Where Bloggers Create II Party!
Hi friends, welcome to my creative space!
I hope you are enjoying the party, Where Bloggers Create II so far, I know I am! I can't wait to see everybody's creative niche!
I think my room is too small to call a "studio." It doubles as a guest room and sometimes it's just a place where I like to hang out, blog, listen to music, or just relax after a long day. So, if I'm not working on a project and being "crafty" I like to think of my room as my
"inspiration room."
So, I hope you'll hang out with me for a bit and take a peek into the nooks and crannies of my room where inspiration begins for me.
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I love keeping left over fibers on vintage spools.
This library card catalogue style cabinet is where I keep my stamps.
Fabric? Well, I have a "problem" with fabric, you see I just keep accumulating more and more and no where to store! Help!
Oh the quilting bundles and fat quarters make me weak in the knees!
Not much counter space, so most of my projects are small, like fabric collages, mini quilts, pillows, soldering...
More fabric hiding in bins.
I like things out where I can see them and they are readily available, so space is a challenge for me.
I enjoy bringing the outside in so I use terra cotta pots from the garden, for pens, pastels & chalk.
Part of the inspiration, is just being surrounded by my favorite things!
Storing supplies in vintage containers is like eye candy for my creative soul.
I love my comfy chair for reading, and I like to burn candles, and even sometimes patchouli oil.
I know, don't laugh, maybe I was a hippie in another life. :-)
I usually always have music on too, even if it's just the ocean or rain nature sounds.
(If you've listened to the music on my blog, you'll know my style)
I also love to hang a few interesting things from the ceiling.
Cozy surroundings for blogging or taking a nap.
Even though my room leans toward a "coastal" theme, because that's where I hope to live someday, I still use my neon cactus to remind me of the "neon jungle" where I currently live.
I love storing some embellishments in an old printer's tray.
This is Fetzer giving his approval on my polymer clay heart...and
...this is his sister, Shatzie, always wanting to be in the middle of any project.
I keep this soldered charm I made with a photo of my Mother near my sewing machine for inspiration.
(she loved to sew)
Finally, "my chair" with the burlap covered pillow I made.
Well, at least it's my chair when Shatzie isn't using it.
Thank you for visiting and letting me show you my creative space!
Have fun at the party, and I'll be seeing you there!
Hugs,
Becca
Comments
Hugs, Linda
I want you to know that some of the pieces from your giveaway look PERFECT in our newly painted bedroom! The little embroidered pillow and tag are on my bureau.
I like your new background on your blog,(it is new isn't it? I've been a touch blog crossed this week, commenting on the wrong blogs!) I have seen lots of new ones this week. Time to change mine too I think.
Kim
Seriously girl, I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR INSPIRATION ROOM! My space started just like that and then for some reason, the bed had to go, the furniture had to go...and then the rest is history! hahaha
I can almost smell the patchouli. I love it...if I could wear it as parfume, I would.
Your little space has so much attitude Becca, especially with your Mom being your number one inspiration! What I love the most is to have a space to create, get away from the "real world" for a moment and just be "me". In your space, I can tell you feel the same as I see "Becca" everywhere in that room and I hear it in your voice when you describe it. You are very comfortable with yourself and I just adore that about you :)
Your photos are just gorgeous and I just LOVE your "little" space!!!!
(maybe we were both hippies in our previous lives!) haha
Karen
Thanks for sharing your creative space.
Your photos are fantastic ~ I love your card catalogue cabinet full of stamps ~ so wonderful!
And of course ~ your kitties are adorable as well! :)
Have a Happy Creative Weekend Becca!
xo Catherine
Years ago when I was teaching I used to ask my students to introduce themselves as "Hi, Im ___________ and I'm an artist." I wanted them to hear themselves say it out loud and and in public. For the most part, women don't lie....therefore, it was up to them to find out what an artist is, and what an artist does. And fulfill that role. I see you have a beautiful studio and you say you want to be an artist. Now you have permission to "be."
I loved your site, and thanks for visiting mine. I will come again!
Years ago when I was teaching I used to ask my students to introduce themselves as "Hi, Im ___________ and I'm an artist." I wanted them to hear themselves say it out loud and and in public. For the most part, women don't lie....therefore, it was up to them to find out what an artist is, and what an artist does. And fulfill that role. I see you have a beautiful studio and you say you want to be an artist. Now you have permission to "be."
I loved your site, and thanks for visiting mine. I will come again!
Malisa
Thanks for stopping by my blog to say Hello!
Oh wow! Your place is stunning! It's so tidy but also so warm and cosy. It's got a really really nice feel about it. It oozes charm!
Thank you so much for the lovely comments that you leave for me. You are a sweetheart! xo
Carolyn (textiles)
Some day, come and take a peek at my daughter and my blog. It is three months old and not really just about my jewelry. I love paper crafting...she loves a million other things like vintage fashion. We were not in any shape to photograph but I am loving the tours.
http://katsuijewelry.blogspot.com
Suz
Hugz,
Zandra
Hugz,
Zandra
Have you noticed your cats totally match your decor? Your colours are so warm and inviting!
Have a great weekend!
Pamela xo
Queen Bee Studio
love the library cabinet-have a friend who's (ex) husband found her one yrs ago at a garage sale-she too stored stamps in hers~
I adore your storage solutions. They have inspired me.
~Liz
Blessings, Autumn
I really enjoy your beautiful photos and your music.
thanks for stopping by!
Londen
We just moved and I lost my sunroom (studio) in the process...so my area is now in a corner of the bedroom just like your room! thanks for the inspiration!
So great to meet you! I love your space (especially since you have a wine!), love your kitty and totally love the picture with your veil blowing in the breeze! Gorgeous! Happy anniversary.
I'm following your blog now so I can keep in touch.
Hugs to you!
Diane
What a gorgeous studio space you have (and blog)! Love the library card catalogue cabinet for holding stamps, the bird pillow and wire basket to hold all your favourite magazines & your sweet cat! ♥ I look forward to stopping by again.
xo,
Karen
My Desert Cottage
Thank You for inviting us in!
I love using tins for storage. I have several.
(I'm still going down the list of bloggers).
Oh, and you also have books by my favorite company.
Tammy ;D
Your kitty must be great company.
Kathy
I laughed when I saw your comment on FABRIC. I thought only my sister and I shared that sickness.
Is it the color and design or what makes us tick with purchase of it. I hardly do fabric crafts anymore, but have a few small projects lined up. Thanks for the fun and Thanks for letting me peep around!! Enjoy