Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Alone Time and a Little Art Retreat



I have taken myself on a mini art retreat....
...up to the lake house...
...all alone.



I brought art supplies...lots of them...
my books, magazines....



I have lots of cleaning and preparation to do for the company that will be coming this summer...
...so I should be pretty busy for the next few days...



...but I am alone...
Mr. Flea and Starla are home.

The drive up was long and leisurely...
...stopped at two of my favorite antique shops...
...took my time...
...found some fun little things.



I used to crave alone time...it seemed like every single moment of my day was filled with other people talking...needing something from me.
Not so long ago...I led a very busy life.

Today I am alone and so far am enjoying the space, the quiet and the simple natural beauty of the lake and mountains.

In a few hours it will be dark...
...I think I will be missing Mr. Flea and Starla then.
Hopefully there won't be any bears around...
I was told at the store that frost was expected tonight...brr
...and no one to cuddle with!

I will report in tomorrow to let you know how I survived the night and how my art projects are coming! Have a good night! :)

I can do this!
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42 comments:

  1. Amy KinserJune 8, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Oh, it sounds wonderful. Have fun, sleep well and just refresh yourself. Blessings to you.

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  2. SeawashedJune 8, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Lovely quiet time tucked away in the mountains...awe.

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  3. MargaretJune 8, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    It sounds like a movie theme, going to the lake house to commune with nature. A little scary if it is in the wilderness, but at the same time exhilarating. A place for spiritual repleneshment. Love your photos, can't think what those trumpet flowers are. Would love to see some pictures of your hideaway. Enjoy yourself.

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  4. My Grama's SoulJune 8, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    I LOVE alone time......it seems as tho I never get it very often.

    Jo

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  5. RosemaryJune 8, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Enjoy your alone time! Sometimes it's just what we need.
    Rosemary

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  6. Anji JohnstonJune 8, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    Carpe Diem!

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  7. Angie @ thejunkranch June 8, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Sounds wonderful...I'd love to have a lake place someday. Enjoy!

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  8. JamieJune 8, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    What a wonderful opportunity for you! I love being alone at our lake house with just my art supplies and books! Lucky you! Enjoy. Jamie V in MT

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  9. AndreaJune 8, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    Sounds fun , and sounds like something I need to do!

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  10. fiberdoodlesJune 8, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    Enjoy your quiet time. It will pass very quickly :0)

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  11. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonJune 8, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    Oh Laura,
    Alone time can be such wonderful time... new ideas, lots of wonderful old memories somehow almost forgotten because of "noise". Enjoy it & stay warm.
    xo~Tracie

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  12. The French BearJune 9, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    Laura, have a wonderful relaxing time and enjoy the creative time to play!!!! How lovely to have a chance to relax and be in the country.....and stop at the antique store, woo hoooo!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  13. Andy's AtticJune 9, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    What a treat!! Enjoy, create, relax, sleep well, stay away from bears, get home safely.
    Annette

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  14. La Petite GalleryJune 9, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    Aren't computer's great? You can stay in touch and be in the woods. Bears are scary.
    Enjoy your solitude, and rest.

    yvonne

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  15. Beach House LivingJune 9, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    Sounds blissful; alone with supplies to create.
    Enjoy yourself.

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  16. hostess of the humble bungalowJune 9, 2010 at 1:44 AM

    Eeking out creative alone time is important...you'll be refuelling and energizing. Wishing you serenity and bliss, sleep well and lock the door to keep the bears away!

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  17. basiclabelSwedenJune 9, 2010 at 2:54 AM

    Pluk de dag oftewel carpe diem...

    love from http://zouthout.blogspot.com

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  18. FRENCH LAUNDRYJune 9, 2010 at 2:57 AM

    Sounds magnificent! Enjoy...

