New Year! New Integrated Beginning.


I spent some time trying to figure out how to tie all of my various creative threads into one neat bow. I am hopeful that I have found the answer in a new, integrated YouTube channel named The Wedgwood Cottage Studio. 

New year, new beginning. However! I am giving nothing up. I am packing it all into the back end of an ancient land yacht of a station wagon and taking it into the future with me.

 Episode Summary & What It Might Mean to You

Today’s episodes are about taking inventory.

Not to solve anything, but to notice where attention actually is right now.

(Links at the bottom)

If you’ve ever felt pulled in several directions at once, or unsure whether you’re standing still or quietly moving forward, these two opening episodes may feel familiar.

In this two-part conversation, we explored what it feels like to pause long enough to see what’s moving easily, and what’s resisting effort. We talked about unfinished work, competing projects, and the quiet pressure of time, especially when curiosity keeps offering “just one more idea.”

We noticed how containment can be a form of kindness. How giving something a place to wait can create enough calm to finish what’s already on the table. We also noticed what happens when we’re working with the wrong map, mental or physical, when a way of thinking that fits one kind of journey doesn’t quite work for another.

We didn’t try to fix any of it.

We didn’t make plans.

We didn’t force conclusions.

Instead, Fab stepped in to tell her own story, and Ewen of the Old Trails spoke about winter, truth, and walking a careful path. His words weren’t meant as answers, but as companions to the questions.

You don’t need to do anything with this.

Let it land — or not.

The room will still be here.

Episode 1: https://youtu.be/0MlsnjdXpyw

Episode 2: https://youtu.be/D4N79ZwYiSE

You're Not Too Old (You're Right On Time)

 




We are changing direction. Slightly. Instead of random thoughts, we are going to try to create a somewhat cohesive continuing story. Welcome to Fab World Studio — a gently magical corner of the internet where imagination still matters (especially after 50). In this cozy opening episode, we meet Fab, a slightly eccentric and endlessly encouraging woman who lives in a dreamlike version of her own vintage kitchen. But something unusual is stirring in the wind... A mysterious sound is disrupting the songs of Loorie, a torch-song-singing sunflower. Is it just the breeze — or the beginning of something much bigger? 🌼 Featuring original songs, original animation (with technology helpers, but the words and the starting images are all mine), and warm humor for creative souls of any age, this episode is a blend of: ✨ Cozy world-building 🎭 Torch-song storytelling 📺 Vintage charm 🧠 Subtle myth and mystery If you’ve ever thought: “It’s too late to start something new…” or “I have all these ideas but no clue what to do with them…” Fab is here to say: You’re not too old. You’re just in time. — 📌 What to Expect in This Episode: 00:00 – A strange wind blows through Fab World 00:48 – Loorie’s haunting torch ballad: “What Is in the Wind?” 02:19 – Fab checks in with Mary on the corkboard Tee-Vee 03:52 – Fab’s monologue: why this world exists 05:06 – Loorie sings “You Belong” 07:13 – Ending Screencaps of Blender Scenes — 🎶 Original Music Lyrics by: Fab World Studio 🎨 Created with love using Blender, ElevenLabs, Suno, Hedra, ChatGPT, and a lot of coffee. — #FabWorldStudio #AnimatedStorytelling #CozyFantasy #CreativeAfter50 #TorchSongs #VintageAesthetic #ImaginationMatters #YouBelongHere #MidCenturyMythic #WhimsicalWorldbuilding

Fab's Simple (but effective) Planner

 




Are you creative at heart… but also tired, distracted, or completely buried under dog bowls, laundry, and other people’s needs? You’re not alone—and Fab is here to help. In this gently chaotic episode, Fab (Mary’s motivational figment with excellent accessories) takes over the week to help plan creative time without guilt, glitter glue, or burnout. Whether you're writing a novel, painting a mailbox, or just trying to knit one row without falling asleep, this video is for you. Simple planning ideas Encouragement to start small A reminder that your creativity still matters (10:00:00) Fab finally gets around to talking about her very simple but effective planner. She wanders :)

Signposts

 


Signposts | A Fab World Monologue About Choosing Your Own Direction What if the signposts in your life never had words—not because you were lost, but because you weren’t ready to choose a direction? In this heartfelt and humorous monologue, Fab reflects on a wooden signpost that’s been with her for decades. Once colorfully blank, the signs now point boldly toward the past, the present, and the future of Fab World. With a coffee cup in hand and her mind full of stories, Fab invites you into her world—a place where imagination isn't an escape, it's a way of understanding. Whether you’re a dreamer, a late bloomer, or someone still figuring things out, this is for you. 💬 From Fab: Darling, I’ve had this signpost in my life for years. It’s lived in drawings, memories, and Blender files. But it never had destinations—until now. This is a monologue about imagination, identity, and deciding where you’re headed—even if it took you a few decades (and one particularly strong cup of coffee) to get there. #fantasyworld So, if you’ve ever kept your inner world tucked away in a toolbox under a bottle of 15W-40 motor oil, this one’s for you. You’re not alone. You’re not late. And yes—you turned out kind of wonderful. Keywords & Hashtags: #FabiolaWorld #AnimatedMonologue #PersonalGrowth #CreativeLife #ChooseYourPath #Storytelling #WomenOver50 #MidlifeJoy #ImaginationIsReal #DigitalDiary #FabWorldStudio #InspirationalVideo #BlenderAnimation #ArtOfBeingMe #Signposts This work has the original characters and scene created in Blender, animation helper in Hedra. I am working on the needed prompts to keep the style and look of the animation consistent. Not there yet.