October 07, 2010

The Studio - A Work in Progress

 I've been a busy bee around here lately. I've been fluffing the nest. I have finally finished unpacking every single box and finding a home for every single thing.
 I finally got my studio in order. It's still not organized but it is all here and already working its inspiring magic on me, getting me in the right frame of mind for a project I need to work on before I meet up with a Silver Bella friend on Monday.

 I haven't been around much lately. I've been busy living life. Big things have been going on around here. Good big things.
 I am truly just loving life these days. I'm filled up with joy.

 Walking in to this room that has such a history of sustaining me and feeding my soul is giving me such comfort.
 I'm not quite done here yet.
 I still need to find a new home for my cozy brown sofa and find a piece of furniture that will provide extra storage to replace it.
 I surely have a serious storage issue here.
 On the other hand, that forces me to have all my pretty bits out where I can see them.
 That is part of the experience of being in this room.
 Part of why this room gives me so much joy.

 My studio is most definitely the room in my home that most expresses my taste.
 I look forward to the day when I can say that about my entire home. For now, this will do.

31 comments:

  1. Looks simply lovely Jen...

    xo,

    annie

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  2. what a fun space you've created to create!!
    i love that you have so many textures & colors
    just sweetness everywhere
    oh
    & ps
    i saw the little journal
    ~love~

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  3. hi jen,

    i am loving all of the wire, aqua, and your memory board but most of all ... your outlook.

    xo
    elyse

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  4. Love your inspiration board and your studio is so pretty.

    Have you figured out how to work with the dark wood trim yet?

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  5. Oh Jen, it is so pretty. I would be uber inspired to be in your studio. Why, I am inspired just looking at pictures of it :)
    Amy

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  6. Jen,
    It's lovely! I was laughing because I have several of the same items you have in your studio.....we're magpies, we are!

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  7. Good for you!!! Haven't left my craft room much lately....it is a whirl of paper & glitter.
    XO~Hope

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  8. Jen, your studio is delightful! I love everything, but that cute little felted pony is SO sweet!
    xo
    jeanne

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  9. It looks like a creative dream to me. Old small houses force creative storage. I like having all my things out about me. Can't wait to see that up in person very soon. And get a cupcake. And a pumpkin latte. And ride a scooter. And see your sweet face.

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  10. I wish I could say the same about my creative space. I walk in and just feel...tired. disgoranized. I can't wait to get out of here. I need storage. Not very creative feelings. I've walked into my space and thought, I wish it looked like Jen's! seriously!
    It's lovely. :) come help me with mine! LOL!

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  11. It must feel wonderful to be organized and have everything in its place! I love peeking in at all your treasures and know that I would feel inspired to create there too! :)

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  12. It's like your belongings really belong in your new place!! I'm so happy to hear how happy things in your life are!!

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  13. Ah, what a lovely studio, Jen. It shows your style beautifully. It sounds like you are very happy in your new home and especially in your creative space. Good!

    xo
    Claudia

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  14. Your studio is so sweet! I'm glad you're happy with it.

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  15. I could sit in that room and stay for days. It is so beautiful and such a reflection of you! I loved all of the little peeks - especially your swoony apron and the ball jar at the end. And the felted donkey!

    So happy to see that the sun is shining down on you right now. :)

    xo

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  16. Thanks for sharing your little bit of heaven with us.
    BTW on the blog UNCLUTTERER every week Erin highlights a great workplace/creative area -- and I recommend that you check it out and submit your special space.
    I don't know Erin but read her blog just as I read yours.
    So good luck give it a try.
    BarbaraG

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  17. I would love to have music on, a cup of steaming Joe and just spend some time playing in that room! I want that donkey! :)

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  18. What a fun and happy place! Inspiring!
    Amy

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  19. My sewing room is "my" room of the house, a room where I can have my aqua, pink, ruffles, milk glass, and all of my girly feeling things.

    I really enjoyed a peek into your room and it makes me want to head up to mine and make some changes here and there.
    Chris

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  20. Your studio and your bookshelf are two things I really wanted to devote more snooping time to. It's just lovely, and I can't wait to see what comes out of it over these next few months. And congrats on having yourself all unpacked - I bet that feels good!

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  21. LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! I will come back tomorrow before I start my craftarama weekend to get inspired. Got 2 days to finish up things to sell Sunday. I'm excited!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Look at all those pretties! :) Isn't it a nice feeling to have all your toys out where you can see them? Happy Happy! :)

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  23. Every time I catch a peek of your pink handled tin I get excited, because I've got one, too, and I store my cookie cutters in it. I'm pretty sure it came from a Sears fruitcake in the 60s. Pretty space!

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  24. Lovely studio. You have such an inviting looking space. Love your blog!

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  25. Love all the soft, yet fun stuff in your room. So many fun things to help you be creative. Bet you can't wait to fully get it all organized to your liking. Still very, very nice!

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  26. Oh My!! I just ran across your blog, and I'm loving it. I will be your newest follower, gotta go check out all of your older post.

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  27. Your studio is absolutely gorgeous Jen! What an amazing space you've created ♥ Enjoy!

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  28. beautiful cottage, its simply great the way you have decorated it and used small things for storage and decoration, a very good post

    AboutCabinets Blog

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  29. I love this room! My art storage is in my bedroom (did I say crammed in?) and I work on the kitchen table. I like to see everything too! karen...

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  30. Those photos are certainly inspirational! Beautiful! I am now headed to my craft room to spruce up , a little.

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