😔 The reality of my new studio - when the big stuff is hard, the small steps really count
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- Опубликовано: 23 апр 2022
- Hello Beautiful Souls, in this episode; I'm working out the reality of my new studio space. When there's big stuff going on in life, and things don't feel right with the world, the small stuff can be really hard, can't it? Especially the smallest decisions. But, the small steps really matter, don't they? I did my best with my cosy nook to make a space for journaling and tried out some of your ideas suggested in the comments. After trying and failing, I wonder, did I get it right? Thanks, as always for keeping me company on this wild journey called life! Biggest loves & softest hugs, Wendy. Xxx
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Love the art journaling table against the far wall with the daybed across from the window…and it makes the room look larger. 😊🌷☘️
I think the art journaling table in the nook location makes the space seem more open and peaceful. I like the new location very much!
As we learned from Alice in Wonderland, ... 'all the best people are bonkers'. So let's be bonkers together. Thank you for another beautiful and inspiring video. Much love xx
Hahaha I love it!
Whenever you have an entrance behind you, use a mirror to reflect what is behind you. Love the new setup.
i mentioned this also, before i saw ur comment ... i agree ....
I was thinking the same ☺️
Great idea!
I was coming to the comments to say the same thing!
@@lisaheckler7629 So was I!
I like the new arrangement, too. Gives you better flow. And, yes, all of your regulars (myself included) are “bonkers in the nicest possible way.” (big smile)
If the shelf doesn’t work, another idea would be to put a wall to wall bookcase behind the table. It will be perfect to set up all sorts of things even under the table and get stuff off the floor. IKEA has those cool cubbies that would work perfectly for you.
The new layout is lovely! ❤️ You’re doin great in there!
Today was an ‘I need a friend’ day and an Unexpected Gypsy did the job! 💖✨💝💫💞
Loved seeing James’ big smile at the end. 😊 THANK YOU ☺️
I love the new arrangement. You could put a mirror above the desk to see what’s behind you. Command stick on hooks are fantastic for fairy lights an d mobiles. No more drilling! Xxx
Love the journal nook change. Put a bell at the door so it jingles when someone enters. Love the new studio, keep in balance 💕😉❣️
I really like the table in its new position, there seems to be more space and it just flows better. Then as you come around the corner from the other section the day bed fit's that space much better. Doesn't feel as close to the oval office. I think it feels as if each space has a more defined role.
So pleased you moved the table to the end, the flow feels so much better x
Love the new layout, opens up the space and someone can sit on the daybed while you are working, also you can look out the window from the bed.❣️
That's what I thought, too. How nice it would be to sit on that little bed with a cup of tea and look out the window!
The snook looks great! Hang your large mirror (or get a cheap full length mirror) horizontally above your journal desk. The f.s. rule is you want to be able to see what’s coming your way. So happy moving furniture brought you positive energy.
The new layout looks amazing. I would put the mirror on the wall behind the table, maybe get some narrow shelves for under the window for more storage.
In my humble oppinion, there's nothing wrong with being a little bonkers. In fact I have found it to be very helpful, especially when dealing with other bonker types. By the way, I like the new arrangement and hopefully it will be comfortable, inspiring, and productive for you.
Sweet Wendy, I truly love the journaling table in the new spot against the far wall. You are left-handed, so the light is coming from the window to your right...so it makes perfect sense to put the table there and it opens up the space a lot more. If you are wondering about where you will put your lights ...once you have the shelf on the wall above the journaling desk, you mentioned that you want to have it quite high, then how about hanging the lights on and along the bottom of the shelf? Quite honestly I am in love with your studio space, it's lovely, airy, and bright. Yes, I am bonkers and loving every moment of it...it's a good kinda bonkers, so yes, let's be bonkers together :-) I am also an artist and have my off days (fibromyalgia), plus with everything going on in the world makes things really feel unsettling. My studio nook is in our bedroom and I absolutely love our cottage, so for me, it is extremely easy to become a hermit as it is my happy place and where I feel safe and loved. I worked full-time until January and since then I have been focussing on my artist's journey. I have realized on the 'off' days, that it is ok to have a under the covers day...or when I get up and my body especially doesn't feel great, I then get back into bed and say to myself, I will try again later. Strongs to you dearest Wendy...always remember, this too shall pass...just keep your focus on the light bright star. Much love, hugs and light to you and James. You two make an awesome team!
