How to Show Up when life is Bumpy! Challenging days of my life. Self-care, mini journals & declutter

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  • Опубликовано: 23 сен 2021
  • I hope you enjoy my artist vlog - This is just, little me, trying to keep my cup so full it is overflowing! But it's been so hard!! This week I've had some challenges, a very up-and-down kind of week... but, I have been doing all the things to truly show up for myself. Not always easy is it? I'm sharing everything I've done to help myself and even though I've had some truly unproductive days, I've forgiven myself completely,; giving myself permission to just do what I needed to do. Some days my best just wasn't very good! Self-care to the max meaning; boundaries, showing up as I am, decluttering, tidy spaces, journaling, making mini-journals and of course sketching some butterflies! I've even had food poisoning on top of all my other challenges! Ah well! Sending my biggest loves & hoping you are doing ok too! Xxxxxx
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Комментарии • 185

  • @isabellepoynter5193
    @isabellepoynter5193 2 года назад +9

    Today’s clutter was yesterday’s motivation. Today’s decluttering is tomorrow’s inspiration. 💕

  • @traceypearce7713
    @traceypearce7713 2 года назад +5

    I love “mirror therapy”… I look myself in the mirror, quiet my mind, say kind words to myself, get ready for
    myself
    to receive the day 🌞

  • @brightpurpleviking
    @brightpurpleviking 2 года назад +6

    An art studio “gypsy caravan” would be amazing. Then you could park it anywhere, take it to parks and do art demos for adults or children, sell art out of it, have get togethers where artists come to the caravan wherever it is parked and participate in events together. Complete with music, a little fold out table on the side with folding stools, or just park it in front of your home while you’re not in the mood 🥰

  • @betsybangley5081
    @betsybangley5081 2 года назад +4

    Being creative seems to involve a lot of materials and stuff. I admire the way you take your de-cluttering in manageable chunks and make it part of your self-care. Thank you for the inspiration and honesty!

  • @michemman
    @michemman 2 года назад +22

    Here's a few ideas, Wendy. (Maybe write one of these down somewhere...pick only one! When you look through RUclips comments to reply, keep a journal nearby for great inspirational ideas or quotes.)
    1) Label day. What's in the box? (all you need is washi tape, stickers, cardboard swing tags and a nice pen).
    2)curtains for your shelving unit, with velcro maybe? because you have to face it where your oval office is, and your filming spot...so some inspirational colour and pattern there. Or something restful but uplifting like a plain yellow.
    3)bulldog clips on loose collage pieces. (All my watercolour rags are serviettes or paper towels, so I clip these, and use them as a base in my journals...That was your idea on how to stop the preciousness of a new journal and to make it your own!) Then they go in their own box while they wait to be used. Keep like with like. I love the patterns that the water, watercolour and ink make...so random, and when I pull them apart, repeated.
    4)store long or big paper over a round rail, dowel or a rack.
    5) Perhaps take a small grab bag for journaling at home or in bed, or a colouring kind of thing. I don't like colouring in per say, but I do like Jane Davenport's wild creature book, "Whimsical and Wild" with a variety of types of paper choices inside. Her line work is varied, so it feels more painterly, for when I can't think or draw, but can add a bit of colour while in bed, or use the collage paper at the back of it, so maybe a firm board for gluing while in bed, lives near your bed?
    eg one book, in a bag with pockets, a water brush, watercolours, pencils, a small clip of collage pieces, and some paper matt mod podge, a glue brush. Keep it light weight.
    Almost like a travel art pack, but just one for bed...or home.
    6) a place for finished sketchbooks and journals ( I keep mine in a little brown vintage suitcase, like you have)
    7) consider storing things at home, particularly finished things, or things that go to make a project. eg the particular tools for different media. ribbons are great in little bags, and all zippers can be pinned or clipped.
    8) a place for sentimental things, or things sent to you for inspiration eg letters, thank you cards.
    9) a place for blank journals and sketchbooks
    10) a place for work in progress journals
    11) a place for photographing finished pieces for making your prints. A basket for James to be able to pick up and do some.
    12) I try not to use the words, "rubbish, mess, stuff, tidy, declutter, sort, clean, organize, clear off for space". These words seem to mess with my mind. Use new words. In your journal write down these new words you could use instead! Eg my art TOOLS go together, like with like in size, like with like in media. boxes just 4: "keep and store or put with sentimental or inspirational place, current tools and projects, donate or have a give away, and out.", use word signs to remind you in each of your zones. pick things up once and put down once into where it lives!
    (she says as there is a "pile of inspiration, swatches, prints to hang, and my finished pieces on my studio floor" that need to be washi taped up to my cupboard, or put into my long term storage of my watercolours... been waiting for energy to hold my hands up... this is what I call my what and how list. so I suppose I don't have to do the whole pile at once...)
    Your video really resonated with me this week.
    Hope you are both well. Seems we are creatures of varying energy levels. Hugs to you both.
    In kindred spirit
    Eliza, Dulwich Hill, Australia x

