I would like to blog when I am feeling good, well and refreshed. Sometimes I am so overwhelmed that I stare at the computer screen and nothing comes to mind. I am often speechless. I will visit few blogs and I don't feel like leaving any comment. I am tired. Everything I wanted to say, it was said already. I have good time reading what people have to say, looking at their work, but I keep my opinion for me most of the time.
Aaah, spring is almost here!!! My tulips are sprouting!!! I have these bulbs for over 2 years and this is the first time I plant them. I got some ceramic vases at Home Depot and good potting soil. The apothecary jar is from Michaels and colorful felt balls from Ornamentea.
So many ideas I have and so little time to practise them and still giving my time for people that do not consider what I do at all. But this is the minority. It's clear for me. I've not learned that people can surprise me a lot. I've not learned yet, but I will. I promise to myself. When something doesn't go right, I try to take the best out of it. I look at the mirror and I take a deep breath. "Ok, let me see what I did wrong, what they did wrong, what can be done and how can I change the situation." Be mad, sad or torturing myself because stupid events do not take me anywhere. If people would like to play games with me, if they want to report my Flickr account because I had a link to Etsy underneath 2 photos (ooooooops), just because they hate me or envy my skills, if they want to drop patetic comments on my blog just because they don't have nothing better to do with their time or if they want to pretend to be friendly and lovely just to test my patience....fine. I mean, whatever. I don't loose anything. I just learn more. The day I stop making things and showing them online won't be because these fools, but because I feel like it. But I love, love creating and making stuff!!!!!
This is how my workspace looks today. I've done a lot in this little room with my husband's help. There are a lot that I would like to do, but I go slowly, step by step. I don't really like those shelves and one day I would like to get something like this. This room is very small and it faces the laundry. I could use the room right beside this one, because it's the biggest room in the house, but we have a lot of stuff stored there and I don't have energy for moving things around at the moment.
I rather make things to donate for those in need than sell for little or nothing...I think very soon I am moving out of Etsy to build my own shop, just like before. Sometimes less is more. I have the impression that the site is not the right market for me (I might be very wrong) and my "not so cheap things". I have received requests for wholesale and custom made, but NO, thank you very much. I can't afford the hassle, the stress, the expectation and the communication with others. I am only one, I can't mass produce and I can't compete with the mass. I value what I do. They are precious to me and I still think they are cheap price. I don't remember last time I got pedicure, but I still get my hair done every 6 weeks! I refuse to go bed past midnight just to sew away and get few bucks to pay my Coconino Mocha. If I sell or not I still buy my coffe. It won't change anything. It doesn't really matter making some money, it matters to know someone is enjoying what I make. To keep a little shop it will be just a motivation to create more. I think I am getting paranoid. I need to stop blogging about selling. Gee! I am infected. Haha! Well, better than blogging about the last time I got mad at hubby...perhaps, people don't need to read that!!! And after all, I love the guy so much...
And here you can see my rug. Cute, I got for only 99 bucks at..............Wall Mart. Yes, I did it. I know, you won't visit my blog anymore because that!!! Oi!!! I told you, sometimes I do bargain, why not? Who said is wrong? Those japanese lanterns from Target and pennants made by me.
I am happy today and I don't even know why...
My mood board must have my own photographs on it...
My Janome Harmony 8080 (never had problems) seats on an old drawing table that used to belong to my husband. Did you know that he drawns really great? The chair cushion is from Pier1 Imports.
Someone in our family is from Ukraine and I think these nesting dolls are from there.
I just have finished some pincushions.
Tons of red on these photos, hu? It's my favorite color!
I have a small stash of fabric, I just get what I really love. I usually buy half yard or fat quarters, because unfortunately I don't sew as much as I would like. My favorite patterns are small, colorful and flowered. I am drawn to 1930 - 1950 patterns, but I also like something more romantic. I also like polka dots and plaids.
Vintage wooden spools turned into dolls...I will make more dolls later.
Have a nice weekend everyone!!!!
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25 Comments:
well, i don't need to know who's giving you a hard time, but I'd like you to know that i think your work is lovely! i enjoy your blog, your style, and your honesty. keep going. chin up. do your thing. take care!
Thanks Mystele, I definitely have no idea who is the fool, but I don't care, I don't wanna know about it either. A person like that for me is absolutely nothing.
Xoxo,
Thanks for the encouragement, and yes Id love a new etsy banner to match! You studio is gorgeous, I wanna come over!!!!
ang
Some people have far too much time on their hands and too much to say when things are not their business. I say if you have nothing nice to say then move along and keep your opinions to yourself!
I love your creative space, it's so colourful! :)
Isn't it right? If I had the time they have, I would be creating more things, I would be helping someone, I would be doing something special...
sadly, there are a lot of sickos out there!
