Hello friends! We’re on our second week at home and continuing to survive with you all… we wanted to share our stay-at-home offices, as blundered, little, frantic, and (lots o’) hodge-podged as they are! But overall, trying to bring a little solidarity to you. As we struggle to find our rhythm and lets be honest, trying to re-find ourselves, we threw together our online shop (some things we only offer through the brick and mortar) and move our hands-on projects home and online. It has been a drastic change and for sure was a struggle for all of us. But our makeshift lives have been interesting to watch fall together, acting like little sneak peeks into our personalities…
Our dear Quinn had to move homes on top of everything else! So while having so much on her plate, she beautifully pulled together her work space. I see her motif of classic pastel pinks and turquoise, plants, and planets? Quinn’s astrologist is showing! ;) And are those more beautiful #wip bundles on that table? Can’t wait to see!
Laura’s work space looks so cozy… makes we want to come over and sit with a cup of tea! It is funny to see how we all have our little color palettes and personalities in these. Anyone who knows Laura well, this exemplifies her hard work and study. She has been hard at work coming up with some ‘at home - whatch ya go in the pantry’ diy’s and tips - so stay tuned! Excited for what she has in store for us.
Thankfully my art studio is already in my home! I can still continue to work on my custom orders and articulations. But as I always have multiple projects going… this is my make-shift office in my plant/cat room where we have been taking online orders, stock, and do all the fun (not fun) back-of-the-house work. Mine, for sure, is a glimpse into my brain; chaotic mash-up and eccentricity, with little things, trinkets, art work; reminders to stay present and stay positive. *My cats for sure have not been happy about me taking over their space, hah! But they are also good cheerleaders.
Overall, this period has been hard for all of us. Changing our tactic, our ways of life, and immensely missing each other and our little studio (especially working together IN our studio!) But during these hard times we realize what we are grateful for and the ability to be here. We miss you all the most and hopefully you are hanging in there; but remember, these times are not easy. We keep saying things like, this is so surreal or how is this happening… But it’s true, these are difficult and triggering times. If you are having a hard time producing work - it’s ok. If you are having a hard time getting out of bed - it’s ok. If you are struggling - it WILL be ok. Remember your community, reach out, get excited about little things, (ex. baking something new, getting a small studio space set up, working on a diy, trying something new, doing some doodles, keeping a journal, etc.) However lame or small, look at all that you’ve accomplished. Something tiny can build to something big. We pray for everyone who is sick and light candles for everyone to stay healthy and safe. We can do this. You can do this. Can’t wait to see you again soon.
- xo Alessandra
