Substacks recommended by Lisa Anderson Shaffer

Recommended by Lisa Anderson Shaffer

Perfume reviews and recommendations from a fraghead obsessed with everything olfactory. Guaranteed to make you smell better.

Christina is a delight and I always discover something new and insightful about the wonderful world of scent from her newsletter.

- Lisa Anderson Shaffer

From the Desk of Bridget Watson Payne

Musings, news, and recommendations on art, books, writing, editing, creativity, publishing, freelancing and finding joy in boring stuff

Bridget is a beautiful writer and avid art lover with an insider knowledge of the publishing world. Plus, she's awesome.

- Lisa Anderson Shaffer

Forty Fifty

Forty Fifty is a social health platform specifically geared to women in midlife providing community, preventative health guides, storytelling, and curated content. Find your people, find your answers.

wovekind

By kate ellen

Exploring the intersection of creativity, ceremony, and wellness with artist Kate Ellen.

Kate only writes about things she is truly passionate about. Her creativity knows no bounds and she brings beauty to all she touches.

- Lisa Anderson Shaffer

Constellations

By Lindsay Gardner

Artist and author Lindsay Gardner's quarterly newsletter

Out With Lanterns

By Julie Barton

Out With Lanterns, a daily poetry practice with Julie Barton

Julie is my witchy sister from another mister. She is an exceptional writer and her daily poetry practice is a gift to follow.

- Lisa Anderson Shaffer

"A World of Colour"

By Charlotte Hamilton

Join me as I explore the World of Colour and Art, through all the struggles and blessings. I hope to show you what inspires me and how I can inspire you!

Charlotte is an absolute joy. Her art is full of expression and color and her classes are wonderful for artists of all ages and stages.

- Lisa Anderson Shaffer

Draw Your World

By Samantha Dion Baker

I believe everyone is an artist, including you. I share motivation & inspiration to look at the world around you to find the perfect thing to draw to express who you are and the moment you are in. From bestselling author of the Draw Your Day book series.

Samantha's daily drawing practice is an absolute inspiration. Her classes and workshops will change the way you draw your world.

- Lisa Anderson Shaffer

Self-ish: to know and understand oneself.

By Tiffany Madvig

Normalizing the impact work and motherhood have on our sense of self.

Tiffany offers a fresh take on motherhood and all the juggling required.

- Lisa Anderson Shaffer

Subject to Change with Emily McDowell

Cautionary tales, unsolicited advice, and notes on being alive, from a writer/illustrator and recovering company founder.

Emily is awesome and in inspiration to those of us who live a life of constant evolution.

- Lisa Anderson Shaffer

Design Mom

By Gabrielle Blair

A newsletter where we can be curious about everything.

Gabrielle offers a fresh perspective on so many things. Gun control, abortion, motherhood, parenting, and beyond. Always learning from her.

- Lisa Anderson Shaffer

BAD AT KEEPING SECRETS

By Carissa Potter

emotional messes & intimate conversations

Carissa is an incredible artist with a heartfelt perspective on psychology, connection, and how we treat each other as humans.

- Lisa Anderson Shaffer