...a place to listen to the whispers of your heart...

in this hurry up world,

perhaps

 there are a few of you like me...

you desire a little place of our own to decompress

...to regroup

recompose....

most mornings,

you would find me in such a space.

until the beginning of this year,

this space never existed...

I desired somewhere quiet

where i could meditate and practice yoga.

I pondered a bit 

and decided what better area, than in the place I create?!

so a wall was cleared and I began designing

a place for stillness...

I wanted a mural of something that I was inspired by,

so naturally I chose ~ the sea

 I began there. with that mural

and found a place that will turn your photos into a

~  shower curtain ~

I loved the concept of sitting there,

the window open

a slight breeze flowing

and the fabric moving ever so slightly like the rippling of a wave...

I used those brilliant little removable wall hooks

to attach it to the wall,

as we are in a rental and that's a lot of holes to fill : )

next came the rug.

I am still seeking a soft, silk/wool rug that delights my heart

but for now,

this grey one will do.

every meditation room will be different

the important key is simply using what you love

and choosing things that evoke a calm beauty for your soul...

in my space,

you will find these white silk and sequin pillows

as I am a tactile person and yearn for lovely things to the touch

as well as to my eye,

and  intoxicating soy candles...

for flames that dance as they flicker

...a lotus flower fountain 

for a subdued, tranquil sound of flowing water

a lovely white orchid,

as a reminder to stand tall and elegant

no matter the conditions surrounding me...

to which I have placed within a beloved giant shell,

filled with white sand

with a few treasures tucked in 

that have a special meaning to me...

I also added a curly willow branch

 from a tree we planted on my mother's property when my son was 5 years old.

he is now 21, and that tree is tall and mighty indeed!

just like my son :)

again,

filling my space 

with elements that have a special pull

 on my heart and on my soul...

I adore a little sparkle

ANYWHERE!

so I strung crystals upon my overhead branch

along with a few white sparkly starfish and white silk lotus flowers...

and there you have it!

a place where I can listen to the whispers of my heart...

perhaps you will be inspired to design a little quiet space

 for yourself in your home too!

using your pretties and secret treasures

to simply ~ just be ~

sharing today's post with:

petite michelle louise's: grey dey thursdey

french country cottage's: feathered nest friday
shabby art boutique's: shabbilicious friday

here's to those quiet spaces of stillness!

a random post of pretty floral blooms and organizing...

...hello again!

 

 

 

 

spring has

FINALLY

sprung here!

 

and everything is blooming:)

 

 

 

 

including the furniture

lol!!

 

nah, not really

but I did create this floral blanket for my mom's pretty cottage!

 

 

 

 

each bloom was meticulously hand cut out

 and sewn to a throw blanket and two heart shaped pillows...

 

 

 

 

I adore how it turned out

and LOVE how it looks in her bella pink room!

 

 

 

 

I also made her a paper rose sculpture

but this time ~

I added lights!

 

 

 

 

she hung this in her bedroom,

and in the evenings,

 

she can turn it on with a light remote!

 

so just before she dozes off to dream land

 she can simply "click" them off!

or not!

 

 

 

 

they are sooooo romantic,

 

wouldn't you agree?!?

 

 

 

 

~ sigh ~

 

 

 

 

now I think I shall have to make another sculpture that lights up...

 

 

 

 

 for me!!

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

 

switching gears here,

 

a little random I realize...

 

but I wanted to share this solution

 for organizing jewelry

 

I have l - o - n - g

 been trying to figure out a way to display my jewelry

 

I have never liked my pretties in a box

as I like to see them ~

in the daylight!

 

this is the solution that I came up with...

 

 

 

 

a jewelry station of sorts :)

 

 

 

 

I used a shadow box for my earrings...

perfect for displaying and keeping them in one location ~

paired together.

yah!!

no more lost earrings!

 

 

 

 

for my necklaces.

I wanted them all to hang nicely

as in,

NO tangled balls of mess!!

so I found these 2" binder rings

that can easily be snapped open and closed...

 

 

 

and suspended them on a café rod!

now I can easily see what lovely adornment I wish to wear!

 

 

 

 

and for my bracelets, I used a pretty covered cork board.

 

 

 

 

I tucked all of this behind my master bathroom door

on the wall.

so if you have a little space

and wish to display your pretty adornments

I hope this inspires you!

 

 

sharing this post with:

french country cottage's: feathered nest friday

shabby art boutique's: shabbilicious friday

my romantic home's: show and tell friday

 

 

...here's to spring!

 



...a grey day in my studio...

here in the northeast,

these winter days have been very grey

and

COLD
as of late!

on these types of days,

you will most likely find me

wrapped around a cup of lavender earl grey tea

with a soy candle lit on my studio table as i work

while Adam Hurst's

 soulful cello sonnets woo me in the background!!

so much so,

i feel like this lilac tinged fairy!

would you care to join me?

unless you live somewhere warm ~

then i kindly ask instead,

might i join you?!?

lol!

if one were to glance around my studio

on this grey day,

here is a glimpse of what they may see...

upon this mirror

i have written one of my favorite quotes

by Martha Graham

using a silver sharpie

to remind me to be myself

and that there is only one of each of us in all of time...

a most apropos thought when glancing at ones reflection in a mirror, no? 

 a ruffled tissue paper garland rests on top

and dangles down the sides,

softly rustling when i brush by...

  

 treasures from the sea are always present in my surroundings,

for when i close my eyes

 and graze them every so slightly with my fingertips 

the sea washes over me...

ever calling and inspiring me...

this is my studio bookcase

it contains a lot of my creations,

meaningful gifts of the heart from friends ~

and other whimsical delights...

as you could imagine,

inspiration is always present :)

i adore the lines of this little silver clock

that i found at a secondhand shop long ago.

i simply added an image in place of the face

and voila!

instant customization!

although, while i am working in my studio,

time always seems to stand still!

i am drawn to beautiful artisan spun yarns...

they can be found scattered everywhere in my studio

to feel them is like caressing the softest little lamb

lots o' pretties...

...

...

even humble chicken wire

can look lovely over a shallow silver bowl...

hand dyed satin ballet slippers

to remind me to always seek beauty

 and to be graceful in my steps...

more lovely treasures from friends

and cashmere roses...

an apothecary jar full of snippets

 of my hand dyed sea silk ribbons

that are often incorporated into my creations,

are always close at hand...

it is often those little details

 that can turn the ordinary into extraordinary

wouldn't you agree?!

i often seek mirrored,

 reflective items to help refract precious light within my home

as dancing light is magical!

my artisan brass, hair butterfly adornment...

a most lovely piece that makes my heart flutter ~

and sparkles so lovely in the summer sun!

at the end of the day,

this is but a glimpse inside my studio

and the whimsical contents therein

i do hope you have enjoyed

sharing this grey day with me ~

would you like another cup of tea?!

 ~

join me next time for an easy peasy tutorial

and a few valentine delights!

sharing this post with:

petite michelle louise's: grey dey thursdey

common ground's: be inspired friday

french country cottage's: feathered nest friday

my romantic home's: show and tell Friday

here's to lavender earl grey tea!