I love that you moved the art journaling table to the back. And the couch to the side. You can always get a little mirror for your wall above the art journaling table as a solution to having your back to the entry.
Hard as life can be, it is really helping me at the moment to get out into nature, listen to bird song, look at all the beautiful blossom, bluebells, Gods creation. It lifts me so much. I love pottering in my garden too.🌺🌳🌻🌹🐝🦋 It is lovely to see you progress with the studio. I thought that the journaling table looks good on the end wall but might also be nice under the window too. It's nice to have options isn't it?😊 I hope you all have a good week.
I love the new arrangement! It's funny how even small arrangements can make a room look so different!
I love seeing the nesting process it makes me want to change my furniture around too. The sleeplessness and unsafe feelings have been very intense. I have been grounding as much as possible saying yes a lot to discomfort. I wanted to say thank you again because you have been a valuable teacher to me in recent weeks. I’m sure once your nest is settled a bit more other unsettled things will fall into place. Lots of love ❤️
Hello, Wendy! I am like you: sometimes I feel I shouldn’t get out of the house. It’s one of those things I can’t explain. I feel that in that particular day or that particular moment, I should stay at home. And, many times, when I decide that is nonsense and I do get out, I end up regretting it and concluding that, in fact, I should have followed my instinct.
I love to move things around the house. Not only because I like to change the ambience, but also because I like to look for the place where things make more sense or are more useful. Like yourself, I have to sit on the chair, sofa or even lay in bed to actually see if I like that piece of furniture in that particular place.
I am going through a very difficult moment in my life (not an illness) and my house has been my refuge. I don’t feel like going out or see people. I need to cocoon, like you say. Thanks for all the suggestions and advice.
By the way, may I ask why you didn’t put your art desk in front of the window?
I have mine in front of my window and I love that, because I can stop once in a while and look outside. Besides I can open the window and feel the air (when possible, of course, but in Portugal the weather usually allows us to have the windows open for a long period of time). Anyway, I like your art table in that place better than the other. And the day bed looks great in there too. But ultimately it’s you who has to decide if you feel good like that.
Thanks for keeping me company. See you soon ♥️🌈💙🌻💚🌸🧡⭐️💛🐚💗🌳❤️🌞🖤🍀💜✨
I considered under the window myself and I wondered if that would weigh that side of the room down too much having the bigger furniture on that side? If only we could see it without actually having to do all the heavy lifting and climbing over the table?! Thanks for the giggle Wendy! I know I needed that!!
@@lindadetloff3370 you’re right! I like to move things around and sometimes after all that lifting things up, I don’t like it and have to move it again 😂😂😂
OMG I feel exactly like that today. I am staying in my 4 walls because tomorrow I must go out. Yes, the world is crazy these days and even somewhat unsafe. Enjoying the day communicating with my children (adults) and art journaling . Watching my favorites on RUclips. 👍❤😀💐🙏
It's been fun watching you and James in your new space! The place where you moved your art journal table is great! It makes that area look so much more spacious. I'd hang a tiny wind chime on the door. Then you'll always have a tinkly sound to tell you when someone is entering. I''d also hang a little mirror over your table so you don't have to turn around every time it tinkles.
Love the new set up! And I feel the “duvet day” thing oh so much!!
Having it set up this way feels cozier, more welcoming. I like how the table fits the space perfectly. And sitting there it is just a slight turn to look out the window-verses having to turn all the way around before. For me I must always see an "out" to feel safe and comfortable. So that is my opinion. Hugs ❤️
Wendy it looks so cozy and creative - the fairy lights just give it the extra but of magic! ⭐️💕
I totally understand having to sit in a place for a while before you’re sure it’s right. I like your new setup. You get good light for your journaling and also on the daybed. I love light, and need to have windows around me. Let the sunshine in…
I like the bed/table set up cuz you can lay in the bed to meditate/write in our journal and look out the window to reflect. Leave it like that! Above your bed and table add your favorite art/journal pages to set up happy/good vibes in that corner!
