Where Women Create III

 

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Computer problems caused

me to miss the July 15^th deadline for, ‘Where Bloggers Create III’, an absolutely amazing event hosted annually by the wonderful Karen Valentine of ‘My Desert Cottage’. 
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I participated last year and was thrilled at the chance to peek into the brilliant spaces of so many wonderful artist/bloggers. You should definitely check out the link at the end of this post…I can assure you, you’ll be amazed at what you see once you venture into the rooms where women explore creativity, and share their joy!

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Though too late to participate in the event, I thought to share a few shots of my own tiny corner of inspiration for friends who
stop by.

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In this room, I surround myself with things I love. Settled at my desk under the Tibetan prayer flags sent by my dear friend Sherry Blue Sky, it is impossible not to feel inspiration bubbling up to the surface.
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Mine is a space stuffed to

the ceiling with treasures,

and though tightly

packed, I can put my

hand on whatever

 I need at a moments

notice,

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Colourful boxes help keep me organized, and are cherished as
much for their beauty as for the many items they can hold.

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Pens and pencils line up in neat rows...
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and rubber stamps

stand to attention

against an

art-bedecked wall.
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It's telling that my husband never worries I'll drag him into jewelry stores, but does wince visibly when I suggest a quick look into every stationery department we pass!

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Order is good, but any decent studio
 should contain its fair share of whimsy…

It seems only fitting to me that rulers
reside in boots, and cigar boxes
overflow with jewel-toned buttons.
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While I call this my studio, there is  very little art made there, I’m afraid.
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I do tackle the odd project like this shadowbox

honouring my mother and father...

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an assemblage built around how dearly my mother loved her father...
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and a collage that says how strongly I feel about the need for art in our lives.

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But when pressed, I’m forced
to admit that my studio is
 mainly the repository of
 my many collections!
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Things old and worn call out to me….

Cameras long out of use...

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 typewriters for which one can no longer find ribbons...
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and vintage sewing notions stuffed into clear jars.

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Some pieces are loved more dearly than others. I truly believe there is magic to be found in my little storybook tins.
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 I adore this old
pen-nib box,
quickly salvaged
when it was

discarded at work...
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 and I've been collecting
wheeled tins
for so long that
they’re old friends
to me now.

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Discarded film reels,
vintage school primers,
and bright balls of wool
have an intrinsic

beauty that I’m unable
to resist!
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Clearly, I am an incorrigible

magpie!

  

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I share my studio with Miss Prue. 

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A quiet and easy companion, Prudence tends to wear all her jewelry at once and simply pulls on more layers when she can’t decide which outfit to wear...
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As I've been known
 to take the same
carefree approach
to life, we've come to

consider ourselves

'artistic' rather

than 'eccentric'!

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The very best thing about my studio is that it adjoins my library with it's floor-to-ceiling shelves and scores of books.
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A daily wander from one room to the other is the best way to remind myself how blessed I truly am...
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Hopefully, you enjoyed the tour of my little world. I also hope you drop by "Where Bloggers Create III "- it is a true celebration of the friendship, inspiration and inclusivity that makes blogging the true joy it is in our lives.
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http://mydesertcottage.blogspot.com/
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