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад +4

      Awesome thank you xxxx and so many ideas, I'm glad you enjoyed the video this week too!! Thank you so much Eliza xxxxx I find it a constant process to tidy and organise and have done many of these things in the past too but then it all becomes muddled up again in my creative process!!! I will keep going though because I believe it is part of the creative process!!!!! And I love to categories like for like!!!! Makes me happy!! I have done one collage box and just have 2 more to do!!!! Wish you could come and help!!! Love to you in Australie x

    • @michemman
      @michemman 2 года назад +2

      @@theunexpectedgypsy
      Sure I can do that for you.
      Just click your heels and I'm there assisting you.
      (Much easier to help others than ourselves!)
      E x

    • @thissunchild
      @thissunchild Год назад

      Wow. You're post is chock-a-block full of great ideas😲☺️

    • @michemman
      @michemman Год назад +1

      @@thissunchild Thanks This Sun child. One thing at a time (she says as she is overwhelmed today)
      Pick one thing above, give it a go. I should take my own medicine! Have a great productive, happier day !
      In kindred spirit,
      Eliza in Dulwich Hill
      Australia 31st of January 2023
      3:29pm

  • @grizeldaxxx4568
    @grizeldaxxx4568 2 года назад

    Oh and I read that a great way to shift energy , is to more 27 things about . We just celebrated Spring Equinox the other day so We spent a couple of afternoons before taking everything off our front deck and cleaning it ..then on the Equinox put things back in a different way ..adding more Plants and a Huge Chinese Fish bowl with a Peacock and Flowers on ...amazing how it felt ...and also how we felt afterwards ... it is Autumn Equinox on Your side of the Planet so different energies are coming into play ..it is good to honour those Times xx Grizi xx

  • @deborahjanellemixedmediaart
    @deborahjanellemixedmediaart 2 года назад +2

    Your videos have been such and encouragement to me. I've been having lots of "those" days lately. I have days where it is okay to just sit and breathe. Hugs to you and James!

  • @Crystal-t6g
    @Crystal-t6g 2 года назад +6

    Wendy, Thank you for your continuous motivational video. I have achieved so much since starting watching your tutorial. I love your honesty and compassion you are so gracious and beautiful. Your light is shining bright, massive big hugs 🤗💐🍰🥂🍾

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      Massive hugs to you too and thank you for your kindness xxxx

  • @catherinehalliwell4844
    @catherinehalliwell4844 2 года назад

    I just really love your art. Many you tubers show their art and I really love to experience it all. The thing that sets you apart is the love you put into your work. You make me smile, not only art but life. Thanks so much.
    experience other

  • @chrystalchapin6152
    @chrystalchapin6152 Год назад

    Oh I loved your words that absolutely describe how I am feeling about my art room...."an Aladdin's cave of mystery"!!! That would be a great quote by you, to print out and hang on the front of my art room door! LOVE IT!!After watching your video....think I will now go in to the cave and do some cleaning up!

  • @armandefrance701
    @armandefrance701 2 года назад

    Or, just a suggestion, your best, is good enough!! Always and perfect!!!! Thank you for this video, vlog, I needed your company this morning. Perfect

  • @DeidreL9
    @DeidreL9 2 года назад +4

    Hi Wendy…l so welcome this video. I can relate so much. My life is changing seismically, each day, right now, I’m all over the place and finding it so hard to focus and create. I’ve needed to just breathe and this video shows me the issue is universal for artists, and self care is so important. We feel so guilty when we can’t produce work. We judge ourselves so harshly. I really needed to hear all of this. Thank you. Much love from Australia❤️

  • @mihaelaclaudiap..2
    @mihaelaclaudiap..2 2 года назад +5

    My gosh you are creating amazing art! Wonderful! So much beauty in your videos!

