Confined creativity

Sometimes being stuck at home is a good thing.

 I managed to do some creating while treating the sick.

Inspired by a new cabinet card & some vintage pressed flowers , I made this little collage.

About six months ago I found this box of botanicals on etsy.

There are about 30 specimens, all amazing & perfect.

For a long time I couldn't bear to use them.

I would just take them down, open each yellowed sheet of wax paper & stare!! 

 But following Karla's lead, I'm using the good stuff!

This precious girl was also an etsy find.

The keywords I searched with were

'tiny shoes'.

Please feel free to add her to your collection!

I also changed my studio for the umpteenth time!

 Cannot think of a better thing to do while under quarantine!

(during photo)

 This change was a result of a suggestion from Dawn who thought I could use more surface space for work & display. 

She encouraged me to bring in 2 more desks, & 2 bookcases & a few other pieces.

She was right! I love it.

The big desk on the right belonged to my Mother.

 It's very old, & very big.

It's pretty dinged up, I'm trying to decide if I should paint it.

The best thing about my new & improved art room is the sewing nook!

No more kitchen table sewing for me!

The 'nook' was originally a wet bar.

A must have for all 80's homes.

  The bark cloth panel hides a pass through into the living room.

I guess that's how you pass the Whiskey Sours to your guests!

 I'm still tweaking, I need to paint this bookcase white.

And hang more things on the walls.

 But I love having all of my supplies right at my fingertips!

I always include a 'Bolton' knock off in my re-dos.

Can you find one here?

 I stole borrowed this utility light from the garage & used an old doll skirt to shade it.

 Unfinished work hangs waiting.

 Collections.....

& obsessions!

Thanks for the positive thoughts & wishes for my kids health.

Their all at school today & so far no calls from the nurses office.

Yippee!