My creative space is not exactly pretty, but it is fun, functional, and big! I was gifted this space about a year ago (a story in itself that I'll save for another time) and it is still a work in progress so I'm just showing parts of it for now. It's a 3 car garage that was divided in half with one half being my studio, and the other a finished (almost) room where I can sell my creations and vintage finds.
I've filled the space with things that inspire me and make me happy. I made this inspiration board out of an aluminum screen...
My Grandpa Norm made the white church and wooden night stand...
This little desk is from my childhood. the wooden shoes, prayer books, and Amberola cylinder record player belonged to Grandpa Norm too...
I love that I can put anything up on the walls and not worry about spilling paint on the floor...
I've accumulated a lot of supplies over the years, and every drawer, shelf, and box is stuffed full. I plan to paint the cabinets one of these days...
I found the vintage "DO NOT CUT" sign recently. It must have once been in a factory. I placed it in the front of the box where I store all my most favorite pieces of ephemera to remind me not to use them in projects!
This is a separate little mudroom where I take most of my pictures for my Etsy Shop. I often use this shelf to display my seasonal collections and decor too.
This is the shop area on the other side of the studio where I hold a few vintage sales a year. These pics are from sales I had in May and June...
I hope you enjoyed the tour!
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Thank you Karen for hosting!
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~~ Becky
wow...what a beautifully eclectic creative haven you'v carved out for yourself! i love it's "multi functional" use! you're so very lucky to have this space filled with precious and sentimental pieces! i've SO enjoyed my tour! merci! ;)
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the tour of your wonderful eclectic space. I would love to be able to wonder through and drink in all of your vintage goodies. So nice to meet you Becky.
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Enjoyed seeing all your sweet treasures and wonderful space. nice to meet you, this my first year to the party too!
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So fantastic, you are blessed with all that wonderful space to fill! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!!
ReplyDeleteHi Becky! I just love your space! Yours is really nice! Im still working on mine as well :) What a big space, thats so nice! hugs kat =^.^=
ReplyDeleteI love your creative space! So much room...I really like the separate little area where you take photos for Etsy. What a great idea it is to have dedicated space for that!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your "inspiration board" too!!
Thanks for sharing your space!
I really loved looking around your studio space, everything is just gorgeous i will have to pop over to your etsy store and have a look. thanks for sharing Lisa
ReplyDeleteI like your uncluttered look.Very functional.I don't like spending hours dusting, so I try and keep my space fairly clear.Yours is a nice place to work I think.Yes, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJudy
Hi, I love your creative space - everything is so pretty and organized and functional. What a great idea to have a space to take photos for your ETSY shop.
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Blessings, Erin
you and I would get along so well, you have a perfect creative space, and I too love to repurpose and upcycle. I am a make due with what I have sort of person, and I have enjoyed so much visiting your space. I am now following you if I am not already doing so.
ReplyDeleteHi, Karen. I can see that your Grandpa Norm was a great influence in your life. What wonderful items he crafted - you're so lucky. I really liked your unconventional use of items like the screen for the inspiration board. What a great idea. Thank you! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour studio is gorgeous. I love your beautiful collections. I enjoyed my visit. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteI love all your vintage! Your aluminum screen re-purpose looks amazing, too. :-)
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Kim @ Curtain Queen
What a fabulous space! Love all of your collections and supplies!
ReplyDeleteI think your space is lovely with so many pretty collections to surround you. Thanks for the great tour!
ReplyDeleteLove that wire inspiration board. !/2 a 3 car garage you say!! Looks like heaven. It is the perfect mix of industrial charm. Keep smiling and creating. Thanks for sharing your space and art works.
ReplyDeleteI have made it through a lot of the blogs at the party and your creative space is one of my favorite.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful space!!!!! Have you ever hosted a crafting event for friends/family/community? Looks like you'd have the room for a wonderful get together. I wonder if I could convince my husband to let me finish a wall in the downstairs garage that is right next to my craft room so I could capture natural light as well as you're able to for photos... something to ask him about. Thank you for the inspiration, and for sharing your creative space!
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Your space is my dream come true. it must be wonderful having such a large studio and a connecting shop. My daughter lives in LaGrande and then my brother lives in Creswell is your shop close to either of them I would love to stop by when I'm visiting them. Nothing is more fun than visiting the booths and shops of creative like minded souls.
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Have a great day,
your newest follwer, Connie :)
I absolutely love your studio/shop. I love vintage and I see it everywhere. I also love seeing the spot where you photograph for your etsy shop. I am going right over there to see what you have. I love the aluminum screen! What a clever thing to do.
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Hi Becky, what an amazing space, so spacious and bright! I enjoyed looking around and looking forward to many more visits!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your amazing space!
