...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!