Advent Day 22 – Sophie Green

Guitars, inky blue skies and cinnamon are just a few of Sophie’s favourite things around the festive period. 

A very Sophie Green selection of things, indeed.

What's your favourite thing about the festive season?

I love the crisp weather, the walks, the autumnal leaves, the evening skies with their amazing inky blue colours. The Christmas markets and the mulled wines. And the food, I can’t forget the food. It’s all stodgy and sweet, I’m a big fan of ginger and cinnamon too, so that helps.

I think that because the days are so short, you make the most of a good day.

Name one thing that you'd encourage others to do over this festive season.

Take a bit of time out for yourself. Everyone gets very busy and stressed, especially freelancers and creatives, we have our foot to the floor.

So, when Christmas hits, just take a bit of time out. Be with your friends, your chosen family, those you love.

What does MerseyMade mean to you?

It’s my second home, my home in the city. It’s the place I come to relax, create and meet with friends. A social space and a workspace. It’s just a really good blend of people whom I like very much.

How do you express your creative side?

It’s just in my bones. I’m quite a creative person.

But you can’t beat hanging out with other creative people, creative minds and just being at the heart of Liverpool. The city is a cultural hub and I create in a place that embodies that. It inspires and pushes me to achieve more. I couldn’t imagine a world without creativity.

What's the best present you've ever given and why?

I asked my wife and she said my love was the best gift I’ve given her, but I think she was just being nice. In terms of tangible gifts, I’m not too sure. I know the best gifts I’ve been given usually involve travelling. Embracing culture and finding inspiration in new spaces. And a guitar my wife bought me, that was a brilliant gift. I can barely play it, but I love it. I used to have a guitar, so to have one back in my life, especially one so beautiful, was a really lovely thing.