The space I am in.

Hey ali,
I too would like to know where you got all those cool baskets???

What happened to the its all good sign??

I was wondering how you store your scraps so they're easy to find? I have been putting mine in a big 12x12 plastic bin, but its so full already and hard to dig through. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Erica

SOOOOO happy that you talked about a scrap space that still makes you a part of the "goings on" of the family....I have been longing for, dreaming of a little detached studio.....but can now see the positives in my spare bedroom-come-studio!!!!

Awwwhhh. Thanks. Love the peek into your world. Eye candy and inspiration. All those goodies to play with.
Where did you get that adorable yellow shelf with the stamps and paints on it - I think you mentioned where in one of your old posts??
You have so much stuff! Do you ever think that new product releases every 6 months is a little much. I know the new stuff that comes out is just so cool and I can't resist but I do think it is getting a little overwhelming. I (and I'm sure you do too) have tons of older product and mine just doesn't get used. Do you have a system or thought on keeping old products in the mix?
Thanks again for sharing.

THAT is a beautiful space Ali, thanks for sharing. And thank you too for linking to your old blog entry. Your sketch is SO kewl. I love old and new too. Plus the wall poetry...gorgeous.
I have not been following your blog for THAT long...and it was great to read some of those entries from this time a year ago.
Especially about your cutting up your cards. I have just recently handed mine to my guy. He is not just a saver, an accountant saver :-) I am definately a spender. I found the more I spent, the more STUFF I had...the more overwhelmed I felt. I could not scrap. On my way to living simplier.
Anyways...thank YOU so MUCH for sharing your journey, your life, your thoughts. You are very inspiring and you have such a way with your words. With who you ARE.
Cant wait to meet you - see you in Sydney. BTW...part of my spending...THREE {no less of course} of your great tops!!!
Bx

always love getting to share a part of your world, girl. And I hear ya on that cottage studio - complete with wildflower and herb garden - right?! I agree though, it's good to be accessible and around. Perhaps a solarium studio one of these days! :)

I was wondering about the Scrapworks album that you use for one of your classes (is it CKU?). I have more photos out of albums than in, and I am not interested in scrapbooking the majority of them. I also don't want to throw them away... hmmm. So, i was thinking the scrapworks album would be a good compromise if that's the right word. Care to share any thoughts you have on the pro's and con's of such an album ie which inner pages, if it's sturdy etc.
thankyou, as always, for the wonderful insights into daily life. My daughter loves looking at your pics, especially if there are some of Simon :-) She is still going on about how 'those people in the computer have the same strawberries as us'!
Arlie

wow. I love your space! I think you should also take pictures of you scrapping!!

Love this space!
How often do you purge?
I see some foam stamps in a box, how do you store all the stamps?
When you put your LOs in albums do you just throw them in randomly or do you have a system?
Thanks for sharing, I'm always trying to figure out ways to make my space more user friendly.

Hi Ali, looking at your supplies, I have a question -- I am constantly overwhelmed by all my unused stuff - I need help making good choices when shopping. How do you go about selecting products? I tend to pick things that catch my eye but then have trouble pulling them all together. There must be a more design driven and cost-effective way to shop. Any advice? Thanks.

Ali,
I adore your space. I love that yellow spice rack (?) on the wall. Did you have it special made, or is it an antique. Your space is wonderful. I, like you, thought I wanted a space to myself, away from everything, but found out I didn't go there as much as I do now that my space is close to everything that is going on in the house. It is so much better. You can stay a part of everything going on.
Thanks for sharing.
Louise

Loving seeing your space... very inspiring. But I'm also finding your banner inspiring as well. I'm really excited to see what you have going on with this new scrapbooking direction. Such a great lifestyle to be a part of.

Wonderful space, Ali. I've done only a handful of layouts and my current "studio" can be found within the confines of a rather shallow Rubbermaid bin (and the kitchen table doubles as my work space). It's no wonder I don't have more layouts. I dream of space like this. I'm tempted to turn our formal dining room into a studio, but we'll be moving in just a few months' time, so I think I'll look ahead to see where I can find space in our new (log cabin) digs.
Love all of the As, too.

you're a BIG mess..clean up, girl...soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sam

Hey Ali,
So refreshing to see that other people can create with piles of stuff lying around. I do some of my best work when all my "stuff" is out in the open. I need to find some "J's" that I can hang around my little corner.

I am just in awe! What an awesome studio. Thanks for sharing it with us!

77 comments ?? mine will be simple : I love scraproom, looking for little details, organization etc... mine is not as full as yours but I enjoy it anyway ....

love the new look. you are so trying to be me and donna. gosh. whatsupwidat??? lol
:)
love you sister.

hey ali!
where did you get that wooden rolodex thingy? i've been trying to find one of those. can you help?
thanks