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7/14/11

My Studio 2011

Well its that time of the year again when we all swing open the doors and share our studio spaces. My studio is packed from the floor- to literally the ceiling, come on in and have a poke around. There are two slideshows at the end of this post that show every angle of my studio :-0.... eek, probably showing off some dust too!!!
Here is my table/workspace in the foreground of this picture. It is never this clean-- in fact, I totally took everything off of it for this photo. Its a long-long table that sits in the center of the room, this temporary workspace I've now been using for about 3 years. I have a vintage bookcase on top of my worktable which has several spinning caddies of tools that I use everyday. Scissors, paintbrushes, pens etc.. There is a closet behind those curtains.
I have one comfy chair in my studio that I sit at to jot down ideas and work on small projects while watching t.v.Here is a bookcase which holds very old books ranging from the late 1700's thur the 1920's. Most of these books ranged in price from .25cents to $1. The jars on top are full of my mother of pearl buttons that I collect ;-)
Here are two slideshows showing my studio space in its entirety.... you can stop the slideshow and view each one as a snapshot if you'd like.
Artsy Fartsy Studio 2011 Part 1

Artsy Fartsy Studio 2011 Part 2

Next year I am hoping to have my workspace updated along with addressing the wall where my t.v. is now. I would love-LOVE a wall-to-wall unit over there too! If you'd like to see more spaces of where bloggers create, please visit Karen at "My Desert Cottage" Thanks for stopping by :-)
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50 comments:

  1. GARAGE SALE GALJuly 14, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Very nice studio!!! Love all your storage containers. Lots of ideas for me when I get my own studio!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  2. CindyJuly 14, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Wow! Great studio. I love all the neat stuff you have. I feel one can never have too many crafting supplies, don't you?

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  3. vivianJuly 14, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    well no wonder you create such awesome stuff! LOVE your studio! so much neat stuff.. I want to come play there!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  4. TammyJuly 14, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I love all the containers you have filled with goodies! What a great studio!

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  5. marieJuly 14, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Wow - you're so organized!
    Your books are amazing ~ aren't the colors of old books beautiful.

    Loved all your jars of buttons ~ such a colorful display.

    You have a wonderful studio!

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  6. Holly Loves ArtJuly 14, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Wow Cheryl! I am coming right over to play! What a fun studio you have. Your collections are amazing and I gasped when I saw your button collection. I never seem to have enough to choose from. ha! Thanks so much for sharing. Loved every bit.
    Cheers,
    Holly

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  7. DonnaJuly 14, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Great studio!!! I love all your buttons, that is some collection!!!!

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  8. BettyJuly 14, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Wow Cheryl!! I am amazed!! What a wonderful place to create!! No wonder I have such a hard time finding treasures at estate sales. You must beat me to all the good ones!!

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  9. Something SpecialJuly 15, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    So absolutely organized. I am sure you have no problem creating in that room for sure. So glad I could visit it. Very nice!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    You have such a beautiful studio! I love all of it! Especially the little comfy seat, and the way that you label all of your treasures :) Thank you for sharing!

    ~Alli

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  11. Joyce's JourneyJuly 15, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    What a great studio!!! I bet you can still always find more things that you just have to have. Anyone would love to play in your space! Very nice job!!

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  12. Rebecca NelsonJuly 15, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Cheryl...it's fabulous my friend. Love the fact you have so much storage and you can SEE what you have!

    Awesome things you create!

    Blessings~

    Rebecca

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  13. Jan E OJuly 15, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Wow, you look totally organized. Would love to see that table messy. Great use of space and love your art.

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  14. Junk FairyJuly 15, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I love your creative space! Filled with goodies & pretties!!You are very organized. I'm jealous!!!
    XO
    Eloise

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  15. CherylJuly 15, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Your Pearl button collection is amazing and you have sch and organised space - well done it is lovely.

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  16. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I would love to come over and poke around in all of your goodies.
    Whow, great place.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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  17. Karen ValentineJuly 15, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Hi Cheryl!! It is an amazing place!! I adore all the storage where everything is so easy to get to!! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us! I'm sure there will be lot's of inspired women!
    xo,
    Karen

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  18. GlorV1July 15, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    It's exciting, love it! A lot of creative stuff going on in there. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. bertieJuly 15, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Hi Cheryl! My goodness, you have a ton of treasures!!! I love the way you have them displayed in mason jars, etc..what a fun place to create. Thanks for sharing and I hope to see you in my studio!
    www.queenbartistry.blogspot.com

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  20. Pretty ThingsJuly 15, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I am so incredibly envious (in a good way~!)of your antique and vintage books! LOVE that. I rescue them when I can.


    I hope you'll have time to visit my creative spaces!

