Saturday, January 23, 2010

Around the House Saturdays: Home Studio Edition

I'm so excited to share my new creative space with everyone. It's actually the same place, I've just given it a bit of a face-lift and added a great piece of furniture made my by Hubby. I've been wanting a work station with lots of work space and storage, and Dustin has definitely made my wishes come true.
Now I must share that finding the perfect spot for this beast of a table was not the easiest feat. Apparently planning the layout of a room in your head doesn't seem to work so well when the room in your head is larger than the actual room you have to work with. (I don't even know if that phrase made sense).
Anywho, after five different ideas and an almost melt down, the Hubby and I finally figured out how everything could work in harmony in my little space. It works perfectly under my uber-organizer.


My Hubby also made this fantastic little shelf that sits wonderfully on top of the table. It was one of his "I-was-bored-and-wanted-to-play-in-my-shop" projects. It just so happened to be a perfect notion/accessory shelf for my studio. Funny how things work out that way.
Buttons anyone? No, you're eyes are not playing tricks on you. That is a one gallon jar of vintage buttons.
In order to make the shelves durable and of course cute for the station, I found this fabulous vintage-style strawberry printed oilcloth from this great oilcloth seller. I love the pop of color it adds to the bright white. I haven't covered the top yet, because I'm eventually going to cover the top with cutting mats.

On to the rest of the studio...
Here's what I like to call "The Machines." Dun-dun-DUUUN. Ok, it's not that dramatic. It just so happened that my computer and sewing machine ended up in the same corner and they're both machines.
Every studio must have adorable pin cushions. My most fabulous Mom made both of them for me. You can find the turtle here.
My ever-growing stash of fabric-happiness.

So there ya have it folks. Hope you have a fun and creative weekend!

7 comments:

Indie House said...

Nice! I'm finally settling into my new craft space/dining room ;) and should really take some pics. I love the custom cutting storage shelf. I'll have to show my husband the pics!

Artfulife said...

It looks so cute & cozy! Hope you make some great memories crafting in there.

Amy said...

Fun! What a nice hubby to make that awesome table! I can only dream of the day I will get a craft room........

Anonymous said...

Love it love it love it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love Mumma:)

Marie said...

very nice~ I love it! Your hubby did a great job on the new table!

dana said...

I love peeking in your craft room! so many great colors!

amylouwhosews said...

Fun! I love the colors and how every little piece comes together so well. And the turtle. OH THOSE TURTLES!! sigh. so cute.

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