It's been a really busy little while lately, settling back in the studio after lots of adventures and inspiration over summer. I'm sure you know what I mean!
Along with all those holidays and long, warm days, Summer's a great time to step back and take stock, don't you think? Although I find it does bring disruption to a more regular work flow with commissions and projects. It can be a bit of a 'hold your nerve' time in that respect if you run your own business.
To make ideas sing, to get into the heart of them and find their character, sometimes a change of scene is really helpful. And then sometimes, coming back to settle at your table, and pick up your tools to make them happen is the only thing to do next, even if you find it really hard to sit still!
But I think the benefits of stepping back are always worth it. Drifting away from summer into autumn now, I have a couple of ideas to share which linger on the inspiring moments of summer a little longer, bring them inside with us, and keep the ideas and dreams flowing through a season of practical action ahead. Look out over the next couple of weeks for those which I'll be posting about.
Meanwhile, life here in the studio is busy as ever – a heap of projects on the go, and personal work to push myself and keep learning. I'm a bit overwhelmed to tell you the truth, but trying to heed Victore's advice that says "Ideas without action are just BS"! It helps to have a work table that feels like a treat to sit down at, and moving into The Forge earlier this year was a brilliant opportunity to switch things up and create a space that will do justice to the plans I have in my head. It's really nice coming back to this after summer, a safe place to let things out and breathe life into them.
No more distractions. It's time to honour the loveliness of all those ideas and get on with making them happen!
Happy settling friends, and may your work spaces be buzzing this autumn.