It's been a bit silent on this blog recently because I've been a bit busy. If you have been reading my blog for a while you know that I had the opportunity to rent a little studio last year. Sadly, the big-style collapse of our car just before Christmas left us with a studio/car dilemma which was obviously resolved in favour of a car. C'est la vie. I feel so lucky to have been able to try the studio experiment - it was just lovely to have a space of my own where I never had to tidy up in order to get the dinner on! I just couldn't justify the indulgence though.
All is not lost! We are kind of shoe-horned into our house, but we have a walk-in cupboard off the dining room that once looked like this...
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| Spot the family height marks - if we ever move I will have to tear off the doorframe. |
A lot of relocation of stuff, a bit of work, a table made out of two old wardrobe shelves, and it now looks like this!
It's 97 centimetres wide but it's a palace to me!
'Tis a win, win for you Catherine. You have a new car, AND a little palace where magic creativity will unfold inside your home. I love your new space. Happy creating!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Catherine and having the creative hub in the thick of things actually has many advantages too. Even though I'm lucky to have a room to use, I often find myself cutting on the dining/kitchen table with everyone around. Your little alcove looks so neat and you can now leave the machine out along with bits and pieces of fabric around and still have a clear family table! Just one question-where's the fridge?!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, lovely to see!
ReplyDeletefantastic Catherine. I sew in my utiity room which is ok, but it has not heating to keep the wine rack cool! Its alright for me to be cold.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of space. I have an cheap old wardrobe that is no longer practical for our needs, and I would like to turn it into new piece of practical furniture, too.
ReplyDeleteI love your little piece of crafty heaven Catherine, I am sure you will create lots of beautiful things there.
ReplyDeleteIt look wonderful
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxxxx
It is the world best thing to have a space - to leave things how they are and not cllear away all the time. I wish you happy sewing in this small paradise.
ReplyDeleteYay, good for you! It looks great. Wonderful to have a dedicated space for sewing.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, so well organised! Will it stay like that or are you someone who will spill out? And as much as a larger away from interruptions space must have been great, I'm sure if I ever got that (ha!), I would miss being around everyone at home.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, so well organised! Will it stay like that or are you someone who will spill out? And as much as a larger away from interruptions space must have been great, I'm sure if I ever got that (ha!), I would miss being around everyone at home.
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation! Love the s-hooks you've used for hanging things up.
ReplyDeleteYou are so positive--I love it. Your space looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great little space, one day I too will have somewhere I can leave my machine set up all the time!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a lovely wee space!
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