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Nicola Black
@nicolablack.bsky.social
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Design, history, knitting, genealogy, gardening, hiking, self-employment, cooking, baking, outdoors.

👩🏻‍💻Ethical Creative Director & Design Strategist: https://nicolablack.com
🚀Community: https://joinwip.com
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It’s lonely running a solo small biz. Work in Progress member @ethankocak.com knows what I’m talking about. 😅 At WIP we host coworking sessions, office-hours, roundtable discussions, & accountability groups! Save 25% on your membership w/approved application through 12/12/25. www.joinwip.com
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December 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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My WIP Accountability Group crew are who I tap into throughout the week to update on my progress and support them in theirs. ❤️ It feels good not having to go it alone. If you'd like to give it a try, now's the time! Save 25% on membership w/approved application through 12/12/25. www.joinwip.com
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December 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Playing my @coffeefirst.games and this question popped up. Sent me down the rabbit hole to learn about the story of the merchant brig, Mary Celeste. Spooky! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ce...
Question from Coffee First Games: On December 4th of what year did the following happen? The merchant brig Mary Celeste is found a drift and deserted in the Atlantic sparking one of the sea fairing’s enduring mysteries. My guess of 1847 was off by 25 years. The answer is 1872. Painting of the Mary Celeste By George McCord - Artnet, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2853625
December 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Thanks for the kind words, @karaml.bsky.social! WIP lets you to customize the level of structure you'd like to reach your goals. Big or small doses. Whatever your style, we’ve got you! Save 25% on your membership with an approved application through 12/12/25. www.joinwip.com
A graphic for Work in Progress: Logo at the top left with a picture of Kara Lindstrom on the right. Beneath that Kara's quote says, "WIP is an intimate space that has been great for tapping into for shared experience and creating/finding just enough structure to support me as I've developed and launched multiple new products." Kara Lindstrom Advisor, Muse, Speaker AgencyK.Life Philadelphia, PA At the bottom of the graphic it says, "Apply today for solopreneur support, accountability, and camaraderie" JoinWIP(dot)com
December 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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How are we into the holiday season already?! I'm making time to relax, but there's still work to do. Glad to have a WIP Accountability Group Meeting this afternoon to keep me on track! 🥳 If you're a solo-biz owner & could use extra support through winter, apply today to join us: www.joinwip.com
Graphic for events happening this week at Work In Progress. A list of event titles, dates, and times. At the top is the Work In Progress checkmark logo. The text of the graphic says: Monday, Dec. 1 • 2-3pm ET • Accountability Group Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 2 • 10am-12:30pm • Coworking w/Kara Tuesday, Dec. 2 • 7-8pm ET • Ask an Artist – Office hours w/our resident Illustrator, Maki Naro Thursday, Dec. 4 • 1-3pm ET • 1-30pm • Coworking w/Nicola Friday, Dec. 5 • 10am-12:30pm ET • Coworking w/Kara The above are prescheduled events for the week. There may be additional impromptu sessions and events throughout. Lite Members may add Core events a la carte. Apply to join us at: JoinWIP(dot)com is at the bottom of the graphic in a black box.
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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I was in “skip the walk cause it’s cold” mode and Ollie said, “absolutely the fuck not.” 😂 He’s the best. Today, he took me on a walk.
November 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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I was watching Mysteries at the Museum when a face I recognized popped on screen. I was like, “huh…that looks like @lindseynoel.bsky.social…wait, that IS Lindsey!” 😂 It’s fun having awesome friends who do awesome stuff! ❤️
A photo of a shot from Mysteries at the Museum about Beatrix Potter. A photo of a shot from Mysteries at the Museum about Beatrix Potter.
November 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Thanks for the warm words, @davidmalki.com. 🙌 At Work in Progress, comfort is our aim. Warm beverages, coworking sessions, & friendly faces make for great momentum in reaching our goals together! Save 25% on your membership with an approved application through 12/12/25. www.joinwip.com
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November 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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It's a boule! 🍞
A fresh-baked, round loaf of bread on a cooling rack.
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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I'm a big fan of these Magic of I planners. Adding my just delivered 2026 book to my stack. Loving the velvety blue! The design & quality of these books is beautiful. They're great for pausing, reflecting, and getting very intentional about my goals. Highly recommend if that's your thing.
A stack of Magic of I planners from 2022-2026. They are various colors: black, sage, brown, emerald, and velvety blue. A 2026 Magic of I planner. It's a dark blue velvet with a gold foil design.
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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The Accountability Group I'm in at WIP usually takes a small break between cycles. But with the holiday/winter lull approaching, as we all work toward our goals, we've decided to press on together. 🥳 It's so nice having this crew to keep my momentum flowing. www.joinwip.com
Graphic for events happening this week at Work In Progress! There is a list of event titles, dates, and times. At the top is the Work In Progress checkmark logo. The text of the graphic says: Monday, Nov. 24 • 2-3pm ET • Accountability Group Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 25 • 1-30pm • Coworking w/Nicola Wednesday, Nov. 26• 10am-12:30pm • Coworking w/Kara Friday, Nov. 28 • 2-3pm ET • Ask a Visual Designer – Office hours w/our resident Design Strategist, Nicola Black The above is a list of prescheduled events for the week. There may be additional impromptu sessions and events throughout. Lite Members may add Core events a la carte. Apply to join us at: JoinWIP(dot)com is at the bottom of the graphic in a black box.
