my workspace is rather cluttered right now...especially since that hutch was moved to the kitchen...but I rather like it right now....
it's dripping with lace, textures, color, and the scent of a rose...
For every Event on the farm, or any huge sewing project for a client, I always do an inspiration board
it keeps me focused and I'm surprised at how often things turn out how I
envisioned them in my head onto the board
all messy and random
(yup, that's pretty much sums me up)
i put on there:
vintage trim, buttons, inspiring pictures........
it's the lace and textures that are inspiring me for the May Event...
and pretty much my life in general
Where I sit...
I'm even enjoying making some mixed media art, with this as inspiration....
The image was given to me by my good friend Tracey at Christmas...I love it
Tracey is having a FANTASTIC giveaway right now!!!
here's one of the items!
I also wanted to make sure you know about how another good friend Maria opened her
new online shop this past week
and it's gorgeously photographed and styled
(later this week I'll show you what she sent me in the mail...)
xo+blessings,
Anne-Marie, this is a beautiful space, and I can see how the inspiration boards, well, inspire you. Thanks for the link to your friends online shop. It is beautiful.
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Just Simply Live
You were wearing lace when I met you!
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Jane
I thought a lot about your first post and turning off the tv and just getting things done. Thank you for that reminder.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed exploring Dreamy Whites...:)
ReplyDeletei love, love, love your inspiration board as well as all the goodies in your studio. gorgeous light coming in there too. a great space.
ReplyDeletelove the inspiration board anne marie. such sweet tidbits , textures, and colors...so pretty
ReplyDeleteAnne-Marie,It is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteloving the black 'magic' hat on the chair. lord knows every now and then, we have to pull something out of somewhere! poof!
ReplyDeletei'm watching less t.v. also...it does make a huge difference!
cheers!
kathi
Looks pretty neat to me! Happy sewing.
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Carole
Anne-Marie ~ your study just oozes creativity and inspiration. I can just imagine you sitting there creating beauty to share with those around you. You are so gifted, my friend.....and you amaze me that you can do it all with 6 little ones flocking around your feet... :)
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I love your studio, what a beautiful workspace. Your creativity just comes alive in there. I so wish I could come to your barn sale. I know you are having fun getting ready for it.
ReplyDeleteTracey and Maria are two incredibly inspiring women, just like you :)
Blessings
Becky C
I love you workspace and I even envy you a bit!
ReplyDeleteI see so many beautiful things (I love that french boutis you have there!!)....
Kisses.
Fra (waiting for the baby!!)
I have a chair like that in my studio too. I call it my thoughtful spot. I have an inspiration corner and an inspiration hutch...I just need an inspiration board now!
ReplyDeleteInspiring as always. I wanted to let you know that I linked to you in a little award thing. I realize you may not do those, with such a large readership, but I wanted everyone to know that I think your blog is the "bee's knees." :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty space to be creative in.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. I'll be following. Thanks for visiting mine.
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What a wonderful space to work in, Anne Marie! I see the brown and white on the vintage dress form... great minds... ;-) And I can smell the rose now... I just close my eyes and imagine...
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week, my friend!
xoxo,
Jo :)
p.s. I imagine Spring comes a bit later for you guys, huh? It usually comees around March/April for us... just around the corner!
Anne Marie
ReplyDeleteWow have you developed your blog into a wonderful feast for the eyes. I am so happy to see you focusing on your clothing as well. Your an amazing woman. Things are well here. I actually think today I might post as I am going to embark on a creative journey this year. Last year was focused on my health and making my body strong to fight an autoimmune disease I have been struggling. I can honestly say I am in much better shape after a year of strenght training and cardio work. With that taken care of I now have more energy to take on my creative bug that sits in waiting.
Thank you for checking in on me...it made my heart skip a beat to see your name in the inbox. I plan on attending your May event and look forward to seeing you. Again, your blog has evolved into something that fits you perfectly.
All my best,
Janet
Ann-Marie...loved your 2 part post on creativity! Yes, we are thinking along the same line. :) I love your inspiration board...funny thing, I am working with lace and some textures too for my Spring line. Love lace! ;) Thank you so much for your sweet visit! I didn't know you had 5 and 1 on the way...what a blessing!! When are you due? We have 1 girl (our oldest 15) and 4 boys...14, 13, 9 and 6. I would have loved to have one more...I had to have c-sections with my children (don't progress) so, it became a decision of health to be done. We still feel like one spirit is missing here...have talked about adoption in the next couple of years...we will see the direction God gives us. Thank you for your visit...I hope you will be by often and I here too. Looking forward to getting to know you better. Hugs and love friend!!
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