Karen is having her 2nd annual "Where Women Create" party. And I had fully intended to participate. But with things being what they are, and this looming in the ever nearer future (as in next week), I've had other thoughts on my mind, and I missed the sign up deadline.
Well, what the hey, I'm gonna play anyway. Why not? The Studio is clean and I'm all dressed so, c'mon, lets go!
Ta Da! This is where the fun happens. LOL. It starts out as a good sized working space, but always shrinks to two inches.
But its bright, happy and always makes me smile. The banner reads, "CREATE" and was made by a blog friend.
It is one of my many favorite things in the room.
A favorite garage sale find houses all kinds of bits and bobbles.
Fleur's stand at the ready, and look pretty waiting for duty.
As do a few coffee stained, glittered birds.
I love color! Saturated, glorious color.
On the other side of the room, a giant teacup and saucer is home to all of my stamps. And a wee fairy.
And CD bins hold inks, glues, glitters and vintage paper goods. Chalk board tags should be describing each bin, but looks like they fallen asleep on the job.
This multi-tiered bin holds paints, ribbons, photo's and more. I often call my room "organized chaos".
Ribbon, I love ribbon. It is one of my weaknesses and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Actually these are the ones I sell on Etsy.
My room has a very "old world/Tuscan feel". I painted the walls to resemble an old villa wall. This chandi is an antique mall find. The potato chip rack serves as my "inspiration board".
To me, its romantic, but with a darker undertone.
This nest should actually sit, rather than hang, but I loved the look of it against this old peely shutter.
So there you have it. I love my Studio, its my favorite place to be. Now, got check out the other party girls, LOL, that made it on time. Have a good time at the party!
-c
Cindy,
Who could not be creative in such a fabulous space! I can totally imagine you happily crafting away in there! I have bins very similar to yours in my mudroom- for shoes and such. I like your idea much better.:)
Posted by: Lisa | June 18, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Your studio is a happening space. I don't know which idea I like the best. The potato chip rack?...BIG bowl?...create banner? all very good design ideas and I could dive in and make something.. :) I love it!
and I am never on time for anything either. I try...just doesn't seem to work for me. Have a creative weekend, susie
Posted by: susie | June 18, 2010 at 07:03 PM
Oh my gosh- now I no longer have to wonder how you come up with all your fabulousness (are you liking that new word?) after I see your beautiful space. I love everything in it, but the killer was that gigantic tea cup. Wish I was sitting in there right now, nosing into all that fun stuff!
Posted by: The Gypsy Magpie | June 18, 2010 at 07:53 PM
OOOHH, I love those bins! Very handy :)
Posted by: Amy P | June 18, 2010 at 08:16 PM
I love it Cindy!! I need to do my post right now!!!
Posted by: creativechaos | June 18, 2010 at 08:44 PM
I looooooooooove your space, Cindy!!! Love all the color, yet it's old and just perfect. :) I WANT that scalloped bin!!! :D
Posted by: Jennifer Stewart | June 18, 2010 at 09:54 PM
C Love your space! Next stop PC WoooHooo!
Denise
Posted by: Denise Cook | June 18, 2010 at 11:25 PM
What better place to sit and create than a room full of color and things you adore! I love it all, girl!!
Posted by: Marilyn | June 18, 2010 at 11:28 PM
Cindy your studio is so neat. Love the way you have stored all of your supplies.
have fun next week
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | June 19, 2010 at 05:06 AM
can I pleeeeeaaaaase come over and play??
Posted by: hope | paper relics | June 19, 2010 at 07:29 AM
Hey! You know I love your studio! I can't believe you found the time to spiffy it up with all the wonderful Paper Cowgirl energy whirling about! I do so covet your scalloped cubbies. Love the multitudinous use of color throughout too. Yep, from the fairies to the fineries, me wikey your space! ~ Angela
Posted by: Angela | June 19, 2010 at 08:46 PM
Hey there, Cindy girl, so glad you joined the party anyway!! Love your colorful playroom, it's just gorgeous, and looks just like YOU. Love those paint bins, that's what I need and all your wonderful inspiration everywhere! Oh, I'd have such fun in there!