I love your workspace! I'm glad I checked your blog - you just commented on my slideshow. It's late now (I should go to bed), but I'm glad I peeked in...I'm making plans for my new craft space (we're adding on to our house). I want to get as much advice and ideas as posssible. Zee, you should come to the zoo! The drive is easy (I used to live in Flag). After April you may not want to come down to the heat... :) Hey, thanks for your comments. It's fun making new friends. Whitney
Your work place looks so sweet! One day I will have my own place as well... dreams, dreams, dreams...hahaha.
About the silly people, well, you know what I think. Just carry on doing what you love. :)
Have an amazing weekend!
x
Hello Zee,
I just love, love your workplace and the many things you make. Your blog is so enjoyable to visit, to get inspired.
I'll be visiting more often!
wish you a nice weekend ahead,
Solange
Your blog is so great! I am reading it for some time now - must admit I also rarely leave comments but I very much like the things you are doing, the colourful pics and your creativity.
Please don't let some fool make feel yourself bad.
You have the most fantastic work space ever! Wow!
Zee, I LOVED your studio! So nice. I wish I had some space like yours to myself.
I don't know what happened, but don't let anybody get in your way. I do beautiful things, and you actually gave me inspiration to get going with my jewelry project.
Take care
I really like your blog..I enjoy your colourful, unique style.
That work room is an inspiration, I have yet to purchase my first sewing machine, but its going to happen...and in the meantime, I am collecting patterns and hopefully will turn my dreams into reality one of these days..
keep up the great work, I visit your blog often.
x
I know! I hate admitting that I shop at WalMart on here! Haha, I always think people are going to curse me because I'm supporting the corporations (: Your room is so beautiful, so colorful and so you! I love all the colors! And your board of photos is so great, you're such a great photographer, I'm so envious!
What a wonderful fun and colorful space to create.
Love the pictures, especially all that pretty fabric stacked up. YUMMY!
Hi Zee ~ I'm so in love with your gorgeous and inspiring surroundings. You certainly have a beautiful area in which to create. It certainly suits you!
I so love bright happy colours too, and am also drawn to 'romantic' style.
Your post has really hit a cord with me, and I would like to say that I agree wholeheartedly.
Keep being true to yourself, and what really matters. Your creativity is amazing and you deserve every success (whatever that means to you).
Hugs, Kali
p.s. thanks for your kind comment. Things are slowly looking better.
What a workspace! I think I can see your creative energy sparkling around in there! ;-) I'm so amazed by people beeing bold with colors like you, it is just soo beautiful, and energy filled. Visiting your blog, and seeing your amazing photos is such a treat! Don't spend time even thinking about those stupid people with nothing better to do than beeing nasty, much better to think about all the people you inspire and who loves your work ;-) I hope you are having a lovely weekend :-)!
i love that flower pot you have the tulips in, i have one just like it...:-)
love your craft space, its nice...
beijinhos..
I love your workspace!!! uau..
Hi Zee!
That's what you call a "small stash of fabrics"??? Well, I am deeply impressed by your BIG collection, how wonderful! I do not at all have that much (neither fabrics nor sewing threads).
I very much enjoyed looking at your workspace, it looks so cosy and very inspiring, especially the window shelf!
Thanks for your mail, I'll try to reply very soon. And I will send off your parcel tomorrow, how exciting, isn't it?
Have a great week!
XoX, Anita
Oh! Happy Monday! Here's a pat on the back! Just found your blog and love it! Your pics are colorful...so you must have a colorful personality!
Can't wait to read more and look at your yummy pics.
Sarah
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i'm sorry that some people are less than supportive.
i think your work is incredible.
i have loved seeing this glimpse of your workspace.
it is absolutely gorgeous.
:)
Your work studio is the happiest, friendliest,and sweetest that I have seen in a long time. I just love all of those colors. You have a wonderful eye for decorating. Susan
minha nossa Zee, o teu espaço de crafts é lindo! tão colorido, essa luz tão gostosa e tudo tão organizado e com tão bom gosto! Sabe bem só olhar deste lado... inspirador!
beijos,
margarida
PS - aproveita o apartamento do teu sogro... o Havai é mesmo paraíso! ;)
Hi Zee, it has been a very long time I haven't visited your blog, but it is nice to be back and look at so many beautiful new crafts while I was away.
Life's been pretty hectic around here, some changes, new plans for the near future... but all is well.
Keep in touch, call me sometime or drop me a line ok? Last time I called you it was nice chatting with you on the phone.
Beijo!
Amanda
Your workspace is so beautiful. I love all the bright, cheerful colors.
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