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04/25/2013

Decor :

Storage Cabinet

Where did you get the favorite item in your studio?  Was it gifted to you; maybe you found it at your favorite store; or maybe someone made it for you with love and care.  Michelle’s storage cabinet was created just for her and she made it her own. 

storage cabinet

Trina Young
https://www.facebook.com/SisterArtGlass

“This drawer cabinet is my favorite item in my workshop because my husband made it for me and it inspires me every time I look at it.  The white porcelain knobs were a $5 garage sale find and I simply painted them with alcohol inks.  I now have a color chart and a rainbow in my room anytime I want to see one plus the added benefit of lots of storage. ”

*** We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, craft room, office, or work space.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High-quality image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite
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09/13/2012

Fabulous Feature: Stack ‘em High

Does your studio, office, or workspace serve as a dual purpose?  Maybe a dining room, living room, garage, or even a guest bedroom?  If this is the case you know that extra storage is key.  That is why today’s Fabulous Feature really spoke to me.  Not only are Karen’s vintage suitcases beautiful but they serve as storage.  How genius is that?

Photo Credit
Karen Wellman
Pieces Passed
www.piecespassed.blogspot.com

“My favorite thing in my studio would have to be my stack of suitcases because when you are calling your small spare bedroom (with the bed intact!) your ‘studio’ you really do need all of the storage space you can get!!  I’ve scoured flea markets, dusty attics, and yard sales for years culling these suitcases, carting them home on planes like an ancient world traveler, all for the thrill of filling them until they barely latch and stacking them high!  My favorite one would have to be the one near the top with the old train ticket still attached…I just can’t bear to cut it off!”

***We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, craft room, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.
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08/30/2012

Fabulous Feature: Dress Form and Ribbon Organizer

Function, beauty, and inspiration.  Not everything in our workspace can meet those criteria.  But today’s Fabulous Feature from Patricia certainly has all 3 of those things covered.  It doesn’t always happen where everything meshes as well  as it does in this dress form and ribbon organizer.

“I have a wee little studio that sits under a huge Spruce tree surrounded by lovely English gardens.  When I say ‘wee,’ it’s 100 s.f. of bliss.  I have so many things that I love about my Studio, but two things stand out.  Sorry, I couldn’t narrow it down to just one.”  (It’s okay Patricia I can’t really blame you for loving both.  I certainly do.)

Photo Credit:
Patricia Mackey
Tippy Stockton Jewelry
www.tippystockton.com

“First is Pearl.  She is my beautiful dress form.  Pearl is the perfect size 8, never says a bad word about anyone, and she looks amazing in anything she wears . . . especially when she is draped with my jewels.”

“Second best thing is my ribbon holder.  I love that I can look at this little cabinet and see everything that I need for wrapping my packages for my customers.  Each cubby is coordinated by color.  Can you tell what my favorite color is?  The cubby is actually a closet shoe rack that we attached with brackets right to the wall.  It’s perfect :)”

  

***We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, craft room, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.
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08/23/2012

Fabulous Feature: It’s a Sign

What brings a smile to your face each day?  When you walk into your workspace what are you automatically drawn to?  It’s the little things that make our space our own. There are always one or two things that you just adore above all others; whether you have an enormous studio, tiny cubicle, or an entire workshop.  Lu has seen the sign (literally and figuratively) and share it with us today.

Photos courtesy of Lu 
Artistic Works by Lu
www.gettheLUlook.com

“I adore this sign because it reminds me of why I started in the jewelry industry. It is not just about the jewelry designs, it is about how they make you feel when you wear them! I want my customers to feel beautiful…everyday!” 

“This sign mostly just justifies my clutter. I use it as an excuse not to clean up my beads because I believe it improves my creative energy!”

 We want to feature the items you love.  And if you want to be featured we’d adore hearing from you:

***We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, craft room, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.
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08/16/2012

Fabulous Feature: Books, Ornaments, and Lights

Each week we feature favorite items from your studio.  And sometimes it is hard to choose just one.  That is the case when it comes to Cindy Ann.  She sent me so many lovely photos of items in her studio, I couldn’t just feature one.  So I chose three.  And you’ll see why when you look at these books, ornaments, and lights.

All photos courtesy of Cindy Ann
Blu Penny
www.blupenny.com

“I love my books. They are a great source of inspiration and taking a moment to thumb through them is always a great way of jumpstarting my creativity.”