In case I don't get to tell you, have a great time this coming weekend. I would love to be down there with you guys. I wanted to come with Anne, but things just didn't work out this time.
love you bunches!
Debra
Posted by: Common Ground | June 19, 2010 at 09:34 PM
A fabulous space! Even more stunning in person.
Posted by: sherri | June 19, 2010 at 10:39 PM
Hi Cindy!! Your studio is too cute!!! I love it. I had to add you to the list so everyone could enjoy it!!!xoxo,
Karen
My Desert Cottage
Posted by: Karen Valentine | June 20, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Your studio looks like so much FUN! I love all the bright colors. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Kathy Uhrig | June 20, 2010 at 09:28 AM
O*M*G!!!
What a FUN place to be! It is all so wonderful! Thank you for inviting us in to your fabulous space! This party has been SO fun!
Creative Blessings,
Rebecca
Posted by: Rebecca | June 20, 2010 at 03:23 PM
What a happy place! I love it!
xoxo
visit me anytime...
xoxo
so far away
Posted by: Marina | June 20, 2010 at 03:48 PM
Cindy, What a wonderful, whimsical place to have to sit and create. What a terrific studio, light and bright!!! So many goodies to see. Thank you for sharing:)
Queen Bee Studio
Posted by: Queen | June 20, 2010 at 05:01 PM
Love the yellow walls and Tuscan feel! My whole downstairs is yellow because it is so cheery and happy. Your potato chip rack inspiration board is a great idea!
Sharon and Miss Gracie :-)
Posted by: sharon | June 20, 2010 at 08:59 PM
LOVE all the great storage you have and how creative you are with it.
Great space.
Posted by: Francie T | June 21, 2010 at 04:06 AM
Great space Cindy!
The pixies got all excited to see your wee pixie on the coffeecup handle and asked me why I didn't have a big cup like that.
Thanks for inviting us!
Sparkly Hugs,
Tobi and the Pixies!
Posted by: Tobi Britton | June 21, 2010 at 05:45 AM
I find paper artist so fascinating. You all seem to have so much stuff and there is never enough. I suppose I am the same but your stuff all seems to wonderfully new. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Michele Seraphim | June 21, 2010 at 06:53 AM
What a wonderful creative space!
I adore your storage solutions. You have inspired me to work on my own crafting paradise.
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | June 21, 2010 at 08:03 AM
Nice place to creative in! Like the idea of the CD bins - must see if I can track some of them down for my studio re-organize. Thanks for inviting us!
Posted by: Mary Anne | June 21, 2010 at 09:40 AM
Made it through the A's and now I'm working my way from the end! Great space! I love your chandi and the wall treatment. Great storage, too! I love your bin area and how cool to use a potato chip bag holder as a vision/memory board. Those clips are perfect for this!
Posted by: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions | June 21, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Love your space! I had to laugh when you said your working space starts out big and ends up only a couple of inches....the same thing happens to me.
Posted by: Janet | June 21, 2010 at 01:06 PM
I knew it would be colorful and fun here!
Posted by: Karla Nathan | June 21, 2010 at 08:10 PM
Karen did post your link. It's good to catch up with you again. I LOVE all those bins! And the giant tea cup!
Posted by: Barbara H. | June 21, 2010 at 08:45 PM
What a lovely collection of treasures! I love the yellow walls and the chandelier. And all that colour...wow! Your studio is great..I'm glad you joined the party! Thanks for letting me look around. If you get a chance you might like to check out my, creative space. Enjoy the rest of the studios...
Lynette
Lynette
Posted by: Lynette Killam | June 21, 2010 at 10:11 PM
YOU ARE KILLING ME!!!! I love your room, girl!!!! It is fabulous and creative and just so at home-just like you. I'm dying over your chandelier...and I really love the red storage bin...so glad you played!
xoxo
lynn
Posted by: [email protected] | June 21, 2010 at 10:44 PM
Oh this is such a great space..thanks so much for sharing it with me.
I'd love for you to come over for a stroll through my studio. It's been an ongoing transformation for almost a year since I moved in to our new home.
