Grey Dey Thursdey. . .Vol. IV

Inspiration can be found in common, everyday items.


One of the strongest inspirations,
when re~designing my creative space known as Studio One, 
came from a card of crafter's cord.

This crafter's cord, True Hemp, a natural product of the earth
stirred my inner being with tranquility 
unlike any other I had ever experienced.

I stopped by my local Roadhouse Antiques Shop 
to inquire about purchasing some vintage wooden spools.

A few days later, 
I received a phone call confirming that the owner, 
(and friend) indeed, had some for me to consider.

With every turn of the spool,
 I was mesmerized at the aging and weathering 
these wooden spools had endured through the years.

One~by~one, 
I wound each and every hue from the crafter's cord card
until I had filled every wooden spool with subtle hues for Studio One.

Silver, gray, black and white.

A perfect blending of neutral shades 
to compliment all the experimenting of hues within my creative space.

The textural imperfections add to their charm.



I gathered them together 
and placed them inside a vintage natural ratan sewing basket
lined with a pristine linen cloth edged with tatting.

The addition of my beloved Grandmother's thimble and needles 
from her sewing basket keep her close in thought.

Common, everyday items,
a natural product of the earth,
wound from a crafter's cord card onto vintage wooden spools,
truly, inspirational!


Until next time. . .

On Crooked Creektt will be joining

Michelle @ Petite Michelle Lousie for

Grey Dey Thursdey!

It is my wish that you, too, 

will experience the serene and tranquil inspirations 

that only the hue of gray can bring into your life.