I am inspired by the what I see, hear, touch, smell so I surround myself (as much as a minimalist decorator can) with objects I find interesting to the senses. Including.............
Monday, January 14, 2013
Lazy Monday
Are you inspired by your surroundings? Do the colours of your wall or the music on your stereo inspire action or relaxation? Does the texture of the pillows on your couch make your fingers itch to create something new? How about the movies you watch?
I am inspired by the what I see, hear, touch, smell so I surround myself (as much as a minimalist decorator can) with objects I find interesting to the senses. Including.............
I am inspired by the what I see, hear, touch, smell so I surround myself (as much as a minimalist decorator can) with objects I find interesting to the senses. Including.............
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Of course I am inspired, or the opposite, by my surroundings. I need the colours to be right to feel well, and a painting, or an object, can give me great joy. I cannont call me a minimalist, I love weird things, but I am not the opposite either. But I am not a very creative soul, at least not with my fingers. Your not totally minimalistic objects are charming, and I loved the plate
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Hi Lise, I'm glad you corrected yourself by saying you are a creative soul! The plate was a gift from my friend Sue. I love it too!
DeleteAnd your photographs are wonderful, as is you writing!!!! xo
DeleteYour second photo reminds me of some items I keep in view at our home. The old, worn and one of a kind appeal and inspire me.
ReplyDeleteRaining here this week. xxoo, sus
I bet, Sus, if we were to visit one another's homes we would find many similar inspirations! Enjoy the rain. xo
DeleteOh Yes!!! That's why my house is exploding from all that stuff, haha! If I don't have that, things that inspire me or make me feel good, I can't stay in that room very long.... That's also why I don't like changes in the house, just my movind an object I feel weird, hihi.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to think of your house as exploding with inspirations things inside, Celine!
DeleteYes, I do get inspired by my surroundings, however, I like to have it more minimalistic where I work. There are so much creative noise in my head, so I try to keep the surroundings simple. So I think that I mostly find my inspiration outside and then I go back to work. Funny how we prefer things in our creative world:)
ReplyDeleteI totally get what you're saying about the creative noise in your head. Nature is an amazing source of inspiration for all to enjoy for free!
DeleteI'm a bit of a magpie, i take lots of things that get my attention and interest to my 'nest', feathers and stones(nature a constant source of inspiration) odd things, toys, books, from thriftshops and brocantes.
ReplyDeletemy interior is changing with the seasons and ...always
,some things stay for like... ever, other are given away and still other end up in wooden and cardboard boxes and tins to get rediscovered and admired again at some later point in time
they all have one thing in common, they inspired me, xx
What a wonderful "nest" I envision you fluffing, Renilde! xo
DeleteI love the trapeze plate, Carole! that defenitetly would inspire me to create something special. I like to surround myself with lots of fun and weird objects with loads of bright colours :)
ReplyDeleteFor some reason I guessed you might like bright colours, Joanna! Happy days to you. :)
ReplyDeletewhy, yes! to all that!
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I like to decorate with lots of things I love, but it can get out of hand! We've had to abstain from estate sales of late. (My daughter thinks I'm on the verge of hoarders disease!)
ReplyDeleteMy collection of art made by friends, old and new, is a constant inspiration....AND a lovely way to reflect on my connection with the people in my life.
ReplyDeleteyes and no I go through bouts of have lots of stuff till I become overwhelmed then I have to clear the decks to let my mind wander. I liken it to creative claustrophobia you gather all these awe inspiring objects around you and your eye/brain cant ignore them so you are constantly processing design or art until suddenly you cant breathe mentally and creatively you cant go forward. Getting the balance right is important for me.
ReplyDeletePS: at the moment its claustrophobic and Im in the process of minimalising my surroundings.
Helen :)
Yes Carole...I get inspired by anything and everything in this universe!
ReplyDeletei love your minimalist style Carole.....i tend toward maximilist myself....and yes, i am inspired by everything i see, hear, taste, feel etc etc.....
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for responding and for leaving such great comments! Inspiration is everywhere, including in the comment box!
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