My new studio
"New" is a bit of a misnomer. More accurate would be "refurnished" or "rearranged." But whatever name it goes by, it feels fresh and clean and as a result, I feel renewed!
I finally finished putting the last bits and pieces away... just in time for the cats to muss the bedspread. Ah, well; it has a loved, lived-in look as a result.
I've got a sicky boy at home today and need to rush out to grab the other one and get him to karate, but I know people have been waiting to see pics of my "new" studio -- and I've been wanting to share them -- so if you'll excuse my rushed photo session and quick post, here it is! I'm so thrilled and will be breaking it in, finally!, tonight.
I've got bears from wonderful artists showcased all around the room, plus mail art from swaps and gift exchanges at my favorite mail art trading sites. And hanging above the guest bed is a gorgeous painting made just for me, by my dad, which celebrates my love of bears and bear making.
It's going to be fantastic to have such an organized space with so much more work area. I used to literally work in a 2x2 foot square of space, if that... and now I have two entire desks, one devoted to sewing and one to messy arts & crafts, so I can be working on several projects at once. It was an investment of time, energy, and money (although not too expensive, and I saved for it!), and I know it will really pay off.
Enjoy touring the new space. :)
It looks lovely Shel! And, what a ton of work...whew! I love that you were able to arrange your actual work space under the window.
Too bad the kitties didn't stick around for the photos :o)
Hugs,
Shantell
Posted by:Shantell | February 21, 2008 at 06:59 AM
Wow, fabulous Shel! Did all that great shelving and stuff come from IKEA? I'm going to hit the big IKEA store this summer for beds for the girls. I thought I might sneak a few shelving items in for myself!!! LOL!
Posted by:Lisa | February 21, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I spy a funky headed art doll snuggling with some bears, and 2 C Barney girls chillin' together!
LOVE it all!
Posted by:sarah z | February 21, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Shel you did a FABULOUS job on your studio!! I absolutely love it. You've given me some new ideas on how to spruce up my own :)
Posted by:Laura Lynn Matthews | March 13, 2008 at 06:53 AM