I love the way your space is emerging...so peaceful! 🌿 I'm 68 years and I agree, we've been programmed to see the transition of menopause as such a burdensome thing, an embarrassment, a crazy time of a woman's life...the fact that they named it menopause says it all 😁. But the truth is, it's such a special, such a feminine time. It's a time that opens the doors for bonding with other women, because no matter how unique and individual we are, it is a time of coming together on common ground. Our mindset about this transition, is probably the most important emotional and/or spiritual foundation for "navigating" the physiological changes our beautiful bodies are experiencing. One door is closing, and another, beautiful new world is opening! ❤️ There are a lot of hands on, practical things we can do to get through the transition and I know your viewers will provide some valuable suggestions and information. My participation, for whatever it's worth, is to encourage my sister's 💕 to embrace the transition. You are emerging from a chrysalis, although beautiful, you are now becoming that independent, confident, wise, loving, kind and gracious woman that has so much to give back to the world. 🦋

I don't know if you are interested, but have a suggestion for storage and a work top. My husband and I take 2 short filing cabinets that have 2 drawers each. Then we take a long piece of shelving wood and lay across the file cabinets giving us a work desk, and additional storage. Plus make sure you have the cabinet bases with wheels so you can move them around as needed, and much easier. By the way, your little grand dog is precious. Hugs from Virginia, USA.❤️🇺🇸

menopause is definitely a change. some of us breeze through it, and some of us are caught in a maelstrom of emotion. we women are incredible beings, so strong and amazing.

Oh Wendy! I share in the basket weakness, it’s been a real issue at times and recently I white washed all my old dusty ones and it brought me so much joy, they’re so hard to keep dust free too. Peppermint oil is good for brain fog and I burn it in my candle burners. I absolutely love all the subjects you bring up, your so authentic and I know I’m not alone when I say I appreciate you and all your gifts, I feel honoured that you’re feeling safe enough to share, I see it as though you get downloads, as though you’re channeling it’s all so magical, many thanks for all you do and all your beautiful loveliness 💛

I love fairy Grace! She is so peaceful. 😍

I love your workspace nook. It looks like the heart of your creative being. My suggestion for storing things in this space: - keep your various paints, pencils, brushes, etc. within arms reach (because you need to be able to reach for them while you work - what you are currently using should be on the desk, the other items can be stored under the shelf on your desk or organized in a set of shelves or drawers in a small cabinet or table that is positioned under your work table to the left of your leg where you currently are storing the small canvases)... - keep blank canvases, paper, and sketchbooks within standing reach (since you get them once when you start working - like on the small shelf you want to put up on the wall to the left (why not put it above the large canvas you have stored)... - keep your inspiration within eye reach (on the walls, on top of your desk shelf, wherever your eyes wander), or within resting reach (near your daybed), or wandering reach (if you need to stretch your legs)... - keep the things you don't use often within ladder reach (on the high shelves... the important thing is that they don't get the primary working space in your studio, but go into hibernation until they are called into service. ... and ignore all my advice because studios should be organic and reflect the artists. :) One last piece of advice as to brain fog... if you think it could be serious, please seek medical advice. Social media advice can be all over the place and, while well intended, may not be the best advice for you. Thank you for your calming videos... Happy painting... I'm headed to my studio. :)

Black Cohosh = a hormone stabilizer. I’m going to try it myself. In mythology moving from each phase of womanhood is very sacred. Transformation is a holy time. The vulnerability is our strength. Takes incredible courage! ✨🧚🏼🦋I’m sure fairy grace can tell you all about it 😉 xoxo

Wendy - I love what you are doing with the space and would really love a tour. Hard to believe it’s two years you’ve been our friend and sharing your life with us on this channel. I am glad you you talked about menopause here - it’s what friends do - help you through life’s transitions. Lovely to see your daughter and the studio dog.

You seem so very happy in your nook! It is your sacred space for your sacred time of life. I will be 70 later this year, so went through menopause quite some time ago. Once I got over the insomnia, life has been amazing! I do hope you and all the sisters here experience the same feeling of freedom and, yes, wisdom that comes with becoming the matriarch of your family. Wendy, thank you for all you share with us, and especially your wonderful smile! Hugs and love from across the ocean.

