i have been spending a lot of time dreaming recently. both with Amelia & now with Louise.
as a result of this dreaming i have begun to put names to my dreams or intentions & i now either write them down or visualise them creatively which seems to help me focus & create small steps towards reaching them.
once such dream was of having an open fire.
i have always been drawn to open fires. i find watching the flames mesmerising.
& there is something so primitive & connected to the spirit in creating and lighting a fire too.
ritualistic even.
the dream of having my own fire has been with me for 15 years after a friend taught me to create one whilst on holiday in the fireplace of a tiny cottage in oxfordshire one very cold winter.
it is curious that in the year two thousand11, after being in this house for 11 years & of 11 being a very significant number for me that finally the dream has been realised.
so on Tuesday night with friends we enjoyed our first fire... sigh....
our first fire
so go on, put a name to your dream and see if this helps you focus on taking steps to achieve it.
page from sketchbook, ' journal your dreams ' course with amelia critchlow
note the fire place bottom right
i am also wanting to create those gorgeous velvet floor cushions!
.....I love open fires too - specially with the rsin hammering on the window and low lighting - bliss on a stick - x
Posted by: Woadworks | January 07, 2011 at 09:44
fantastic - I forgotten how powerful those collages can be - and 11 (11)is a number for manifestation - so this year is ideal for this! So glad re your fire, hope it burns within your soul too! Xx
Posted by: caireen | January 07, 2011 at 11:10
What a lovely post and such a good idea, you have inspired me to think about creating my own collage of dreams. Enjoy your fire.
Posted by: Rebecca | January 07, 2011 at 14:55
what a lovely dream, the velvet cushions are beautiful.
Posted by: gardenmama | January 07, 2011 at 15:38
beautiful - we have had open fires and a wood burner for the past 10 years and I would never change it. In fact, if we ever move house an open fire and lots of natural light are my soul needs - much more important than the number of bedrooms of colour of decor. Enjoy your beautiful fire :) So glad you realised your dream...
Posted by: Mrs Green @myzerowaste.com | January 07, 2011 at 17:31
Oh I am so glad your dream came true - our fire is my constant companion at this time of year and I love it. Although with my Hubby working in China for two weeks I have to admit the day to day care is beginning to pall! Keep warm xx
Posted by: Mousy Brown | January 07, 2011 at 18:29
How lovely, it must be nice to snuggle up inside by the fire when its so cold and damp outside.
Posted by: willow | January 07, 2011 at 20:30
Lovely to hear this dream came true, Ginny. I know what you mean about gazing into a real fire, there is something almost hypnotic about it- maybe its because it goes so far back in our genetic history? Your collage is lovely. Enjoy your art and your fire light - and have a wonderful weekend. Helen x
Posted by: Helen | January 07, 2011 at 20:34
brilliant! great to see the universe saying yes to you!
Posted by: Louise | January 08, 2011 at 02:36
Dear Ginny
I'm so pleased for you and your real fire looks gorgeous. You'll be spending many a late winter evening snuggled up beside it. I too have dreamed of a fire for many a moon and we do hope to have a chimney built sometime this year, so maybe next year I can join you in flame watching :-)
Happy days to you,
Denise x
Happy New Year too - I don't think I've wished you this so far!
Posted by: Denise @ A Bun Can Dance | January 08, 2011 at 17:28
I love an open fire, the crackle, the smell, the pictures in the flames. We have a woodburner and often have the door open to enjoy the fire more.
What other dreams will you turn into reality this year? x
Posted by: French Knots | January 08, 2011 at 21:59
I love your Dream board and your fire. I hope 2011 brings you and your family much happiness and more dreams come true for you.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
M x
Posted by: maureen | January 09, 2011 at 23:28
nothing beats the heat of an open fire... well done you!
what's next?
Posted by: Monica | January 10, 2011 at 11:00
For some reason your words really speak to me. They are most appropriate for a new year but also I think that perhaps I have some dreams I need to touch :)
Posted by: raina | January 11, 2011 at 13:09
Lovely cozy fire...glad your dreams are coming true, Ginny. You are such a sweet soul!
Posted by: cathleen | January 11, 2011 at 21:37
Happy New Year Ginny! I love your post ~ this is a dream that I share, but I think it may be a little while longer before I can make this one a reality.
Marie x
Posted by: Wild Rose | January 16, 2011 at 02:42