Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning is still in full swing. There have been some warm Summer like days in May, followed by extreme drops in temperature so my Winter clothes bag has been in and out of the wardrobe. I'm ready for you, Summer!

Since I live in an old house, the roof is slanted in the bedroom which makes my getting ready experience very interesting. I have banged my head quite a few times on this "walk in wardrobe."

Leiana giving me encouragement and emotional support.

My art studio feels more inviting now that I moved my desk to face the beautiful coastal forest. Ancient pine trees as my guardians.

I created a little painting nook by blocking off this area with a shelf that now serves as camera gear organiser. I have also banged my head a few times on the slanted roof in my art studio so I made this area a supplies area more than a standing working area.

People must have been shorter back in the day. For those of you who are new to my blog, the house I bought a year ago is nearly 200 years old. I learned that the the upstairs was used as storage back in the day, so perhaps there is a good reason why the inner walls are slanted.

It feels so good to have each cubbie hole organised with my painting supplies. My brain seems to love compartmentalising items and spaces. It gives each space a clear intention which frees my mind up so much.

This area is a work in progress but my intention is to grab the art supplies I need for the painting I'm working on from the "nook" area. This will help me have a clearer work space for projects without the distraction of materials and colours. Working here also means I can look out to the beautiful coastal forest whenever I need inspiration and reassurance.

Every time I look out at the ancient pine trees I feel their gentle whisper, "We are here standing by you. Follow your dreams." It almost feels like the warm hug and reassurance you get from a Grandmother.

It's that kind of love I feel when I'm in this magical and mystical forest by the sea.