Your studio looks like it is morphing into a cosy, inspiring and creative space. For organising on the cheap, I use cardboard shipping boxes converted into cubby shelving, and glue or fix handles or ribbon straps to smaller boxes to use as removable drawers (pull out and they are trays on the desk, but can be snugged away in their cubby). Great for different types of pencils (I don't need mine laid flat, just together), or supplies (all the ink pads together, so I can find the colours I want that day). And by reusing that cardboard, I save my pennies for a few gorgeous baskets and bamboo or wood boxes and trays! I have my shelves in front of my work area, and my inspiration boards (magnetic, cork, and a ribbon tuck board) to either side. I love the mirror idea - I use a small version of a rounded one (the kind that people stick at ends of tight driveways to see if traffic is coming); it allows me to relax, as I can glance up and see a big area behind me. We each have to do what we need to make our space comfortable, and keep our most used tools within reach. Love the family! Thank you and a hug to James, Jazzy, and Jeffie for helping you in the studio. Wonderful to have a hand at times. Finally, I LOVE Grace! She is beautiful; and she looks as if she's just realising that she has wings! And they work! And her toes are lifting off the ground! A wondrous (and nervous) time, discovering that you can fly! How life-changing. Perhaps Grace has come to visit to remind us all that the transition and metamorphoses we go through can be a little scary, but kind of amazing too. I take gingko biloba to battle my brain f(r)of. But I also realise that sometimes amazing ideas come out of the mist. I write more things down, so I don't forget them. And I jot notes in my phone (sometimes with little notifications or alarms to remind me to do important tasks). Menopause is a wild ride for me, but while I have wild surges of emotions, fatigue, and sleeplessness, I also get surges of creativity and ideas (sometimes I can't write fast enough). Oops! Doing a bit of a waffle myself. May all of us experience surges in creativity and find wonder in our wings! Thank you for sharing tea with us. Even when you feel lonely, we're all here together. Much love, and huge squishy hugs.

All I want to say to you is thank you for beiing you and having this contact at least. It is very nice for me and what I see and hear it is uplifting and makes me realy happy. And it helps even to be more me. So thank you love from Holland .

Hi Wendy -- the brain fog will go -- it is your clairvoyance and wisdom coming in as you enter into the wise woman phase :)) Peace and calm to you.

That works better in my head!!! I love the nook presence.

I love the grace fairy!....she's so lovely...

Those fairies are enchanting! Love love love ‘em. Love the nook as well.

Great to see your family…thanks for sharing🥰🥰🎨✒️🖍🩴✏️

I'll be moving in September from New York cross country to Washington state so I'm in the packing state....popcorn! as I put my supplies in boxes. I really miss my art filled days but I am looking forward to unpacking. I think we should embrace our new selves....menopause has opened my understanding of myself. A wonderful time of humor and reflection....

Rosemary is traditionally used for remembering and I find it helps me to have a sprig on my art table. Brain fog during menopause is something I rarely issue with , but post covid brain fog is very real! I am literally halfway through a sentence and either I’ll forget the point of it or say a random word. I recently told a colleague I always wear an umbrella whilst painting..I meant an apron. Both keep you dry 😂Menopause is such a right of passage why isn’t it discussed more? Hooray for the uprising of the older women to pass on to our younger sisters the knowledge of the next phase. It’s liberating 🙏🏻🤗💛Softest hugs to you dearest Wendy,sending sunshine ☀️ to keep your light shining ,your videos are always very warmly received and very much appreciated…mwah 💋

Wow, reading all these lovely supportive comments makes me less fearful of the menopause. People don't talk about it much and when you do hear about it it's mostly negative, so it's really nice to read your encouragement to Wendy!

