A little low & a day to sew.....

I have to admit to feeling a little low of late. Initially I put it down to post holiday blues, the reality of wrestling with the end of year accounts, the miserable weather. But we've had sunny days, I've got two lambs bounding around my garden and a husband who cooks me endless delicious meals, not to mention Pipi and Dante to cheer my days. I think it comes down to the modern dilemma of being a busy working mum. I am constantly torn between the demands of work and those of the house and family, not to mention my passion for craft. So, in an effort to raise my spirits I sat down with my sewing machine on Monday and cracked on with the summer skirt I'd been promising Pipi. She pulled up her little machine and started designing an outfit for Ursula (her occasionally loved, but generally abandoned childhood doll). Together we put the world to rights and indulged our creativity. It was an absolute joy and despite nursing Dante through a couple of bad nights, I keep catching sight of the skirts hanging on the door and let out a satisfied sigh which allows my creative self to rest in peace for a little while. I don't know about you, but if I allow myself a few hours of creativity, I feel a whole lot more ready to face what the world brings to my door.

Comments

[Ali Nurton]

Just catching up on your beautiful blog and although we have not yet met and I am so excited about you coming to teach at HomeSweetHome!
This post really said it all for me, I am contantly torn between work , family and craft, and with two little ones under 3 it is the craft which gets the least attention!
I do agree though that just the occasional evening set aside to indulge does help, then i am satisfied for a while and i remind myself of all the years ahead I will spend crafting when my little darlings have flown the nest!
For now I am storing all the ideas that I will one day get round to making, mostly on my Pinterest boards!
Looking forward to meeting you soon!
Kind regards
Ali

[Sara Sinaguglia]

Thanks Ali, I'm so excited too! In fact, just about to upload dates for HomeSweetHome courses to my blog. Look forwards to meeting you very soon, Sara x