Have a wonderful day,
Stephanie ♥
Posted by: Queen of Dreamsz ~ The Art of Stuff | June 22, 2010 at 01:18 AM
Such a lovely place - love all the treasures - so neatly organized! Yea for you! Your creative space is an inspiration! I am jealous~~~
vicki
Posted by: vicki Boster | June 22, 2010 at 04:50 AM
That is a very nice spot you have. I am jealous! But in a good way! You have a lot of goodies right at your fingertips!
denise
Posted by: denise | June 22, 2010 at 08:26 AM
Love your studio tour, fabulous! I too didn't sign up in time but featured my studio as part of Pink Saturday. I've had so much fun visiting everyone's space!!
Posted by: suesue | June 22, 2010 at 08:31 AM
What a perfectly perfect place to create!! I want to come and snoop through your boxes and bins!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | June 22, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Hi Cindy, I love your little studio and I also love the name of your blog! Your little birdnest looks so cute hanging, and well, I just love it all! xoxo Julie Marie
Posted by: Julie Marie | June 22, 2010 at 11:14 AM
If you post it, they will come. ;o)
Your space is soo you, Cindy! Love the tuscan walls, the tiered bin (LOVE it!), the chandy & the huge tea cup full of stamps. What a fun space!
Posted by: Cami @ Creating Myself | June 22, 2010 at 06:00 PM
So fun seeing "Where Women Create"......a place to play:D Cindy........If you will send me your email address I want to include you in those that can view my blog! I had to block the public due to a messy divorce my daughter is going through......send it to my email and I will add you to my list:D [email protected]
hugs.......Linda
Posted by: lindaharre | June 22, 2010 at 07:35 PM
So many great ideas and hey, I have one of those incredible shrinking desk spaces, too!
Posted by: Liz-Anna | June 23, 2010 at 06:35 AM
Love your room CindyLou! I had no idea it was quite so Tuscan. Adds a whole new dimension to you. Very interesting!!
Posted by: deedee | June 24, 2010 at 07:14 PM
I just love every bit of it! How incredibly stylish & inspiring. I think that my favorite piece is the set of large wood bins that hold your paint & ribbon.
Posted by: Kim | June 25, 2010 at 06:19 AM
Love your space and your sense of humor - thanks for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Claudia | June 25, 2010 at 04:49 PM
Wow, what a room! It's fantastic! I love seeing your little organizing cubbies, and how you made it all so charming. You're a clever one, girl!
Have SO much fun at Paper Cowgirl, wish I could be there! Can't wait to read all about it.
xo, Andrea
Posted by: Andrea at Opulent Cottage | June 26, 2010 at 04:27 PM
Pretty and bright and delightful creations come out of your creative space...thanks so much for sharing it all with us!
Posted by: Terri G. | June 28, 2010 at 07:33 PM
great space, lots to inspire! thanks for sharing~
Posted by: donna joy | July 04, 2010 at 08:35 AM
What bright fun things you have in your creative space!
Thanks for sharing!
sandy
Posted by: sandy cookman | July 07, 2010 at 06:31 AM
What a fun- colorful and bright happy place!!! Tons of fun in this room!!!
Thanks for posting and sharing!!!
Many Blessings
Niki
Kaniki's Prims & Whims....
Posted by: Niki | July 07, 2010 at 07:35 PM
I love your colorful studio! The little nest on the shutter caught my eye. Thank you for sharing a tour of your creative haven.
Posted by: Sandy | July 08, 2010 at 04:45 PM
Hello, Sorry it took a bit to get to your creative space but I have been slowly making my way through the list. thanks for the wonderful tour. You have a great place for creating. I love all the brightly coloured things you surround yourself with. thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day. Angela
Posted by: Angela | July 18, 2010 at 08:45 AM
Looks like you have a lot of wonderful things in your space. Great storage ideas.
Posted by: Renee | July 28, 2010 at 09:47 PM
Your studio is so bright and cheery. You have great storage. Love the little flowers and agree the bird next looks great on the shutters. I'm a bit late getting through the rest of the tour. I kind of feel like I'm all alone out here. Thanks for the tour and I hope you are enjoying your day. Connie
Posted by: Connie E | August 05, 2010 at 12:22 PM