Me, in my creative space. Although most of the time, I’m not holding a frame. |
(Just a quick note: It’s taking longer than I anticipated for Blogger to replace all the comments. They say they are working on it … *sigh* Hopefully I can announce the giveaway winner soon – I will as soon as all the entries are back! Now back to your regularly scheduled program!)
I think its so interesting to see how different artists use their space and where they work. Sooo, I thought I’d take you on a tour of my space, too! And throw in a few storage and organizational ideas along the way. So if you will, step right this way…
And, ahem, pardon my narrow shots – I don’t have a wide angle lens, so some of the pictures have overlap to get the full picture :)
I’m a big fan of these stacking wire storage units. You can build them to whatever shape and size you like! And then fill all the shelves with your boxes/tubs/containers. Oh, and you see that rockin awesome camera bag over there on the right? It’s from Porteen Gear, and my husband got it for me for Valentine’s Day. I highly recommend her shop for any photographer to get some gear!
See that photo on the wall? It’s one I took! And yes, it includes that same frame I’m holding my my photo. :)
So, I forgot to take a picture of this, but under that curtain on the front of my table is a seriously awesome organization idea my aunt gave to me! She took a drawer from an old unwanted dresser, painted it white and stenciled on the front to make it pretty, and put rollers on the bottom. Voila! A large, easy to roll out storage compartment, perfect to go under a bed or table. Love it!! :D
You know how in my shop I’m always talking about decorating with record albums? See, I do it too! I love this album cover from the Ink Spots. And in front is a goooorgeous print from Tahlia Day. Her artwork is absolutely stunning! Oh, and that is an ostrich egg on the left.
Keeping all your most essential go-to tools in one place makes life SO much easier as you don’t have to spend time hunting down what you need each time you get a chance to work on a project. This lovely basket (in my yellow no less!) was a gift from my husband’s grandmother. I love it so much! It’s quite spacious in the middle of the basket, and has all sorts of pockets on the outside, too!
An easy way to store my handmade jewelry!
Recognize that picture frame? Yeah, I pretty much love it.
My vintage sewing machine (still works, and is what I sew with!) and a cute hoop from Danielle over at the Merriweather Council, and a little bunting from Palimpsestic — both fabulous shops. (You may remember seeing those from an earlier post!)
This is one of the places my little girl likes to be creative! I snagged this vintage school desk recently, and she keeps some of her art supplies inside it. :)
A couple ideas from this shot – if, like me, you’re in an apartment where you can’t paint, you can still get some color on your walls but putting up a colorblock of fabric! Also? Pages from vintage atlases look fabulous framed.
Can you tell I love books? I stacked books alternating horizontal and vertical for added interest on this DVD rack.
This concludes our tour. Thank you for visiting .. my home!
Do you have any organizing or decorating tips to share?
Do you have any pictures of your space? Do share in the comments below!
what a beautiful space, april! and so clean too!!! thats amazing! So many beautiful things too! I love the little school desk :) thanks for the shout out!
Thanks Danielle! There are definitely areas of the apartment I did not photograph that are, um, not so tidy. ;)
Yes!! I LOVE that desk, I would one just like it when I was little…and the way you hang your earrings:)! Too cute, clean, and organized:)! Glad you shared!
A wonderful space! I actually have a school desk exactly like yours that was mine when I was a kid!
Thanks Erin and Becky!! Yes, I looooove that desk too – I couldn't believe my luck when I found it!! :D And how cool, Becky, that you have one from when you were a kid – too fun!
Hey April–loved the pics–I love album covers too–have some frames I found really cheap that hold an album and have 7 on the wall here–really fun–have many more that someday I would like to put on a large wall. Love reading your blog.
Oh, thanks so much Judy! I definitely agree on the album covers, and hanging them in a grouping is definitely a great way to go! Thanks for stopping by! :D
What a great work space! Thanks so much for giving us a peek!
Thanks Tess, I appreciate it!! :D
This is adorable, and so fitting for you and your shop! I'm putting some finishing touches on my space (read: shopping on Etsy) and hope to get some photos up soon. Thanks for sharing!
Oooh, I can't wait to see yours Katrina!! And thanks – I love that you think it fits me and my shop! :D
I really enjoyed looking at the pictures of your workspace, April! I used to subscribe to Mary Engelbreit's magazine, "Home Companion". She used to feature various artists, & would show their workspaces & studios. Unfortunately, the magazine is no longer being published.
In your picture of the lamp to the left of your sewing machine, are those little pictures hanging from the lamp? Or are they on the wall & just happen to line up looking like they're hanging from the lamp? Also, is that a map on the face of the clock-looking object above the hoop?
It all looks great! I love your style! : )
Aw, thanks so much! :D Yes, the maps are actually connected to the lamp … it has little picture frames coming off the lamp post, and I put some pictures of maps in there. And the clock also was made with a map in it – its actually a map of Rhode Island where we bought it! :D
Love the vintage sewing machine! Never ever part with it.
xox Lexi
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I do love it! And I love that it works. But even if it stops working, I'll keep it just because it looks so spiffy :)
Can I come sit in here and de-stress sometime? I LOVE maps.
Haha, Daniel, of course!! I love maps too. I think it goes hand in hand with a love of travel, which I know you do! :D