I love the journaling table against the wall. It makes the space more open and airy but more cozy at the same time. You've now got the perfect, "pondering perch" with the daybed facing that beautiful window and all your dangly treasures and plants. You need a snuggly throw on the daybed for a possible nap on days where sleep is lacking. I love the vibe your studio sends to all of us. Beautiful!!!
Wendy, I have discovered the necessity of having wheels/coasters on most studio furniture. Makes things so much easier. Some projects take up more room, or keeps supplies close at hand. A small table can be rolled out of the way and have other supplies rolled in.
The huge canvas above the daybed?! Love the journaling nook! I am totally in the head-space where you're at. I'm finding it so difficult to get anything done. After dinner clean-up and then I'm ready for bed! I used to go back into the studio! No more. So tired ALL the time! The crazy world feels so insecure and weird, it's exhausting, it's true. Love from Canada!
Absolutely love the art journal nook, the lights really shape the space nicely. I'm not self employed but do feel the need to take a mental health day every now and then from my workplace.
I just love the balance of the triangle of the day bed/journal desk/oval office. A triangle of work, rest and play available for whatever you need to keep your cup full and your light shining. I'd place the oval Office chair next to the day bed, so you could face the door and your painting area, but you need to find what is right for you. Thanks again for sharing and inspiring us. We all juggle to find balance, and it is reassuring to know we have that in common. Sending love and light your way.
For quite a while now I want to just stay indoors. I feel comfortable and safe. The world outside feels odd. It seems to be making me disorientated. Hard to explain... I would rather do a bit of crafting, reading and looking at your videos...
There's some music you play in your video that's like a walz.. it reminds me of dancing with my dad... fond memories.
Your studio is beautiful and I'm sure it will be perfect for you very soon. Things will just fall into the right place..💕
I'm one of the suggestors! and I'm so happy that you tried this. The dynamic corner of the l shape is so softened by the low fabric and roundness of the day bed. Your back is not to the door at all there. It's Soo good and you can have the sun on the day bed on you!
I like the new arrangement with the art journaling table in the nook . The daybed looks so comfy -- perfect for pondering!
Love the table against the far wall! Day bed facing window! (As at the end of your video).
Love the new layout! What about a little rug- a cheap outdoor one with a nice pattern- in front of the daybed to make it cozy, but resistant to messy art projects ? And a lightweight folding screen to make that area even cozier, and visually block out the other areas of your studio that are still under construction? It might give you a visual respite from always seeing the parts that still need to be organized.
I love the journal table in it's new spot!! As soon as you moved it the energy in the room opened up. The daybed looks good in it's new spot as well...its a beautiful daybed 💖
A mirror! That is how the Feng Shui will work. That way you are aware of your entire space. Love your process. Thank you.
I like it with the seat facing the window and the table on the far wall. It looks neat and uncluttered and you face all your plant babies when your resting.
I really love the changes you made as it looks comfy and cozy. You have more room to 💃🏼 dance a little! Don’t let the problems get you down, just tell your little negative voice you’ll think about it all “later” and hush. Smile, laugh and think of the people that make you happy then draw your beautiful fairies in beautiful gardens. Or write about it in your journal and even if you don’t feel like smiling, fake it and smile anyway…..it won’t be long before the smiles are real! From my mountain top in middle Tennessee where the hilltops 💋 the sky, I send you good thoughts and love, Fran
The journaling table looks so much better against the back wall of the nook. Plus, it gives you a place to slide your large canvas. The day bed looks better in the new location. You can look out the window from the day bed. The rounded edges of the day bed are better so that when you enter the nook you wouldn't run into the sharp edge of your table with your hip (in the old position). You could hang some fabric (maybe some gold print to go with your day bed) using zelcro from underneath the table to hide some of your boxes on the end of the table where you won't be sliding your chair in. Your space is turning out so well.
Art Journaling in the nook looks wonderful from here!!! Much more energetic flow in my mind!! Hope you’re enjoying. We love that you share your thoughts with us. Big hugs Wendy 🕊
SHOW UP... I needed those wise words today. It's the perfect way to deal with those difficult days; many good things can come from just showing up; you proved it here with all the wonderful things you got done by showing up on such a day. Thank you for sharing this great advice!
