Remember when I posted about my new little craft studio a long time ago (AKA as the former hall closet)? This is what it use to look like.
Welll....it use to look so nice and neat and now this is what it looks like.
Oh my....Just look at all of the junk I have! I changed out the rug added in a another bookcase for much needed organization. I think that bench was only in there for a week because the space is SO small that it is impossible to sit and work. I am so grateful that I have a space and I envy all of you girls that have a official studio of your own. I just bought that bookcase at a local antique shop and I love the color of it. Do you want to hear a funny story? Last weekend my husband had an impromptu guys party at our house and I had it all planed out that I would spend the evening crafting. So you know what I ended up doing? I crafted on the floor while the guys came over and they total forgot that I was in there and when I popped out to get a glass of wine...I think I scared them. My husband had to show every guy that was over my craft closet because he thinks it is so funny that I decorate it. Maybe so, but even if it is a tiny little closet, it is my tiny little space to do what I want! Here are some more photos.
Heather made the sweet topper for me over the holidays. She made the tree topper to go on my girls tree at Christmas but I liked it so much...I just kept it and I put it on top of one of my apothecary jars.
Can you believe that I took all of those photos from such a small space? I know...I told you that I have expanded! It is my husband's birthday and we are going on a date. Woo Hoo...Have a great weekend. Lori
Wow! You certainly got a lot of yummy into that small space! It looks cozy and magical.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | January 28, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, all those fabulous photo's! What a great creative space....I love it! All cozy and warm looking. Just goes to show you, you don't need a lot of space to have it be creative and joyful! Just love it!
Posted by: Alice | January 28, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Oh, forgot to add....have a great time on your date with your husband...and happy birthday to him!
Posted by: Alice | January 28, 2008 at 12:22 PM
I love your little closet. I am amazed at how creative you are in decorating it so uniquely. Not a bit of the space is wasted. And I complain that I only have a garage to put my stuff in. You have inspired me to transform my garage and get all the SWAG out of the tubs and buckets and display it in a beautiful way. If I can't see it, I forget it's there. I would love to go antique shopping and flea marketing with you... If you ever come to the San Francisco area, I will be your happy tour guide. We love the same kinds of things... Thanks for the inspirational shot in the arm!
Karan
Posted by: Karan | January 28, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Wow - it looks fantastic! I'm jealous - all of my supplies are spread out around a couple of rooms. I need your organizational skills!
Posted by: Jessica | January 28, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Can I come and live in your craft closet??? It is so pretty and girly!!! I just LOVE it!!! I have a whole craft room and it does not hold a candle to yours.......... mine stays a catch all mess......enjoy yours and thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: sharron | January 28, 2008 at 02:26 PM
I love your space. When I first started crafting, I too used a closet. I really liked it. WHen we bought our house. I knew I had to have a studio. but now we have outgrown that too. My poor hubby works from home and has a corner of our room. but im not about to give up my studio..hehe. Hey a girl needs a place of her own. i really do love your space. All the touches are so magical.
Posted by: Maria Rodarte | January 28, 2008 at 06:37 PM
You have sooooooo many beautiful things in such a small, but well-organized space! I love those paper lanterns.
~elaine!
Posted by: Elaine L. | January 28, 2008 at 10:24 PM
oh, i love, love, love all of this! Can I move in?
Posted by: Andrea S. | January 28, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Came here from Sandi's blog and love your crafting space. Can't wait to finish my "old" new space. Great job and everything is so beautiful. Hugs, Pat
Posted by: Pat Jochum | January 29, 2008 at 12:09 PM
This is most definitely a case where very good things come in small packages. I'm in love with your craft closet!
Posted by: Casii | January 30, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Thanks so much for sharing your creative space! I have a friend that just bought a little cottage to fix up and sell and she was worried there would not be a space for her creating...emailing her now to show her yours!! I thought I was the only one with an addiction to creative elements, but when I was your apothocary jar filled with glittered letters, I could hear someone exclaim..." only a dollar, i need all of these!" so glad to see I am not alone in this theory!! So enjoyed the post!!!-Sandra
Posted by: sandra @7th St. Studio | January 30, 2008 at 04:20 PM