Serendipitously just the other day I discovered Karen Valentine’s My Desert Cottage blog and was delighted to learn that today she is hosting the sixth annual Where Bloggers Create blog party. The invitation is to let people peek at the space you work/create in. Of course I want to play!
Welcome to Studio Bibolet.
Bibolet is defined as a small object of curiosity, beauty, or rarity; a trinket; a beautiful bauble; a book of unusually small size. And bibelots are what I like to create. I love creating sacred objects and talismans, but I also create jewelry, journals, zines. I play with paper, write poetry, send out love letters; I love color; create magical scented blends with essential oils; and wish my drawing skills were a better match for my imagination. I think the world is filled with treasures and it’s up to us to notice and appreciate them. And most of all I do my best to keep my feet and heart on the joy trail.
I love my studio space. It’s quite small which makes taking wide-angle shots challenging because I can’t really back up far enough. And it’s no secret my photography skills are rudimentary. But let’s not let that stop us from touring my creative haven. My studio is in an enclosed porch on the second floor of my home. On the way up we need to pass the auspicious red door,
and pass under the watchful eyes of one of the studio mascots Rosie Crow,
and possibly be greeted by real owner of the space Amaterasu Solaria.
And receive a blessing from on the many muses who hang out here. This one reminds me of my mother and so she’s affectionately called Mama Muse.
And here’s the first view as we near the top of the stairs.
And this is the view back down the stairs we just came up.
Here’s a head-on view. My work table faces a row of windows so I get great light. But it also makes it a bit challenging to take photos.
My work table.
The upper sills of the windows are filled with bottles of beads, and I love making bottle people so I have a collection of bottles and “bulb” heads on the ready.
Jars of ribbons, drawers filled with treasures, and a wee heart bird.
And a few more Muses to keep me inspired.
Outgoing mail gets held in the interim by the charming vintage postman whose path is lit by a gorgeous moon.
And there you have it – a peek at my studio.
Bye for now. I’m so glad you stopped by. And I look forward to visiting your space if you’re playing as well.
Thanks for inviting us in! I loved this peek at your wonderful, magical and inspiring work space!
Hugs,
Karin
So glad you got to peek Karin – wish you could visit in person!
I have visited in person and it’s a lovely space!
Thanks! 🙂
Lovely inspiring work!
Thank you!
Love your little space…mine is a little space too! We can escape into our little world and be creative. It was wonderful to see your space, and how inspiring to have a window to look out while working.
Thank you for stopping by my blog. I am now your new follower. I look forward to keeping up with you!
Teresa
http://www.foxhollowstudio.com
It’s wonderful to have spaces we love that we can play in isn’t it?! Thanks for visiting and for the follow!
How fantastic that your studio is in an enclosed second-floor porch. I love porches and the views from upper levels are always so much more interesting than ground-level views. Thanks for sharing your space with all of us.
Judith
Porches are fun and they just naturally seem to call you into slowing down and observing. Thanks so much for stopping by Judith.
So full of light and colorful details! I loved ‘meeting’ Rosie Crow and the muses. A most delightful space! 🙂
Have a lovely one,
Lin
Thanks Lin. It was fun having you visit, and wishing you a lovely creative time as well.
Deborah, I really enjoyed seeing your colorful studio, and I especially loved your writing! The paragraph about you is so wonderful — your goal to “keep my feet and heart on the joy trail” is lovely and perfect! The little vintage postman is adorable. Now I want to see your bottle people! I will explore your blog to see if you’ve posted photos of them elsewhere. So glad you joined the party!
Such a delight to peek into your place as well Bonnie!
I enjoyed meeting all of your muses and Amaterasu Solaria, Such a tiny space filled with wonderful things. i enjoyed my visit today.
Thanks for stopping by Diane!
My space is small too. I loved your post. I enjoyed visiting your space.
Have a great week,
Sherry
Small just means we get to keep our treasures closer at hand. 🙂
I can just imagine climbing the stairs to your studio and wiling away the time creating beautiful things tucked away up there. Thanks for sharing your creative space.
Thanks for visiting Laurel.
You have crammed such goodness and charm into such a small space. Thank you for the tour!
My continuing goal is to have only treasures in my life. Ultimately it doesn’t matter is a space is large or small if it’s filled with what makes one’s heart happy.
Thanks for coming over and seeing my tiny sewing place! Come by anytime!
Have a wonderful week,
Sherry
Entirely my pleasure Sherry. Virtual studio walks are great fun aren’t they?
Hello Deborah! It was a pleasure to visit your place. I especially love those drawers, they are fantastic.
Besos from Argentina,
Silvina
Thanks so much for visiting! I loved peeking into your space and seeing all your treasures.
i just love your tiny space – it is so cozy – and you have so many interesting things!!! I can see how being in that space would be inspiring!
Glad you stopped by for a peek Vickie.
Your place looks nice with all those decorations!
Mine is furnished in Goodwill and stacks of books.
I’m of the opinion our spaces should support our happiness. And stacks of books sound pretty happy-making to me. 🙂
I am in love with those wooden drawers – I love fun pieces like that for storage.
IMO there can never be too many drawers for treasures. 🙂
Thanks so much for joining the party Deborah! I enjoyed the tour! It’s so much fun to see how others set up their creative places!
Thanks for hosting Karen. What a fun tour party.
Looks so warm and cozy….love all the natural light! I too work in a small space and it can be so challenging at times!
Small can be challenging but it does make it easier to find things. 🙂
I love the cabinet with all of the drawers in it. What a fun space! Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks for stopping by Jennifer and saying hello.
Such a lovely, cozy spot Deborah. And what a bonus it’s on an enclosed porch with tons of light. I feel as if I’ve gotten a peak into your rich and enlightened personality. Lovely.
Thanks Kelly. I’m so glad you stopped by.