Now about the subscribers; you do need those 100 thousand and I know in your case it has nothing to do with ego but the need to protect your channel, and I want to suggest a way to make this come true much faster. When you get to that number RUclips will send you a silver coloured plaque acknowledging your passing that number of subscribers. So already from now reserve a visible spot where you will put it. Maybe it's not your style or ideal decoration but you can see it as the reminder of all that number of people who love you, admire you and support you. So come in every day and look at that empty space but in your mind see this object already standing there and feel inside of you what it represents , and feel great about it and grateful above all; this way it will manifest sooner. Good luck dear Wendy!
I agree that your art journaling nook looks cosy and peaceful now. Personally, I like to be able to "turn my back on the world" to get grounded in to my own thoughts and creative zone, so I wouldn't worry about the door around the corner.💗
I love the Journaling Nook! I was going to suggest to you to put it against that wall as well so it would open that space more. It feels like there's more "room for thoughts" now!!! And the daybed centered there gives you a place to sit and ponder your painting space, your vlogging space, plants, and journaling nook!!!! It's your own "center of the universe" within your studio!!! It just feels so fresh and inspiring now! ❤
Yes to the new arrangement of your studio. And yes to me being bonkers. 💞 I love your channel. 💌🖌️☕🌷🌿🕊️
oh the switch is so much better, Wendy. the day bed needs to be across from your plant babies. the art table seemed to crowd out the bed. I think you'll love being able to be across from the light in the window. you could put a bookshelf above the bed, maybe more plants. you have a lovely nook now! I hope you like it this way!💗
I like where the daybed is, I think it looks more like it belongs and becomes its own "entity" rather than being shoved into a corner. If someone visits, you could sit together with them on it. It creates a little oasis in the middle of it all. I understand about sitting with your back to the door, however, in this position you may be able to concentrate better, you know, you won't be able to see other parts and purposes in the room and be distracted while journaling. Feels better to me this way.
Hello Wendy, i looove how you set up your artjournaling area and the day bed; it's harmonious and the room seems larger. You now deserve a good rest after all the energy you used to move all your stuf!! And please Wendy, don't worry about the day you post your video, it is so nice of you to do it regularly even when you are very tired.I send you loads of good vibes dear one, and i hope you'll sleep better.Take care!!
The nook is lovely and calm. It feels like beauty in that corner and the day bed is almost perfect too
Thank you for walking the walk and putting your needs first. I might not be alone to realize since the kids are up and on their own, I let Work, others, and self imposed “stuff” prevent me from truly focusing on my own mental and physical well-being.
So I just stopped the crazy train. You ,and all the FOW (fans of Wendy),are an inspiration.🌞🌞🌞
Today’s the day to do a few things that bring me peace, comfort, and beauty. Then to the Art Journal.
With your journalling table facing the wall, for Feng Shui you might want to put a mirror up on the wall so you can see behind you?
I like the table in it's new arrangement, it looks more spacious. I love the way you placed the string of lights. It looks cozy that way. If you put shelves over the table it's going to be difficult to get anything on and off them BUT if you place shelves to the left of the table you'll have easy access to everything AND able to keep the lights where they are.
New layout gets a thumbs up from me. I was soooo relieved to hear that you have ''I want to stay at home'' days, feeling scared and insecure, I thought I was weird or something . . . . well, if I am you are too . . . hahahahaha. Thank you , big hug!
I love the change. I think you and I are cut from the same cloth and that's exactly how I arrange and rearrange.. by feel.
I love how the change opened the space but also made it feel more cosy. I can see you in the day bed facing different directions depending on the day and it feels a beautiful spot for your fairies to watch over your shoulder and dance in the sunlight.
Love ❤️ the Art Journaling Table against that back wall with the daybed on the side wall. The whole snook works for me also because of the window and how you've set up your plants there.
It is definitely a cozy corner while the rest of the studio is a "work" area.
I love the lights above the table and also think perhaps a mirror on the right hand side would be nice to reflect the light, plants and of course the rest of the room. I can see lots of comfy pillows on the daybed and a cute little side table to put a cup of tea on it. I love the tiny shelf you have and want one myself to put plant babies on in interesting containers and display tea cups I inherited from my husband's Nana. You make me want to cozy up my art area too and buy lights! Love you Wendy.
