Thursday, March 31, 2011

My Creative Space: a newbie

No time again this week for any actual making of new things however I am being creative in other ways.... I bought this quote as a fridge magnet for Chef many years ago and thought others may also like the sentiment.


To me, a garden doesn't have to be beautiful green space of your own. It can be a park or by the river or even just outside on your driveway or your little square peice of concrete out the back. It is, to me, more about being outside under the clouds and the sky. And a library doesn't have to be your own book collection, it can be the public library, it can be any book that makes you wonder about other places and other lives.
I like how this quote, from over 2000 years ago reminds us what we really need.  I love that our basic wants and needs haven't changed very much in over 2000 years.
What do you think you need to have everything you really need?
( ironically the cushion is for sale here, if for example, you "need" nice things..ahem)

More Creative Spaces over at Kirsty's place.
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15 comments:

  1. TasMarch 31, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Coffee has to be on the list. SO I can sit in my garden and read a book with a good cuppa. That would keep me happy.

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  2. Jackie @ Fred-and-CissyMarch 31, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I love this quote! A garden and a library are right up there (along with family of course, and coffee and chocolate to enjoy with the books and plants!)

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  3. Kelly IngramMarch 31, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Yes, ditto what Tas said - coffee would make this near perfect :-P

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  4. BOB & MABELMarch 31, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Great quote, just need to add wine and coffee!

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  5. VicMarch 31, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    My Boy would love that - he is a read-aholic gardener too. :)

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  6. spectacularfairywrenMarch 31, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    whenever times are tough or things are a bit stressy at home I like to pronounce "Well, there is food on the table and no bombs in the sky so things must be not so bad"

    same same?

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  7. KylieMarch 31, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    LOVE this quote and I totally agree :) Great space Cath. Kx

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  8. KylieMarch 31, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Forgot to say... new photo looks fabulously gorgeous :) I'm thinking of changing mine too - have found an appropriately hazy looking shot to suit general vagueness here :)) Kx

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  9. teddybearswednesdayMarch 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    what a great quote! xo

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  10. LuisaMarch 31, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I love it, love it.

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  11. Bron @ Stop That OwlMarch 31, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Love it - I have something similar on Pinterest. I too would need coffee to go with my gardening and books, and family and friends to share those 3 with.

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  12. Anna BartlettMarch 31, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I think I'd like a pencil and a notebook too, if that's ok?!!

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  13. TaniaMarch 31, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Caffeine and yarn. Afraid that's all this crazy bird needs at the moment (even though I secretly agree with Mr Cicero)...

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  14. KateMarch 31, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    He he I'm with the coffee and yarn gals.
    I do love that quote though. X

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  15. Splendid Little StarsApril 1, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    agreed! and something to craft with, too!

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