Rose & Black

23/03/2025

Neurodivergent week! 🧠 💪🎉🪄✨💟

Thought I would get this in on the last day!!!!

I was diagnosed ADHD about 1-2 years ago and autistic last year! I still feel the same 😂 just know my brain was neurodivergent this whole time and I wasn’t aware!!!

So here’s to the greatness that neurodivergent people bring to the 🌍 😊🎉

Shoutout to all my fellow neurodivergent minds! What’s something you love about your brain? 🧠

For me, I love how I’m empathetic, detailed and get excited!

17/03/2025

Why Dogs Make Homes Safer & Healthier! 🏡🐶

Dogs make a house feel safe, happy, and healthy! 🐶 ❤️

✅ Security:
Dogs are the best alarm system! 🚨 They’ll alert you (and everyone else!) if someone is around. For extra protection, motion-sensor lights, cameras, and a video doorbell can help keep your home safe—especially at night. 🌙

If you ever feel unsafe, don’t hesitate to call 999. ☎️ And if you’re a domestic abuse survivor, you can request a police tag on your home for added security. 🚔

✅ Health:
Dogs boost both mental and physical health! They bring companionship, playful joy, and daily exercise. 🏃‍♀️ Plus, the dirt they track in actually helps strengthen our immune systems by introducing beneficial microbes. 🦠

✅ Happiness:
Loyal, loving, and always by your side—dogs are pure comfort and fun. ❤️

Did I miss anything? Let’s hear it for the four-legged heroes! 🐶🥰

28/02/2025

How we perceive the world is unique to each of us 🧠

We often jump to conclusions based on limited information, emotions, or poor mental health—causing reactions that, in turn, shape how others respond. This cycle can blur perceptions on both sides 🤯

Only with a clear mind and a 💡 moment can we reflect and recognise this. But reaching that clarity can take days, months, or even years of processing. I also found that giving myself more time to rest was a crucial part of this process, helping me to heal and gain new perspectives.

Recently, I’ve been working through some difficult trauma, triggered by a mistake I made during a period of overwhelm and overload. It’s lead me to some deep reflections.

I started Rose & Black 15 years ago when I moved 200 miles away to keep my family safe after domestic abuse. Through my decorating journey, I’ve woven in my personal path of self-improvement, health, and healing—because I believe painting and decorating can be about more than just aesthetics. It can also support our well-being.

There are so many ways to do this, and bringing nature into our spaces can have a huge impact. Nature helps our minds feel calm, and being in natural environments has been shown to improve mental health.

I’ll be sharing more insights, both from my journey and from what I’ve learned, to help others improve their health, communicate better, and—of course—decorate!

Looking forward to sharing more with you soon 💟🪄

26/02/2025

Head over to tik tok for some helpful videos 🎥 🎨 🧑‍🎨

256 Followers, 50 Following, 2684 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by Rosie

21/01/2025

17K Followers, 1,078 Following, 1,134 Posts

20/01/2025

Since it's Blue Monday today, I wanted to share some of my top tips for dealing with overwhelm:

☕️ Take a break
‼️ Prioritise
🧘🏻 Simplify & don't take on too much
💻 Do small tasks that help
😴 Allow yourself to do nothing until you're ready
🧖🏻‍♀️ Look after yourself first
❤️‍🩹 Be kind to yourself
🗣️Talk to someone to offload
🚶🏻‍♀️ Go on a walk in nature
🍿 Watch a film under your duvet and enjoy some crisps!

Rocco has always brought a smile to my face, even during my darkest times, so make sure to lean on your loved ones today and every day. 💙

15/01/2025

Unlock your creative potential in 2025! 🔓🎨

This year, I’m excited to offer one-on-one painting and decorating lessons for women in the comfort of their own homes. Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn the basics or an experienced DIY enthusiast wanting to refine your skills, I’m here to guide you through every brushstroke. 👩🏻‍🎨✨

The sessions will be hands-on and informative, giving you the chance to ask someone with over 20 years of experience any questions you may have. This can go beyond painting and decorating; I can also provide advice on topics like setting up your business and winning new clients as a self-employed person. 🦉

What are you waiting for? Send me a message if you’d like more information about the sessions! ☺️💌

08/01/2025

New year, new bedroom 👩🏻‍🎨🎨

Not my best pics, but I loved transforming this bedroom into a calm & tranquil space for my customer, just in time for the new year ahead 😌

31/12/2024

Feeling so lucky to have spent well-deserved, restful time with my family over the last couple of weeks 🥰

I’m feeling blessed, refreshed and ready to conquer everything that 2025 has in store for us! 💪🏻❤️‍🩹

Looking back, 2024 brought countless special memories and I had the privilege to be part of so many projects that I'm really proud of. Can’t wait to share more adventures and achievements in the coming year. Let’s make 2025 unforgettable together! ✨

Happy New Year everyone, I hope it's a good one 🥳🥂💟

#2024

30/12/2024

Looking back on 2024, it's been a year of challenges and growth. Navigating access to neurodivergent support in business, dealing with PTSD triggers, and finally getting an autism and ADHD diagnosis has been such a relief!! I’ve turned those challenges into opportunities to learn, grow, and take action. 🧠✨

I’ve had amazing coaching, a mentor from Enterprise Nation, and made major shifts in my business. I’m now on a path to teach, do more creative work, and dive deeper into social media. My focus for next year is more on-screen work and podcasts on topics close to my heart like domestic abuse awareness, neurodivergence, new experiences and travel. 🌍❤️‍🩹

2025 is all about embracing the changes that allow me to focus less on physical decorating and more on creative pursuits, teaching, and sharing my journey. Despite the arm injury and some setbacks, I’ve learned how to adapt, delegate, and keep moving forward. And this year I had the honour of speaking at the local Rotary Club about my journey as a woman in the construction industry—a moment I’ll always cherish. 👷🏻‍♀️💛

Looking ahead, I’m considering new career moves and possibly approaching an agent. 2025 could be full of exciting new directions, and I’m ready for them! Because where there is black, there is also rose—darkness brings light when you take action and grow. 🌹🖤

Here’s to the progress ahead and embracing all the possibilities the new year holds! 💪 In the meantime, here is just a selection of my favourite memories from this year 🥰✨

#2024