Although the blog silence probably seems as though i've fallen down the rabbit hole, i promise i haven't ~ i have spent the last week and weekend completely absorbed in sewing and scheming. You know, the ones that take up the most room.
I've been thinking a lot about inspiration. Where inspires me, what little things i keep close by for daily inspiration, things that have come to me in many different ways which i've decided to hang on to ~ special things. I think it has a great deal to do with color. I am drawn to certain colors on certain days and some colors are constant, like pink, white, and that green you see here on my bubble space.
Lately, i'm noticing lots of purple popping up around the corners of my studio and house ~ not sure what that's about but they really cheer me up. That beautiful purple flowers {above} were made by my dear mama, a woman that's quiet and gentle and as good as they come. What a lovely bouquet, but maybe i'm a little biased.
Before i start my week, i've been meaning to say thanks so much for all the sweet words about our little summer house at Hamburg, Germany. Your kindness and congratulations means the world to us. Sometimes the smallest thing can really perk us up!
I'll pop in sometimes soon to say hello and hopefully share a few photos ~ i'm really dying to show you some of my work in progress cuteness. Have a lovely merry happy week and love to you and yours!
Pink is my favorite of colors, but I do like all shades of purple too--a very happy, lifting color! Enjoy a week of creating, scheming and dreaming, Jacqueline! :o) ((BIG HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | June 21, 2010 at 07:02 PM
Hi sweetie, it seems you are doing the correct thing by taking a step back and contemplating, many of us creatives have been wearing ourselves out it seems!
I love the green you have in the space here. My favorites are green and purple and cream together and my apartment is full of those colors. Have a lovely week and enjoy your time being inspired and resting. xxx
Posted by: Louise Gale | June 21, 2010 at 07:24 PM
I am having a love affair with purple right now, too. And purple and green together? a lovely combination.
Posted by: AG Ambroult | June 21, 2010 at 07:45 PM
When there is so much going on, it is definelty the small things that make a difference...
Posted by: Nic Hohn | June 21, 2010 at 07:49 PM
I love the colour purple...your mom is so talented..those flowers are amazing!
Have a lovely week my friend. xoxoxo
Posted by: koralee | June 21, 2010 at 09:46 PM
Hi Jacqueline,
Deine Blumen sind wunderschoen! Sprechen Sie ein bisschen Deutsch?
Haha, do you speak a little bit German, my friend?
Your flowers are wonderful!
Hope you will have an amazing Summertime!! xx
Posted by: ~*~saskia~*~ | June 21, 2010 at 09:47 PM
Oh, I think that purple is going to be THE color this year, just like turquoise was last year. Congrats to you for being ahead of the curve! XO!
Posted by: shari @ little blue deer | June 21, 2010 at 09:52 PM
I too have been absorbed in sewing lately and it is soooo therapeutic, I love it! Lots of purple is good for you apparently :)
Amelia.x
Posted by: Amelia | June 22, 2010 at 12:35 AM
Beautiful colours are for me as important as for you, dear Jaqueline, as a source of inspiration. A wonderful colour combination can make me so happy!
Your Mama's flowers are very pretty!
Have a wonderful week!
Bea
Posted by: Bea | June 22, 2010 at 04:17 AM
have a lovely time with your sewing! i have had a long love affair with purple, and i don't see it ending anytime soon :)
xo Alison
Posted by: and flowers pick themselves | June 22, 2010 at 07:32 AM
I am always drawn to purple in clothing, which I always thought was because I'm a Sagittarius, and purple is their color. I don't quilt with much purple. But I'm like you in that I am inspired by color. I have been noticing that more often lately, especially when fabric shopping. Fun to stop and take notice of your likes and dislikes and figure out where they come from!
Posted by: Terriaw | June 22, 2010 at 08:33 AM
Sweet Jacqueline-I love your beautiful purple bouquet! You mom sounds like such a special lady. I want to say a huge congrats on all the many wonderful things you have going on (I read about it in class and am so proud of you!!) I think it is so awesome that you are FLYING!! Thank for stopping by my place-I always love hearing from you and ...I think its' great that you eat with your fingers!! Did I ever tell you that I visited K.L Malaysia. Just for a few days -I was on my way to India. I went to see Batu Caves and did a few tours. I really loved it there. The people were so friendly, wonderful...very polite and generous:) xxx And beautiful too. What really struck me was how there were so many different ethnic groups but very peacefully co-existing.
Posted by: soraya nulliah | June 22, 2010 at 09:01 AM
Your mom made those flowers out of paper?
Can't wait to see what you've been working on.
XO Mandy.
Posted by: Mandy Saile of Bijou's Whimsy | June 22, 2010 at 09:41 AM
:D colours are great inspirations. i love ur photos.. they're inspirations to me ... :D hugz!
Posted by: Grace | June 22, 2010 at 09:50 AM
Dearest saskia, danke fuer die netten Worte ueber die Blumen!! Ja ich spreche ein wenig Deutsch. This is sooo cute and it made me smile! Love to you sweet friend!
Posted by: Jacqueline | June 22, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Dear Jacqueline, You mother's bouquet is beautiful. I also love purple. Wishing you all the best with your new crafty adventure!! I'm looking forward to seeing your new work in progress! Have a wonderful week! xo
Posted by: wini | June 22, 2010 at 12:26 PM
You have a very merry week, too, my dear! I posted the lens detail in the comments section. Thanks so much for reminding me to do that! xo – g
Posted by: Georgianna | June 22, 2010 at 01:34 PM
Dearest Mandy, my mama used fabric to make the flower's petals and leaves! She bought the flower stems separately and using a strong hot glue to attach the flowers she made to the stems. Love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | June 22, 2010 at 01:39 PM
I love the first photo, so bursting with color. And I do know what you mean about colors, They're spread all over my drawing table in all shapes and forms, colored pencils, watercolors, inks etc etc, impossible not to feel inspired when you see them all :)
Looking forward to seeing the results of your hard work that kept you away from here :)
Posted by: Veronika | June 22, 2010 at 02:21 PM
Hi Jacqueline,
This is Eva here, I have been wondering how are you because you've been quiet, gud to know you haven't fell down in a rabbit hole!
I love purple too, in fact, it's my fav colour, for me, purple is a sensuous colour, a woman's colour! I use alot of purple in my artwork because it's so beautiful!
Hope to see more of your work in progress!
Posted by: Account Deleted | June 22, 2010 at 02:26 PM
How forgetful of me, I wanted o say in the first post that I've changed my blog url to o sacredheartist.blogspot.com! Do drop by when you're free from sewing all the cuteness!
Posted by: Account Deleted | June 22, 2010 at 02:27 PM
Would love to see your work in progress...it's so wonderful to see happy things and cute things! Have a fabulous week - it's officially summer now!
Posted by: linda | June 22, 2010 at 04:41 PM
Enjoy that time scheming - can't wait to see what you come up with! My Husband is Germany this week so I feel even closer to you! Take care and enjoy your week sweet friend xxx
Posted by: Mousy Brown | June 23, 2010 at 12:15 AM
What a treasure! Like mother like daughter! Hope you have a wonderful and inspired week!
Posted by: Traveling Mama | June 23, 2010 at 05:22 AM
i'm wearing a new purple shirt today that matches your flowers!
glad to know you haven't fallen down the rabbit whole and so looking forward to getting a peak at what you're up to!! :)
Posted by: kerri | June 23, 2010 at 06:30 AM