    Judy

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  19. DortheJune 9, 2010 at 3:28 AM

    What a beautifull post, and aso fantastic flower, so wonderfull for you,to be able to have some allone time, in such a lovely place.
    Happy creating,and working.
    Dorthe

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  20. Rummet för välbefinnandeJune 9, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    Off course you can do this!!!!!
    I read your words, and I nod when I do it. I recognize the feelings, the need of quietness, of beeing alone and to do things just for myself sometimes.
    I wish you a nice time there in the cottage!
    Take care!
    Mia

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  21. AnnemaryJune 9, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    ce doit être MERVEILLEUX dans cette petite maison de Fée !!!!!!écoute la nature qui va te parler à toi cette nuit !!!!!et profite de ton Bonheur !!!!bisous à+

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  22. LululizJune 9, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    It sounds so idyllic and total bliss.

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  23. Suzy's Vintage AtticJune 9, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Hi Laura

    It all sounds so wonderful! I do like having time alone, I tend to accomplish more.

    You really are making the most of not working anymore, a new life with quality you time!

    I work from home and am on my own from 9am to 3.30pm. I do enjoy being by myself then.

    I hope that you had a good night sleep and that today you will find relaxation, fun and peace.

    Take care
    Isabelle x

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  24. UnknownJune 9, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    Sounds like heaven...

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  25. OlgaJune 9, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    muy bonito Laura!
    un abrazo, Olga

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  26. DianeJune 9, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Ohhhhh....I long for a little frost Laura =)
    This morning as I ran, trying to dodge the tiny raindrops on my head, I thought about the day in the not so long from now future, where I will not be doing this. And I smiled =)

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  27. *The Beautiful Life*June 9, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Laura -- you are doing what I dream of doing. In fact, reading about your journey up there, your stops at the antiques stores, etc... hit so close to home for me I realized I was on the verge of tears. (Silly, huh?).

    Enjoy your time -- what a gift.

    XOXO
    Ruth

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  28. Zita - Mlle MagpieJune 9, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful time, Laura. What a luxury - time by yourself with the beauty of nature, inspiration and art supplies. p.s. hopefully no bears around and not too cold at night for you

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  29. manon 21June 9, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    j'aime aussi cette solitude mais pas longtemps.....

    Amitiés

    Manon

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  30. TerriJune 9, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Aaaah, alone time. Something very precious. Today I am choosing to take some time alone. I will be doing much the same as you shared in your post. I hope your alone time is soothing and nourishing and I look forward to seeing what you make.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  31. DonnaJune 9, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Sounds so lovely.

    Donna

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  32. www.MaisonStGermain.comJune 9, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Sounds fabulous!!! Have a relaxing time:)
    ~Debra
    Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens

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  33. Mosaic MagpieJune 9, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Oh Yes the precious alone time. We have a getaway cabin I sometimes go to alnoe. It's always fun until night comes then a little company is missed. Have fun with your projects.
    Debbie

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  34. RobynJune 9, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    ENJOY your alone time! Stopping at your favorite places and then concentrating on YOU is great!

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  35. RostroseJune 9, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Oh dearest Laura, I am SURE you will survive! :o)
    Enjoy your time, relax - aaaaaaah! Sooo fine!!!

    Your smooth pictures of those sweet "bindweed" (??? In Austria we call them Ackerwinde (Convolvulus arvensis)) and the iron "basket" (???) are wonderful poetical!

    Hugs, Traude

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  36. Burlap LuxeJune 9, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    VERY INSPIRING!!!
    Time to relax and find your sould being in your life and art of creating :)

    Love it over here BIG TIME :)

    Flea market euro chic like my place :)
    xx
    Blessings
    Dore

    PS...Oh and you have been added to my blog list from the begining and I drop by for a peak now and then to drool :)

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  37. Burlap LuxeJune 9, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Oooop's typo in comment before this, It was to say..." Soul being"

    xx
    Dore

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  38. Heidi Johnson (Hagedorn)June 9, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Have you read Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. She was in a different stage of life when she wrote it.... however it reminds me of your art retreat! I think you would love this book!

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  39. vosgesparisJune 9, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    I'm having a great give away and would like you to invite to join in ;)

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  40. Knitting Out LoudJune 9, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    Sounds lovely!

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  41. DaniJune 10, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Enjoy your special "Me Time" retreat! :) Looking forward to seeing what you create!

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  42. StephanieJune 14, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    You are living my dream - summer at the lake house, art retreat, time away. Enjoy your summer and keep the fun pictures and posts coming so we can live vicariously through you! :)

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