We are all creative!

After many months of silence due to writers block and another busy construction season on our Earthship (off grid home) I finally have a topic to go on about.

It's all about being creative within your own home. I'm not just talking about how to organize and decorate your nest. I'm referring to my own very personal journey towards being self sufficient enough to continue on with what and who I am. This, for me, encompasses earning a living teaching and creating practical indoor as well outdoor items using a combination of nostalgic memorabilia, some refer to as junk, natural gifts from Mother Nature and last but not least some additions of replicated items of the past newly created in order to move ones heart strings linked with fond memories of growing up.

Wow I know quite a serendipitous gathering of words to describe my passion, simply put ... the joy of being creative ...

Mother Natures Shadow Box.

Homemade rag rug.

Dream market venue.

The first image Mother Natures Shadow Box was discovered while on line for inspiration. I have seen this type of shadow box before. But this example really inspires me to make my own. For a special spot in our home or for a unique gift for a friend.

The second image I shared above is an example of rag rug weaving. I created this rag rug from weaving yards of bed sheets. One can also replicate this beauty with old clothing, table cloths any fabric really. Bed sheets are my favourite as i have not used flat sheets for years so for practicality sake it was time to recycle my collection of flat sheets into these rugs.

Third image as described is an example of a crowd pleasing way to transport and display all my creations at local framers markets. Dream market venue. I totally see this within my future.

During our off season away from our house project I dive into scanning the web for inspirational ideas. I then store them away for those many grey winter days, that are the norm here in the Kootenays. My goal for this coming winter is to work diligently towards building my inventory for 2017 and the many markets that are offered within my area. 

In the meantime I visualize meeting more and more like minded creative folks. The best blessings arrive within our lives during those times when we least expect meeting new people and their ideas. 

So attention all artisans out there pursue your dreams within the huge world of creativity and when you are inspired by an idea take some time to do some homework, surround yourself with positive people, believe in yourself and your dreams, and the blessings will certainly visit you.

 Time to believe, create and teach!!!

PEACE OUT !!! Patty J.

Pavo Garden!

We have been blessed by rain off and on since May. There are now two 45 gallon drums collecting the rain for household and garden use.
With these water catchers set up we were able to plant a small garden within our Pavo Camp yard.

Here is one small part of the garden.

Our tomato cages.

Beginning of bark placement.

So far so good with the garden growth of some new perennials and veggies. Veggies include tomatoes,peppers and scarlet runners. New perennials include Chinese Silver Grass,a Rudbeckia and a Butterfly plant. Water ranks within the top 10 for sure of necessary ingredients for any gardens growth. Two simple water tanks in our yard has made such a difference this year in our Pavo Garden.

PEACE OUT Patty J.

My Happy Place.

Inspiration has finally arrived during this grey day in January.

Today I have become inspired to write about "My Happy Place".  This place I speak of is pretty much summed up in two words Unique Works.

Unique Works design studio originated while I was in Red Deer Alberta during some of my most test filled times. It was during these times when I chose mostly be in the company of my dearest friend, nature.
Ma nature has and will always be my most steadfast of friends.
Twas when I was a child that I first met her. She and I spent a lot of time together along with my twin sister and other childhood friends.

As I write today so many childhood memories come flooding back within the realms of my brain. My twin and I spent times together catching tadpoles, chasing garter snakes in the grass, swimming, skipping, climbing trees, and last but not least of all picking flowers. All the best of the best natural fun found growing up in the fifties and the sixties.

Being surrounded by flowers became a passionate affair. Little did I know that this love affair I speak of would become, my chosen career of becoming a professional floral designer.

Becoming a floral designer was only the beginning of my personal career journey. Floral designing  then branched out towards teaching within the private and public sectors which then lead to a natural transition of creating Unique Works design studio. It was during this time that I found another passion, my attraction to mostly the old and sometimes forgotten  items mixed in with natural products.  Old windows, rusty bits, old doors, barn wood just to name a few.

Present day Unique Works are found mostly on my Facebook page and in our yard but will soon to be re-surfacing as an operating design studio and workshop facilitator.

In the meantime I will continue my days working on re-inventing myself. Applying what I have learned so far along with all of my recored and saved researched files. Unique Works is a huge part of my self-proclaimed love affair with nature which will aways be woven and entwined within my soul.

So until we meet again I will keep you posted.

Rustic bench...


PEACE OUT!!!
Patty J.