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| Another area of the studio is organized......whew........what a job this has turned out to be! |
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| This area of the studio will be where I can sit and relax....read......and have a cup of tea. |
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| You can see what a mess this side of the studio was before. We have our grand daughter several days a week so there are always toys out .....you can see her little canopy baby bed by the wooden chair....her whale had been sick (he's in the floral chair) and he had been laying in the bed. She is getting her own area of the studio to play in now....a kitchen and a clinic (she loves to play Dr. ..... her mom is an flight nurse RN) |
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| Now I have a work area on the left.............................................................and a relax area on the right I found some pretty cottage curtains while I was organizing, and decided to hang them on each side of the french doors. I remember when mother and I bought these curtains .....many years ago....she bought the ones hanging (with the pink trim) I bought a set just like them but with blue trim. |
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| I think the curtains added a warmth to the room. |
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| I gave the floral chair a shabby slip cover with some sheets that I bought at a yard sale a few weeks ago...$1 each... |
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| I filled a white wicker flower stand with some roses....it was bought at the auction for $3 |
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| The studio is also where I store furniture that is not in use. Sometimes I marry (stack) two or more pieces to save room....in this case, I put a three tiered harp table on two night stands. The drawers in the night stands are full of lamp parts and the cupboards to the right contain lamps that are not in use. I am also using this area to hang some of my vintage wedding dresses when they are not in use.....I have some of them on the umbrella on the opposite side of the room.....I sometimes use them for table skirts.....and I love to use them to make Christmas trees. |
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| When my aunt died, my uncle gave me two of my aunts favorite musical angels. Kyleigh and I have been enjoying listening to the music when we are out here playing. |
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| H and I are going to have a "working lunch" in the studio today. |
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| We will eat on the sewing table...... |
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| Something simple.....sandwich and chips. |
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| Later, we will have tea from my new chocolate pot......another auction buy! I couldn't find the ticket, but I remember that I paid $7.50 for it. |
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| You may have noticed in the before picture that the trim had never been painted around the French doors.....H got that taken care of..... |
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| and I dry brushed the two shelves that are hanging above the doors. |
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| I forgot to get a before photo, but you can see they were solid gold before I dry brushed some white paint on them. They will hang here until I decided to use them in the house. |
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| I've had this outdoor metal hanging planter for quite a while and never have found a place to hang it. It was just sitting out in one of the flower beds when I spotted it and thought "hang it in the studio and fill it with vintage hats" |
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Penny!!
ReplyDeleteHOLY MOLY!! I love EVERY bit of your Studio !! Just how big is this Studio and what was it before ...a garage...or did H. build it as a Studio? I am amazed at all the "Stuff" you have in there!! Just in storage , not counting all the things you have out!!
I am going through an organizing burst and I am actually getting rid of some things...... I can't beleive it myself but it seems that my little townhouse is bursting at the seams and I just feel the need to purge a bit......
Hugs,
Deb
Hi Debbie, Our home was originally built by a contractor for his family. He used the studio as a garage for his contracting business. When we moved here, H took down the roll up door and put in three sets of French doors, we also added a refrigerated air/ heat unit. It's bigger than a double garage...about 500 sq feet. Hugs, Penny
DeleteYou have so much lovely stuff in your studio. That petticoat skirt around the desk is magnificent☆
ReplyDeletemy first visit, WOW it is a wonderful shoppe. Good luck love your style.
ReplyDeleteyvonne
Oh my heavens, what a impressive Studio! I love your style and your decorating skills are just fascinating!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly accomplished a lot of work and organizing! Hoe you can sit a spell now and enjoy everything - especially that great bargain Chocolate Pot!
ReplyDeleteYour studio is a little paradise! I love the curtains andd your working lunch is amazing!
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Alessandra
Wow, your studio is stunning. My head would be on a swivel if I ever visited. Everywhere you is something wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat I did something that you would admire, tickled me. I am so pleased you like the crocheted piece as a sewing machine cover. I stuck the hard one out in the shed. Your studio is fantastic! I want to do my living room window similar to your studio's french doors. No pots and pans but I can't wait to start. :):)
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Mona
I can't believe how much you've accomplished in such a short time! You are so lucky to have such a large space. Love the "millinery" and dry brushed gold shelves. Have an wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Deborah
I am still reeling from the fact that you make your own slipcovers! Man, I sure could use that talent. Wish you lived near me in Oregon!! Lovely redo!
ReplyDeleteHow I would love to spend an afternoon with you in your studio, it looks so cozy and lovely. You are an amazing seamstress. I can't sew a lick, so when I see amazing work, I wish I could. Love your tea setup by the chaise!
ReplyDeleteEverything always looks amazing. I am always in awe. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
ReplyDeletePenny,
ReplyDeleteI saw your reply to my comment!! I thought that maybe it was a garage. I have no idea why certain emails are getting blocked. I thought that maybe since I changed over to a Gmail account email on all my google things that it would not happen. I have no idea what is going on with this now.......
Ugh!!
Hugs,
Deb
Hello Penny! I love the way you stacked the harp table on top of the two nightstands. I noticed that right away. And the slip cover really brightens the chair up for spring, too. Thanks so much for sharing this at History & Home this week, take care - Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
ReplyDeleteIt all turned out lovely Penny. I would love a wonderful space like that to relax in. Thanks for sharing your home with us at Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party.
ReplyDeleteAngel
Your studio is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to stop by and visit:
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Penny,
ReplyDeleteYou and your dear H are so amazing! you are always doing so many things! I don't think I could keep up with you! I love the wedding dresses used for table cloths, I found one at goodwill for exactly that use. Beautiful studio! I need 500 square feet for mine!
hugs,
Betsy
Wow! That`s a great job you did! Love what you did to your studio! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! What a dreamy place! I love it all....
ReplyDeletePenny, this is so lovely and so inspiring!! Thanks for the beauty. Linda
ReplyDeleteAwesome place with awesome collection of things.Wonderful share and very inspiring.Thank you..Love sujatha..:):)
ReplyDeleteyou have been busy my sweet friend!! Lovely studio.Thank you for sharing your sweet blog at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop ♥
ReplyDeleteLove your chocolate pot! It is so pretty. And, I could create and play forever with all this inspiration. Thank you for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday.♥
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday! Love your studio.....great idea about displaying your vintage hats!!!
ReplyDeleteDana
Your studio looks so inviting Penny. What a fun spot! My mom's family had a millinery shop. Long before I was born. Wish I had a hat or two that they had made! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
The room looks amazing! I love the classic style you've given it, and the organised clutter gives it a very homely aura. Now all I need is a room like that…
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You have some beautiful things in your studio. Thanks for being part of our party. Please come and show off on Monday at 7 pm. We would love it! Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
ReplyDeleteYour studio looks wonderful, Penny! Love the curtains! I am delighted that you shared with A Return to Loveliness,
ReplyDeleteKathy
Beautiful, as always beautiful!. Just love it! What's more to say, oh always creative. Thanks for sharing at Sunday's best, hope to see your creativeness at Sunday's Best tomorrow.
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