We're approaching our second anniversary since moving into Villa Rustica. It's been an exciting adventure - and we're still trying to find the balance between home and business. In the last 6 months the "business" side won out as the house become popular on social media due to fashion photoshoots. Sometimes I think of the house as having a huge, showy personality - and an entity at odds with us. Although we seek privacy, the house keeps calling attention to itself.
In this reflective time between Christmas and New Year, we're making plans for Villa Rustica to become more of a "home". We thought a lot about the idea of home during the year when Greg was invited to participate in an exhibition called "All New Home". His artist statement talked of home being a place of contemplation and creativity. Both qualities require space and time so that ideas can flourish. So, in 2017, we're slowing down our public activity to focus on creativity.
The creative weekend workshops are integral to our focus on creativity. Coming together with like-minded people has been a lot of fun and a great way to make friends. We have a number of workshops scheduled - including Jane's mosaic weekend in February and a repeat of the very successful monoprint workshop. These are listed under "Workshops" on our website.
Below are some photos from 2016. Thanks to those who visited and supported us during the year. We hope 2017 enables you to take time for the things that bring you joy.
Much love,
Jane and Greg
Below are some photos from 2016. Thanks to those who visited and supported us during the year. We hope 2017 enables you to take time for the things that bring you joy.
Much love,
Jane and Greg