Thursday, December 10, 2009

My creative space...


I'm still not so much for the words or the creating myself at the moment... instead, I'm enjoying that my space is filled with the creativity and generosity of others.

Kate's gorgeous, even-better-in-real-life crochet christmas potholders. I won them, and they make me so happy. They're never going near a pot though. Nor is the handmade brown and blue potstand which my friend Beck found for me in Wanaka, New Zealand. I think I'm going to dedicate a hanging space in my kitchen for handmade kitchenalia... I could look at these all day!

A copy of Stitch bought for me by my creative friend Jo, a lovely for-no-apparent-reason gift with lots of interesting and funky projects. I'm diving right in after I've finished that sandwich...

And the JOY Christmas card... it's one of Lisa Stubb's prints. The orange, the typography, the bird, the sentiment: it was love at first sight for me. I'm framing this one to go up somewhere in the house. Because even when the joy isn't flowing easily, it's there for the finding...

More creative spaces at Kirsty's (new) house, which is looking mighty fine. And thanks Kirsty for the space-sharing in 2009... you're ace.

23 comments:

  1. What a great photo, and what a lovely space you have there - surrouned by things you love from people who love you!

    That joy card IS ACE. *scurries off to have a look see*

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  2. Thought I recognised that pot holder ... I wouldn't have it for that purpose either!

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  3. Gorgeous space, Gina. Merry Christmas and best wishes for a wonderful New Year! K x

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  4. Oh wow - lucky you winning Kate's gorgeous pot holders... definitely for hanging I say (especially if you cook anything like me - they'd be up in flames in no time at all.
    Looks like a wonderful space ... and that sandwich looks so so so yummy!!!

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  5. Oh yay enjoy! Its a funny, but very lovely, feeling seeing something you are so familiar with in somebody else's space. I hope you have well and truelly left slumpsville. XX

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  6. Oh how lucky are you to win Kate's potty goodness. I am sure it made your day receiving that little booty.

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  7. I love those cards... such a nice little space this week and such a lucky recipient.

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  8. How lucky are you!! The most GORGEOUS pot holders!

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  9. A nice bunch of stuff. I keep popping over to the patterns for pot holders such as those and leave scratching my head. I hope to crack the code someday, or perhaps just stalk Kate in case she has another giveaway.

    Love the card too. Hope you find joy soon. xx

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  10. Your space is beautiful Gina.....see how much you can achieve without having to lift a creative finger! How's slumpsville going? I'm meandering my way to the other side....slowly....maybe you'd like to join me? x Tam

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  11. I'm really pleased you like the cards,thanks for the lovely comment, I love the pot holder! , take care Lisax

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  12. What a lovely bunch of creative loveliness there! Just the thing for helping you find your way home from slumpsville.

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  13. congrats on your win{s}!
    thanks for all your comments and hope you have a great christmas + new year :)

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  14. I too love those coasters. They make me think of the song "The Holly and the Ivy". Love it! xo m.

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  15. A timely post that reminds me of the joy of giving!

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  16. Hello! The JOY print is great - the colours reflect the sentiment in every way. Nic

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  17. Have to agree with you that my pot holder is NEVER going to move pots. Big trouble for anyone who ever things so too. Cherrie

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  18. Joy, joy, joy, joy, joy!! A very good (and pretty) reminder to have!

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  19. A lovely space Gina. It's so lovely to get nice things in the mail! And I hope it has helped you on the road out of slumpsville.

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  20. It's probably a good thing we don't live under the same roof. Our house would be one uninterrupted (joyous) alphabet. x

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  21. What a great space and full of Christmas goodness! : ) Enjoy the festive season.

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  22. Hi Gina! You have won my giveaway over at fromonemum.blogspot.com! Drop me an email at lynfelix@bigpond.com with your contact details and I'll get your package sent off to you!
    Lyn
    x

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