Haven't participated in Studio Friday in a while.....this weeks topic;
If you had a magic wand what 3 creative issues would you solve? Maybe they are space issues that you are experiencing in your studio or issues about creating itself?
Let's see....what 3 wishes would I conjure up? I've been thinking about this one....my first wish would be to have the rooftop space at my house become my FABULOUS studio, I dream about this often. It would have high windows on 3 sides so all the light would pour in but I would still have wall space for lots of storage (which is something else I seriously lack) and a doors opening off looking over the garden. There would be a spiral staircase up from the garden to access this space and french doors off my bedroom too. There do you see it, doors opening up behind that rail and all those windows looking out into the tree like a tree house? That's me smiling up there in my little retreat.
But of course to make that happen I would need to use my second wish on winning the lottery so I could build this.
My 3rd wish would be more time to be up there creating. What do you wish for?
Oh yes, I can see it too Stephanie! It's beautiful and full of light with birds singing in the trees and you're happily creating your heart out...and I've just dropped by for tea!
Posted by: Kate I | May 18, 2007 at 11:12 AM
Yep, these are good wishes. Your future space sounds so perfect! I got to tell ya though, your house now sure looks purty to me! :-)
Posted by: m i c h e l l e | May 18, 2007 at 04:20 PM
Of course I see it !
In my wish , I am sitting in the corner of that studio room having tea with you !
xo- S
Posted by: Art Tea Life | May 18, 2007 at 05:50 PM
laughing ! Kate was there too I see !
Posted by: Art Tea Life | May 18, 2007 at 05:51 PM
I always check out the comments by other Stephanies when I see them on the blogs I read ('cause that is just the kind of narcissist I am, I guess!) and your comment led me here.
And I must say - what a fabulous looking blog you have! Can't wait to spend some time reading it.
Posted by: Stephanie | May 18, 2007 at 07:18 PM
what a beautiful place! i am enjoying your posts and the pictures are really great!
Posted by: isay | May 19, 2007 at 06:03 AM
Nice place and blog you have there. Good luck on your wishes!
Posted by: Monica Yvette | May 19, 2007 at 07:51 AM
this looks pretty duckie to me - and I'd love to join you for tea as well-
3 wishes:
1) home studio completed - with lots of shelving - a little balcony off the west overlooking the lake;
2) turning the town studio into a gallery/workshop space;
3) periodic travels to exotic/unusual/new to me places for journaling, rejuvenation and fresh experiences and material - to bring back to said home studio and work with - then show and share at said town studio.
Gee Stephanie! - thanks for asking - it almost sounds doable - what do you think?
- that Mary Oliver quote - let me quote it properly: "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver.
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | May 19, 2007 at 09:46 AM
Wow, your house is beautiful! I grew up in a yellow ochre painted house and as an adult always wanted one for myself. So warm and cozy looking.
I think your dreams are actually very attainable. I suspect you do not even need to win the lottery! Why not get a few builders in for estimates...you might be surprised at what they say! Then you could start an account to save up the amount (very motivating) or take a small business loan!
Please forgive all the advice-giving! I was just very taken with your dreams, myself!
Posted by: n.b. | May 21, 2007 at 06:01 AM
What a beautiful retreat you describe! Of course, I find your home already very beautiful and inspirational, but I can envision your fabulous wish studio and it would be wonderful!
Posted by: Bejeweled | May 22, 2007 at 02:16 PM