Making the Perfect Studio: Chalkboard Labels {tutorial}

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One of my goals with my new studio space is to keep it organized so I can easily find things, and not accidentally buy duplicates.   One way to accomplish this is to have everything labeled   But if you’re like me I am constantly using and adding to my stash.  I have no desire (or motivation) [Read On]

Making the Perfect Studio: Work Stations and Sharing

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When I originally planned my studio so I would have an editing/ computer work stations and a sewing craft station.  But a funny thing happens when have an extra desk in your room.  I can’t occupy both desks at once naturally so people start taking over the extra space!    My husband started setting up shop because [Read On]

Making the Perfect Studio: Softening a Red Wall

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One thing with a red is that it is bold.  And while I love that fact it can sometimes overwhelm a room.  So softening it is necessary.  One of the first things I did was add a curtain to soften the contrast between the white window and the wall.  I purpose fully made it a-symmetrical because I new [Read On]

Creating the Perfect Studio: Stenciling

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I found these beautiful stencils via pinterest.  As I am sure you can tell I am a sucker for a damask print.  I fell in love with these stencils and purchased them several months ago and was just itching to get them out and use them! I figured my office would be a good place to see if I liked [Read On]

Making the Perfect Studio: Painting!

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I finally decided on my neutral color and I was lucky enough to decide just in time for a paint sale at my local Sherwin Williams! Score!  They have this cool stuff called “Super Paint” that is color paint with a built in primer and guarantees to cover in two coats.  Pretty awesome stuff.  My only complaint [Read On]

Making the Perfect Studio: Pick your color

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I love red.  I am a red type person.  I’m not crazy – I’m not going to paint an entire room red.  But I did want it for an accent color.  I picked two shades I liked, painted them on a wall and decided on a color, easy.  Now picking a neutral that’s where it got really [Read On]

Making the Perfect Studio: Intro

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I’ve mentioned that we’ve moved recently.   Our last house was brand new when we bought it, so it had a nice neutral paint color.  This new house that we’ve moved into way previously occupied, which has it’s pros and cons.  Pro: some sweet built ins and washer and dryer left behind.  Con:  Really green room that’s my office [Read On]

Operation: Perfect Studio, Step 1: lighting!

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We’ve just moved into our new house, and we couldn’t be more excited to make it our own and get unpacked!  One thing I am really looking forward to is revamping my studio space into my dream space.  I’ll be sharing my adventure with you as I take a room in my new house and make it my [Read On]

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