The space I am in.
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A sweet person sent me an email yesterday with a reminder request to show some photos of the place in which I spend the most amount of time. My studio space in this place is off the kitchen - a nice open area where I can go back and forth between the kitchen, the laundry room, and my art. What could be better?
Sometimes my dream is to have a little building right off the side of our house where I walk through a great little garden to get to my studio...coffee in hand...tons of windows...a big comfy chair...and lots and lots of room to create. And then, I remember that one of the things I love about my space here (and in my last house) is that even when I am in my space I am still a part of the inner-workings of our home. I am in the middle of the action, I can see and hear Simon playing, Chris working, etc. I like being not too far away from them.
Right now I am in into open storage, meaning I can see what I have and things are contained within a home. Hence, tons of baskets. Remember this post? That was back when I wanted everything to be hidden away. That is one of the things about living...it is ok to change our minds. And evolve. And go back and forth. I still love the look of all those chests lined up along the wall, but for now, for me, it just doesn't work.
One of the recent additions to my space is a big blue wood table I found at Goodwill. Every day when I go to pick up Simon I have to drive by this store. And every day I take a driving risk by staring over there to see what they have lined up outside. There is always some piece of furniture tempting me to come on over. Last week the temptation was just too much. Paid the $40. Brought it home and it immediately became home to piles.
This space has a nice little corner closet that is working great for storing class stuff. We took the door off and that made a big difference in being able to easily get in and out of that corner. My big tall paper storage is from Display Dynamics. I love that paper holder. And see that cool framed piece there above the paper holder? That is my first original art purchase. And I love it. Created by Melanie Komisarski at Navylane Studio.
My computer desk. My Mac. My kleenex. My coffee.
And the top of my scrap table right now. Always something brewing. Today I am percolating on Studio A for August.
So there you have it for now. If you have questions about stuff you see in the photos feel free to post them in the comments and I will do a follow up post with answers.
Back to work.
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baskets rock!!!! great to see where the magic happens!
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Wow! Looks like the space of a LIFE ARTIST!!
It is warm, creative and inviting! Doesn't it also invite Simon? How do you keep him from going in there and dumping, exploring, and some more dumping and exploring and doing some "scrapbooking" of his own (if you know what I mean) when you're not looking? Thanks for the peek!
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looks very creative!! Thanks for sharing, love it that you include pictures with so many of your posts. Hope the percalating was successful :)
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delish -
i love what you say about evolution.
for me, right now, not taking meat or alcohol is GREAT for me. in the future - i don't know. i'll make the decision that is right for me then. choices don't have to be life-long. i like your affirmation that it's all good, either way.
blessings
leonie
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Ali thanks so much for showing us your space. I love seeing where Artist's create their works of art.
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ok, of all the things i really want to know about...that big messenger bag looking deal at the bottom of your table in the first pic....where is that from..b/c i feel like i can fit alot of stuff in a bag that big...hee-hee :-)
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Totally love that you have stuff everywhere, like me, and that you aren't afraid to show that you are human. I think that it was Einstien who said that " only a genius can live among kaos" or something like that. I think that is such a true statement, especially for those of us that are very creative, we are constantly thinking of our next project, and need constant stimulation, I think. You know when you go shopping in the cute little "mom and pap" owned shops, they always have stuff everywhere, in shelves and nooks. They always feel warm and like home. I love having my stuff out so that I can see it all.
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I love all the goodies in your space! Being such a celebrated scrapbooker, do you recieve most of your products for free or do you purchase much of it? Curious just for envy's sake. :D
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What a cosy space. I am stuck in a tiny alcove off the back of my laundry but I love it as it is next to the kitchen, good to snealk in when DH thinks I am cooking dinner and I can see the kids playing outside. Although your idea of a little cottage in the garden sounds fabulous. My dad built my mum one of those many years ago for her stained glass work, I can still remember it well :)
You have me thinking about the open storage though as I buy things then neatly pack them away only to forget about them.
One question - how do you fit a 12x12 on your scrap table?
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Wow, this is one awesome room. The additional building that you dream about is exactly my dream. I don't see that happening anytime soon, I am just now getting my FIRST room to decorate. One step at a time.
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Your studio is so welcoming. I feel like I could just plop myself in your room and work-away. Oh how I love it. And I love how you've re-styled your blog. Very nice.
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Oh my dear lord... what eye candy... yummmmmmmmmmm :)
Natalie T.
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Hey one more thing... I got my "Capture Life Create Art" raglan T on today... So cool!! Keep em comin.... :)
Natalie T.
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Ali- Thanks for sharing! I read everyday (sometimes more than once). Love the pictures of your space and the ones Simon took of you. And I so *love* your Studio A column in CK. I always save it until last to read.
TFS!!!!
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If only my DH would move his big honking comuter desk so I could have more space, I am so inspired by yours Ali. NEED MORE SPACE!
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Love the lived in, comfy look :) I saw a framed "Danny-O" airplane at target today and thought of you LOL.
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hey ali,
great space. it's so REAL. love it.
just wondering how you work out what to use on your projects with so much to choose from. do you kind of walk around the room choosing things at random? how do you remember what you have?!
love sharon (perth, west australia)
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Dear Ali -
Thank you so much for letting us peak at your studio. I am always inspired by seeing how other artists create their work spaces.
I apologize if you have mentioned this before, but I am a new reader to the site: what exactly do you do? I know you travel a lot and work in scrapbooking. But I was just curious. How did you get into the field?
Thanks again,
Chris
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Me also I often wondered where you creates your beautiful pages. Thank you very much to divide that with us.
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Ali!
Love your space! Thanks for letting us get a view into your everyday world! Your the best!
hugs
jenn
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