Amen Sister!! You inspire me on so many levels. Thank You for your videos. Some day I hope to give you a big hug. Meanwhile, here is one via internet energy: 💙🙏🏽💜

Cute pup. 🐶

Thank you for being vulnerable. It is so refreshing. Blessings Robyn

have you tried wrapping the cardboard boxes in gift wrap you like or painting them? I like doing this, as I don't want spend so much money on organizing boxes too and then they are looking really nice :)

Hi Wendy, lovely video. Your sacred studio is speaking so softly and elegant. The colors, lights , brushes and everything that makes a studio is enchanting. Your little grand dog is precious. It's so sweet and kind that your daughter was visiting and able to be in studio with you to help you out. .You are so authentic and who you are it's wonferful to watch you navigate thru your creative being and life and share your realities, trials and tribulations where we all learn, grow and become more compassionate beings. Love you Wendy.

❤️❤️thanks for sharing, it always feels warm and cozy spending time with you Wendy, you are inspiring in many ways and I am grateful.😊💕

And I love your clothing!

Lovely Fairies Wendy especially Grace.... Nettle Tea is fabulous as is Red Clover and Oat straw xxx I worked in a shop and we made a Goddess Tea for Our Crone Times ...wish I had the rest of the list of Herbs as it was fabulous ..You could mix up the 3 and make Your Own Sacred Blend x

Thank you as always for your art, love and honesty.❤❤

Dear Wendy, thank you for sharing with us. And yes I would love to have a walk through of your space, it is so incredibly inviting. I hope you have a super fantastic week. Keep your light shining bright. Until your next video. Sending love and big hugs Sherry ❤

I loved that little dog.

What I've learned, having gone through it, is that brain fog is inevitable. HSPs (highly sensitive people) find it makes them anxious. I've simply stopped letting it bother me so much. Relax and know it's simply a moment and it will pass. By not letting it make me anxious, it seems to pass much more quickly. It's part of the process which you can't hurry, nor should you try. Meditation and being mindful helps as well. You are fine, you're going to be fine and dear Wendy, you are not alone HUG!

Thank you for sharing your family and process / space with us. Seems to peaceful.

The mirror on your shelf is a lovely way to eliminate your “back to the door” feeling! I do this all the time! Your mirror is beautiful!

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this however I enjoy the music choices you make.👍❤️

Dear Wendy, I've discovered your account recently, and I find it so inspiring 😍 I love your energy and art work! And you and James are so cute and sweet together ❤️ I really needed this kind of wonderful things to see these days 💕 Thank you 🌻 😊

Looking forward to another tour. Love watching organizing and shuffling about. I seem to do it myself quite often as I love containers and baskets.

It was such a needed delight to find your calming but real post first thing on my monday morning (in Australia). Breathing in the serenity. Thank you. One of the easiest remedies for brain frog is a good squeeze of lemon juice in your water. Just hydration is really important, but the lemon helps a lot.

Loving fairy Grace and your studio. Love your videos - always bring me peace and joy as you are very much a fairy yourself. I really enjoy your videos. Just watched you and James camping before this one.😊

Hi Wendy! A coworker of mine recommended the book “What Fresh Hell Is This?: Perimenopause, Menopause, Other… “ by Heather Corinna. She has been experiencing menopause and really loved this book. I love that you’re so open about menopause and hope that people who watch your channel will also look into andropause, which is the male version of menopause. The gender spectrum of humans experience symptoms related to hormonal changes and it’s nothing for us to be ashamed of nor embarrassed about. It’s normal and healthy! Thank you for helping to destigmatize menopause! :)

You are a treasure. You ART is also fabulous!!!

I'm American living in Germany so my words might come out funny. I keep seeing your studio and thinking you need a tierd cart on wheels to store your supplies. Then you can easily move your supplies between your tables. I'm thinking something that slides under your tables. You can put the water colores on top but the pencils just underneath. Perhaps just a way to store and move them then spread them out on the tables. I hope that makes sense...

