Studio Love

Last week I found myself standing in the street watching a friend drive off with my little girl...in her first-ever carpool...on her way to big-girl all-day camp.  My husband had left earlier that morning for a two-week business trip and I was left standing in the street alone.  I wasn't quite sure what to do with myself.  For the first time in six years, I had the house to myself for more than a few hours.  I had expected to be thrilled, but was surprised to experience a moment of sadness. I felt a little less needed than I had the day before.  With a tear in my eye I looked back at the house and after a moment of self-pity, I realized...this is great!  I can get so much done!

So into my office I went to purge, reorganize and reaquaint myself with my supplies.  I've been taking a break from my Etsy wedding business for the better part of the last two years, but am excited to be relaunching this fall when my little one starts kindergarten. 

After years of collecting supplies and a brief stint in the trash fashion world, my space had become so cluttered, I couldn't stand it.  Without mercy, I tossed, recycled, donated and pawned stuff off on friends.  A week later, I'm loving my space and am more excited than ever to get back to work!

But before I do, here's a virtual tour and a sneak peek at some of my stash...while it's still looking clean and fresh...not sure how long this will last!

Wall o' shelves...holds loads of books, supplies and collections. The work table in the center of the room was my husband's great-grandmother's kitchen table. The chandelier was a souvenier from my honeymoon.

Fun corner vignette with my dress form, piles of doily flower girl baskets, vintage bridal hats and my collection of vintage tins holding all of my sewing supplies.

My dress form is piled with vintage wedding veils and an amazing vintage rose hat. The picture on the wall is an antique store find made entirely of vintage lace, ribbons and trims...love it!

Just a reminder...I bought this for my daughter's nursery, but never had a good place to hang it...now it lives on my bookshelf hanging on a vintage crochet hanger. I love the way the glitter has tarnished.

Another view of my shelves. I love baskets and old luggage to hid my stash and keep things tidy. The mirrored jewelry box on the far right was a gift from my hubby.

This is my jewelry and hair accessories area. I found the old towel bar wall shelves for a few dollars at a flea maket. The pink drawers were an ugly pearly sewing box from the thrift store that I painted pink. Most of the little jars and bottles are recycled condiment jars with a few old ones mxed in.

I'm also a huge fan of clear storage boxes...I like to see at a glance where things are. My closet is full of ribbon, vintage millinery and paper. The pink cart holds all of my jewelry making tools supplies. The cart was actually a freebie I found abandoned in my first apartment out of college...it's been repainted several times and was a tv stand and a bar before I repurposed it (yet again) for my office.

And, last but not least, assorted vintage and thrifted flowers brightening up my studio and waiting to become accessories...

So, that's my space.  What do you think?  Anyone want to place bets on how long I'll be able to keep it clean?  Next project is fine-tuning my assortment plan and updating my marketing materials.  I'll post pics of new projects as I get them going.  I hope you'll check back soon...45 days till relaunch!  You can follow along with me at any of the links below...

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XOXO, Cindi