The New Studio!

Ever since we moved to Zoe Cottage my studio has been in a state of disarray or limbo.  I had grand plans and was so excited to have a whole dedicated room for my art and crafts but for some reason have had a difficult time getting it all set up like I wanted it to be.  After 13 months and setting up numerous times, I think I finally have the scheme I want.  Phew!  Here is a little tour!

This is the view from the door.  I just threw the window scarf up there to get an idea of what it will look like--I will adjust it later.  To the left is the little bookcase I have had for about 20 years that was unpainted until this weekend.  Here it is now...

On top of the table is a little stand and above it is a little shelf I bought at a garage sale.  Eventually I plan to paint it, but it needs to be sanded and I just didn't want to mess with it right now.  It is the only thing I have left to paint in the room, though.

I have all my glimmer mists and glue, as well as ink refills and other bottled stuff on it.   Behind the table are the Alex carts I bought from IKEA.

 Shoe shelves from Lowe's are on top, one with a bunch of baskets which hide all sorts of embellishments, and the other with trimmers, cleaning supplies and tools.

 The unit in the corner is filled with things for scrapbooking and card making, including all these embellishments, tools, adhesives, etc.

The second unit is more art themed, with paints, painting supplies, embossing, stencils, stamps and art journal materials.  None of the acrylic paints fit in here, so they are in a plastic storage box in the closet.

 This little vanity stool used to be in my studio at Miller Manor, but when we moved it went into the master bathroom.  It was never used (I don't spend any time in front of the make-up mirror!) so I brought it back into the studio again.  I spray painted it white, then changed out the cover.  It adds a spot for the third family member if we should happen to all be in here at the same time.

All that is left is to take out the carpet and put down a vinyl wood-look floor in here.  Carpet is not very art friendly...