Saturday 14 September 2013

Day 407- Place of Rest


Peonies By Drora

I was exhausted. After months of creating, it felt as if the abandoned house has taken every last ounce of me. Nothing was all I wanted to do. And nothing was what I did.


Sanflowers by Birgit

My generous and creative friends did all the work for this next room. A secret little jewel of a room that brought the garden from without to within. Scented by peonies and cheered with sunflowers, this is my Happy Room.


Bed cover from Helene

Here, I can finally lay my weary bones down on a soft billowy cloud and float off; close my eyes and dream the wondrous dreams. There is no place my imagination cannot bring me, nothing my fanciful strengths cannot achieve.



Pillows By Mercedes

Love, Truth, Freedom, Beauty. Abstract concepts that are at once evident from a glance of my sanctuary. How is it that everything that is important to me in my life can be contained in this little space? Ahhh.. but that is the magic of what my friends do.


Golly Siblings by Drora

I will never be lonely here in my sanctum for everything in it will remind me of my friends from the world over. I know I am in their hearts and they know they will always be in mine. Even when we haven't spoken for years, haven't ever met or may never be able to kiss each other hello or goodbye.

For they have with their hands created lovely pieces stuffed with love, art and generosity. And they have sent their creations with a piece of their heart far far away to this little room. A room where all the pieces of our hearts can fused and be threaded through with our common passion. 

May I now present


Sanctum Santorum by My Friends

34 comments:

The Old Maid said...

I don't know why but I can't see this post through blogger's list.:( Good you posted about it on FB, dearest Sam.:)
The room is lovely, all gifts so pretty and yes, you made a room to relax and be close to Friends from far.:) :) Pretty, pretty, pretty.:):)
Hugs and kisses

Véronique said...

Ah for friends to pick you up when you need. Such beautiful treasures. I can sense the friendship in every detail in this beautiful place of rest. Ssshhh.... I'm tip-toeing out of here and let you rest. It is a Holy sanctuary indeed. XX,

Véronique

Daydreamer said...

Oh, my Dear Sans!!! What a Gorgeous Sanctuary!!! It is just as I would Imagine it to be... Especially the flowers and little toys! (Oh WHY do some of our blogfriends get so quiet...?)I know... it is not for us to say when our Friends come and go.... it just IS. And we are so thankful for the little gifts that Stay! I LOVE the Sanctuary! Every little piece of it! I hope you are resting ... and won't Stay too Quiet Too long...! But Shhh... as Veronique reminds me... tip-toeing away.... Rest is good for the soul!

Josje said...

A beautiful thought Sans, to have a sanctuary for resting and being surrounded by friends, even though they are not physically near...

elizabeth s said...

Hello Sans! I am so happy that you have made a room that is for rest and peace, because in between the mad creative drives there has to be some time to regenerate and to regain some of what we have used up in the process. I see that you have your tree sculpture in the same space! This is Good. To be surrounded also with the love and support of others, this is Very Good!

elizabeth

BiWuBär said...

That's what friends are for... ;O) I'm happy (and proud) that I was able to contribute a little bit to this special place. May your mind come to rest and shall you regain energy... and then get up and work on new miracles to brighten up the days of your friends in return.

Hugs
Birgit

Tessa Liduina said...

Dear Sans, what a touching post this is! With help of you friends you were able to take some rest and still fill your room with precious, beautiful items. I am sure you will treasure them forever! That is; your friends and their gifts as well :-)

Ilona said...

Dear Sans!! this is such a lovely room, a peaceful place to rest, being there must do you so good.... because it also is a kind of sanctuary, which is filled with gifts of your beloved blogfriends. What a beautiful gesture and it is so touching to read about this special room.
Have a great weekend. Lovingly, Ilona

Drora's minimundo said...

Dear Sans, I am so happy the little gollies rest in your sanctuary. It's the best feed back one can get.
The sanctuary perfectly compliments your beautiful and most original abandoned house. I love it.
Hugs, Drora

Unknown said...

Ciao Sans, bellissima scena e tra gli oggetti presenti in essa e le tue parole si riflette lo scambio reciproco di affetto e di amicizia che hai con queste persone.
Un abbraccio, Manu

Sandra said...

