"Any day is the perfect time
to begin getting
organized,"
I say.
It's Party Time!!
Yes....the party day is finally here. I reorganized a majority of my creative space like an absolute man woman yesterday. I am not the neatest "picker-upper," so I had to devote a little time to share with less embarrassment.
I really appreciate Karen linking all of us to her blog. This is going to be even more awesome than last year. I can't wait to start visiting you all.
I got my studio about the time my daughter, Amy, moved out of the house to get married. I just never had the time or the energy to plan and organize my vast stockpile of goodies and then organize a space to actually say, "I have a room of my own!"
I had a desk that was a complete disaster. We bought it at a garage sale when I first got married, so it required about a week of stripping and staining and then varnishing. I am really quite proud of that accomplishment. Then I switched the rug shown here from my family room. This carpet is so much fun! I ordered posters from Shutterfly and framed them in poster frames. I can't seem to part with my magazines. I have Somerset issues from 1998!!
My husband, Chuck, tackled painting one wall my favorite shade of green. Then he built shelves to store my books, finished projects, and other doo dads. I sewed my own curtains to cover the tiny basement windows. There is so much I would like to do someday.
Because I have a lot of interest in sewing, knitting, and paper arts, here are a few photos of my work areas. Due to taking the KC Willis Collage Camp, my sewing machine was pulled out of the closet and I organized a sewing table near the back of my room.
Actually, I would love to own a cupboard to store my yarn. And I need another cabinet to store my rubber stamps with a little style. One of my future goals is to own a huge "inspiration board."
So today, here is my space. I wish I could really have you stop over and play with me. I love seeing all the talent and inspiration from all of you. I just love visiting everyone.
It may take me a while to visit all of you. I want to really fine tune my room so I can be truly proud of it.
Thanks, Karen for this great idea of opening every one's home and viewing our creative spaces. I am thrilled to be included.
49 comments:
You have one of the most spacious creative spaces I have ever had the pleasur of standing in. Super orgainized. And tons of your hand made treasure artfully displayed. Loved working in it when you had us all over. The picture here is only a tease ladies I assure you...
Thanks for sharing Nance!
I love you space it made me want to go into my space and create and go out a buy glass jars... I loved it... thanks for sharing it with me Hugs ~Wendy at Blissangels
Fabulous Nancy! So pretty, a feast for the eyes!
Absolutely beautiful...so spacious and organized, but still full of character...Love it!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Your room is so fabulous now! So, wish I could come and play. :o)
So, enjoyed my visit with you. Enjoy the rest of the party.
Hugz,
Zandra
Thanks for visiting me! What a great room you have...and you look very organized! I have so many interests too....
julie
What a fabulous space! It's so organized!
Queen Bee Studio
You have a great space to work in! Very nicely organized and ready for creating! Thank you for visiting me! Kit
LOVE your studio and the way you've organized and personalized the space. How nice that you have a sewing area **sigh**. It's on my wish list! Thanks for letting me take the tour! Hugs, Terri xoxo
You have a very lovely art space and I would die for that basket of old laces! Thanks for stopping by my studio!
Tania
I wish I could come play in your wonderful space. Happy Creative Bloggers Day. xo
Your studio is wonderful! Great work! Maybe I will do the same with my space. I've been hoarding too long!
Your room is so well organized. It's great! I love your doily collection--I have one of those too! And all the little touches throughout the room. I'm inspired to follow some of your ideas. Thanks for sharing your wonderful space. Thanks for stopping by my blog as well and leaving a wonderful comment.
Your space is sooooo beautiful. I don't know how much cleaning up you did before-hand, but the outcome is absolutely fabulous! You had such a great area to work. I think it must be quite a joy to be creating in your space. I, too, love altered art - and I know it takes a lot of storage for all our bits and pieces of this and that! Thanks for sharing and stopping by my place for a visit. Blessings.
Tricia
YUMMY Space!!! Wish I could come and play!
What an amazing space you have created! You have inspired me to add to my own crafting area.
I adore all of your storage solutions.
Lovely space!! cool funky rug under your desk!! Thank you for sharing! Loved the photo of all your crocheted dish rags! those are the best! =) again, thank you for sharing.
What a big fabulous room! Love all of your storage ideas! It's nice to have supplies to work on whatever you are in the mood for! Lovely! ♥
WOW what a WONDERFUL room Nancy, I'm so impressed. Very neat and organized. My poor room is quite messy at the moment - need to get some cleaning up done in here :(
Thank you for sharing these images
I so enjoyed viewing where all the magic is created ;)
Have another fantastical day my friend.
ps
One thing I do have hanging on my
shelf peg is a beautiful pink knitted bag that was made by a very creative and kind friend, the sweet tag is still intact hanging from it for me to admire and enjoy daily :} I love it. Thank you again.
