April 09, 2008
The Studio.
So here are the promised pictures of my Mom's newly finished and set up crafting/creating studio. I have to say that they are just shots of the organized stuff. I'll be taking a picture of the room as a whole when everything gets put away...but this will give you a good idea. Believe me...this space is so gorgeous and feminine, I'm totally jealous! I know that I'll be spending lots of time over here this summer. (she has a/c after all, and I don't) Okay, enough chit-chat, here it is.
Picture lavender walls, eggplant colored carpet, and a big girlie chandelier in the ceiling. There is a large rectangular table in the middle of the room, it actually used to be our kitchen table growing up. It's big enough to lay out large painting/quilting/knitting/scrapbooking projects on. It gets better, there is yarn...and lots of it! We both were so glad when we managed to fit the old blue lockers into this room. They will soon house lots of works in progress and crafting supplies inside them. I can't remember where my Mom got these, but she's had them for years. I think that she may have gotten them from a family friend who had them in his garage for years. They are one of my favorite things that my Mom owns. You can kind of see a small yellow chair in the corner. That's my donation to the studio. That chair is mine, but I didn't have a very good spot for it, so it has come to live at my Mom's house!
This cabinet houses what my Mom and I were calling the "luxury" fibers. You know, the Koigu, the Red Rocks Fiber Works, the Cherry Tree Hill, and anything with silk in it. Plus, some of these are just her favorite yarns that she has enough of to make a sweater out of. The blue spinning wheel that you see in the distance was a fun find at a local flea market a few years ago.
More cubes, with more yarn and books. I love how organized my Mom is. It's definitely what I aspire to be. I'm not there yet, but I'm going to keep trying!
Last we have what I was calling the Tower of Green Yarn. My Mom is drawn to all things green, so it makes sense that she would be able to fill a large Lantern Moon tower with all green! This is the first thing that you see when you walk in the room. Love it! I'm sure that I'll be taking more pictures soon as things get finished up. Working with her on this has inspired me to try and get my stash more organized, or at least to try and organize the space that I live in. Thanks Mom for a fun filled day!
Posted by Stacey at April 9, 2008 07:29 AMGorgeous! So jealous...
Posted by: Joan at April 9, 2008 10:47 AMit's like her own yarn store! And, I have always wanted a pretty chandelier in my room. It might be perfect in the yarn room! I can't wait to see more pictures!
Posted by: Blanche at April 9, 2008 10:50 AMBeautiful! It looks like a very peaceful, relaxing room.
Posted by: Marlena at April 9, 2008 10:54 AM*gulp and takes a deep breath* That's a gorgeous studio. If I went over there, I might never want to go back home.
Posted by: Wanda at April 9, 2008 11:25 AMBravo! Very nicely done; it's a perfect crafty haven.
Posted by: Kim at April 9, 2008 11:37 AMI want to LIVE there!
Posted by: Ellen Bloom at April 9, 2008 11:39 AMI am not jealous, nope, not at all. That room is absolutely gorgeous. I dream of having a studio!
Posted by: Aberdonian at April 9, 2008 11:44 AMThat's what my yarn room wants to grow up and be.
Posted by: Amy at April 9, 2008 12:13 PMThe Tower Of Green is my fave. Forget living there; can I just shop there??? Seriously though~very lovely and organized. And to think I spent most of yesterday thowing away lots of my things (spring cleaning,ya know. But you and your mom really do it right!). Good job. Blessings to you, Stacey and Marsha
Posted by: julie at April 9, 2008 12:32 PMSo lovely!!! I'm so impressed and jealous, both about the studio and just the stash itself!
Posted by: yoel at April 9, 2008 02:10 PMWow, it looks like a yarn store. Sigh, I hope to have a room like this someday. Does the spinning wheel work or is it just for show?
Posted by: elise at April 9, 2008 02:32 PMWhat a wonderful space! We should all be so lucky...
Posted by: Knittripps at April 9, 2008 02:50 PMWow, can I move in ? This is a gorgeous space.
Posted by: Judy P at April 9, 2008 03:40 PMWow!! I'm so jealous, I wish I had room in my house to set me up a room like that.
Posted by: Suzanne at April 9, 2008 03:41 PMwow - the room, the stash, it's my fantasy come true!
Posted by: yvette at April 9, 2008 03:45 PMLovely! I need someone with an eye for organizing beautifully to come help me. :)
Posted by: Stacie at April 9, 2008 03:59 PMWhat a wonderful room, thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Leanne at April 9, 2008 04:11 PMIt is TDF! Someday I hope to have as nice a space as this:) You and your mom are so creative and talented. Hey maybe I can hire you to help me some day:)
Posted by: Marisol at April 9, 2008 05:22 PMwhen is marsha going to get her own blog? sheesh. GORGEOUS ROOM. I wants it. My precious. I needs it. (esp the tower of green yarn please)
Posted by: cyn at April 9, 2008 07:18 PMWowsers! I seriously need to organize my chaos! That's great!
Posted by: sarah b. at April 9, 2008 07:46 PMDrooooool! (When can I move in?)
Posted by: Sam at April 9, 2008 08:58 PMwow. that's amazing. really gorgeous. i'm going to wipe my drool off the table now.....
Posted by: Allegra at April 9, 2008 09:59 PMWOW!!! What a beautiful room :)
Posted by: Kylie at April 10, 2008 03:33 AMYou had me at lavender walls & eggplant carpet, just my colours.I aspire to having my craft room
like that. Well done what a great job.
I thought I had a nice yarn room......this puts mine to shame. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Kelly at April 10, 2008 07:59 AMWhew! If all the LYS's suddenly go out of business - at least I know where I can find yarn and books! It's fabulous!
Posted by: Joy at April 10, 2008 11:59 AMAwesome! I love you mom's studio! Now I just need to move into a bigger place so I can have a nice room like this, too :D
Posted by: Terrie at April 10, 2008 02:33 PMI know that you had a lot of comments on this post, but I thought I'd tell you how inspiring that it is. I love how even just these snipets look. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Silver Ilix at April 10, 2008 07:27 PMWow, that's awesome!!! I am moving to a larger place, so I hope to be decorating my craft room soon!
Posted by: Ellen at April 10, 2008 09:27 PMGreat room. I love the blue lockers! And the thought of a big table in the middle of the room! I want to come craft with your mom!
Posted by: Lynne at April 11, 2008 01:07 PMbeautiful!!
Posted by: michaele at April 11, 2008 01:32 PMWhat a beautiful studio. I'd never leave if I had that.
Posted by: monica at April 14, 2008 11:18 PMwhat a gorgeous place to create. lovely.
Posted by: kelli ann at April 16, 2008 06:37 PM