ve got to be patient with yourself and have a little bit of confidence in your skills, opinions, ideas and talent. Not to mention your ability to just let go and let things be, which you do have the freedom and power to do.
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Instead of focussing on the huge uphill journey or the end destination, focus on the immediate steps right infront of you. Focus on consistency, with putting one foot infront of the other every single day, even when you feel disheartened. It’s that focus and consistency that won’t allow you to come off the track, preventing you from getting to where you want to be even further. It will keep you heading in the right direction and before you know it you would be getting closer and closer to your goals.
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Keep that spirit up. That beautiful, fire spirit that I know you have and that has got you this far.

Sending a warm hug.

TCB ♡

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13/12/2023

The reality is, we don’t have so many days on this earth. In this life. So if you have the opportunity to take a moment and be still, be truly and absolutely present. Allow yourself to open your heart and your eyes to the small wonderful little nuggets of beauty around you.
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We’re faced these days with the challenge of a rushed society. Everyone, everywhere seems to be in a hurry, to get to work, to catch the bus, to rush into a shop and purchase the last remaining dress in a sale, to move forward in life and have babies, or do what society and family expect of them, to except a job offer even if they don’t want it — because it’s what they were told they have to do if they don’t want to fall behind. The pressure can be all consuming and we usually succumb to it. We almost become numb to the simple pleasures and beauties that surround us and the amazing opportunities of experiences we are given.
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So, do as much as you possibly can with the time we are allowed here. Feel all you can feel — good and bad. Allow this world to age you and excite you, to beat you down and provide you with the most wonderful, tender moments and adventures.
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Take care of yourself, accept help from others, love and risk heartbreak. Be kind, treat and love people how you would like to be loved and treated. Do all that you desire with passion, focus and intent. Persevere. Be patient with others and be patient with yourself. Love, nurture and rescue those wounded, younger or lost and damaged parts of yourself.
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This life, is not simply a process of being here. Living day in, day out. This lifetime is a precious, magical gift. Keep at it but embrace the unknown, feel all there is to feel, love deeply, find purpose and also stay hopeful. We never know what’s just around that corner.

All my love,
TCB ♡

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07/12/2023

A re-worked oldie, but a goodie. A tender reminder for you today that it’s okay to say no to what you don’t want. It’s okay to put yourself first. It’s okay to set boundaries for your own wellbeing and mental sanity.
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Sometimes it’s so easy to feel pressured into doing something that you may not want to do, or you feel you don’t have time for, because you’re a people pleaser. I know, because I definitely am. But it’s so easy to start suppressing your own needs and wishes and start putting everything and everyone before yourself. It can lead to utter exhaustion.
∾ Over time though, I’ve found at the end of the day, trying to please everyone all the time, never works. Sometimes you have to listen to yourself. You don’t always have to people please. Sometimes, the one person you really need to please, the person who’s crying out for your attention, is you!
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I’m not just talking about with other people, but just generally in life. Please, don’t feel scared to do or try something you want to, because you’re scared what others might think. Please listen to your heart, listen to your soul. If it makes you feel good and it brings you joy, then you are in the right place and you’re in harmony with your inner being. ∾ Pay attention to what makes you feel good and lifts your spirit, even whilst making the simplest decisions. Sending you so much love.  TCB ♡

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05/12/2023

Hellooo, I’m Nicki from The Chipper Box. As promised here’s some more facts about me. Part 2 (as yes, I wrote too much for it all to fit in Part 1): ∾
⬆️ I’m 5ft 7.5 hehe I always add the point 5 in. Think because when I was young I wanted to model and was desperate to reach 5ft 8. It never happened. 😂 Now it’s just stuck. ∾
🧗🏻‍♀️ I always adored anything sporty, especially Netball. Now I’m obsessed with climbing and would do it all the time if I could. It has become a massive part of my life and I cannot tell you how much it has helped me over the last several years. I was always scared of heights so it’s challenged me in so many ways, but it’s the best feeling in the world. So you may end up seeing lots of climbing stuff on my stories! ∾
🌲 I love the outdoors, trees, anything wood, I enjoy camping and walks. Would love to one day get a Van and travel around with my partner and future dog. ∾
🍌Grew up eating meat, but was always too much of an animal lover so turned to a plant-based diet 3 years ago, also for health reasons too, and I love it. ∾
🇬🇧 I’m a mix of Portuguese, Chinese, English and Scottish, with a few other things in there. But was born and raised in South London and Surrey.
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Thanks so much for being here and all the support I’ve received from you since starting up this little Chipper Journey. The shop opening keeps getting delayed but I’m working so hard to open early in the New Year, 2024. Sadly I couldn’t have everything ready for Xmas this year but if you’re waiting on a print, I thank you greatly for your patience. I’m so close…please stay with me. ∾ I’m so grateful for you all.   TCB ♡

If you could use a pick me up, a dose of love, something to make you smile, or just some general joy and you like this reminder, follow along. I’m with you, truly. ♥

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