Great message love and peace from Australia. Keep your lights shining bright. Ready for my week now. Thank you. 😊

hello dear love your little nook I have worked on myspace a little too it is tiny but I love I have a space , and it keeps changing as I can do it is most important to have it special for us . your granddog is so cute , we are looking after my daughters dog this week Toby he is so cute and we love to have him come visit . Toby loves when I meditate he comes and lays at my feet in my room . Thank for sharing with us your special place dear and was so nice to come and visit with you this morning ,I so look forward to come visit with you. So love your new Fairy she is sweet . I am doing a Fairy Challenge right now 50 fun fab Fairies to improve skills in practice it has been so much Fun ,Love the fairies. Ps I also love to recycle things as well and not spend a lot of money when I can reuse and repurpose stuff . Wishing you a beautiful week Dear

Hello Wendy! Glad you’re getting situated and cozy in your new studio. Enjoy watching you create your beautiful art. Cheers!🌷

Wendy I just love you! Love Fairy Grace. Loved seeing your daughter and grand dog. You’ll laugh because my Lilly Rose saw him playing and barked in excitement as she pranced around the TV trying to play with him. I am so happy you are finally started settling in to the studio. It’s looking great. Sometimes charity shops get some lovely baskets and trays . You seemed so relaxed today. Wendy I love our community and do read comments after I’ve put mine down my thoughts. Everyone is so kind and caring. I think the topic of menopause is a valued topic because no one prepares you for it. As we get older and our bodies change has a mental frame of mind. So thank you for talking about your vulnerability. Thanks to all the women who share too. I need a new chair too. I love your working desk in your sacred desk area. The shelf on the back above your desk is a great addition. Sending you love and soft hugs. Say hello to James too. 🙏🤗❤️😘💫🎨🖌🌷💐

Hello Wendy and everyone 🖐. Thank you Wendy for sharing. Love the Fairy paintings 🧚‍♀️🖌and your little nook. What a wonderful space. Lovely to see your little Grandpaws 🐾🐾. I have a cat Grandpaws and he has brought so much love and healing to us especially to my youngest son who is an Artist . Thank you for talking openly and honesty about the Menopause because its such a deeply personal experience and it was like a breath of fresh air.Us women have to support each other .🤗. Have a lovely week Wendy and everyone in the Unexpected community 💕⚘💫🙏

Dear Wendy, thank you for sharing, specially fairy Grace 🧚‍♀️ she is such a beautiful fairy . Sending soft hugs Teresa xx

i use the Ferraro Roche chocolate container to hold my water color paints :) thats my minimalism.

Fairy lights are essential!

Six minutes in and already this has made my day. The Granddoggieson is precious - what a love! So wonderful to see you enjoying him, and vice versa! Your art space is so soothing, and the work you do is brilliant. I think I need to go to your shop and buy some goodies! Always so happy to support such an amazing artist and gentle soul. I've been a fan for awhile now - lucky lucky me!!! Back to my video, thank you for sharing all your adventures. Sending love and hugs!! Would LOVE a tour! XO

Grâce is so beautiful ❤️😍 nice colors ❤️😍

Ahh, I like your channel ..You remind me of a sweet fairy , like your drawings....

Wendy thanks for talking about menopause. We are the same age and I’m on again off again. I feel the same way that we should talk about it so it’s common knowledge. When I was younger it was always referred to as “the change”. What? That is so vague. It doesn’t help younger women prepare at all. I’m trying to document it as much as possible so my daughters will have something to go from. Loving watching your studio evolve, mine is too.

I really enjoyed this episode and also last weeks as well. They were so positive. It is good to see you in this energy my lovely "curtain queen" friend. 😊 💖 🌻 Lately I have been rewatching the older episodes with van life and also the gypsy wagon weekend 😊 so lovely. P.S.: What a cute studio dogy. So adorable. 😃 Blessings from Rose Cottage, Schurwald Forest, Germany. 😊 💖 🌻 🐞

Wendy you have the most amazing family here. I'm delighted that you've created this safe space for us all to speak kind words and share strength hope and experience with one another. Grace is lovely 😍 and your studio is coming along great 👍 Love and light sister. ❤ love to your beautiful family the two legged four legged and the winged 😆 🥰🍃🌹

Lovely to watch as always.

Dearest Wendy ..I heard about your brain fog and can relate . I came across this list of these 4 foods known to 'brain boost', namely blueberries, walnuts, salmon and turmeric! Hope this helps love from Vancouver Island.❤️❤️

Wendy I just loved todays video. Your sweet encouragements and affirmations are so helpful. To me especially just now. Lots of change and new beginnings right now. And thank you also for sharing the menopause chat. It’s so nice to feel apart of such a loving supportive community. Thank you 🙏

Loved this Wendy darling thanks for sharing your grsndogson with us he's gorgeous and sooooo good too. I love animals I have a cat 🐈. It would be fab to have your workspace nook tour yes have a lovely week keep safe loving vibes your way 💜😘

Your MIL and FIL are amazing. What a difference in the salon already, steady is the pace. Omg, got a kick out of the girls sliding down the wet slide into the grass. Glad you all had a good time. See you next time. 🤗😘💫

You could turn the baskets holding the shelf up on their side so you can use the internal space.