  • @martiseelye6443
    @martiseelye6443 2 года назад +6

    We don't always feel like doing the same thing all the time do we? Sometimes changing things up just a bit can jar some creativity loose. Maybe. Or maybe not and it ultimately doesn't matter does it? We can only do what we can do and as long as we just show up it all works out in the end. Life isn't ever an even straight road. There are always curves and hills and valleys and cycles of moods. And that's ok. It's life and you have all of us who actually do get it, cuz we're doing the same thing. I hope your weekend is lovely and restful and content. 💕

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад +1

      Hi Marti, xxxxx so true.... never a straight road. I wish you a wonderful weekend too xxmuch love x

  • @teresabrown836
    @teresabrown836 2 года назад +4

    Good evening Wendy, thank you for sharing your up and downs , and I always enjoy watching your video. Keep your light bright , soft big hugs Teresa xx

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      Hey Teresa, hope you are well, xxxxx big hugs back to you too xx

  • @heathertucker7056
    @heathertucker7056 2 года назад +1

    Tidying up is never fun but sometimes it just has to be done! Well done for tackling that big box x

  • @rebeccajourney3183
    @rebeccajourney3183 2 года назад +2

    At least with clear boxes, you can see what's inside! I just unloaded Fall decor. I have so much and I'd hoped to downsize it. But I do love it and found places to use everything. We will have to wait and see about the Halloween stuff!
    I recently found lightweight overalls like you wear. They were very inexpensive! Plus I needed to lose a little weight to wear comfortably, so I've dropped 10 pounds!

  • @GillianCrossArt
    @GillianCrossArt 2 года назад +9

    Once you get the energy up to declutter, it feels so good having done it! The postcards look great :)

  • @TheresaAlberti
    @TheresaAlberti 2 года назад +2

    Thank you SO much, Wendy, for being courageous and vulnerable enough to share your struggle times with us. You have a way of handling yourself with care and compassion, and I wish I was there but I'm not yet. Working on it. Still tend to have the Judge and Critic in my head, and this never helps at all. It's so good to have better ways modeled. And good on you for taking a break from the shop for a bit. Here's to a better week this week, for all of us...

  • @konniestaabmiller472
    @konniestaabmiller472 2 года назад

    I call it DOING A PLACE HOLDER. Even though I might not everything I want to get done, go through the initial motion. For you, going to the studio. Even if you don't get much done, you are still following the routine of going. Which will be a place holder.

  • @bonniewoodard2771
    @bonniewoodard2771 2 года назад +2

    High fives and clapping for you ... thank you for sharing the UPs and DownS ... you help clear away the darkness by shining your creative light ... blessings on you!! xo

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      Yes ups and downs for sure need to be shared!!!! xxx many blessings to you too xxx

  • @OmarAvilesCreative
    @OmarAvilesCreative 2 года назад +4

    Wendy and James great video 👍 I absolutely love that you showed what creative people go through when organizing and cleaning studio and art space. I struggle with this alot- but my fiancé helps me out. Your outing look like so much fun. Thank you for reminding about self care and keeping the light shine!

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад +1

      Thank you and yes, a constant struggle!!!!! xx Much loves x

  • @bonniezieman3424
    @bonniezieman3424 2 года назад +38

    Why don’t you redirect the money you pay for a studio to paying for a larger apartment where you could dedicate a couple of rooms as studio/office? Hope you are able to create a work/life arrangement that suits you both.

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад +7

      Yes we have been considering this ! Rentals don't come up very often atm though the market has gone mad!!! But definitely a great idea, thank you xxx

  • @garymoore5044
    @garymoore5044 2 года назад

    I'm not quite sure how I ended up here and there was me thinking I'll turn it of after a couple of minutes, well, half hour later I'm still here.
    Fresh air, sunlight and smile at yourself on the mirror at least three time, because it will make feel better, mostly because you end up laughing at yourself.
    Keep the vloging up

  • @alicejump2290
    @alicejump2290 2 года назад +1

    Love watching you doing your work! Blessed and safe days!