“I have my inspirational ornaments hung all around my studio as little reminders to what I’m doing this all for – to dream and live a beautiful life.”

“I needed to warm up the place a bit so I picked up some chinese lantern style lights and hung them in a group from the celling. “

We want to feature the items you love.  And if you want to be featured we’d adore hearing from you:

***We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, craft room, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.
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07/05/2012

Fabulous Feature: Whimsical Chair

What if we all just let go of perfection and decided to just find the beauty in small flaws?  Wouldn’t life be full of joy?  That is part of the reason I chose today’s fabulous feature.  This chair is full of character, color, style, and makes me smile.  I am so happy that Jennifer chose this piece to share with us.

Photo Credit Jennifer 
Simply Creative Boutique
http://simplycreativeboutique.com

“This Whimsical Funky chair is my favorite piece in my Boutique! I love it because I made it and when I did I just let go of trying to be perfect and did what i felt like in the moment! It was wonderful to just let go and not think, and it was so much fun. It Inspires me and reminds me to just let go and create, to use my imagination, to dream, and be free!”

I hope this chair m

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07/01/2012

A Month of Fabulous Features

We love featuring the items you love.  Here is a peek on what we’ve featured this month.  And if you want to be featured we’d love to hear from you:

***We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, craft room, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.

Wings

Wall Unit

Paint Shelf

Desk

 

 

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06/28/2012

Fabulous Feature: A Rather Lovely Desk

What if your desk were so much more than a desk?  What if it offered storage, display space, and inspiration for your future projects?  I feel that way when I look at Heather’s desk.  I also feel a little envious.  Isn’t it just gorgeous?

Heather Smith 
Just Lovely Things
www.justlove.ly

“My favorite item right now is my desk. I’m addicted to wood organizers and this is how I use them!”

I think that we can all agree that Heather uses them just right. 

***We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.

 

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06/24/2012

Fabulous Flowers

We spend so much time in our workplaces. Whether that space is your home, office, or studio we are typically there for multiple hours every day.  Being indoors a majority of the day can be a little gloomy at times.  Fresh-cut flowers are the perfect way to brighten up your space and bring the outdoors in.  When was the last time you filled up your vase with a little bit of sunshine?

(Image Credit) 

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06/21/2012

Fabulous Feature: Paint Shelf

Storage can be a huge issue in your work space.  Finding a place to keep pens and paper can sometimes be challenging.  Imagine if you had to find a place to put hundreds of things.  Many of you with studios or craft rooms face this challenge everyday.  This is why I thought this week’s feature from Mary was perfect.

  

Photo Credit: Mary Palmer
Square Nail Crafts
www.facebook.com/squarenailcrafts

I love Mary’s solution to paint storage.  A custom piece of furniture is sometimes the best option to stay organized.  Here is what Mary has to say about why she loves her paint shelf:

“My husband made it for me according to my measurements. It holds about 1000 bottles of acrylics! I have my mason jars on top of it filled with buttons. All of my paints are arranged in color families and alphabetically. Delta Ceramcoats are on the top shelves and DecoArt Americanas are on the bottom shelves. Each bottle is labeled and within easy reach of my paint tables. I wouldn’t want to be without it!”

***We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.
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06/19/2012

Mirror, Mirror

It’s time to admit it—I love stained glass windows.  I think I could spend days wandering through old European towns and admiring the stained glass windows in all the churches.  I’ve always wanted to bring stained glass into my workplace.  It would be a lovely source of inspiration each day. That is why stained glass mirrors are the perfect compromise.  They are perfect for your home, office, workplace, or studio. 

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06/14/2012

Fabulous Feature: Wall Unit

Storage is necessary is any work space, studio, office, or home.  But storage doesn’t have to be all function.  It can serve as a centerpiece to a room.  That is why I love this week’s feature from Katie. 

Photo Credit: Katie Orse, LLC
http://www.katieorse.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/katieorsellc Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/katieorse

This wall unit not only serves as storage but also as a lovely focal point for the room.  I think it would fit nicely in most spaces and you could incorporate your own style by the decor you add to the shelves.  But, enough about what I would do.  Why does Katie love her shelving system so much?

“This is my favorite item from my studio. It is my 5 shelf Expedit wall unit from Ikea. I purchased this almost 10 years ago and it has lasted several studio moves and redecorations. The 2-drawer units  are removable if you want them in or not. Totally customizable for anyone’s organizational needs!