Your new studio is absolutely lovely! Thanks for sharing your family and keeping us company. Sending hugs and lots of love ❤🖌

Brain fog, is real! I hope for clearing soon. Thanks so much for weekly videos❤️

Thank you Wendy! ... loved this video ...! :-)

Every so inspiring and a delight to the creative juices within us "creative type". Happy Two Year Anniversary to you and James and your wonderful presence on You Tube. Being a "Health and Safety nut" and pretty much a "broken person" I truly appreciate the lengths you are exploring with "Ergonomics Correct & Friendly" for everyone out there in Creative Land. This is a proactive action and user friendly artist space Wendy is creating and with in mind her "left -hand-ness" challenges. Truly any space designed for a creative type person is 1,000% their person Sacred Space. The comfort and easability of your studio is welcoming and absolutely will be an "ever changing space". X's always to you and James (and family members). LJ in the Land of Enchantment.

Beautiful paintings.

What a lovely wee dog. I’m very luck to have two studio dogs, one sleep under the desk and the other sits on a chair beside me while I work ❤️ However, your studio is really starting to take shape. It took me ages to get mine sorted, but it’s really worthwhile. I wish you many happy and productive times in it.

Yes been watching some DIY and you could take some twine or jute cord. Or even paint the cardboard boxes. Have fun trying different things I even modge podged on cardboard boxes. I'm a Lefty also...🙂

Wendy ,you have done such a wonderful job fixing your cozy studio . I have been with you through all 3 of your studios , and you always make them so inviting and cozy . I would love to see a tour of the nook when you are done . I always get inspired when I see the little spaces you create. Hang in there and you will get through the menopause before you know it . Been through it and there is a light shining bright at the end , I promise . cheers to you and James . see you next video ~love and light ~Laura ❤️

We are constantly evolving. Thank you for you gentle reminders

Rosemary essential oil is supposed to help with clarity. Put two drops at your temples, probably diluting with some carrier oil first.

Love a tour! It's a beautiful space. The light coming in from your right is perfect since you are a lefty 💜

Your studio is so special .....my grandson was visiting so all my art stuff had to be put away. After he'd gone i started working on some cards- getting more stuff out but then he was back unexpectedly .... So everything went away again. Its hard to get in the zone again .......its not nice to be envious but I am a little bit - I enjoy your videos and I can dream .

I love love love Grace already, she is very petite, coy and simply beautiful x

Hi Wendy, I just want to say that i always feel a bit lonely when i am alone after spending time with my doughters. When they go it feels a bit like Loosing them, it always takes time for me to ajust myself again🥺 I like your little nook! And maybe when the cardboard King returnes you can decorate your boxes with nice wrappingpaper or paint! Then they will be beautiful too👍😃❤️

Make recycled cardboard boxes for storage look much cooler by gluing a bit of decorative paper from your stash (or buy a cheap roll of gift wrap with your favorite colors) and glue it onto the boxes on the visible edges. Unifies and beautifies and is lots of fun!

Just reading a good "health magazine" that suggested inhaling some fresh rosemary to lift brain fog! :0]

I love how honest you are, the tips and ideas from both yourself and all the wonderful community are so reassuring. Thank you for being such a beautiful sole. Your art area in the nook is so nice, I love how it’s coming together. So nice that you got to spend time with both your daughter and granddoggy, he is such a sweetheart. Stay safe love and hugs xx

