Welcome to the Whimsy Home Wednesday Link Party. Today we are sharing the chosen posts from Whimsy Home Wednesday No. 37.
Oh, how I wish there existed a magical picture blog where I could simply flood you with an abundance of delightful visuals! I can already hear the chuckles from fellow bloggers who understand the struggle. Despite being an avid blog reader for years, I must admit I was ill-prepared for the sheer amount of work that goes into maintaining one.
Ah, the story of my life! No matter what catches my fancy, you'll often hear me exclaim, "piece of cake, I can totally do that!" Yep, I'm that gal, forever convinced I can conquer anything that comes my way. But alas, reality has a funny way of knocking me off my self-proclaimed Wonder Woman pedestal. Turns out, there are limits to what I can do, no matter how much my brain tries to convince me otherwise. It's a humbling reminder that I'm just a mere mortal in this vast universe of endless possibilities.
Behold, dear friends, I've decided to unveil an embarrassingly accurate photo that gives you a glimpse into the tangled chaos that is my brain. Brace yourselves for this disheveled masterpiece! Yes, I know, it's a sorry sight - a jumbled mess of creative thoughts scattered haphazardly. Sad, isn't it?
And now, it all becomes clear. Can you understand why my husband insists I confine my creative endeavors to the basement? He prefers to keep the chaos contained, and who can blame him? But alas, despite his best efforts, I find myself irresistibly drawn to the dining room, where the light pours in abundantly, and a vast expanse of workspace awaits me. It's like a siren's call, luring me away from the depths of the basement.
The eternal pondering of whether anyone else's creative process resembles my own. While a lot of folks proudly display their flawlessly organized homes and stunning photos, I dare to be different. I prefer to keep it real my friends. So here it is, the unfiltered truth: behold the sight of our dining room, a true reflection of my creative escapades.
You see, there are moments when I simply cannot bear another minute confined to the depths of the basement. I yearn for a change of scenery, a glimpse outside the window to seek inspiration. And that's when our dining room table becomes my sanctuary, my artistic haven. It becomes a canvas of chaos, adorned with scattered materials, half- finished projects, and the remnants of my creative ponderings.
While some may raise an eyebrow at the sight, wondering how anyone can function amidst such apparent disorder, I invite you to embrace the authenticity. For in this mess, you'll find the raw essence of creativity, the untamed spirit that refuses to be confined by conventional standards. So, let's throw our hands up in the air to keeping it real and celebrating the beautifully chaotic process of turning inspiration into reality. I promise this mess will result in many projects to be shared over the next few weeks if you can bare with me that is!
Congratulations to the featured posts of Whimsy Home Wednesday! I enjoy being able to visit each post to see what other's are up to around the web, don't you?
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Cara,
ReplyDeleteOMG! I am right there with you!! Even though I now have a craft room in one of our spare bedrooms, I can not fit an air conditioner in the small window in the room without having to pop the window out with my husband standing on the roof of our Den!! And I do not want to leave it in the window over the Winter. So I only have a fan up there and it gets very hot so in the Summer, I am crafting down on my DR table too!! And it frequently looks like a bomb of ideas went off in there!!
I have been blogging since 2010 and it has been quite a ride...A lot of work does go into it but I only do it as a personal journal and not for profit...I hope that someday when I am gone, my family can look back and remember who I was and what i did with my life...
Thanks so much for hosting this lovely party each and every week!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links and choosing Features!!! Thank You!! I hope you are having a great week!!
Hugs,
Deb
I am so glad I am not the only one who has a mess of crafts all over the place at any given time in their home! I was beginning to feel like an island over here... I like things in order, but when I am in creative mode, watch out! I have things all over the place with a mess of ideas in my mind.
DeleteLOve all the great features this week, Cara! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are here Niky! Can't wait to see what you have been up to this week!
DeleteThank you so much for hosting. Love your creative workspace. If I were to show mine while I am creating, it's extremely disorganized, haha.
ReplyDeleteI needed a work space, and so we came up with the solution of me having it in the basement, only the lighting is less than desirable, and so I find myself migrating up to the dining room... and then it looks like that pic, and I groan inside since I let it happen again, total disorder!
DeleteCara, thanks so much for having us over to party. Love your gingerbread garland! Hope you're having a great week!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you joined us, hope you get to feeling better soon! Sending hugs your way. I kind of like the way those mischievous little men turned out.
DeleteHi Cara, thanks so much for showering your love on my post and thank you for hosting this awesome party...
ReplyDeleteI love seeing what you will come up with next Nora, I am always so surprised with every recipe. :)
DeleteThanks for hosting a fabulous party! It's always such an honor to be featured! Your gingerbread garland is the cutest! Have a great week! Hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteYou have so many lovely ideas Donna! Thank you, I am kind of in love with those little men, and wondering where they will hang out for the holiday season.
DeleteI love how your creative brain works. Lol. I can totally relate. Thank you so much for hosting and featuring my 3 melon salad. Wishing you a fabulous weekend friend! XO- MaryJo
ReplyDeleteThat is the best compliment MaryJo! Some days I think what on earth am I doing making the biggest messes, but then those projects end up being so worth it when I hang them up, or whatever, and I say, I made that! I feel a sense of accomplishment, and think the messes are all worth it... it's the clean up that I stinks, lol! I am so glad there are others out there who also create in chaos like myself.
DeleteOH, NO, Cara - I missed the party this week! Have a great weekend and I will see you next week! Creatively, Beth
ReplyDeleteOh poo Beth! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and I look forward to seeing you next week. I always look forward to seeing what you have been up to! :)
DeleteMe again!! Stopping in to thank you for once again coming by!!! I truly do appreciate your visits and kinds words...Glad you enjoyed seeing the vintage his and her towels I have!! They are so cute, aren't they? I hope you are having a good weekend!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Deb
Those towels are too cute Debbie! I love items like that, and I enjoy seeing what you have been up to. The parkay floors look great too! Thank you for visiting today, I appreciate it.
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