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Dream Studio! revealed....

Have you fantasized about having a space to create, all of your own?

... with all of your "stuff" surrounding you

readily accessible and visible?

I have been dreaming about it for a long time, designing it over & over in my mind,

collecting ideas,

collecting storage containers, 

display shelves & fixtures.  

And so, here it is!

Perfect task lighting in the ceiling track lights, but a turquoise chandelier sets the mood.

A comfortable wingback chair for sittin' & stitchin'.

Ribbons and fabrics, there to inspire as I work.

Check out the "vintage" flat screen TV.....and of course, the vintage industrial sewing machine.

Bins, drawers, cubbies, jars, shelves - I know what I have on hand!

Large metal covered tables will let me spread out, work on many projects or hold workshops.

Books, patterns, creative ideas & inspirations at my fingertips.

Just looking at the jars of colourful mosaic glasses gets my juices flowing.

The "real" work begins - my first creations in the new studio!

They are works in progress, but I am so inspired to work now, I'm sure my new space will cause a few all-nighters.

Now that would make this literally a Dream Studio!

Using vintage finds to enhance any decorating style....

Imagine this fabulous little pie safe with a matching hoosier cabinet,

or

sitting on cool granite countertop in a sleek modern kitchen!  

Architectural elements salvaged from older buildings can be used in displays with other vintage pieces,

or

incorporated into a new home to add the character of another era. 

Anything metal, rustic and with chippy paint instantly adds history to any style of home.

 How great would this old office rubber stamp holder be in holding modern stamps for your favourite scrapbooker or cardmaker?

Imagine this metal cubby shelf at an entryway to catch all some of your cherished finds,

or

in a kitchen to display containers of tea, spices or collectibles.  

Use a stack of vintage travel cases in a hallway for extra storage,

or

piled by a chair instead of a boring end table!

Try any of these as desk accessories, why go to a office supply store?

Add some industrial office chic to your workspace! 

Go ahead, ignore those big box import decor stores.....

decorate with your heart and some good old memories.

Costuming the One of a Kind Doll

This was a Sunday workshop on Costuming.

Each participant brought a figure ready for finishing (including hair) and dressing.

Everyone dove into the fabric and trim stash to choose inspirations for their unique design of an outfit.

Once the figure was costumed, a technique for making a stylable hair wig was learned.

Next time I will remember to take "Before" photos,

because all ended up with an amazing "After" !

Fashion Designers are born.....

That is some crazeeee hair on this stylish gentleman!!!  

This was working small scale, but soooo pretty.

How fashionable! check how those colours coordinate.

This beautiful doll comes to life!