I like where the journaling table is. Here's some suggestions, Hide the boxes or paper reams that are under your table maybe move them under the daybed. How about a cute table lamp, that will warm up the writing area, and better for your eyes and there won't be a shadow. The shelf above would be great, you can add plants on it to hang down, and add some art work and knick-knacks on there too. Just a few ideas.....I do love your voice and all your videos, oh yeah and your wonderful art work.
I like the art table in the nook as well…very cozy and the possibilities to use the walls for display and storage are amazing.
I totally agree….. I also have days where I shouldn’t or don’t want to leave the house. Sometimes when you push yourself to, it works but sometimes everything goes wrong and you regret it or you’re glad you did as it made you feel better but on the days you’re really not feeling it, stay home, protect and look after yourself. Love the lights in the ‘nook’ looks nice and cosy.
Wendy, sitting on that day bed and looking out of that window, seems so peaceful. I love the set up.
I think James and all husbands of creatives need a special award. For they have the patience of Job, the good humor of Santa and the love of the almighty to put up with us. Because as you said were a little bit bonkers. Most people wouldn’t care about such details.
So much better Wendy, it opens up the room and when sitting on the day bed you're looking at plants rather than the studio! A place to rest, reflect and take time out!
I love the table where you moved it and adding a shelf or book case on top of the table and hanging plants is a great idea. Might I suggest a second hand rug in front of the day bed and the long mirror hung long ways over the bed and a large painting or grouping of your paintings over the mirror (to show case them) which would cozy it up and make that space it's own. You could also add some shelves in the window to add some more plants and a colored glass bottles to reflect the light and you could start some plants in them for more plants! This space is really coming along and I can't wait to see what you do with it! I'm so excited for you!!!!!!
Love the journaling table there and the daybed….ahhh just dreamy.🙏🏻💜💐
I think having the art journal table in the nook eliminates some of the distractions in the room and gives more focus to your work. It also seems very cozy. Thank you for showing up even when you didn't feel like it, you gave us a bit of much needed push❤
I love the new layout. 😍 It seemed like the table was blocking the nook before. Now it looks opened up. You can sit on the day bed and look out the window. 🌻💜👍
I also think the new setup is better. Your sweet daybed was buried down in that corner. You need a resting place that allows you to soak up all the creative energy. Now the journaling nook soars up that back wall and creative energy rolls back out to the rest of the room. Love your honesty.
I don´t like to sit with my back to the door either, but somehow I love this way to arrange your journaling place, it looks cozy and harmonious and beautful! Maybe you could put the mirror on the right side of the journaling table or hang it on the wall, so you can see the reflexion of the rest of the room in it... 🤔
I like the bed there. It has its own little stuff lace, you can be away from your project tables, a place to think. When I sit in my studio, I make sure I got nothing on the walls in front of me so I can focus on thoughts and ideas
I didn't like the square corner too close to the table before, now the round table and circular ends of daybed go nicely together 😊
I love where you put your art journaling table. I find it looks better there than where you originally put it. The nook with the fairy lights looks and feels cozy. And a previous comment said to put up a mirror on that wall so you can actually see behind you is also a good idea. And sitting on the daybed you can look at your window with all the little dangling things and plants... it's a perfect little cozy nook! 😍
It's nice that you don't have to walk around the table to get to the daybed. That layout looks comfortable. Good job trying out new layouts and things.
My only morning that I can do anything I want is usually Saturday. Like many I have to walk my dog for an hour and a half every morning and a sniffy half hour after lunch. It really gets me going, but also stops me having a leisurely morning routine. But it's great to be out in the fields come rain, shine, hail or snow!
I feel like you're my little sister. We have many of the same processes. Furniture placement doesn't 'feel' right ✔ need to 'see' all my stuff✔ Lots of different creative endeavors✔ 😀❤
You can get a mirror placed on the wall or desk to enable you to see behind you.
