the view from my new home studio window... i'm loving having all my things right there to be gotten into in the wee hours, and my sofa and kitty. i guess i needed to have a studio outside in order to meet people and feel sort of part of something in this area (since we moved here with no real connection, no work, school or church outside the home). and it also made me very aware of my own working style and patterns. and i finally know that having it right here under the same roof works so much better for me. and just as i get everything settled and start to get in a groove, i leave town..
i've just arrived at my parents' place, and am helping them liquidate an estate. it's the estate of a friend of theirs that has passed, a delightful woman, and her daughter. my mum is an antique dealer and appraiser so this is what she does. but i've rarely seen a place like this.... SO MUCH STUFF that one can't even move around. i might be able to take some instagrams if it doesn't feel disrespectful.. so there's very much work but satisfying. and how is it that my 70+ year old parents have so much more energy than i do? sigh.
good thing that late-night stitching always follows me, no matter where i am. a few small bits of my "home" piece which is materializing.
yes, a studio is important to make your work. I'm still trying to find the right place in my home. A place where I will not be disturbed, now I work in the living room, and that's far from ideal with a family. You've got a lovely view from your window, good inspiration.
ReplyDeletei actually took over the former man-cave, after convincing my husband to move his work into our middle/hearth room to be closer to me!! hhahahaha! it has taken years for me to work this out though ;) best of luck with carving out your space, and remember that you need and deserve it!
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DeleteAnd maybe you will be able to find interesting fabrics among your parents' friend belongings.
ReplyDeleteI love your stitching, and the fact that you take it everywhere.
oh i did, i did! a lovely old box was calling my name, full of vintage silks and brocades. i can't wait to show you.
DeleteThat view inspires....what a brilliant photo.
ReplyDeleteI too carry little pieces with me for stitching....that, and a notebook and pen are mandatory items to take whenever I leave the house. I love your work on here and very glad that working from home has given you freedom.
I love, love, love your shearing post. I grew up with sheep (and horses) and they were never so lovingly sheared....even though it was with hand shears for the early years. I have never seen or heard of those 'scissors' used before....amazing.
helen, i hope the felt lovingly sheared. i'm not so sure. the catching part didn't feel so loving. but we do what we can with these critters who don't know how much they are adored!
DeleteI laughed when you commented on your parents age and energy. That's how I feel with my neighbor who is a good 20 years my senior, and so busy!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you're happy !
ReplyDeleteWorking home is the cosier. My favourite, too. We do love our little nests, don't we ?
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