  • @trillianlocke1088
    @trillianlocke1088 2 года назад

    I Wendy, well! You did well, so well, with your sorting etc. I have just spent 3 days shifting and rearranging my studio from the back of the Dads garage, patchwork shop, and now storage and my craft studio, I am now set up at the front with natural light pouring in. There is also room at back for overflow of supplies, and a sewing area. A lot of boxes etc were marched around to the large garden shed which also stores much of our daughters stuff, as she is flatting at the moment. I can feel my energy level improving, and definitely my mood. Cheers and love, Trills.xxx

  • @sayusayme7729
    @sayusayme7729 2 года назад +5

    Ah Wendy, we seem to be in sync. I can relate a little. You’re further along, I love how your days can be a little overwhelming too. Thank you.
    Learning to feel for myself.
    ☯️
    Self healing first. Then work on my plan.
    Awesome Friday.
    I adore what you’ve created 💗🌸🦋

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад +1

      Yes, we totes got this.... all at our own pace... much loves xx

  • @victoriacaldwell1756
    @victoriacaldwell1756 2 года назад +3

    I just wanted to let you know I love your videos. I have made it a habit to journal and watch, taking time out weekly to journal my week. I have found that adding art to my journal has been helping as well. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for journaling with me!! xxxx This makes me sooo happy xxx much loves x

  • @megperry5586
    @megperry5586 2 года назад

    I have been obsessing over your beautiful florals and am looking forward to purchasing a few. Lots of love to you, you remind me that being human is not about perfection, but compassion.

  • @ehpeachylove
    @ehpeachylove 2 года назад +2

    Good morning beautiful! I am so looking forward to cooler weather dear Wendy. It is in the 90’s still in Northern California. You are a bright light in my day anytime I see you’ve posted a blog no matter the content.
    I love the new chairs you and James showed us. Great to take along in your van. Funny you mentioned lack of sleep, anxiety, lack of motivation is what I have too and funny thing is I just watched a doctor talk about what vitamin B1 does for out bodies and not or lack off enough does to us. Well it helps in all the areas you describe and I have too. Just a thought, I’m going to buy some and include it with my B complex.
    I’ve learned from you that if I get anything done or not too much, just let go and that it’s okay. Being okay!!!! I love your honesty my dear friend.
    I enjoyed a coffee with you this morning. I love all your flower power paintings and I too draw butterflies.
    This afternoon I pick up my 5 yr old granddaughter who loves to do art with me so we will do some together. Hopefully that will get me out of my slump. Still working on the decisions I mentioned before and thank you for your kindness.
    Sending love and light your way. Let your heart feel full of happiness and stay shining bright. You are amazing. 😍💐😘✨❤️❤️🦋🎨🎨🌿🌳btw you did great job of tidying up, love the curtain pulled back and you plants look healthy. Loved the outing. 😍❤️❤️

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      Thanks for having coffee with me!! Hope you had a lovely art session! Xxxxxxx Much loves, xxxxx

  • @alicebeshay1744
    @alicebeshay1744 2 года назад

    Lovely postcards Wendy👍❤️❤️
    And I like you to know, that I have conversations whit myself al the time🤭😄

  • @samjones9465
    @samjones9465 2 года назад

    Loving your videos, still with you on this Sunday evening. It's raining and all my supplies are in my shed/craft space to be so looking around I have an A5 sketch pad and the grandbabies coloured pencils, just making papers for journalling, not looking at the colours just doing random lines/waves etc - not judgung just doing

  • @celiad6012
    @celiad6012 2 года назад +2

    Love those chairs with the built-in storage!

  • @SilviaCollmann
    @SilviaCollmann 2 года назад +12

    Sadly I haven’t watched you a lot lately, because I needed to stay in my own lane of creating videos, if you know what I mean. but this here feels soooo good and in perfect time. I’m ready to catch up now. generally love all you do, even if you don’t ;-) 😻

  • @annehayward3506
    @annehayward3506 2 года назад

    Thank you Wendy, I’ve been struggling for a while but your calm insights are really helping me. Stay safe love and hugs

  • @pameladelancey5834
    @pameladelancey5834 2 года назад +1

    Life is very difficult sometimes, lately is seems to be all the time! Hope you are feeling better, avocados have lots of potassium and are great for upset recovering tummies!❤ I think you did an amazing job decluttering your studio!! Can't wait for the beginning of October to purchase your cards and frame them!! I'll think of you everyday!! Hope you and James have a happy and restful week!! Much love!!!❤❤❤

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      I have some advocadoes so will eat some! Thank you for being here and I send lots of love to you too xxx

  • @christinebarone2151
    @christinebarone2151 2 года назад

    What a lovely video again this week. You really hit the ground running in your organizing the studio space. Thank you for the motivation!! What’s so important is a little quality time doing fun stuff with the one you love which first and foremost is yourself and James in this case. Warm hugs and love from across the pond. 🥰

  • @Zeitounah
    @Zeitounah 2 года назад

    Love this video, and the way you just showed up despite the things that were going on in your life. Really needed to see this today. I love your tiny journals. I have such a huge collection of collage bits and pieces too! I find collage relaxing when I don't know what to do with myself. Keep taking care of yourself and shining your light to inspire the rest of us.