Oh, it looks fantastic...I love those stackable drawer units. That's what is hidden under the table in my studio where you see the popcorn chenille draped across..they saved my life..LOL Your space looks and feels so warm and cozy..I just love it.
Thanks so much for coming in to visit with me and stroll through my studio.
Have a wonderful day,
Stephanie ♥
You have a lovely big, bright space! I love seeing all your wonderful storage solutions. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Awesome studio room. Thanks for sharing.
I love how your desk is in the middle of the room-such luxury. Cute storage ideas. Thanks for the tour!
I can see a lot of table space which must come in handy for your work. A place to spread out! Thanks so much for letting us tour your space!
~ginger
I love your wonderfully organized studio and it is a treat to see your little treasures. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome space! And so well organized. I'm just a wee bit jealous. Thanks for stopping by.
Wonderful creative space and well organized.
Thank you so much for offering us a peek into your creative self..
Hugs,
Penny
Nancy, your space is lovely! I am really impressed with the work you did on that desk! It came out beautifully! I'm sure you spend many happy moments in there! Thank you so much for sharing it all with us!
Karen
My Desert Cottage
You truly have a great art nest to create in--loved the photo blocks!
I love your space. It is huge and your decorating is very nice. I really think the rug in there is awesome. I know you think you are disorganized but I am so impressed with what you have done...you are in great shape now!
I think it's wonderful that you have saved Somerset Magazines from that far back! I love them so much!
My daughter and I have a "young" blog and would love to have you visit, if you wish. She and I have been making jewelry together for fifteen years but also have other interests. I love vintage paper crafts and she loves vintage fashion...and we both love estate sales!
Thanks for giving us a peek at your nice space.
Suz
http://katsuijewelry.blogspot.com
OH MY GOSH!!! Your space is just unbelievable! I LOVE IT!!!!!
Hope your surgery goes well today you are in my prayers:)
XXXXOOOO
Becky
loved seeing where you create-and some of your creations!
The first thing I noticed was that truly awesome desk sitting in the middle of your room. I was glad to read a bit of the back story on it, too. You have a ton of storage units and so much space. I would love to come for a visit and play in your inspirational studio. I've bookmarked your blog and will be back once some of this madness has subsided. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome space.
What a wonderful space. So big, so organized and I love the rug!
Great room. you are very organized. It looks like so much space.
I like your storage ideas.
Lord, your daughter had a huge bedroom....Now it is all yours. If you could put your vintage laces in your will for me I sure would appreciate it! ha! I like things organized also. If you get a chance take a peek!
Carol
I'm so glad you posted more photos of your space so everyone can see!
Hi Nancy,
I have enjoyed my tour of your beautiful creative nest. So many gorgeous things to look at and you are so organized. Love all your pretty treasures and thanks for sharing.
Debby
Oh, I love it =) And, would love to come play.....
How absolutely beautiful! And will you look at all those treasures!!!! "She" squeaked with delight when I scrolled down to the lace picture. And those tables, all those lovely tables for lounging!!! Oh yes, "she" may be drooling over the lace, but I am loving all the space to spread out!!! All those wonderful displays - such eye candy!!! Thanks so much for sharing your creative space - it's purrfect!
Purrs!
Romeo and "her"
I love your art nest!!! Everything is so beautifully situated. Thank you for sharing.
I love your creative space! Like you, I am working on fine-tuning mine as well! I already follow you and just love my visits here!
When you are able, please visit me at Create With Joy!
Hugs
Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com
Great desk! You have such a large spacious studio and have made great use of it. I truly enjoyed the visit! Thanks for sharing. Connie
You have a great space to be creative in! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
love your room and enjoyed the visit I am onl half way through visiting all the room swill take me ages but am so enjoying it and finding too many blogs I want to stay in touch with thanks for sharing
Oh my...you have one of THE most beautiful creative spaces I've seen! I could lock myself away in that room forever! xo Paulette
What a nice room with all that space, I like the wall your husband did for you (made me thinking about my future wall in my studio, still working on it : )
And I love that old lace collection you have.
Good Morning,
Oh, I wish I could come over to 'play' with you someday. You have a lovely studio...I could stay for hours. I love the storage jars and all of your workspace.
Yes, I am still making my rounds through the participants in Karen's "Where Bloggers Create" event...and having a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing your creative space with us. ~Natalie
Nan, I so appreciate you coming by and wishing me well with the win. I still am in denial I think. There were so many gorgeous studios and I am having a hard time wrapping my mind around this. I love your studio space where you create your amazing artwork. Isn't it a wonderful thing to have a space where we can truly be who we artfully are?
Thank you again for coming by with your sweet words.
hugs
Oh I wanted to tell you that your blog is gorgeous!!!!!
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