Small attic spaces with low ceilings can often feel restrictive or remain unused in many homes. However, with a little creativity and thoughtful design, these cozy nooks can be transformed into functional and aesthetically pleasing
I’m in the market for a another work space. Our makeshift dinning room office is not only driving Abe crazy, it just isn’t sustainable anymore. And now that Coco is just half a year away…
Discover creative art room ideas to inspire and transform your space into a haven of creativity and artistic expression. Dive into the world of art!
I’m in the market for a another work space. Our makeshift dinning room office is not only driving Abe crazy, it just isn’t sustainable anymore. And now that Coco is just half a year away…
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Scientists may never know the answer to this tongue-twisting question, but we do know one thing about wood: woodworkers worldwide are working hard to turn wood into wonderful works of art.
Katharina and her husband purchased this 1960s home that was once a holiday property and hadn't been updated since it was built. While living in it, the couple has done a fantastic job taking it
There are many different strategies for art and craft supply organization, depending on the types of materials you use most often.
This weekend I celebrated my birthday with lots of fun activities. Part of the weekend included crafting with my sisters and making these adorable paper dolls inspired by Claudine Hellmuth. We met at a wonderful art store in Marin called Once Around, and they allowed us to use their classroom to make these dolls as a private class. My sister, Diana, helped coordinate the event - she made the samples for us and provided many of the supplies - thank you Dee! If you're ever in Mill Valley, make sure to check out this store called Once Around - it's very cool! Prior to the crafting event we had a wonderful lunch at Blue Barn at Corta Madera, one of my favorite spots for lunch... Picture of me & my sisters and my niece Natalie On Friday, I took the day off and spent some time in Petaluma antique shopping and also taking a class from Eileen Hull at Cathe Holden's amazing barn. Below are a few shots from her barn. Cathe Holden and I My sister Maryl and teacher Eileen Hull What great inspiration for redoing my craft room someday! Cathe you've collected some amazing pieces and your barn is a dream...love it all! Here's a picture of the project I made in the class. We used a Sizzix die to cut out the cover and pages. Thank you Eileen for a fun and inspiring class! Another nice bday surprise was being published in the Oct/Nov/Dec issue of Somerset Life. One of my recent necklaces that I constructed from several necklaces was featured. Thank you friends and family for all the bday wishes and thoughtful and generous gifts! It was a wonderful weekend of celebrations!
I remember years ago, before I had a studio I would to go to art workshops and often there would be a long wall with nails in it for students to hang their canvases and paint. I have always loved painting straight up much better than the traditional easel with a tilt. I remember putting nails in the wall of the kids playroom (a.k.a the guest room, office, spare room) so I could continue painting this way after I was home from the workshops.Then a few years ago when my hubby and I designed my art
Most art canvas storage racks were very expensive and took up too much space. So I found the IKEA HEJNE shelf and got to planning!
Turn that messy studio into a masterpiece with these tips and tricks.
Featured Image: @darrylandjj This post is all about dorm desk organization ideas that are perfect for your dorm You're going to spend a lot of time at your dorm desk, so you might as well make it functional and productive.With a hint of cute!You don't want to use your desk as a storage unit.It has
An entire room is ideal, but good news - anywhere works. Use that empty attic, a corner of your living room, or cloffice (yes, a closet-converted office). A work desk and a chair are your starting point for your home studio.
Make your own art drying rack to get your drying prints and art off the studio floor and tables. Here are some easy instructions to make your own.
The place where you do your best work must be the place where you feel more inspired. Check out these 50 Artistic Home Studio Designs that will help you become more work-ethic and motivated
Artist Oliver Jeffers keeps a quirky cast of characters (including a ghost!) and various secondhand treasures in his Brooklyn studio.
Here are some of my favorite inspirational studio spaces of artists, designers, and crafters (plus a few solid pieces to get you started!)
One thing that I love about being a part of The Great Interior Design Challenge is the sheer innovation and ingenuity that the amateur designers posses. The budget is purposefully tight so it really stretches their resourcefulness. Making something out of nothing is par for the course, but it’s also helps addresses a problem which […]
Take your work to a place that changes your perspective and opens your mind.
Most art canvas storage racks were very expensive and took up too much space. So I found the IKEA HEJNE shelf and got to planning!
The beginning of the year always sparks my “spring cleaning” mindset! It may not actually be spring yet, but post-holidays always feels like a fresh new start. So what better time than now to organize and get your spaces in order?! I know a lot of creative people thrive with a very cluttered, arti
I'm off to the farm this week to paint trim and stain the floor in the studio - the last bit of work to do before I can start setting up the space. Since there's really not much to show, I thought I'd share some ideas I've gathered for the space. I need shelving as I have books, frames, canvases...all that need a home. This bookcase is nice and I really like the brush holder. source I like the shallow shelves in this picture. They'd be great for all the cans and bottles of paint. The inspiration/bulletin board area is also really great. I do have an idea for an area to hang photos I'm working off of. source This one is one I really like - notice the canvas storage above the bookshelves and worktable. I want to replicate this is some form or fashion. source These shelves are only one can deep -I'd love something like this so I could see at a glance what paints I had. Loads of them too...I don't think you can have too many shelves. 😊 source Right now my oil paint tubes are in a toolbox. I'd love to have something like this that I could clip them on. Sure would make finding a certain color easy instead of digging through my box. source - #15 Another paint tube system also fabulous: source Love the idea of clip boards to clip inspiration photos up. You can usually find clipboards at the thrift store for next to nothing. source Another setup for canvas storage: source source This is an idea I could easily do - it's an old tv cart with pipe dividers. hmmm, guess I'll have to look for one if Bruce doesn't have time to build me one like in the previous photos. This one I like for the tin ceiling and large worktable in the center. Not sure if I'll have a table in the center though. However, I do plan on one against the wall like the back wall in the photo. source These are all great ideas and will help me figure out how to set the studio up. I am looking forward to planning the space out. SaveSaveSaveSave
I’m in the market for a another work space. Our makeshift dinning room office is not only driving Abe crazy, it just isn’t sustainable anymore. And now that Coco is just half a year away…