  • @SharonVandegrift
    @SharonVandegrift 2 года назад +1

    I have an Aladdin's cave, so I enjoyed your decluttering approach. Balancing work and fun is so important. Love your new postcards!!

  • @JT-su4fh
    @JT-su4fh 2 года назад +1

    I’ve been making those one sheet mini books for years - they’re great fun to do! 🥰

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад +1

      Yes they are, I used to make them in the classroom with the children.... so many uses!!! So quick and easy!

  • @littlesistercheryliscrafti9099
    @littlesistercheryliscrafti9099 2 года назад

    Thank you Janet and Freddie! Lovely Shop and Crafting☺️❤️

  • @Boston.girl.
    @Boston.girl. 2 года назад

    Your little "Self Care" book....Self Care, Shine Bright :)

  • @grizeldaxxx4568
    @grizeldaxxx4568 2 года назад

    I adore Your Flower Power Series!! and Your Plants are loving the "New" studio ! xx

  • @elizabethanderson1261
    @elizabethanderson1261 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your mini journal idea. That will be a perfect creative activity to do with my little granddaughter when she visits. Love your vlogs, as always. X

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      Oh lovely, sounds like a lot of fun!!!!! xxxxxxxxxx and thank you xx

  • @pristinabread
    @pristinabread 8 месяцев назад

    Carnivals are always fun, no matter what your age is❤

  • @aleksandraalexander4506
    @aleksandraalexander4506 2 года назад

    Hey hi Wendy, I think it’s really important for home studio to be separate from house, my house is small, but I converted my garage to ceramic studio, this way I get up, coffee, then walk outside to studio, and when I’m done I’m done for the day, I can separate from the space.

  • @feralfreebirds
    @feralfreebirds 2 года назад

    i so love that description of the saucer..and give away what over flows from the cup !!! ...hope your feeling better..iv only ever had food poisoning once and was from a chinese and from rice....wow i was bad...fever the lot...ive done a small amount of de-cluttering/tidying ,had to break it into small steps too, or i wudnt have done it...hugs wendy *X*

  • @deborahmeyers7839
    @deborahmeyers7839 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful artworks Wendy loved the video as always likable and lovable that's what you are🌺

  • @greyfeather7857
    @greyfeather7857 2 года назад +2

    Maybe it’s something to do with the recent full moon? I’m going through a really bad patch at the moment. I’ve coped having to work all through the lockdowns and then my husband was very ill. Then my daughter victim of domestic abuse. Coped through that then this week I was victim of a text,email,phone scam. Almost transferred my life savings when suddenly alarm bells rang in my head. The bank have been really supportive but I feel like a fool and violated. I’m suddenly exhausted. I do practice self care and art daily but somehow I’m going round in dark circles. Thankful for your videos and my light is shining,albeit dimly 🙏🏻💛🤗

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад +1

      Yes, full moon equinox and Pluto apparently!!!! Keep faith and you will gather your strength again. xxx Soft hugs Lisa xxx

    • @greyfeather7857
      @greyfeather7857 2 года назад

      @@theunexpectedgypsy thankful for your support sweet lady 🙏🏻 my faith is strong and my light shining brighter each time another’s light shines on me 💛💫

  • @scarletlea5748
    @scarletlea5748 2 года назад

    Love your new art and can’t wait to order some.
    As always a lovely video. Thank you so much.
    I hope you feel better soon. Sending you lots of love and good vibes to my favourite RUclipsr 🌸❤️🌸😘

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      Thank you sooo much Scarlet xxxxx much loves to you too xx

  • @happinessyogateacher
    @happinessyogateacher 2 года назад +2

    Enjoy your post very much. Thank you! :-)

  • @chestnutsfarm939
    @chestnutsfarm939 2 года назад

    Can relate - though for "studio" read "farm"! But being in multiple locations is testing.

