Interview with a Creative Muse: Olivia Poncelet

A self-described "freelance creative", Olivia Poncelet of oliviaponcelet.com dabbles in all things wonderful, from photography to graphic design, illustration and styling. As part of our 'Interview with a Creative Muse' series, Whim recently interviewed the Belgium-based Olivia to ask her all about her blog, daily life and big dreams for the future.

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Q: What inspired you to begin your blog?A: Once upon a time, Goldilocks discovered a wonderful book filled with images of Gil Elvgren. She thought: I also want to tell stories with beautiful pictures and make people dream. And so a few years later, she created her blog.

Q: How would you describe yourself in just three words?A: Funky, creative and ambitious.

Q: The photography on your blog is very pretty and whimsical! What inspired your creativity with photography?A: Thank you.In a large cooking pot, put a few lines from a fairy tale to boil, an ear of Tim Walker, some hair of Wes Anderson and a few notes of Philip Glass.Simmer. Filter. Drink.

Q: Please describe what an average day in the life of Olivia looks like?A: I awaken when the rooster crows, I peck some muesli stretching myself like a cat.I hop in a shower and I jump in my closet to create the outfit that will define my day.Then I am ready for:- Surf my favourite blogs- Communicate with my beloved customers- Prepare stagings of the photos I take- Go to dance.All this while listening to Agnes Obel, Craig Armstrong and Supertramp.

Q: What do you hope to achieve with both your blog and photography in the near future; Do you have any exciting, upcoming plans that you would like to share with us?A: In my crystal ball, I see ... a children's book, wedding photo reports, meeting a gnome, my photos printed on postcards. I also see a collaboration with SpottinStyle, many trips, adopt a dragonfly, a blog that grows every day a little more and last but not least, dance until my hundredth birthday.

We encourage you to view more wonderful work from Olivia by visiting her website. Olivia also shares her work on her Facebook page and Instagram (@ponceletolivia). Enjoy!