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  21. Celestina MarieJuly 15, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Hi Cheryl,
    Your studio is awesome. Everything is so organized and well placed to be handy.
    So enjoyed your 2 part video.
    Happy Creating.
    XO Celestina Marie

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  22. WillnnabelJuly 15, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Holy Kracatoa! Wow! What a fab collection. LOVE it!

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  23. TerriJuly 15, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Oh wow...that is one organized space!
    I thought my friend had a...lot of buttons...but you take the "button" cake! what a delightful room.

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  24. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I am so enjoying visiting all the wonderfully creative spaces like yours! Just inspiring...

    And, I practically drooled when I got to the photo of all your fabulous vintage books!!!

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  25. Dawn @ alteredartistsJuly 15, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    oh my gosh your place is lovely. I want to come and visit! Come stop by my place.
    ~Dawn @
    www.alteredartists.blogspot.com

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  26. klulessJuly 15, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Oh my gosh, this is just amazing, you lucky girl!

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  27. MaggieJuly 16, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    oooh, all those mother of pearl buttons!!! LOVE!

    maggie
    http://www.themagrag.com

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  28. Creative GrammieJuly 16, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    What an amazing studio you have! Wow! That's a lot of mother-of-pearl buttons you have; love how you store them. Everything is so organized.
    Thanks for letting us visit.

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  29. SaraJuly 16, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    all those buttons. What a greast studio. Hugs Sara

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  30. ClaudiaJuly 16, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    You have a wonderful space. And I am a wee bit envious of your mother of pearl buttons - I only have a few, but a I treasure them.

    Thanks for sharing your space with us.

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  31. Twyla and LindseyJuly 16, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Wow! It's so organized! I'm jealous! You have a lovely space!

    Lindsey

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  32. Lavender CottageJuly 16, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    There must be a fortune in storage containers in your space but of course necessary to keep everything organized.

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  33. EVERYTHING ANASTACIAJuly 16, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Oh my word...I love your creative space!So full of beautiful stuff and so organized! I hope you'll have a chance to come visit my humble space.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  34. Lily's LaceJuly 16, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I am blown away! I have seen some studios before but you get the blue ribbon! You have been collecting for a looooooong time. You have outdone yourself! Awesome, beautiful, gorgeous, did I say awesome already? Come visit me when you get a chance at Lilly's Lace, xo-cindy

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  35. Geralyn GrayJuly 17, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I am loving how organized you are and your displays are perfect!!!!

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  36. DebbieJuly 17, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Oh my goodness, so much stuff, so much fun!!!
    Love what you've done with your space, very cheerful!!
    Thanks for sharing
    Debbie
    mybrowneyedgirldesigns
    xoxo

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  37. AnonymousJuly 17, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    How many containers???!!! Great Space and use there off:)

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  38. Elizabeth JohnsonJuly 17, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Wow! You are one very organized person. I'm impressed.

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  39. {Bellamere Cottage}July 18, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Simply amazing..... Better than a STORE... can I come shop?

    Warm blessings,
    Spencer

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  40. DianniaJuly 18, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    LOVE your studio! PLEASE come to our quilting session tomorrow nite!

    Diannia

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  41. TerryJuly 19, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Wow! You are really organized! I love the cabinet with the jars in it. That really caught my eye. Did you line the shelves yourself with the sheet music?

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  42. ReneeJuly 20, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Great space. I love all the shelves and jars for sotrage.

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  43. karlascottage.typepad.comJuly 21, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    And I thought I had a lot of stuff! Wow you are so organized with yours, I'm impressed.

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  44. SandyJuly 21, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Oh can I please, pretty please be your new BFF and come over and play in your supplies? Wow, what a wonderful studio! Love it! Thank you for sharing your creative haven.

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  45. Debbie BurkeyJuly 22, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Wonderful studio! So well organized! Love that giant tape measure on your wall, so cute! That's a lot of buttons! I collect them, too. But, you are an extreme collector!! Thanks for the great tour pictures and video.

    Debbie

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  46. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsJuly 22, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Hi Cheryl,

    You are soooo organized. Your studio looks wonderful. The bookcase full of vintage books and the top covered with Mother of Pearl is my favorite. I've have a weakness for vintage mother of pearl. I'm losing track of who's visited me or not! If you haven't visited I'd love for you too.

    Pink Sparkles,
    Stephanie Suzanne ♥
    Queen of Dreamsz

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  47. DianaJuly 23, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    What a great studio. Love your storage. I have one of those pampered chef container too. I keep changing the cover on it.
    TFS your wonderful spot.

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  48. JoJuly 24, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Wow! You are so well organised! Thanks for the tour.

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  49. Rita BarakatAugust 6, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Wow - and did I mention WOW! So many creative ideas for storage - love the tiaras!

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  50. CassieSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    what a terrific space! What did you use to create your wall of shelves? And in the first slideshow - there is a photo of stacked clear dishes with tiaras --- do you have a photo that can be pinned to my board on pinterest?

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Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
Chaste hugs & air kisses!
~Cheryl