  • @WorldWideWebObserver
    @WorldWideWebObserver 2 года назад +1

    Enjoyed your video as always Wendy.
    Good vibes coming your way from Texas.🌹

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      Thanks for my Texan good vibes! Very much appreciated, sending some English ones right back at you!! xx

  • @LoshiniRangan-jz7fv
    @LoshiniRangan-jz7fv Год назад

    Clear boxes, clear folders clear containers, easy to see, use labels, helps with ADHD, most people have anxiety and memory issues if u dont store things in easy to see and access containers

  • @katjathefranknfurter2374
    @katjathefranknfurter2374 2 года назад

    Aaahhh, I just love the new postcards! I hoped you would do something from this series! Can't wait to order... Lots of love!

  • @dawnnicholson9675
    @dawnnicholson9675 2 года назад +1

    The new postcards are lovely.. I definitely want to purchase some. Xx

  • @chewpatricia6972
    @chewpatricia6972 2 года назад

    Happy to watch your video! I like your foldable journal very much! I am going to try to make one for myself. Oh, I do talk to myself in the mirror too sometimes! haha..🤣 Especially in the morning. Take care. Thanks for sharing!😘😘

  • @lesafowers8142
    @lesafowers8142 2 года назад

    Really love your sketches of the butterflies. I love working with pencils. I just finished some sketching myself. 🦋🦋🦋

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      Aww they only little rough ones but I did enjoy, my pencil was too hard but have some softer leads now... enjoy your sketching too xx

  • @jennymay4720
    @jennymay4720 2 года назад

    Youre right about the saucer imagery. Sometimes we dont realise we are burnt out.

  • @rehanamannan3261
    @rehanamannan3261 2 года назад

    Hi Wendy, It is great to see that you are doing well. Have a great weekend.

  • @suchetadutta1570
    @suchetadutta1570 2 года назад +1

    Second time.. watching it again... Your words.. I can't express in words how much they mean to me at this present time of my life...
    We all go through mental pressures one time or other, some less some more than others (I am going through a lot, long time, forever, like a vicious cycle) ... You inspire me to feel for myself, and the things I feel inside are not nothing. They matter. I matter. Every day, even if the down time, matters.
    Thanks Wendy. So so much love for you. You make me feel good.... Normal. Though I'm not so talented as you, but you made me see what I can do and you have made realise, I can to love myself. Love for me..
    That was a alien thought before, though I'm not very young, but never thought of that for myself.
    This should have been a personal mail, as the world will be reading it, but, no worries. Not anymore. No shame. We learn, whenever, from whoever... It's just on going.
    Thank you lovely. 💙💙💙💙💙

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад +2

      You definitely matter dear Sucheta, xxxxx and you are so right not to feel shame at all, it's never time to stop learning xxxxx I wish you a happy journey of loving yourself.... xxxxxxx Soft hugs xx

    • @suchetadutta1570
      @suchetadutta1570 2 года назад +1

      @@theunexpectedgypsy 💙💙

    • @grizeldaxxx4568
      @grizeldaxxx4568 2 года назад

      @@suchetadutta1570 thanks you for sharing xx

  • @robynforman3072
    @robynforman3072 2 года назад

    Self care theme is so therapeutic for all of us.
    Thankyou for sharing.
    Greetings from Brighton

  • @grizeldaxxx4568
    @grizeldaxxx4568 2 года назад

    Hi Wendy ...is there a small space You could have all Your shop in , that way Your Creative space could expand ..anyway I know the perfect solution will arrive BRIGHT BLESSINGS to You and James ...Love You!! ps The Planets have been having a big old dance about the Cosmos and the Full Moon has also been splishy splashing about in Pisces ..so sometimes it is good to just go with the flow and try and do things that bring us JOY ... Saying NO is something I have been learning to do ...and knowing it is a whole sentence ...so hard when we want everyone to be happy xx

  • @lotusflowerpassion
    @lotusflowerpassion 2 года назад

    I hear you on the space I have a very small space looking for new place to live and hoping to have bigger space to work out of is difficult working in a small space i like having my art space in my home though for me . Self care yes so important , best to take special time in morning filling our cup , then work. Hugss and love dear hope you feeling better soon.

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      Good luck finding the right space Debra, xxx big hugs back to you x

  • @jmitch5161
    @jmitch5161 2 года назад +3

    Care of the SELF is vital and a priority. We have been programmed otherwise! If we don't take care of SELF then we can't be of service to anyone. Love and blessings 🙏💖

  • @jennyc5132
    @jennyc5132 2 года назад

    Would have thought the smell of the food and the spinning rides would have done you in Wendy. Hope you feel better soon and beware of rice that sits around for a while yes you can get sick from warm food and rice. Well donefor clearing some of your stuff!!!

