Once upon a time in Holland there was a sickly little girl called Saskia.
She had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair and was quite large for a little girl,
with long thin arms and very big feet.
She was extremely creative and loved to play alone in the garden for hours where she had many insect friends and lovely bird and mouse companions. And when she was sad she could feel the presence of earthly spirits...she was connected and happy..... life was colourful...
But then one day it was time for her to go to school....
The other children were loud and rough and didn't like insects and mice... and didn't like her very much either because she was so desperately trying to fit in
(which wasn't easy because of her very big feet)......
The little girl went to school from the age of 4 until she was 19 years old and by that time she had turned into a young women who was disconnected from nature and its spirits.
But there was no time to think about that, there was a commercial job waiting and she worked for years wondering at night why she was so unhappy even though she had done everything just like society had planned for her.... life had become colourless.
Then one day at the age of 35 she met an unusual composer who was very large and had with very big feet.... they could talk for hours and when he lovingly looked at her
she felt like that little girl again..
.. and suddenly she remembered who she was...
.. and slowly she began remembering the magical world...
.. her daily colours...
Now the little girl is 44 years old and has two extraordinary children,
a boy and a girl and she lives happily with her lovely unusual composer
in a very cosy small house in the East of Holland.
She has quit her job and loves to work in her garden enjoying the insects, birds,
mice and all kinds of new visitors and is bursting of creativity again....
She and her family like to read books about flower fairies,
goblins and other magical creatures.
And at night they curl up on the couch with books by John Bauer and Brian Froud and are captivated and inspired by their magical worlds.
She is connecting again..... slowly... with the help of her loving family... and with the help of the beautiful magical world of Mother Nature who is lovingly, patiently waiting for all of us.....
..... The Beginning ......
Looking at your blog, you magnificent photo collage and your DIY post, is the way to feel your happiness.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and be such an inspiring woman.
You are a light for the future, so keep on shining :)
Thank you so much dear Isabelle for your lovely words,
Deletethey really moved me... xxx sas
I keep rediscovering your blog ;).. so happy to see your new look... always seems to match my interests and phase in life. You remain my Angel !!!!!!!!!! . Vani :)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to hear from you again Vani,
Deletethank you!
xx sas
Hoi! Ik heb je blog net ontdekt via Frontier Dreams. . . Leuk! Ik kijk er naar uit om je verder te volgen.
ReplyDeleteAndrea
Welkom Andrea, wat leuk dat je mijn blog hebt ontdekt!
DeleteBedankt voor je berichtje en hopelijk zie ik je vaker :)
Ik wens je een magisch weekend,
liefs xx sas
Beautiful blog. So glad your inner child gets to breathe again. What is life without. Magic? Thanks for sharing all of the cool and crafty ideas. My youngest child (and the only one remaining at home) is a 13 year old boy who isn't really into my newfound fairy love but I'm having a grand time by myself. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha such a lovely message, thank you.
DeleteEnjoy your time with your new friends and keep spreading the magic :)
Sending you warm faerie greetings from Holland, xx sas
Simply beautiful. Thank you for this magic corner :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Anna, so nice to see you here :)
DeleteDear Sas, It has been a very long time since I wrote to you or visited your blog. I hope you are doing well and your family is thriving. Whenever I pick up the camera, your pics come to my mind. Your photos of flowers are still the most beautiful in my mind and I aspire to capture pics like you do some day. Hope your blog will be revived soon. Your DIY creations are again so beautiful and dreamy and perfect. Only you can do it so perfectly I think...it's easy to escape into the fairly world. Take care, hope to hear from you. - Rupa-
ReplyDeleteDear Rupa,
DeleteIt has been a long time since my last post and when I was finally starting to create again your beautiful message arrived. How is that for magic :)
Thank you so much for all the lovely encouraging compliments and for sharing here on my blog. Sending you a big hug and wishing you a wonderful weekend, with love xxx sas
Sas, I came back to see some new posts and glad to see there is at least one from 2016 :) Hope all is well with you. Reading about your profile, it took me to another world for a few mins. I need to reconnect with all things creative. You are a special soul. Love and hugs my friend.
DeleteDear Rupa, thank you so much my friend for your lovely messages these past years!
DeleteIt is very moving and inspiring, especially in times when I'm struggling with my creativity.
Sending you love and hugs from Holland, xxx! sas
Hi Saskia! I always love reading your posts, so I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! I hope you enjoy. :) Best wishes from Toronto, Jana
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Thank you dear Jana, such a lovely gesture!
Deletewith love from Holland, xxx sas
Dear Saskia
ReplyDeleteI have just found your beautiful and inspiring website - a feast for the senses. I would love to ask you something in person, is it possible to email you, I do hope so? Here is my email: info@marghanita.com www.marghanita.com www.educatingheartnatureart.com www.orangemoontribe.com Wishing you a beautiful and creative day, love and peace Marghanita x
Dear Marghanita,
DeleteSo lovely to read your lovely heartwarming comment, thank you so much!
You can always reach me at info@dailycolours.com
with love xxx sas
I'm happy when I'm watching your cute photos, your creations are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs!!
Magda
Oh..thank you for your lovely compliment Magda :)
DeleteSending you warm hugs from Holland,
xxxx Sas
Hey, Saskia! Thank you for sharing your creativity, keep on writing new posts. Kind regards!
ReplyDeleteThank you Irina, hopefully I'll be posting soon again!
DeleteI have lots of new ideas to share :)
Wishing you a wonderful creative weekend,
xxxx Sas
Thank you, dear Saskia, for the generosity of your heart: sharing your personal story and your creativity with everyone! Have a blessed 2016!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you dear Irkin for your heartwarming words, they move and inspire me!
ReplyDeleteA blessed 2016 to you too,
with love xxx sas