I LOVE the new placement of the art journal table and daybed! The rounded headboard of the daybed near the oval office table allow for a nice movement of energy. The sharp edges of the table are no longer jutting out into the space. I'm not a Feng Shui expert, but that feels like good movement of Chi there. As others have mentioned, a mirror on or near your art journaling table positioned in such a way that you can see over your shoulder when you're working could be a great fix. At my old job, I had a cubicle where people could sneak up behind me and startle me (as I get VERY engrossed in my work sometimes). I just had a small 7" cosmetic mirror on a pedestal that could be tilted just right so that I could see who/what was behind me. I love how your studio is taking shape. I look forward to watching its evolution. Love the lights and plants and now I'm inspired to overhaul my creative space. I ALSO have to sit in all the different places in the room when I'm rearranging things. At least HALF of my process is the looking and the contemplating of it all. Do you think James could do some long-distance DIY training for my hubby? ;-) Love, love, love your channel. I feel like I have a dear friend in the UK whenever I'm watching and sharing a cuppa. Waving from near Chicago! XOXO
I love where the new art journal desk is. I think some mirrors in that L shaped room would be wonderful! Over the day bed to reflect the light back in and somewhere on the wall behind the desk - not where you will be looking at yourself but where you will see the room behind you reflected. This could be any shape - they even have those long squiggle mirrors or??? I'm sure you can think of something more artistic than I could. I think mirrors would add nice dimension to that room. The daybed now looks like a cozy place to hang out.
Please hang in there and thank you so much for your videos. I watch for them!
Hello Wendy! Hope you get settled soon in your beautiful studio. I miss watching you create your gorgeous art. Hugs and friendship to you from Texas!🌷
Yes! The Journalling Table looks much better against that back wall and your Daybed will be lovely to sit on opposite your window ❤️
I think that having the journaling table in that spot makes it a very inviting space especially with the lighting you put up and your idea of a shelf and plants …your new studio is so bright and lovely. I have now watched all your videos and am caught up to date..loved them all and found them all very inspiring..thanks!
I do like the journaling table in its new place. I too have the problem of sitting with my back to the door or to the entire room; it just feels like I'm giving someone the opportunity to sneak up behind me and scare the daylights outta me. The advantage you have with your journaling spot is that you have a swivel chair which then allows you to wing around if you hear noises behind you. The only thing I would do differently is to put the little side table and shelf on the other end of the journaling spot. The reason I would do that is so that if I felt insecure for no apparent reason, I could park my chair between the side of the day bed and the side of the journaling table, that way I wouldn't even remotely have my back to the open room and likely my insecurities would ease up a little bit, hopefully. I think having the table where the day bed was and the day bed where the table was helps the room feel more open rather than having the stuffy, 'my sh*t is too big for this room' feeling. & I know, opinions are like hind ends, everybody's got one and most people keep it covered up. . .in my defense of putting my opinion here, you kinda asked us to do it.
Sweet Wendy your energy flow is much improved with the journaling table against the wall and the day bed where you have it now. A narrow mirror in the wall off center to your chair would open the space and allow you to see behind you. Being it’s a nook, your back is not really to the door. I love the lights too.
Your plants look amazing and your little special items hanging down so pretty. I would add a pretty throw to the day bed which is a beautiful piece.
I pray your week is filled with promise, peace, creative energy . I too know what not sleeping feels like.
Hello to James and you are both so beautiful together. We all wish we had a James in our lives.
Peace, love and softest hugs to you both. ☮️🧚♀️🧚🏻♂️🧚🏻🌼🍀✨🌸💐🙏❤️🤗😘
I joined your Patreon as a Pocket supporter just because you said you were 'bonkers" and I too believe the BEST people are bonkers! Thanks for spreading your particular brand of light and goodness into our at times dark, dank, and hopeless day to day drudgery. Staying bright, Wendy! No matter what. 💕💕💕💕💕💕
It looks much better having the table there. Looks like you have more room now. I think a peg board above the table with moveable tubs and shelves to put your art journaling stuff in would give you more work space and it will look so nice. You could paint the peg board white and put your lights above it, mmmm cosy 😌
Wendy you could put a mirror up on the wall so that when your back is turned to your art journaling table you could see what's behind you. I don't really like my back to a big open space like that. And actually you could put a mirror on the wall so when you are on your day bed you could see the entrance door if placed in the right space. I love your new space and your beautiful window and plants etc. I have plants in my studio too and it's just so nice!
