studio friday.

Part III of the new Studio Friday mini series looked at from an artist's perspective in a different angle and light: "The Seven Deadly Sins"

This week's topic Sin #2: GREED!

This is an ugly one as well....uuuuh! What is it you are greedy about or feel greedy about? Is it material or is it a behavior? Are you greedy for emotions? Do you hoard? How do you want to change for the better? It can be small steps or do you rather take a big step to change?

Um, er, I'm a little uncomfortable with this one because I realized, I AM GREEDY when it comes to my studio. I want it all. The thing I've been the most greedy about lately is my button and wooden thread spool collections. But since I shared those little passions with you for the "lust" sin, I decided to find something else. So I just couldn't decide...should I share with you some greediness regarding a lace acquisition I made a few months back?

On a flying adventure to Vashon Island, I stopped into a general store and bought a couple spools of some old lace they had for REAL cheap! When I got home, I regretted not buying all they had and so I called the store and asked if they would mail the rest of them to me. They did. :-)

Or should I share with you a crazy greedy obsession I have with trims, hem linings and zippers. I'll use these eventually. I think.

Or do I embarrass myself and share with you these GORGEOUS file drawers I bought when I recently went to Monticello Antique Mall with Lilli. These were expensive and I really should have been happy with just one or maybe even two. But why did I need all eight? I just couldn't walk away. I HAD to have them all. But I do love them and don't regret buying them. But I know now that was a tad bit impulsive and over the top.

Okay, so all this aside, I actually know what I am the MOST greedy about. Sigh. As you may know, my daughter, Miranda, just recently moved out. Her bedroom is almost empty save for her organ, bed frame, and several tubs of clothes. I don't DARE share a picture of what her room looks like right now! THAT would be embarrassing!

Anyways, Glen and I have discussed turning that room into the guest/computer room. That way he could have a room just for his manly items like his weight bench and the bookcase full of his gorgeous airplane book collection. But guess what?! I am secretly wanting to turn it into a SEWING/guest/computer room! We could still have the futon and computer in there but there'd also be room for my sewing machine, dress form, fabric and EVERYTHING else sewing related! It seems reasonable, doesn't it? I mean, so what if I have TWO craft rooms? Lord knows I have enough stuff to FILL two craft rooms. Whoops. I've said too much. Yeah. Just as I thought. Greedy. :-)

Comments

[Stephanie]

That is so funny about your daughter's room! My poor daughter's room has turned into the total DUMPING ground! I always have my eyes on space in the house that I can greedily take over!! I wish I could be participating in this fun group of Studio Friday's but I am SO busy!!!

[Lilli]

A craft studio AND a sewing room? Sounds reasonable to me.

Those drawers look great. You never did tell me how much they cost :)

[Gina]

I was just reminding the twins that they have only 4 years, one month and 13 days before they move out...or turn 18! The Hubbs and I are already planning an extensive renovation ( the boys,they were HEATED! :))
I would kill for extra space and a room of my own...

I wanna know, also...how much for the drawers?

[Gina]

ps...I would have bought it all also!

[Monica Yvette]

Yes, I hold my breath in anticipation when I see the mail truck drive up. So, how's your hubby gonna take the news about his room? Mine is always flustered with me because I hog his "testosterone room", (ie: the computer room). So stingy! he he... Have fun with your 2nd room!

[Gabi]

Oh what LOVELY treasures these are!! As a scrapbooker, I too, see the beauty and usefulness of the lace and trims you so love!
I am having SO MUCH FUN, visiting everyone's blogs to see what they're 'greedy' about!!
Have a lovely Weekend!
~Gabi

[Marcia]

Did you say "wooden thread spools"? I just realized I have a box of these somewhere, and I never intended to do anything but hoard them!

Those wooden file drawers are beautiful.

I hope you get your sewing room. It sounds very practical to me!

[susan]

Love the wooden file drawers too! yep, I would have bought all those too! LOL.

[Susan]

What a stash of creative supplies - and organized too!
I'm so glad to have come across you via Studio Friday and am looking forward to lots more.