November 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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I think I say this every year, but I mean it this time! This is the best butternut squash soup I've ever made. OMG it's so good!
Close up of a bowl of butternut squash soup topped with toasted squash seeds.
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Busy week at WIP! Here we go! www.joinwip.com
Graphic for events happening this week at Work In Progress! There is a list of event titles, dates, and times. At the top is the Work In Progress checkmark logo. The text of the graphic says: Monday, NOV. 17 • 10am-12:30pm ET Coworking w/Kara Monday, NOV. 17 • 2-3pm ET Accountability Group Meeting MonDAY, NOV. 17 • 4-5pm ET 🎨 Ask an Artist Office Hours w/Maki Naro Tuesday, NOV. 18 • 1-3pm ET ‍Coworking w/Nicola Wednesday, NOV. 19 • 2-3pm ET ‍🚀WIP Roundtable: The Launch Cycle Products, Campaigns, and More! Thursday, NOV. 20 • 10am- 12:30pm ET Coworking w/Kara The above is a list of prescheduled events for the week. There may be additional impromptu sessions and events throughout. Lite Members may add Core events a la carte.
November 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Gonna start a knitting project with these 3 skeins of Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok worsted. Hoping to get 2 hats out of this, but we’ll see. 🤞🧶
3 balls of dark blue/green yarn, sitting on a kitchen table, with one of the tags visible.
November 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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To the tune of Sade’s “Smooth Operator.” Every time I open the fridge, I hear the sax intro. Every time. 🎷
A bottle of “smooth marinara” sauce.
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Soooo good. OMG. Ice cream is coming, but had to try it while I wait.
Some apple crumble in a white bowl sans ice cream - which is coming, but just a taste while I wait. 😉
November 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Made some interesting hand pie type things with some extra pizza dough. They aren’t very pretty, but they taste nice. 👍
Four hand pies cooling on a rack. Cross section of chicken filled hand pie, cut in half and stacked on a white plate.
November 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Looking forward to a cozy week at Work in Progress (www.joinwip.com). With hibernation season around the corner, I'm SO grateful for my coworkers at WIP. Having access to this intimate crew keeps me on track with my work goals when I'm in "not leaving the house" mode. ❄️👩‍💻☕
Graphic for events happening this week at Work In Progress! There is a list of event titles, dates, and times. At the top is the Work In Progress checkmark logo. The text of the graphic says: Monday, Nov. 10 • 2-3pm ET • Accountability Group Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 10am-12:30pm • Coworking w/Kara Wednesday, Nov. 12• 10am-12:30pm • Coworking w/Kara Thursday, Nov. 13 • 1-3pm ET • Coworking w/Nicola Friday, Nov. 14 • 4-5pm ET • Create & Play w/Nicola The above is a list of prescheduled events for the week. There may be additional impromptu sessions and events throughout. Lite Members may add Core events a la carte. Apply to join us at: JoinWIP(dot)com is at the bottom of the graphic in a black box.
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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This icon has me feeling excited. Initiated cozy mode. ❄️🫖
Screenshot from a weather app for Monday and Tuesday. There are two snow icons with 70% and 75% chance.
November 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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He’s taking good care of me today. ❤️
A small, black-and-white rat terrier/chihuahua asleep on me.
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Parked on the couch after putting together a vat of chicken noodle soup to get me over this dumb cold. 🍲
Me, sitting on the couch, under a blanket, holding a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup. There is a tablet on the back of the couch and a small black-and-white pup interested in my soup.
November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Now that we’re back on standard time, our 5pm walk is a dark and moody walk. Cool air, wind, and rain. Just the perfect amount of spooky. 👻
Ollie, a black-and-white rat terrier/chihuahua mix on a dark, wet road. He’s walking on a leash with his human.
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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It's always good starting the week off with my WIP Accountability group. I got most of my list finished last week, but after a rough Friday, a few things slipped through the cracks. Seeing what I can do to squash em today! Here's what's happening at joinwip.com this week:
Graphic for events happening this week at Work In Progress! There is a list of event titles, dates, and times. At the top is the Work In Progress checkmark logo. The text of the graphic says: Monday, Nov. 3 • 2-3pm ET • Accountability Group Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 2-4pm ET • Coworking w/Nicola Thursday, Nov. 6 • 1-3pm ET • Coworking w/Nicola Friday, Nov. 7 • 10:30am-12:30pm ET • Coworking w/Nicola The above is a list of prescheduled events for the week. There may be additional impromptu sessions and events throughout. Lite Members may add Core events a la carte. Apply to join us at: JoinWIP(dot)com is at the bottom of the graphic in a black box.
November 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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I love my local library. How awesome is this "Repair Cafe" event?! 🛠️
Screenshot from email that says, "Have a broken lamp, torn clothing, or small appliance that's seen better days? Bring it by and let's fix it – together. Out team of skilled volunteer Repair Coaches will help you fix items for free. Kids can even tinker and create while you wait!"
November 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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This was delicious! 😋
Chicken parm in a baking dish. Melted mozzarella and marinara surrounding perfectly crisp chicken breast.
November 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM