Last week I started clearing out my workroom and here’s the end result. A freshly painted wall, tidiness and calm.
An Instagram friend sent me some of her beautiful paintings and I’ve added one to the collection of things on top of my cabinet.
I’ve sat in my room looking round, letting it show me what direction to take next. Might sound fanciful but it worked.
And I was drawn to the wool children’s garment I’ve had for ages and not done anything with.
Out came the red thread and these words appeared
My mood has been a bit low recently but that’s okay because from it “Lockdown Stories” are appearing.
There could be more, who knows, I’m just going with it.
When I looked at this tiny dolls gown, these words popped into my head
“I’m to small to be burdened with all this”
I know I may sound a bit glum, but outside the garden gate displays are still going strong with passersby loving them and returning time and again to see what’s out this week. So I just need to flick on the happy switch in my head and normal service will be resumed.
In the meantime I’ve pen and notepad at the ready for whatever story pops into my head next.
Have a great week desk hoppers and stay safe.
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Morning Lynn. We all have times like this...i am sure your surroundings will speak to you soon! in the meantime, your outside display looks fabulous as ever. Helen #2
ReplyDeleteActually, it's ok to be downhearted, it's been a long time in lockdown and I think we're all feeling the effects. We can't be jolly all the time, things will lift when it's the right time for you. Meanwhile, I think you're doing such a great job lifting the spirits of all those people passing your door, well done xx
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Yes, I guess life is full of ups and downs and we just have to hold on tight and keeping going. It's good to say we are downhearted and recognise why we feel like we do. You seem to do so much to lift the spirits of others and that is such a clever and thoughtful thing to be able to do. I love the look of your "new" room. xx Jo #18
ReplyDeleteI love the new improved studio, the colour of the walls is gorgeous and how poignant your embroidered words are on that little dress.
ReplyDeleteI hope this morning's sunshine manages to lift your spirits. xxx
Morning Lynn. Loving your little stories. Yes indeed. Who would have thought, this time last year, that we would be three months into this time of isolation. I felt really down last week as I realized that my daughters - who live in England and have more freedom now than we have here in Wales, would be setting up a bubble - not with me - but with others. However - I have managed to be somewhat more motivated this week. The time will come for you, too.
ReplyDeleteI love that Big Ted - remember Play School??
Take care. Stay safe. God bless.
Margaret #4
I just love the tambour screens on that cabinet. That lovely Sage green is a very restful colour isn’t it. I actually understand the part about sitting and gazing and letting it tell you where to go and do something...I get it. Lovely words and stitching on that very sweet little apron. You’re allowed to be contemplative - apart from anything else, its clearly another way you get inspired!
ReplyDeleteYou room looks lovely , so relaxing and calm. Sorry you are feeling low , i think it affects us all at some point - the others day i just felt like crying all day - i still don't know why but it passed - hopefully it will pass for you too. Have a lovely week. Soojay #17
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the new look of your room and am certain you will get 'instruction' as to where to go next. I'm having a bit of a lull too and spent my day cleaning my sewing room so maybe I will get a little divine intervention to show me the way to go soon too. Just knowing we are all there for each other helps I'm sure. Keep smiling and doing what you do to lift the spirits of others and it will all bounce back to you too.
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Annie x #12
Feeling down just shows your beautiful touching humanity. As you continue to bring smiles to so many through your garden gate display and turn your magic into rearranging your studio and crafting amazing words I look forward to Wednesday. Look after yourself and keep creating.
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Love the green wall, it's a beautiful shade, and you have worked so hard.
ReplyDeleteIt is all very strange indeed at the moment. I feel more 'down' than I did during the stricter confinement and my energy and motivation hard to get going. Probably because I am missing my sister who is my only close relative and who is in another country, together with the realisation that we have a long, long way to go before approaching anything like 'normality'.
How about a little song from you and The Wandering Welder (can we still call him that I wonder!) to cheer us all up!
Your workroom looks beautiful Lynn, and yes sometimes it's really good to just sit and contemplate. I love what you are doing to cheer your neighbours during lock down and put a smile on people's faces, I'm sure it's greatly appreciated. Look after yourself and I hope you have a lovely and creative week,
ReplyDeleteDiana xx #16
I think we've all ha wobble or two trying to deal with this. You have created yourself a beautiful calm space, enjoy. Stay well, stay safe, Cindy #11
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the way you have both allowed these stories to come to you, and, how you are displaying them. I'm doing a writing course with Beth Kempton at the moment (I got it free with her book "We are in this together"), it's called Words Heal and I think you would love it. It's only 2 weeks, just a little something each day for 6 days a week, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope you can find your happy switch (and if you do, please let me know where!) Lisa-Jane #14
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, your room looks lovely, so your method clearly works. The dresses look lovely. Stay Safe, Have a lovely week,Hugs, Shaz #5 X
ReplyDeleteThe room looks lovely and tidy, well done you. The dresses are gorgeous and your collection at the gate is so much fun. I guess we've all had our moments recently but you'll get there I'm sure. Wishing you a happy creative woyww, Angela x19x
ReplyDeleteYour workroom looks lovely. I think we are all having days and feelings like this, when not feeling chirpy, but that is okay. Just take each day as it comes. Loving your little thoughts and embroidery.
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, your room looks lovely and tidy. Some stories are sad stories and sometimes writers have to go where the muse takes them. Your outside display is still inspiring others x Angela #33
ReplyDeleteWhat an oasis of calm your newly revamped workroom is. So tidy too! I love the embroidered words on that child's garment. What a lovely idea, and who knows which lockdown stories will develop from it. It's OK to feel glum once in a while. I think you just have to go with the flow. May tomorrow be a happier one for you, my lovely friend xxx
ReplyDeleteKeep smiling, Lynn - you are doing fine, and continue to be an inspiration to us all! As Scarlett O'Hara was so fond of saying, "Tomorrow is another day." I love the way you have been sharing with your neighbours, and your beautiful room has had such a tidy up and is now an oasis of peace and calm. Your imaginative treatment of the woollen garment is charming.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to say how thrilled I am to have found Vix via the comments on your blog. We are now visiting each other regularly and sharing lots in common - a lovely new online friendship! I find her very inspiring.
I LOVE that crochet jumper you are wearing!! I'm turning a bright shade of green.
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi xx #26
Love your wall color! Your room is so beautiful! Your quotes are so reflective but relatable.
ReplyDeleteI love your outside display!!
Hope you'll have some wonderfully happy days!
Carol N #27
Loving the new wall colour Lynn. Hope you are feeling a bit less down soon, but there is creativity coming from the feelings at least. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #7
ReplyDeletelove your new look work room ,it looks the perfect place to escape and create something new. I wish I had that place to do that.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful room, it's funny what comes out when you start creating isn't it.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs x
Your room looks lovely! I am enjoying your words...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea to have the outside display.
Stay Safe
Happy Crafting!
Susan #13
I love how you are brightening the Dell up with your lovely displays. it must bring such joy to the locals - hope you also get some passers by.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you have been decorating, you have the most beautiful thoughts and you use them to perfection, thinking here in particular of the words added to the clothing.
Keep going - Hugs, Neet 8 xx
Hi Lynne, sorry for the late visit. I had my 'low' moment a couple of weeks ago - this whole lockdown/isolation is so strange to us, and not being able to see family. Your room looks lovely and tranquil, that colour is certainly a soothing, chilling colour. I love the idea of your outdoor displays, I can understand why people return to look at them. My summerhouse is now my peaceful and tranquil place - my craft room is just too hot. Have a lovely week and stay safe and well, Heather xx #4
ReplyDeleteHi Lynne! Today is day 101 of lockdown for me, probably close for you too. It is rough, a whole new way of life for lots of us. I love the little stories that pop out. It's like when I listen to my journal saying "no! I want it done this way!" Who knows who's really in our heads! LOL! Have a wonderful week, Lindart #29
ReplyDeleteHi Lynne, Lockdown is hard all round isnt it. Missing family and friends, no hugs. It gets to us all at times. I love your little stories. Sorry I am so late visiting. Take care and stay safe. With love & God Bless, Caro xx (#9)
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