  • @livingfreeasme8346
    @livingfreeasme8346 2 года назад

    Love your videos-so restful

  • @jenniferleach4907
    @jenniferleach4907 2 года назад

    All those treats looked delicious 🤤

  • @Trissa.33
    @Trissa.33 2 года назад

    Can't wait for the New Shop Goodies!!!!

  • @paulamonteiro6162
    @paulamonteiro6162 2 года назад +7

    Hi Wendy! May I Suggest something about creating some space in your studio? Why not trying to move your selling art to your house and only have the creating process in the studio? Maybe this will motivate you to be more creative and feeling more energetic.
    I know that when I change spaces it tend to left me up ;p. Hope helping here :) xxx

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад +3

      Thanks Paula, great suggestion but no room at home for all that stuff!!!! I think a massive declutter and/or a bigger room!!!! I'm so lucky though and love my space!!

  • @isabellepoynter5193
    @isabellepoynter5193 2 года назад +2

    When I declutter my studio I get new ideas how to reorganize (maybe twice a week it’s different setup). A lot of times when I declutter and clean up the room I just can’t figure out what’s still bothering me: is it spiritual? Is it physically? Is it my studio? Is it mental? One time I could figure out the frustration and I just painted bright colors on a canvas and that’s what it was, my studio needed color!

  • @lynneradcliffe424
    @lynneradcliffe424 2 года назад

    Hi Wendy, I know what you mean about having your studio away from home or not! I had my studio in the garden, so not far away, eh? But, ooh, on cold days and at night I just never wanted to venture out so now I have the end room inside the house 'n love it! I go on and out all the time....whenever I feel like it, whole days or ten minutes here and there. No rent either! X

  • @ValeriaVincentSancisi
    @ValeriaVincentSancisi 2 года назад

    I like your butterfly sketches..

  • @esferundito
    @esferundito 2 года назад

    what a cozy space!! :-)

  • @BeFree-BeFrugal
    @BeFree-BeFrugal 2 года назад

    Well done for keeping going 🌷

  • @yahtdanial129
    @yahtdanial129 2 года назад +1

    Here you are....meet you again...never failed💕

  • @jayneterry8701
    @jayneterry8701 2 года назад +2

    I've decided to adopt you as my inspo aunty sending me lovely cheery notes on your life and what you have been up to 😊. Hope you don't mind lol💖💐 Please think of me sending you happy thoughts right back. Lv your niece in 🇨🇦😀

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      hahahaa! Brill!!! I don't mind a bit!! An honour!!! xxxxxxxxxx Canadian niece!!

  • @sherryliberto6749
    @sherryliberto6749 2 года назад

    💜💜💜

  • @ms.pandalove3312
    @ms.pandalove3312 2 года назад +1

    🤗💞

  • @robinwright1738
    @robinwright1738 2 года назад

    I like the post cards! I would love some.

  • @moonmother.
    @moonmother. 2 года назад

    Sending you BIG hugs and many blessings, Wendy 💜 🌸 🌿 🌷 💜 xoxo

  • @kridlavily
    @kridlavily 2 года назад

    You are amazing! :-D

  • @dakotaovdan
    @dakotaovdan 2 года назад +2

    You age so gracefully, I need to do what you do

  • @hasnasehatselalu2227
    @hasnasehatselalu2227 2 года назад

    Hello wendy..
    I like watching your videoa..it makes me comfortable and warm up my art spirit. I wish God always keep you in healty and gergous life. Big hug from me lucy in indonesia

  • @prairiecherie5743
    @prairiecherie5743 2 года назад +1

    I Decoupaged some styrofoam heads to display hats.

