An Instagram friend, Elisa, opened her house to strangers on her account, inviting them to come and be co-creative. Meaning, do creative things together. I had never met Elisa in real life. We exchanged occasional direct messages on Instagram over the years and I felt like we vibed.
At the first session, two of us showed up. I mended clothes, the other person practiced a cello (loaned by Elisa) and Elisa painted chives.
It was quiet, chill and cozy. I felt like I had front-row seats to a concert. Elisa baked a cake, topped with berries and whipped cream for us. In two hours, I mended a bolster case and tightened beads on a top.
At the second session today, three people showed up. I mended a vintage dress, one person practiced on Elisa’s piano, another wrote and Elisa whittled wooden earrings. We all (except the pianist) commented that the live music was fantastic and applauded at some parts. ( ˶ˆᗜˆ˵ )
It feels so nice to have a small ah-hoc gathering of people who are ok to give each other space to do their thing, whatever their thing may be. We didn’t ask about each other’s jobs, instead chatting about creativity, asking what each other were making with our hands and generally being encouraging.
Accompanied by tea, home-baked chocolate cake topped with whipped cream and blueberries, listening to the chirping of birds, I felt so calm and productive.
This is THE life. ♡‧₊˚