My Shop is My Greatest Inspiration!
The Flowers, The colors, The Ribbons…
People ask me all the time where I find inspiration, so I I want to share with you my greatest imspiration!.
It’s all around me; in my home; in my garden; and even when we’re shopping in stores.
I am inspired by it daily, several times a day, as a matter of fact. It is such a big part of my life, that I sometimes don’t notice myself exactly where it comes from.
Each day that I spend running back and forth between my office and my studio, I fail to look closely or even consider where this inspiration comes from. Today I am looking closely, and realize that most of my inspiring designing moments from from my surroundings. They are birthed from my love of color, flowers and even design. Since all this is found in my studio – my inspiration comes from it.
Most days, I am back and forth so many times, that I don’t really notice where my inspiration comes from – I find it to just be there whether I am designing wreaths, filming a video, or working on a how-to book. I love gathering supplies needed for certain projects and displaying them in my shop. Many years ago, I kept my stems of flowers in their boxes on large shelves… it wasn’t very attractive to the eye of the beholder.
I finally realized I was much happier and much more inspired when each roll of ribbon was stacked neatly on a shelf by color or type, and especially if I kept my flowers on shelves in such a way that they showed their pretty, colorful heads to all who entered.
There are many baskets and vases of all sizes left from when I had my storefront business. I find myself even more inspired if I arrange beautiful blossoms in these vase and baskets. They are so pretty! Everyone who enters – including me – finds themselves smiling at the wide array of gorgeous colors!
MY INSPIRATION:
BLOSSOMS & BIRDS, BLOOMS, RIBBONS IN MY SHOP!
Now, I’m sure you cannot look at all of the beautiful flowers and blossoms lining my shelves in my studio and tell me that you are not inspired.
How about you? Are you a “Crafter”? Do you have supplies for your craft packed up here and there. Some of them may be in boxes, and some may be in closets. If at all possible, fix yourself a space where you can see all that you have at a glance without having to pull everything out into the open. I GUARANTEE YOU — YOU WILL CERTAINLY BE INSPIRED!
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I’m Nancy Alexander, a world renowned wreath designer, teacher and author. My dream is to share my secrets of making gorgeous wreaths and then teaching you how to sell online just as I do! 
I love all that you do for us. I have my work space in my basement. You are so right about having the flowers out so you can see them. I don’t have all the space I need but I am still able to work. I am like you I love color. I get inspired when I watch you make wreaths. I want to go down stairs and start making a wreath right away. Thank You So Much
Thank you Linda!! And you are so welcome – I LOVE it when my students are inspired!!
Blessings, Nancy
Yes, indeed your studio is an inspiration. When I had the good fortune to spend a day with you, and I first walked through the doors, I said, “So this is where the magic begins?” You replied “Yes”. The colors, your location, the airy feel and even your bird clock was amazing and inspiration to me. I could only imagine the wonderful hours you spend making magic happen. Thanks for reminding us all that there is beauty everywhere. We just have to find the inspiration within ourselves to make magic happen. Sue
Thank you Sue! You certainly have it within yourself to “make the magic” happen!
I SO enjoyed our special day together!
Blessings!