Have a great weekend!
Your newest follower!
Diana
Just adorable and I loved how you used the flash cards. It does look functional but very pretty and organized too. You did a fab job!-xoxo
ReplyDeleteBecky, how lucky you are to have such a LARGE space to create in. I'd love to come to one of your sales some time. Thank you for sharing, inviting us into your wonderful space!
ReplyDeleteSweet Blessings, Chris
Oh my goodness, LUCKY YOU!! All that glorious space! Best wishes for a prosperous business in all your sales!... Thank you for the tour and hope you're enjoying your weekend! ~tina
ReplyDeleteI love that you are able to have a dedicated area for taking your Etsy photos - what a treat! Thank you for sharing your creative space with all of us.
ReplyDeleteWonderful space! Love all you photos. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI LOVED seeing your space today! How lucky you are to have a space to create, sell and photograph your items! My space is basically our dining room table right now :)
ReplyDeleteYour space and your style are among my favorites I've visited so far. Thanks for sharing it!
Jeanette @ Creating a Life
Wildly applauding for such a fabulous space.. everything in there just makes my heart go pitty-pat! Love the pieces from your grandpa... love the aluminum screen... love your word banners. And that's just the beginning! I am now your newest follower.. so glad we met at the blogging party!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with your flower frog collection and the botanical theme you have going on and the banners. Love your alluminium screen inspiration board too! Great studio Becky!
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Thank you for the tour of your studio and shop (it must be lovely to have your own shop). I love your notice board made from the screen. A great way to repurpose it. The church your Grandpa made is particularly lovely, it's nice to have sentimental items on view.
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I love your space and what you have in it. It's like walking through a little shop! You also have a beautiful blog banner. Thanks for the tour. Sue
ReplyDeleteOh my...I am so jealous of your charming space...it looks perfect...yes perfect! Thanks for sharing at my party...I have been inspired to kick mine up a notch.
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Linda
wow!
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Wow! Wonderful space - or should I say spaces instead! All of your supplies and collections are awesome! Glad you joined Karen's party this year and welcome! Cannot wait to see more! Take care.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to have a creative and a display space all in the same place. Your studio is so well organized and I love that you have used your Grandpa's pieces. I know you enjoy creating in that space!
ReplyDeleteYou've got a great studio and I wish I could come by for your sales. It's wonderful that you have such lovely things from your grandpa. I love your clip board and your fabulous flower frog collection. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great space, Becky! Love how much room you've got! I love that wire piece to clip things to. Thanks for sharing your creative space!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have your own space to create! Thanks for the tour, I love the night stand made by your grandpa!
ReplyDeleteYour space is so spacious and organized. I especially love the inspiration board. Such a clever idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour! I love your big space. I also love your concrete floor and that you can spill paint on the floor...this year I plan to rip out the carpet in my studio and just have the bare plywood subfloor exposed, because I am constantly spilling and over-spraying, etc. It won't look very beautiful,but I'm going to love it :-) Your aluminum screen idea is wonderful! Where are you in Oregon? I'm in Portland. Lots of creative folks in the NW!!
ReplyDeleteI have serious work space envy here - it's just fantastic and all the personal touches are beautiful - love LOVE the handmade Church by your grandfather!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Knick of Time ( where you were featured - congratulations !!! )
And am most definitely your newest follower!
Big hugs from Montreal,
Suzan
I really love your creative space! The metal screen is such a great idea, and is one of my favorite things! I also love your flower frog collection, and the fact that you have some special pieces of your grandpa's. Thanks for the tour!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic space! I love your many drawers. Your decorations are so inspiring. I love your vintage theme! I am a homeschooling mom of 9 (7 are still in school with me). Creative time is hard to come by, let alone decorating time. Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a Lovely Organized Creative Space you have, Thank You for Sharing and Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteBlessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
Wow, what a huge space indeed! I love all the vintage touches and especially that you have family heirlooms to admire too. Wonderful space to create in!
ReplyDeleteOh I am just sure that I have found another Kindred spirit. I make and sell also and I love your space for creating and selling. Garages make great studios. I do a little bit of my crafting out in my garage, but mostly I am in the house. You have some wonderful vintage pieces. Thanks for visiting my studio and leaving such a nice comment. I think you and I would get along very well! I am a new follower here also
ReplyDeleteWent to go and follow you and found that I am happily already a follower. Have a wonderful week creating!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great spot to create...and how wonderful to have a little "shop" to sell out of :) Lucky you!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love your space!! So many amazing fun parts to look at and rest your eyes on, so much to see but its all so well set out in the white on white setting. Really like your shop, one of my little dreams was always top have a little shop of my own. Nice to see when someone really do fulfill their dream : )
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