Thursday, January 27, 2011

Creative Space Cleanup

As you know I am in the midst of a big purge of stuff in my house. One of the main areas to get an overhaul is my creative space.

Looking at it now, I still feel I have bunches of stuff in here, and I can't believe how much came out.

Before


After

Gone are lots of the things on the walls, replaced by 1 prized piece.
The work table has been thinned out as well, but we'll see how long that lasts.

My goal... If it's not being truly used in the space, if it's just there to look pretty, remove it. (Except for a few items on the wall)


All my bits and pcs are organized neatly in these old printers trays. Not all over the place like before.


this room does double duty with a fold out sofa. I've removed several pieces from in and around this area while keeping the useful things. I actually use that metal table to do my rotary cutting when I sew.


This is new, I removed some decorative only mirrors, and replaced with these hooks mounted to an old board to show off (not hide) my bags that I still love, but am not currently carrying.


Sorry for the badly exposed shots, the camera must have been set up wrong, I am not a photographer. I still need to touch up paint all the nail holes in here, but I've got to get some matching paint. I may still thin it out even more. But it does feel a bit less overwhelming when I'm in there.

Just a few of the items I've removed from this room that are currently on Etsy

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66803095/vintage-enamel-bathroom-soap-and-towel

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66657201/lot-of-various-wooden-sewing-items


http://www.etsy.com/listing/66656750/vintage-metal-marching-band-music-holder

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66552704/wonderful-vintage-ring-clip-board-great


http://www.etsy.com/listing/66552252/vintage-carnival-or-golf-ball-basket

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66519958/lot-of-uniuqe-thread-spools-cones


http://www.etsy.com/listing/66478253/lot-of-industrial-sized-thread-spools

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66372510/vintage-old-wooden-fan-drying-rack-wall


http://www.etsy.com/listing/66370505/2-cute-little-vintage-mini-creamers

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66006177/vintage-metal-floral-zig-zag-vase-floral

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65896220/vintage-composition-notebook-with

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65895340/wonderful-lot-of-3-vintage-fashion

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65895020/lot-of-vintage-wooden-sewing-spools


http://www.etsy.com/listing/65803791/vintage-letter-jacket-initial-m-football

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65720277/vintage-glass-laboratory-bottle-with












6 comments:

Hayley Fraser said...

Hi Margo...Your space looks like a place you can really be inspired by and efficient in. I'm been pulling stuff out of my creative space, too, mostly little stuff, and throwing together small projects that have been hanging around. I always enjoying seeing what you've found and what you're up to. Have a great weekend!

Sueann said...

The space is looking great!! And the new items you have added to your shop are fab!!
I am busy purging my space as well
Hugs
SueAnn

Stephanie said...

I'm so jealous of your work space! I'm usually working on projects on the kitchen island. Have a wonderful weekend!

The Flying Bee said...

It looks great Margo! I am off to look around your Etsy!

Hugs,
Adrienne

Tolentreasures said...

Love your workspace, wish I could get mine organized like that!

Cathy

Mrs.Kwitty said...

Good for you...doesn't it feel so good to get that done?! I need to do this in my studio too...but don't tell my hubby or he will head for the hills! LOL I think you may have inspired me :o)
Smiles, Karen

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