Everything I need to run my business is housed in this unit. Space saving and at a reasonable price.”

***We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.

 

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06/13/2012

Embellish Your Home: Layered Decorative Pillow

I love pillows of all shapes and sizes.  If it were up to me, my couches, chairs, and bed would be a sea of beautiful pillows.  Now, thanks to “Embellish Your Home,” I can get one step closer.

Making your own decorative pillows is easier than you think.  This step-by-step tutorial will have you piling on the pillows in no time at all.  

I never knew it could be so easier to make such fun pillows.  What are you going to put on yours?

 

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06/07/2012

Fabulous Feature: Wings

There are some things in our work spaces that are there to serve as inspiration.  And isn’t inspiration an important function in your life?  To me inspiration is just as necessary as a working pen or charged phone.  This is why the wings from Stacey seemed perfect to feature this week. 

Photo Credit
Stacey M. Curry
http://starhitchedwagon.blogspot.com

I love the idea of having something in your home, office, studio, or workplace that reminds you of your goals.  Stacey knows how to stay motivated with they help of her beautiful wings:

“I love these wings that hang above my desk.  The were made by my sweet friend Shelly Kinnison.  My business tag line is ‘For the Girl with Roots and Wings’ so they are a perfect reminder for me to be brave and use my wings!”

***We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.
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06/03/2012

A Month of Fabulous Features

In May we started featuring some of your favorite items from your work space, office or studio.  We can’t wait to continue this feature in June because it is wonderful to see what is important to YOU.  In case you missed any of the “Fabulous Features” from this month:

Alphabet Desk: 

Large Brown Tile:

Paint Cubby:

Flowers:

 

*** We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.
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05/31/2012

Fabulous Feature: Flowers

This week we are featuring an item (or in this case items) that brought a smile to my face.  I sometimes focus on the fuctionality of everything and forget to stop and smell the flowers.  Thanks to Jude for reminding me to do just that.

Photo Credit
Jude Griffin
(no website)

These flowers aren’t only lovely but fuctional.  But it makes me happy to see that even Jude gets caught up in the pure beauty of the flowers.

“My favorite studio item is the flowers I use each week for botanical illustration. Sometimes it’s hard to focus on the drawing or painting–I just want to soak in the beautiful colors and forms. “

***We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.
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05/30/2012

Embellish Your Home: Hand-Painted Glasses

We are so excited to once again take you inside the pages of Embellish Your Home.  The book sparks your imagination and gives so many ideas to add lovely touches to your home.

Today we are sharing a simple and beautiful way to decorate your table, hand-painted glasses.  You can customize your glasses for guests, seasons, or holidays.  The possibilities are truly endless.  The best part?  Each glass is a unique view into your creativity. 

(click photo to enlarge)

I am already thinking of hitting up some local thrift stores to find unique glasses to paint.   

 

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05/24/2012

Fabulous Feature: Paint Cubby

This week we are featuring another item that would work perfectly in your home, office, workspace, or studio.  The best part?  It is from you, one of our loyal readers.  It means so much more to learn from you why YOU love what is in your space.  I am constantly inspired by what is shared with us.  Today’s paint cubby from Lianne of Swirly Designs is no exception.

I love how functional the cubby is.  And how the items in the cubby are the actual focal point.  The paint is so organized and inviting.  I am sure it leads to hours of creativity.

 Photo Credit

Swirly Designs
www.SwirlyDesigns.com
http://www.facebook.com/Swirly.Designs

I’ve already explained why I like this organized cubby but, let’s find out why this is Lianne’s favorite studio item:

“Having our studio on the main floor of our house was a decision that we both agreed was the best option, but it was very important to us that the studio be well organized and blended in with the rest of the house.  

That’s why one of our favorite storage pieces is this cubby organizer wall shelf. We are able to store all our paints, by color, that we use for our handmade ornaments.  It makes for easy access to all the paints plus being able to see the bright colors of paint from our work table makes us smile. We’ll also create mini displays and vignettes for different holidays in the cubes for inspiration.”

***We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.
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05/17/2012

Fabulous Feature: Brown Tile Work Surface

Each week I have been dedicating posts to featuring items that would fit perfectly in your workspace, office, studio, or even home.  But I really am interested in what makes your space YOU.  Now we are beginning to feature items you love and use in your space.  Today we are  excited to feature Anna Pereira’s favorite item in her workspace. 