Love from Arizona❤❤❤
Wonderful new look to make it look more spacious. Agree with previous comments about needing a mirror so you can see what is behind you, one that is maybe tilted so it won’t interfere with your camera work. James, two shelves please. One to lift the items that are at the back of the table. One high up to display Wendy’s gorgeous art. Have a lovely day.
Hi Wendy,
Been watching you from the very beginning but have not commented. But for some reason I was drawn to comment on this video :-) Put a mirror above your journaling table so that you can see what’s behind you. I think that would help tremendously with the feeling of having your back to the door even though it is around the corner. Mirrors help when it comes to feng shui.
Thanks for all your wonderful videos, I have enjoyed each and everyone especially during Covid era.
Watching from the United States. Take care, stay safe,
Mary at Hart Lane Studio in California
Thank you for your loving sharing of your art, your space, your light! Everything is shaping up for your continued creativity. The light from the window on your right of the journal table is perfect for left handed writing, drawing, etc! Keep on keeping on💖
The art journal table is perfect in the back of the nook. It also gives you a bit of space to store the large canvas on the left side of the table. Very nice studio space. Lol you just put the canvas there
So yes, it is bad feng shui *however* it can be fixed by placing a mirror on the wall, in order to reflect the room behind you and people entering in. A large mirror somewhere on the wall would bounce a lot of gorgeous light around the room. I love the new set up! Flows much better.
❤ the look of your journal table in the nook & think maybe you could decorate/hang a 🪞over there with your 🧚♀️ art & inspo board. Probably would be easier if you hung at least some of those lights off the shelf you'll put up but whatever you do it'll be amazing & comfy when it's complete 🧚 Maybe staggering some 🧚♂️ lights over the daybed area with your artwork on that wall would look super 👌 PS. Maybe look into those command strips to hang your lights ✨ 🤔
The art journalling desk has found its home. It was made for that space and looks great there. I agree with other commentors who say to put up a mirror, I like the idea of your large mirror hung horizontally. You could also tie a small bell to the main door handle to alert you to a visitor. Hope you are feeling brighter. Lots of love xxx
I love this arrangement. You can readily see your plants and the light from your day bed. I so enjoy your videos. Thank you Wendy.
Much love and Aloha to you dear Wendy as you navigate the obstacles.🙄 I too have had some set backs and an overload of issues to deal with at the same time within this past month...whew!😕 I was trying to get in better shape with a new exercise program and injured my hip, which has me laid up on ice for the last two weeks like a fish going to market!😆 As for your art table.... I prefer the new location...and like you I am "bonkers in the best way" as the location of chairs, beds, tables in my home only works if it feels right while sitting or sleeping there for some time. I hope the new location proves to be the right fit for you!🤞 Thank you for sharing your trepidation about going out in the world post-pandemic-lockdowns. To my huge surprise I believe I am suffering from the very same thing!😮 Your sharing has helped me to be gentler on myself about these strange feelings and unusual behaviors I'm experiencing. So thank you for that!💙🙏 Sending much love and plenny Aloha across the many miles...until next week, take care. 😘🌈🌺💫💖🥰
You need a giant wall mirror now to go above the daybed to reflect that window and YES the journal desk is sooooo much better there at the end
A mirror near the Journaling area might reflect the windows and plants, which are amazing, by the way. My craft room makes me sad, and I don't want to go in it. I'm thinking moving some plants downstairs, and perhaps some fairy lights, could make a big difference. I need to organize, but I need to make the area feel warm and welcoming.
I personally like the art journalling table in the nook. Even just from a viewer perspective with the angle of the video, it just felt like you were letting us in more. It fits the spot well and looks more organised yet cosy with the lights up.
The day bed to me looks much better along the wall opposite the large window, because it gives you the opportunity to sit, relax, ponder and look out to the gorgeous daylight and your plants across the window.
It certainly doesn't seem to me like you have your back to the door from the nook, particularly because it is around the corner.
Looks so much better. I'm glad you took the viewer advice and changed it around. Hopefully you'll keep it that way 😄🌿🌷