the reward of hard work!

 
Cleaning is a good thing! I was so happy to come up to my studio this morning and find it bright, sunny, and (well, relatively!) neat! Did fairies do it in the night? (I wish!) Sweet smelling too, thanks to this little bowl of potpourri - I got a big bag of it in a shop last week. It's called.. the Scent of Spring, I think, and it smells glorious. I can't quite identify what the smell is.. lilies? lilacs? both..? I'm really sensitive to smell and hate anything fake smelling. But this is wonderful. Its full of dried and paper flowers, berries and stuff and a tiny bowl is enough to scent the room.

Look what came in the mail yesterday! This wonderful, colorful book so rich in images! I'm not really sure if I'd make "Fabric Jewelry" - but there are so many ideas that could be applied to other things.. And just the cover in itself is so inspiring! Also peeking out behind is the new Cath Kidstone catalog - more inspiration! I just love that little appliqued cottage tea cosy.. I don't really need a tea cozy.. but if I did I'd definitely want that one!

And when I look up from those bright inspirations on my desk, this is what I see. You may recall this piece from the Spring issue of Erraticus. I had so much fun making it and have a few similar pieces in the works. Lots of pastel, wallpaper bits and doodling. I've ordered some square, wrapped canvas blocks and I'm going to do some similar stuff on them. Now that I've gotten things cleaned up, sunny and bright, I'm so inspired to get working on the Summer issue!

So.. take my advice.. if you've been putting off (completing) your studio spring clean - DO IT! - you will be so happy you did!

Comments

[Leticia]

Beautiful vignette up above. All my favorite colors.

[Gypsy Mermaid]

can ya come help me!?! hehe no lie I am sitting here surrounded by a mess that has been put off way to long I start but never finish! grrr.... I guess I should get off here and really finish it.. its scary!!EEEKKK

toodles-
Sarah

[Lisa Cook]

LOVE the pink and green image that starts this post! mmmmm.
Looks like you are loving vintage birds as much as I am and I know how hard they are to find. But I keep looking at the flea markets. I found some teeny tiny crepe paper ones that are too cute.
Enjoy the coming of summer!
Lisa