Hola Sans!!

Your miniatures are amazing and your pictures are also wonderful.

Hugs!

Remco said...

Exhausted you say, you young woman...tssss
Glad to see you still had the strenght to fill this room with so much love in it.

Now take a deep breath and go back to work!
You laisy woman

Eliana said...

Perfect! All sized!
What good are friends in our life. ;)

malu2 said...

Las peonias de Drora son espectaculares! Tendrias un rincon en tu Santuario para mi, se ve muy acogedor!
Besos de las Malu´s.

Margriet said...

What a wonderful room...here you will always feel loved. Everyone needs a sanctuary like that :-)

Fabiola said...

These gifts are perfect in this room.
Hug, Faby

Maria Blanca "AyamontinoMaria" said...

Unas flores y un pequeño santuario, perfectos..¡se vé tan acogedor! Un abrazo.
Maria

Susan@minicrochetmad said...

Beautiful gifts from beautiful friends!! All put together with your unerring eye for beautiful composition. It's lovely and peaceful.

Norma Bennett said...

How wonderful to have a little sanctuary filled with treasures from friends, they're all really special.

And today I have a special gift from a special friend too! - your sunflowers have arrived in Sydney to brighten a rainy day. Thank you so much, I love them! xx

claude said...

very colorful, I like it

Piikko said...

Love, truth, freedom, beauty. Beautiful words, beautiful post!
Greetings from Scotlannd!
Hugs, piikko

Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie said...

You know we all need to do nothing sometimes. I take long breaks all the time. I have to. But in the mean time ...its nice to know you have the help of other talented people. The Bed and all the trimmings are gorgeous,
Hugs,
Marie Antoinette

Ana Anselmo said...

so sweet!!! I love the cushions, as we say in Portugal, "they are your face", I think you understand the idea.
lots of hugs
Ana

Norma Soulet (AZArtist) said...

Hi Sans,
Sorry I have been absent from your blog but I am back! :)
It is always so nice to visit here and see all the beautiful things you create. Your friends really sent you lovely trinkets of love and made that little room extra special for you! Love it.
Hugs and please visit my blog when you have time. I just uploaded a doll and would love you to leave a comment if you can.
Hugs and feel better

Maria Ireland said...

This room is wonderful. You can see how special it is with so many pieces of your friends hearts in it. Enjoy this gorgeous peaceful room.
Hugs Maria

Eva said...

We miss you!! I love to read your blog again :)

Natalia's Fine Needlework said...

This is a beautiful setting, Sans! What amazes me all the time that your friends send you those fabulous gifts that all together they make a nice themed composition. Happy weekend! Mini hugs, Natalia

Plushpussycat said...

What beautiful and meaningful gifts! This room is such a peaceful sanctuary. You are very fortunate. xo Jennifer

Ascension said...

Hola Susan
Que precioso santuario y con todos los regalos que has recibido se ve fantastico.
Por cierto........me encanta la musica que escucho mientras disfruto de tus pequeñas maravillas.
besitos ascension

Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie said...

Stopping by to see what you are creating now. But I will say hello and wish you well,
Take care Dear...Get rested,
XXOO Marie Antoinette

Ascension said...

Hola Susan
Pense que te habia comentado esta preciosa entrada.
Me encantan la peonias de Drora y quedan genial en el santuario.
Estas bien?????????????????
besitos ascension

Daydreamer said...

***Are You Dreaming????***

Sans! said...

ooooooh what a great way to wake up! All these beautiful comments. I have totally missed all of you and Bets, I am so going to read what you have been up to lately.

For some reason, it has been really hard for me to find the time to work on minis. I have many things on my plate,yes, been dancing almost everyday. But that's no excuse for being away for so long.

Anyway, you guys are making it real easy for me to get back :). I have a great community here and I am not ashamed (though a little shy) to tell you how much your love and concern meant to me and how I so love you back :).

Sans! said...

Ascensión, mi maravilloso y generoso amigo! Gracias, Angel, para volver de nuevo a abandonar esos comentarios. No puedo y no va a desaparecer por mucho tiempo. He echado de menos y este mundo demasiado :).

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