{dreaming of when}

This is not my studio space, it's a photo of someone else in their beautiful space as photographed by Rachel Whiting. It's transporting and therapeutic for me to look at it though because it is how I imagine one day sitting, working, laying out the pages of my book, exploring my passions, sipping my tea.

The only difference perhaps would be that a little furry animal would be nearby, I'd have a rather large window to glance out of (to the left I think), my floors would be natural hardwood complete with the imperfections of age, and my overhead lighting would most likely be something either very Scandinavian modern or French ornate (like a vintage chandelier). I'd also have inspirational music, maybe the soundtrack to Les Miserables or Evita, and I'd be singing along. Or classic tunes. Of course Morrissey and the occasional pop junk too. But I see this lady and think she is listening to the Amelie soundtrack so let's pretend she is for a moment. Do you hear it? I often picture things in my future like this - very, very realistic like it's already part of my life. Do you do this as well? I'm sitting there (only not in red as I really dislike wearing such a strong color) and I'm singing and working and enjoying the warm light coming through the window. This photo perfectly shows how a day in the life of Holly will soon be when I have a new studio, when I have my book idea finalized, when everything is together a bit more than it is today. I'm saving this image for my current office, tacking it on the wall over my desk. It's where I see myself. It's where I'm going. (image: rachel whiting)