  • @janillingsworth7478
    @janillingsworth7478 2 года назад

    Gosh you have been doing lots of paintings. You obviously work really hard . Take care. Arohanui xxx

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      I have been lost in them all recently.... and have a few new paints to play with too!! Much love dearest Jan xxxxxxxx

  • @DianaGonzalez-qd8tc
    @DianaGonzalez-qd8tc 2 года назад

    Cheers Wendy☕️💓✨

  • @tinyfemaleshooter8756
    @tinyfemaleshooter8756 2 года назад +1

    It’s nice you can have a studio….I would love that…but can’t afford that…so I use my bedroom….hahahaha…

  • @lauriepolden6594
    @lauriepolden6594 2 года назад +1

    As a person I am not good at self-care I do not care about myself the way I care about others none of this self-care makes sense to me I do the best I can to take care of myself but I never put myself first it is always someone else I put first it is always something else I put first I believe personally that it is very selfish to think about yourself more than others I don’t believe that it is healthy I think that if you put yourself first that it sends the message that others don’t matter as much as you do and I don’t understand it I never have and I never will therapists teach this self care is important my daughter goes to a therapist and she puts her self first to the point of not even speaking to anyone if she decide she can’t or it’s not in her best interest she cuts people completely out of her life if she feels like it’s not in her best interest or not good for her or whatever she never thinks about anyone else’s feelings only hers I think it’s selfish extremely selfish to hurt other people and not even tell them why you’re doing it ...”Self-care” to me Translates into I’m going to do what I wanna do and screw everybody else because nobody else matters more than I do I think it’s narcissistic ...I’m very very hurtful to other people it does not show that you care about anyone but yourself self-care Ha try caring about other people it’ll make you feel much much better about yourself

    • @spirituallysafe
      @spirituallysafe Год назад

      "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." Mark 10:45 ❤

  • @patriciamacias2458
    @patriciamacias2458 2 года назад

    Hope you feel better ❤️‍🩹

  • @sandycoffmansstudio731
    @sandycoffmansstudio731 2 года назад

    I kept thinking I was getting food poisoning...once a month.....the doctor said nobody gets food poisoning that often. Told me I was having gallbladder attacks. Had to have it removed. Just keep that in mind.

  • @jenniferbonynge5899
    @jenniferbonynge5899 2 года назад

    Some days we do simply push forward to the other side. Somehow it works! XO

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      Sometimes it works yes, and sometimes.... it doesn't !! haahhahahha!!! xxx

  • @isabellepoynter5193
    @isabellepoynter5193 2 года назад

    Hi my favorite little fairy 🧚‍♂️! I missed you! You are a fairy because one moment you’re here then you’re not, I just missed your video lol. Did I say I’m weird? So weird when there a tiny bug flying around and “kissing” my cheek I tell myself it’s a ferry and not a big. Anyway, you are my fairy because you inspire me in art and bring me peace. Do you have a podcast? I’d listen to you aaaallll the time. Cheers and love you!

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад +1

      Biggest loves to you and nothing weird about it!! Hahhaha!! xxxx Much love xxx

  • @PixieTayls
    @PixieTayls 2 года назад

    ~💗

  • @nadyatzurupa6042
    @nadyatzurupa6042 2 года назад

    🪑👍👍👍Венди,вы такая чудесная пара.Так приятно видеть вас,путешествовать с вами.Спасибо большое за хорошее настроение💖💖💖💖💖

  • @v.mishrasart43
    @v.mishrasart43 2 года назад

    Nice video🎥💯👍

  • @claudiagubbels3452
    @claudiagubbels3452 2 года назад

    🍀💞👍🏻

  • @cheryly.596
    @cheryly.596 2 года назад

    Hi. I haven't watched and commented for a while but know that I started watching you from the start of 2020 and lockdowns so this advice isn't coming out from a newbie to your channel. PLEASE look into taking large doses of magnesium . Many of your symptoms fit in with low stores of magnesium in the body. Check it out on RUclips. One is Dr Caroline Dean. Fatigue and moods are major symptoms of low magnesium. Mine was leg discomfort! Notice big difference in ability in handling issues etc a lot calmer. Plays a big difference in state of mind and energy. FYI it is needed for over 800 different function in the body. (Also when will you have original pieces back in your store?)

  • @suedesilva6968
    @suedesilva6968 2 года назад +3

    Does having cardboard boxes everywhere add to your feeling of overwhelm? Cardboard boxes signify transition for me. I don't feel settled until I've ' unpacked'.

    • @theunexpectedgypsy
      @theunexpectedgypsy  2 года назад

      Yes I know what you mean!! We keep them to recycle packaging but yes! Good point!!! I wish we could hide them away!! xx

    • @francineh.7825
      @francineh.7825 2 года назад +1

      I feel the same as I've moved so many times in my life!

  • @kookatsoonjan
    @kookatsoonjan 2 года назад +1

    I hope you can get a BIIGER SPACE ASAP