Always up for a tour Wendy! Loved having some time with your fur baby grandson.💖 So sweet! Mine passed on just recently after 12 long years of loving him. The clips you shared of this little darling warmed my heart as I do miss my fur-baby grandson. Yes! to destigmatizing the many changes woman go through. We need more celebration and conversation around what we all experience and how to make these inevitable changes comfortably. Thank you for providing a space here for that...and true, it is so different for each of us! Oh, I so related to the lonely feeling after a visit from a loved one! I live alone and cherish when a loved one comes to stay for awhile...but those first few days after they are gone can be hard. ☹ Thank you as always for keeping me company on my Sunday morning.☕ Sending much love and Aloha across the many miles!🌺💖💫🌈🥰🙋‍♀️

I loved this. Your studio is wonderful! I have a fairly big studio but currently have two other people using some of the space for a bit. I try to keep my area as stress free and useful as possible but it is hard when you’ve got two other people sniffing, coughing, moving about and talking, making noise and painting things that don’t at all promote peace and beauty! It’s only temporary, so that is good. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!

I’ve been missing you Wendy so it is good to catch you this morning at 4 am. I’m not a working artist but have about 14 nature journals done but no one ever sees them because live “in nature” and hard for town friends to get here. I would be terribly lonesome but have a great smart curly-haired Pumi dog who never lets me out of his sight! So I was thinking maybe it would be nice for you to go to a shelter and find yourself a small adult doggy friend? My boy is about 9 and sleeps a lot and no trouble in any way. But always ready in an instant to go outside for a walk or ball toss or just a “discussion” about life - tips his head and listens or adds some doggy noises. Maybe not allowed where you live and work so just my idea. But I see how you love your grand-dog. I miss my daughter too. I am loving your art❤️

I'm finding, I can't create when everything is PUT AWAY!! Organized chaos is my inviroment. Lol

I’m loving fairy grace and your grand doggy is so handsome and adorable 🥰

Love Your Vlogs Wendy. 🌸

So lovely Wendy

I love your little mirror on your shelf and your new chair. Would love a new tour when you’re done with your nook.

Love Grace that is the perfect name for her 🧚🏻‍♀️💖

Your grand furbaby is ADORABLE!

Oh boy. Glad you had a nice visit with Sam and grand doggie. Your light was shing very bright today

The studio tour will be amazing!!!! It is looking good. It was nice to see your daughter and her sweet fur baby. ❤

Just a thought u could put the shelve unit on the wall at the side of your desk and store the large canvas on its side, lengthways 🥰

This is a lovely video as always! Fairy Grace is so sweet! It was really nice to see your family members and granddog keeping you company. On the brain fog, I have Fibro fog due to Fibromyalgia. My Rheumatologist prescribes some medicine which helps all my Fibro problems including the fog. Still it doesn’t cure it. The fog can certainly be frustrating. So far the beginning stages of menopause has not made my fog worse, but I am ready for that to possibly happen. My husband is so sweet. When I can’t think of a word I am trying to say, he just waits patiently and doesn’t rush me. His patience makes me feel better.

LOVE Fairy Grace! AND Granddoggie! ❤️ Brain Fog...Huge improvement with Lion's Mane mushroom extract powder. I use the capsules, and not only do I feel "sharper", my husband is clearer too! We had both moms with memory illness, so I'm an avid student of brain health. Healthy fats are a must!!! And what's good for the noggin is also good for the heart ❤️

Good afternoon, Wendy! Space looks awesome! Before I forget, I highly recommend Rowe Casa products. They have something for brain fog, called Period Drops. I've already gone thru menopause, BUT!, the products that I have tried are excellent. I've had so much trouble sleeping since pandemic/quarantine and I on tiktok someone raved about their Tart Cherry liquid. ThE best thing I have ever taken for sleep issues. The BesT! Anyhow, just wanted to share.Have an awesome day! Love from Massachusetts

Good morning Wendy - such a treat seeing and listening to your videos - they are unique authentic and unpretentious. Again - thank you 🙏 for sharing your creative world.

Have a grand week. Thank you so much for sharing. You give us all inspiration to carry on.

Fairy Grace is so lovely!

Jeff is SO sweet! I think your space looks perfect!! Thank for getting this up while away. Hugs, Peace, Love and Light to all

As soon as I get better internet. I'll be joining your patron. Right now all I have data for is short videos. Which really sucks. But I love them. I love you daughter's dog💜💐

Baskets, dont worry, I love tins 😊