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Amy's avatar

The joy and excitement just bubbles up in your words. Wonderful! Wishing you many happy adventures in your beautiful new van. Can't wait to see it all unfold X

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

aw that is so kind, you are always so kind. x

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Amy's avatar

You are generous, thoughtful and inspiring. I am so excited for you x

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Margaret Smith's avatar

Inspirational!! Thank you for sharing. Although not an artist in any way I am at a crossroads in my life having lost my partner and asking myself the question ‘what now?’

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

I am sorry for your loss. Get a van! It will change your life. Some time for you to do whatever inspires you. Molly uses hers to do a lot of reading and we both sometimes just sit in it looking at the view. So life affirming. xx

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Emily Male's avatar

"Would you like to travel with us and get to know the island I call home and all the beautiful spaces contained within it?"

YES PLEASE 🙏

I read this whole post with a massive smile on my face, giddy with excitement for you. I can so see your vision and all your adventures to come. This is just wonderful, and Willow is absolutely beautiful. What an inspiring and magical new adventure. I am so happy for you. And so looking forward to exploring along with you 💕

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

I thought you would love her. She is a darling and made with so much love and attention I could cry. But I won't. I will get in my van and go on another adventure instead. xx

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Ashley B. Sheets's avatar

How exciting! Thank you for taking us on this journey with you! As a 40-something newly empty nester, I too am reinventing my life after raising my children. It is a sometimes scary but wonderful time!

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

I get that entirely. But this is your time. I will shuffle up and you can sit in next to me. xx

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Sarah Moorcroft's avatar

Wow wow wow - what a fabulous adventure you will be having!

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

Thank you Sarah. I am very excited xx

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Chris V's avatar

How thrilling Fiona. I’m almost as excited about your new adventure as you must be.

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

Love that. If I shuffle up I can fit you in! X

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Emily Charlotte Powell's avatar

Truly beautiful and inspiring Fiona. What a wonderful new chapter. I love every tiny piece of this. My grandparents had camper vans and travelled England, Scotland and Wales, with a passion for walking and my dream would be to have a little van of my own to travel and be nearer to nature. I am very much looking forward to reading more as your journey continues.

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

Thank you Emily. We could be van buddies! X

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Emily Charlotte Powell's avatar

That would be awesome! I am excited to read of your adventures 💛✨

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Tiffany Writes's avatar

Oh how lovely to have your own van to take on new adventures. I can’t wait join you here 🧡

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

You will be most welcome. If we all shuffle up I am sure we can all fit on the seat! x

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Tiffany Writes's avatar

I’ll start organising flights!! 😂

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

Excellent x

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Susie 🌱's avatar

What a dream of a van … x

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

It is life changing Susie, some 'me' time. xx

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Susie 🌱's avatar

So glad 🌷it has come together perfectly!

What sort of van did you start with? Or is that to be revealed at a later date? 😍

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Carol's avatar

A genius indeed! It’s beautiful…..so much thought, just like Molly’s Van and their tiny home..

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

Poor chap having both Molly and me in his life. That said, he is the sort that needs a project. Between us we have kept him busy! He is so clever. x

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Hannah's avatar

You sound so happy! When reading your posts, I always think you're super creative anyway - your creativity will go through the roof now!

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

aw that is kind. We shall see! x

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Susan Telford's avatar

Willow is absolutely beautiful and the excitement you feel is palpable! If you and Willow ever find yourself in Dumfriesshire, give me a shout!🌹

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

Oh I will, thank you. xx

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Cheryl's avatar

So excited for you. What a dream come true. Cannot wait to follow your journey in your mobile art studio. X

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

Just working how everything works! Xx

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Choosing Peace's avatar

What a delightful read Fiona. It brought a smile to my face. I think we all need a bit of adventure from time to time and this will be a lovely way of seeing the beauty of the place you live in from a different angle. I’m really looking forward to following you on this journey.

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

Thank you. I hope my wee van studio brings some joy to the world. That will make me very happy x

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Izzy Moore's avatar

How absolutely fabulous!!! What a space to have, and also such a beautiful location to explore. Can’t wait to see more of your new adventures!

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

He has done a remarkable job. It is just perfect. Plenty of room for you Izzy x

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David Barton's avatar

What a beautiful space and a wonderful idea! No more “if not now, when?”, just “now”! ❤️🙌

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Fiona D Artisan's avatar

Exactly that David.

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