Okay, in the cosmic scheme of contextual challenges, maybe the dysfunctional stack of stuff next to my favorite hatching chair isn’t a big problem.
Maybe, the reason I’m obsessed with it just now is that it feels like something I can change in the face of so many things I can’t .
In any event, it isn’t working. And the more painting and coaching and teaching I’m doing, the more I need it to work better.
There are, of course, constraints. Space. Time. Mobility. Resources. Lingering reluctance to go to Ikea!
And, if the truth were told, I’m picky.
So, furniture Legos!
After debating a couple of other options, this is the winner for the base.
Gorgeous old wood my friends at Kudzu tell me came from Hungary. Oddly hinged seats I kind of prefer not to think too much about. Currently feeling lonely on our front porch.
And a clever, handy sort of friend with power tools due Thursday to help.
Experience suggests that having help also requires having an answer to my all-time favorite question:
What are we trying to accomplish?
First, I need it to hold lots of stuff.
My laptop.
Stacks of journals. Tissues. Remote controls. My phone. Essential oils. Symbols and meaning galore. Really, really dark chocolate.
Books, of course. An archaic paper calendar. Space for breaker bars and cords.
Also, accessibility is a must.
Oh! I also need a place to paint in here.
Which is kind of a separate issue, though not really.
So… tools I understand.
A measuring tape. Good, heavy paper. A soft, grey pencil. And a BIG eraser!
Two days of serious measuring and pondering, a couple of discarded options, a crazy dream, and several hours of sketching later, here’s where we are:
With the exception of a can or two of chalk paint, the whole plan is based in re-investment of underused resources. (And no antiques will be harmed – or even painted – in the making of this miracle!)
The prep work (ie – I can’t take it apart until all the stuff that’s there now goes on vacation!) starts tomorrow. A significant amount of dusting will be involved!
For this moment, though, another really helpful question…
What wants creating in your world?
I really hope you’ll share your answer in a comment or email me and let me know. suesvoice@gmail.com
Here’s the thing… creativity and hope are the best antidotes to fascism I know. And now is surely the time for that!
ps… planning for update pics next weekend.
pps… my sister-in-magic, Natalie Moyes, and I are gearing up for the next round of Medicine Basket… unsticking stuck stuff. And this time, it’s money stuff! (Stay tuned!)
We are aligned! I will be beginning the very daunting task of moving and combining my work studio into my home office/art space. After accumulating a LOT of art supplies and such at Amused Woman. I am actually bringing in a pro to help me remodel my home office. Can’t do it alone, and have to do wall shelving/closet redesign and get creative to make it work. I don’t have furniture to repurpose or the room to add more furniture into this room. Should be fun!
Love being aligned with you, Dina! May the elves be helpful and the journey empowering!