Making space...

Recently I was asked if, in my new home, I’ll be opening another studio space, or creating one…. Oddly enough, we have more room , and overall “space” in our new home (and mini farm), but I feel as though I’ll need less. Me, my wheel , my knitting needles and some fiber…. Of course, who am I kidding? I’ve already taken over the guest bedroom! :) But - joking aside - making space for our work is important. Even if it’s a small corner of a room, or just some area to spin or knit. A special chair, or a tranquil spot on the porch. Prior to our move I made my sunporch my studio - it was lovely, but it was also cold and really hot - so lots of “versatile” moments and changes through the year. Here, in our new home I have plans for a pretty little studio on the back of the property. There’s an old building I’m hoping to salvage and create a very special space for my work. It will take quite some time - and, of course, some funds - but I know it’s destined to be a beauty of a space. I’ll be able to share it with the goats! :) ,… and guests, of course, too. It’s a lot bigger than my little sun porch, it too will require some “Seasonal adaptations” as it’s made of a lot of glass (which I love!), but it will definitely provide an amazing and inspiring place for my work.

Space, for me, is also “here and now”- that beautiful studio in my back yard is going to take some time - it’s not even close to being worked on yet… So, for here and now, my deck, a piece of the guest bedroom or the super oversized chair in the living room are my studio space, and they’re perfect. They work, they keep me comfortable and focused. That’s the best kind of space we can find…. It doesn’t have to be a woodsy cabin, a 1000 sq ft loft or a cottage - lovely as they are - it’s where YOU find yourself working, happy, and inspired. Here and now.