My quest to create a creative haven began quite simple some time ago...with a few sprinklings of my pretties here and there....but it seems that somewhere along the way more of the bits and pieces that I adore and inspire me have slowly made their way into my studio...causing me to to question....what does one do with too much of what she loves....does she keep it all.....
for I can never resist the sight of a rose from my girl....
or petite frozen bisque dolls from fellow bloggers...
or a shabby altered bottle I created a little while back....
and of course vintage finds...I can never say no...
a special rose from my dear friend Monica must be among my treasures....
and a vintage doll's dress...faded in just the right places...too irresistible not to hang....
and I must also find a place to tuck my published work and a beautiful crucifix too....
so...is too much of what you love still too much....
Perhaps so...but I intend to surround myself with more of what makes my heart smile this year...and this clutter of a mess makes me smile!
I hope you too surround yourself with what you love in 2012!
xo,
Abby
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16 comments:
Clutter here with me also- But as in your studio, it is beautiful clutter dear Abby-
Smiles and hugs, Dorthe
Hi Abby,
What beautiful clutter to surround oneself with! I love the altered bottle, it makes me want to start creating for Valentine's Day.
I just pinned it too so I won't forget.
hugs
Sissie
With so much doom and gloom in the world, isn't it nice to have some gorgeous "clutter" to ease your heart? I love your clutter Abby - keep on sharing it with us in 2012. Love, Margie
As a clutter bug myself...I certainly empathize and know where you are coming from Abby! My problem is that I am older and have collected much longer and the beautiful clutter has been accumulating to the point of almost...dare I say? no I won't. Anyway I do think it is important to surround yourself with the things that make your heart smile...just be careful your heart doesn't burst! :)
Still a believer in more is more!
Happy New Year! :) Laura
Everyone's clutter should be sooo lovely, Abby! Happy New Year, sweetie! We must surround ourselves with beauty! Is there any other way??
Hugs,
Becky
Oh- Abby- Now you have put a stumbling block up for me!;>) I just PROMISED MyHero that I would work on getting rid of some "stuff" this year...and (not really wanting to) I come here and you say KEEP IT ALL! lol I think I like your take on this better than my own! xo Diana
Hi Abby - I wish my clutter was as beautiful as yours - in fact you can't ever call that clutter.
Sending you best wishes for 2012. I look forward to seeing your creations this year.
Love, Andrea xx
it's a lovely and sentimental vignette...so sweet! i too collect the same tokens here in my studio. i love surrounding myself with inspiration from beloved friends!
My dear, I'd like to wish you and your dear family a so Happy and Wonderful New Year full of so much blessings and love! Thanks so much, my dear, for all the beautiful inspirations you share with all of us! Love all of them so much! Kisses, Rachel :))))))
My studio is sprinkled with treasures and memories and I wouldn't have it any other way!
What better way to spend each day, looking at beautiful things that make you smile. My house is chaos, three kids, one husband and four pets, with two more coming in a couple of weeks (pets that is, Guinea pigs) I don't have the space to surround myself in what I love. But it would be anything mythical, fairies and woodland animals.
So you enjoy your beautiful serene surroundings Abby.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Hi Abby--I could get lost in your beautiful blog...Congrats on getting published...Happy New Year!
You do have beautiful clutter!
You do have some beautiful clutter. I love the doll dress!
With clutter that gorgeous, I wouldn't worry about it if I were you! :)
I'd love for you to come link up with my Homemaking Link-Up Weekend! You can link any homemaking post---and as many as you want!
Have a great weekend!
Sarah
Always a balance between cozy and clutter, spartanness and too much, each woman decides for herself each season.
I like how you clustered your memory-filled items together into a cohesive story, group.
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