Hi there...
I have been SOOO looking forward to today! Karen of My Desert Cottage is hosting a "Where Bloggers Create" party! Whoo-hoo! I SO love looking into other artists studios and creative spaces!
There are SO many fabulous bloggers joining in so I, for one, am planning on taking tons of virtuals tours!
I'm joining in the fun so I have a few pictures from around my studio. This room is one of the bedrooms in our house and I'm getting kinda itchy to redo it with all new furniture. My tastes and needs have changed since my fabulous husband put it together for me. But I still love love love being be in this room.
...and there are lots of spots that make me happy.
The desk is a door blank. Glen mounted it on top of two industrial shelving units and then he gave it a huge flat drawer. When I used to make a lot of books, it was storage for large sheets of paper. These days it holds letterpress trays filled with treats!
On one of the shelves above my desk, I have my collection of fatbooks! I LOVE how they look on end and I thought I was brilliant to put them right where I can see them when I sit at my desk. This just makes me deliriously happy! :-)
I'll just let you look around now. Feel free to open up any jars or drawers and poke around. I'll be sure to show you a few of my favorite little spots. :-)
Do you spy the glass Sparklett's water jug filled with buttons??
Okay...so now I'm cheating. This next picture is actually not in my studio but in our daughter's now vacant former bedroom. The room is all cleaned out now and Glen just shampooed the carpet. The intention is to turn it into a guest room but since I'm kinda outgrowing my studio, I've been slowly moving some of my sewing stuff into the room and calling it the guest room slash sewing room. I think it's working, girls! :-)
Check out that gorgeous mirror!!! Picked that baby up at Goodwill for cheap! Absolute could NOT not buy it! And it's an old one too!
Oh and also...this is my apron for Silver Bella!!! So excited! Especially since yesterday I spent an incredible day hanging out with Natalie, Lonnie, Stacy, and Colleen. Oh how I adore these girls! I had so much fun! Plus we had lunch and a lovely visit with this sweet gal. LOTS of pictures to share with you from that studio visit, let me tell you!
Okay...well that's just about it. I hope you enjoyed this little tour of the room where I try to make pretty things. I sure hope you joined Karen's party so I can come visit you now. :-)
I'm loving all your stuff and that you use the jars to well for storage. Great creative space! Enjoy the party!
Posted by: Terri G. | July 24, 2009 at 06:31 AM
You have a ton of stuff! Hope you're bringing some of that to SB vendor night. tee-hee. :) love the room. hugs, Joanna
Posted by: Joanna {sweet finds} | July 24, 2009 at 07:34 AM
Fabulous space! I love seeing all your things here, there, and everywhere! And the apron is wonderful! (I love your profile picture - how sweet!) Thanks for sharing your space with us!
Posted by: Claudia | July 24, 2009 at 07:40 AM
Oh my, I see things that I know (Thank You!!!) but in such vast quantities! I am dazzled!
This is just a wonderful space...so very organized! I love things in bottles on shelves and I especially love all the pretty fibers dangling down from your fat books!!! I wanted to scroll the picture up and down and open the doors...heehee! I honestly tried (to scroll down!!!!) but it didn't work!!!
I love your apron, Michelle. Just L-O-V-E it. This is similar to what I was picturing for me (in my wildest dreams). Alas, I have not learned to sew...I hoped to do beginning sewing this summer but it wasn't in the cards. I have purchased a cute one (my first Anthropologie purchase!) but nowhere near as cute as this. You will look SO nice in this...wow, it is almost a dress! As usual, I love your look of color and detail.
Now, I am going to snoop around and see other people's craft rooms...I love this!!
I just go Blogging for Bliss and someday I, too, want to have a blog...after I learn to sew!!!
Hugs to you and humungo thanks for letting us into your space!!!
Posted by: Susan Reaney | July 24, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Hey Chickadee!
WOW is all I have to say! I love your space!
Big mermaid hugs
toodles-
sarah
Posted by: Sarah | July 24, 2009 at 09:04 AM
Hi Michelle!!!!
Wow you've got a terrific space and I love it! My gosh you have a HUGE collection of fat books! I'm so happy that one of my pages will be up there this year!
I'm going to have to go back and dig some more in your studio...I know I missed a lot. But one thing I didn't miss was those fabulous vintage tickets!!!! There's so much to point out...I just love it all. I would spend all of my time in there (if I could), they would have to pull me out with a crane I tell ya!
Your apron is fabulous and perfect for the Bella party!
Can't wait to see you in November girl...
I'm going dig again
If I'm not out in an hour
Would someone come check on me???
Maybe bring me some food and water????
Oh this is soooo much fun!
Posted by: Jodie (everything vintage) | July 24, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Man, Geller..you have plenty for an online shop....why haven't you listed some of that booty on your Etsy shop??? I think you can share the wealth. Just teasing. It was great seeing your studio. :) Thanks.
Posted by: Wanda | July 24, 2009 at 10:33 AM
LOVE your space....The shelves of organized goodies are BLISS!
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings~LillySue
Posted by: LillySue | July 24, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Creations and Collections, hand-in-hand loveliness! Great Space and lovin the bottles and jars of goodies!
Posted by: Debra Abel | July 24, 2009 at 01:25 PM
Hey Michelle!
Love it! You knew I would. :) I have a post up too.
This makes me just want to come play with you! When? lol
Cheryl
Posted by: fromthepines | July 24, 2009 at 01:33 PM
Fan-freaking-tastic and holy shelves and tickets!! awesome Michelle! xo natalea
Posted by: natalea | July 24, 2009 at 02:23 PM
A PLAE FOR EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING IN IT'S PLACE. THAT YOU FOR SHARING
cind-stithes-n-stuff.blogspot.com
Posted by: Cindy Geilmann | July 24, 2009 at 02:51 PM
Fabulous my friend. Truly inspiring! Thank you so much sharing!
xoRebecca
Posted by: Rebecca | July 24, 2009 at 03:49 PM
Look at that stash! I could create in there for days!!BTW I'm sooo excited you are going to Art Affaire too..woohoo!!
Sandy xox
Posted by: Sandy | July 24, 2009 at 03:53 PM
Oh my! Such eye candy. I hope my keyboard works after seeing all your photos. From all my drooling. My studio is being revamped. Finding places for everything or not. Love everything about your studio. Definitely inspires creativity.
Melissa
Posted by: melissa merrill | July 24, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Whow I love each and every drawer filled with treasures! Thanks for inspiration!
Posted by: LiLi M. | July 24, 2009 at 04:11 PM
i sat here and had to remind myself to breathe! wow! you have a grand assorment of wonderfuls! i'm gonna cowgirl up and just invite myself over the next time i'm in your neck of the woods! yummy!... ahhh...any etsy store in the future???
Posted by: Keli | July 24, 2009 at 04:12 PM
I am having fits of pleasure over your delicious birdcage!!! (fans self...) What a beautifully creative space you live in! It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance at this lovely event; please do stop by for a visit soon!
Enjoy the party!
Warm Wishes,
Natasha
www.lifeafterdarkjewelry.blogspot.com
Posted by: Natasha | July 24, 2009 at 06:30 PM
Whats to redo? I love it as it is! I am not prone to sticky fingers but were I really there I would be tempted beyond reason to fill my pockets with your fantastic treasures! Thank you for sharing your amazing space.
Posted by: Sandy | July 24, 2009 at 07:08 PM
Oh to create in such a place full of so many treasures. Come on by and visit my studio at:
http://judysturman.typepad.com/in_his_grip/2009/01/stitches-by-sturman-studio-makeover.html
I am lovin' this party!!!!!
Posted by: Judy@In His Grip | July 24, 2009 at 07:26 PM
oooohhhhhh! Can you come down here and help me create a space for crafting to my heart's content? We're leaving on Monday for Champaign, Illinois and the soon-to-be birth of our grandson (name to be determined). We sure had fun with you an Glen at McMennamin's....
Posted by: Ilene Harris | July 24, 2009 at 08:38 PM
Awesome space. I need to put more things out in the open in jars...maybe I would think to use them:) Thanks for sharing...
Dancingly, Denise
www.dancinglydenise.typepad.com
Posted by: denise | July 24, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Wow! So glad you joined the party so I could find you. Great space! I enjoyed my visit. Thanks, for sharing. Hugz, Z
Posted by: zandra | July 24, 2009 at 09:27 PM
Oh my! What a beautiful studio!! Mine is in total chaos right now, and makes me sad.
Posted by: Tyn | July 24, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Oh.
My.
Gosh...
What a stash! I got fired up just looking around that place! I love the cigar box collection and the box of white buttons most...Send me your addy...I need to come by and shop ;)
Posted by: Gina | July 25, 2009 at 02:25 AM