Photo Credit
Anna Pereira
www.AnnaPereiraDesigns.com

The pure simplicity of this large brown tile as a work surface is genius.  And when you see why Anna loves her tile you will wonder why you didn’t think of this yourself:

“My 16×16 tile make the best work surface. Smooth, flat, non absorbing. If I need to use the exacto, I won’t damage anything. I love it! And if I am working with beads, I just lay a foam beading cloth on top.”

***We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.
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05/16/2012

Kitschy Crafts-Jeweled Box Tutorial

Boxes can be used for so many things.  From storage, to organization, to decor, boxes are so versatile.  If you plan on displaying a box or using it for decor you will want it to be beautiful and uniquely you.  Thankfully, within the pages of “Kitschy Crafts” there is a perfect option for everyone.

What I really love about this jeweled box tutorial is just how customizable it is.  You can create a box that fits your personality and space perfectly.  And it finally gives me a reason to pick up all the sparkly items I find at thrift stores and yard sales.

(click photo to enlarge) 

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05/10/2012

Fabulous Feature: Alphabet Chest

Every week we dedicate posts to feature items that would make your workspace fabulous.  But I really wanted to know what makes your space a place you enjoy spending time in. I reached out to our wonderful community on Facebook to find out what their favorite item in their office, workspace, or studio is.  We had an overwhelming response and today I am excited to feature Tara Bradford’s favorite item from her new home office. 

Photo credit Tara Bradford
http://www.tarabradford.com
http://tarabradfordphotography.com

 I could tell you why adore this lovely alphabet chest but I think Tara herself says it so much better:

“I am mad about typography, so my favourite item has to be the oak alphabet chest. It was handmade and hand-delivered to me in Paris by Luke Ellis of Kent and London in Whistable, England. The chest holds CDs containing my photo files and little treasures I don’t want to misplace.”

***We would love to feature your favorite item in your studio, office, or workspace.  Email wherewomencreatesm @ gmail.com with the following items:

    • High Quality Image of your item
    • Web address to link to
    • Name
    • Brief reason of why that item is your favorite.
 
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04/29/2012

April Roundup: A Month of Furniture

April has been full of spring showers and flowers.  It’s also been a month full of fabulous furniture on the Where Women Create blog.  Enjoy browsing through a month full of ideas to grab some inspiration for your home, office, or studio:

 

Office Chairs

 

Decorative Chairs

 

 

Desks

 

Craft Tables

 

Bookshelves

 

End Tables

 

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04/22/2012

Tiny Tables

Living rooms, doctor offices, and bedrooms all come to mind when most people think of end tables.  But I think a good end table can be versatile and should be included in your office or studio space.  They are small enough to fit in tight spaces, offer extra storage, and can add a little decorative flare.  They are also a great place to display your Where Women Create magazines. 

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04/19/2012

Studio Shelves

Bookshelves can serve so many purposes ranging from function to beauty. Where else are you going to be able to store all the copies of your favorite magazines? When it comes to choosing shelves for your home, office, or studio space you are likely going to want something that is a little of both.  You don’t have to sacrifice one to have the other.  These ideas are some perfect examples:

 

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04/15/2012

Craftspiration

I love walking into a craft room, studio, or shop to find the mostly lovely craft table or work bench.  Seeing where others create is such a source of inspiration for me.  The functional side of me enjoys seeing the tables or benches and how they are utilized.  I hope these inspire you as well.

 

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04/12/2012

Desk Delights

I know many of you have studios, craft rooms, or even shops in which you do a lot of your work.  You likely have gorgeous tables or work benches adorned with all the things you need to create.  But if you are like me, a lot of your creativity is done at a computer.  And even if your aren’t like me, you likely have a need for a desk in your space.  Why can’t your desk be just as lovely as you are?

How much time do you spend at your desk?

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04/08/2012

Charming Chairs

I have to admit that this month I am featuring furniture to give me ideas for my upcoming home office addition.  I want my workspace to be comfortable and inviting.  Now that I have some ideas of where I will sit, I need other people to be able to come in and sit a while.  I am sure many of you have customers, friends, and family members visiting your studio or workspace regularly; these decorative (and comfortable) chair ideas will be useful for you too.

 

Wh

 

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