Artful Idea

A busy work table is a good thing

I often enlarge copy 

my antique French holy cards

for myself to frame

when the idea came to me

that there were many other projects ahead

wrapping white taper candles 

to

creating journals with jackets

squeezing in time for a couple of new necklaces

and

then

back

to

the

candles....

I am going to take reserve orders

for these wrapped candles.

They will not ship until the middle of October

due to the extreme heat here in the valley.

Have a wonderful day!

Where Bloggers Create 2016 - A Room to Dream In

My studio started out as the 2nd guest room in our home,

which I quickly claimed as my space

Through the years of blogging

&

selling my handmade creations,

my studio has changed many many times

I truly believe a studio can be functioning,

as well as aesthetically pleasing at the same time

(this is the cleaned up version, trust me)

Drawn to neutral colors,

I've surrounded myself 

with softer hues to work in

A wrought iron garden table makes it into the studio -

I constantly move furniture around in our home

Using what you have is thrifty!

I create at the round pedestal table

and

usually my laptop is on the garden table 

My view from the garden bench

My sweet Sophie insisted on getting into the pictures

I am hoping to find a different desk and settee one day soon

The thrill of the hunt continues.....

When you collect as much as you sell, storage space is critical -

baskets, boxes and shelves are a must!

Keeping every corner styled in vintage

Blending collectibles with supplies for my shop

My home decor finds grows larger every month.....

so displaying decor in my studio is a must.

Rotating your decor saves money and you will always get to enjoy it again!

Thank goodness for this large wrought iron bakers rack!

Supplies Supplies Supplies

The studio closet is organized with Ikea baskets & carts
that are filled with antique / vintage laces / supplies

***

The old shabby dresser is filled with antique French ephemera

I kid you not

My ever changing dresser top

The garden table sits in front of the window
and

allows great lighting for taking pictures

The shabby wall candle holder was

replaced with this gorgeous crown

Crown, you c o m p l e t e  me

My studio is where I find quiet mornings, inspiration

 &

now relaxation

I hope you've enjoyed your tour!

I hope you visit again soon!

Thank you to

Karen

of

My Desert Cottage

for hosting an annual 

Where Bloggers Create Party!

and

sharing with Courtney

of

French Country Cottage

for

Feathered Nest Friday

Le Style Feminin

Feminine Style 

 I always celebrate strong women and their style

 creating softer vignettes

 draping wispy white netting here & there

 adding soft golds

 natural elements and textures

le style feminin

Joining in for 

Feathered Nest Friday

with

Courtney & friends

at

French Country Cottage

Good for the Soul

 

 A little creative inspiration

is

good for the soul

as I continue to organize my studio,

I find more and more vintage pieces to share

Hoping to send  a little creativeness your way

some vintage millinery

in the shop

Thanks for visiting today!

When Creativity Flows

 Perhaps it's because I had a little vacation....

 but the creativity is flowing like a breeze

My blog shop is now open

Tomorrow 

is 

French Friday Giveaway!

Stop by and add your name to the French hat!

I hope everyone is having a great week!