New Studio Space!!!
The tables and shelves in the studio are complete...
trim and shelves painted and hung...
boxes of supplies filled and put away with room too spare...
and the guest room is back in order,
much to the relief of my dear Kimberly,
who was here visiting from England...
The curtains part...
and reveal...
my new studio space!!!
Whether you write or make art or have any other creative endeavor that requires a space... having even a corner, or a shelf, or a desk, where your projects can await your attention is precious beyond belief...
Now, all my art supplies are within reach
and easy to find...
and there is counter space everywhere...
where several projects can be out all at the same time,
satisfying my eclectic needs
and inability to focus on only one thing at a time!!!
Some of you have seen my dragon before...
he now sits on one of the glass mosaic pieces
I made two weekends ago...
This shelf was a fun project...
I got this dark wooden shelf from a friend's daughter,
and painted it white...
all the while inspired by the white week
occurring with Elizabeth Bunsen (eb) of Be~Dream~Play...
I'm calling this my eb~be magic shelf...
Once painted all white...
I applied some crackle for affect...
antiquing this lovely piece that will come in oh so handy...
(Thank you Kary!!!)
But what is this???
How did this shoe turn up here???
Could it be my missing other shoe from the Bloglandia Ball???
It must be eb!!!! For the eb~be shelf is working its magic and there is an invitation and surprise revealed on the Be~Dream~Play blog that this shoe is dancing in!!!!
Thank you eb, for making this MAGIC happen!!!!
And thank you all for visiting and asking how the studio is coming along... I'll be by to visit you soon! We've more company tomorrow and if you don't find me here at the computer... I think you all know where I'm spending most of my time!!!
Hi Lea... just had to post in and comment on how great your new work space looks and feels! I love walking by your low windows and imagining you hard at work in the studio... With love, your neighbor L.
Posted by:thimblelina | February 20, 2008 at 07:33 AM
I came across your site through the Encased Heart Class Forum. Enjoy your blog and am envious of your beautiful studio! Very nice!
Misty
mistysart.blogspot.com
Posted by:Misty | February 14, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Oh Lea, How absolutely heavenly. I totally remember the "before". What an outstanding "after".
Posted by:annieelf | January 31, 2008 at 03:13 PM
A great ending to your studio story.
It looks VERY inviting, Lea. I am very much looking forward to seeing the results of your incredible organizing and design skills......that is, what magic YOU create here.
So what's in the beautiful wooden box??
Posted by:Karen Cole | January 31, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Oh Lea,
I can see all the wonderful creations you'll be dreaming
up in you brand new beautiful
space.......I am just a teeny bit
jealous lol love to you Pinkie
Posted by:Pinkie Denise | January 30, 2008 at 05:09 PM
Oh my! What a wonderful, magical creative space. I just love all the counter space and the white bookcase, just beautiful. I love the shoe and the dragon. Some how they just seem to go together.
Posted by:Alice | January 30, 2008 at 10:27 AM
wonderful peaceful space ...I love that shoe ...
Posted by:le petit cabinet de curiosites | January 30, 2008 at 05:29 AM
Your new studio looks wonderful and inviting. The color and all the counter space you have is wonderful...and those windows...they are great.
"Let The Magic Begin"
Your dragon looks great on his new base.
Posted by:Mo'a | January 29, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Wow!!!!!!! Looks like that pretty little shoe worked it's magic. Thank you for inviting me to the "reveal". Your studio looks great! You are one lucky girl! But you know that. Now Ulla will have to come for a "play~date" ;~)!!
Happy For YOU friend!!
xox
Constance
Posted by:rochambeau | January 29, 2008 at 11:56 AM
What a magical space, just calling out for all sorts of wondrous creations to be made.
And that shoe... *swoon*
Posted by:Robin | January 29, 2008 at 03:50 AM
What wonderful space Lea! And all that counter space!! I run out of space like that -- fill it with other things -- and end up in my kitchen after all.
Posted by:Leslie M | January 28, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Oh it is a dandy place! One in which to indulge and create or gaze out the window and let your imagination soar.
You are a lucky girl. Enjoy!
xo Susan
Posted by:Miss Maddie's | January 28, 2008 at 03:30 PM
what a fabulous space...and that shoe! i've a small addiction to pinks and greens. yum! i've missed you...i've not been anywhere around this part of my world :(
sadly to say...but, am feeling pulled back into the swing of things! i'll try to play catch up with your posts to see what's been happening here. xo...
Posted by:annielockhart | January 28, 2008 at 11:48 AM
So beautiful, Lea. Loved it, I am a big collector myself, and I know exactly what you mean about having it all organized, your space looks wonderful...I loved that shoe!
Posted by:UL | January 28, 2008 at 10:45 AM
What a space!!! You will be creating your little head off...yay!!!
That sweet little shoe, looking for another opportunity to dance....
Posted by:stephanie | January 28, 2008 at 09:05 AM
That sure looks inviting...:)
u've done a great job and I'm sure we will soon see the fruits of labor, here..;)
Posted by:Thinking aloud | January 28, 2008 at 06:04 AM
Studio looks very nice.. congrats
Posted by:Rambler | January 28, 2008 at 01:57 AM
So lovely...
What a wonderful place to be.
It looks perfect!
Posted by:Jill | January 27, 2008 at 08:43 PM
oooooooooooooo
oh my goodness...
just look at this space
so at the ready
to create the most
spectacular magic...
and a white shelf
oooooooooooo
this is really special
and...
look at that!
its the other shoe
the other magical shoe
that walks in and among
the most lovely of mysteries
and...
perhaps that shoe
will dance again
polar style
with me
eb...
flanked by magical beasts
we will see...
xox - eb.
Posted by:eb | January 27, 2008 at 08:34 PM