My Creative Space
Hello, I am so glad to welcome you in to my Studio….my creative space. A space that fills me with joy every single day.
Please come in and sit in my chair while we take our tour…..♥
Several years ago my husband announced to me that he would build me a studio if I would design it. Could it be true? I was beside myself with complete joy. He has building experience and I have design experience…so it was a match made in Heaven. The pictures below are the result of his hard work and talent. He built the room, which took one year, to my exact specifications….to say I was delighted with it would be a huge understatement. Here’s to my darling Ron….the absolute best husband ever!
The room is large so I am blessed to have an area to sit and relax….listen to music or read. I keep some of my favorite books close at hand.
While we are over here, let me show you the thread rack Ron built for me.
The other counters are built in but I decided to have this one made into a table that would provide me with the option of moving it to different areas of the room. I decided to have the counters made in pink…a decision that was rare for me. I ALWAYS put big-ticket items in neutrals…..but pink it was. I have never regretted it.
If you are a regular reader of Bella Vista, you know I am a seasonal gal and I have lots of decorative pieces. I designed shelves from where you see above to the very high ceiling (12 feet high) to hold my overflow decor pieces from the house.
There are also many shelves that hold overflow craft items that I did not photograph.
This is a very large farm table (I just adore it) that I placed smack in the middle of my studio. It serves many and varied purposes….anything from a desk to laying out patterns for sewing.
I love lots of ‘things’ on my table to inspire me.
I use this area for paper crafting and card making.
I am crazy for stamps and have more than I can count!
Beautiful papers give me such joy and I especially love Brenda Walton…..her things are filled with joy!
I do decorative painting in this area and I asked Ron to include a sink. I was so tired of going into the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room to change my paint water. What a blessing this is! I have used this poor sink to death! Of course, this was a big undertaking for such a simple little sink…..plumbing always is!
This is my silk flower storage for arrangements I put together in the house.
I do hope you have enjoyed my studio. The room contains a few areas that I did not photograph…those are waiting for another time. ;-)
Thank you so much for visiting with me. I always love having you!
Barb
109 comments:
WOW that studio is something else! You have such lovely colours and shapes around you. I can well imagine you are so happy with it.
What a beautiful space! Thank you for sharing it with us.
It is beautiful Barb...I love all the shelves...and all the pretties for inspiration!
What a wonderful craft room!! And so neat! I'm trying to clear mine out to make room for more dishes!! : ))
Such organization and a pretty craft room. Your husband is a great guy.
What a beautiful studio. I love your idea of storing your rubber stamps in that glass jar. Every corner seems an inspiration. You have truly inspired me. I am thinking of moving my art room from upstairs into my family room. Now I must.
Karen
Hi Barb! Oh, how fortunate you are to have this wonderful room! I love it and all of it's girlyness you've put in here and how marvelous that your hubby built this for you! You have a place for everything!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Just beautiful Barb...how lucky to have a wonderful hubs that will do this for you...this space looks just like you girl warm and fun...Loved seeing your room...Thanks for sharing my Dear friend...May you have a GREAT weekend girl...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Wow! Your studio is beautiful! And so very well organized!!! You inspire me to get my room back into shape. (I think I am one of the world's most disorganized people.)
Jane (artfully graced)
What a fabulous, well organized and lovely studio.
I don't think I could get much accomplished in this room....just sit and gaze at all the lovelies!
Great idea to store your seasonal pieces too.
I am awestruck...your room is so beautifully done...But I have a question for you...You do everything so beautifully...your decorating, I could go on and on...and you say you make cards...did I miss them? I don't ever remember seeing you post your cards on your blog...(and I have been following you for a long time. I would sure love to see them...they have to be just lovely like everything else you do...Blessings, Jill
Hi Barb!
Shell here from "Bungalow Bling." Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Your Studio is LOVELY! I would LOVE to Visit!Thanks for sharing!
I have a question,,,,,if you are so inclined??? I too, use a lot of those little latex craft paints and have a drawer full,,,which isn't too inconvienant,,,,,but, if you could share, where did you find the storage unit just large enough for the paints?? Would LOVE to know!
Again, thanks for stopping by and I hope you have FUN exploring other blogs and crafters!
Hugs,
Shell
Oh Shoot,,,,,,did I mention I am now following??
Shell
Hi Barb, just as I expected...perfection, organization, a truly lovely, creative atmosphere.
Wow, what a great place to play! :)
Donna
Barb, what a beautiful studio you have. I can how happy it makes you.. what a darling husband to fill one of your desires.. I believe he's a keeper.. lol.. what a great place to hang out in each day.. hugs ~lynne~
What a wonderful studio. How lucky for you to have such a wonderful place to go to and create. And how luck are you to have such a wonderful husband to build you one! I love that it's both beautiful and functional.
I'm hositng a new meme, "Summer Sundays". It's all about what summer means to YOU. Hope you'll come join the fun.
- The Tablescaper
Hiya!!
Such a beautiful blog and stunning studio! This is my fist time to visit you and expect to come back many more times. I love this meme -- such a great place to meet new talented sisters in crime :)
Your hubby did such a lovely job. Arent you blessed :)
Stop by and say hi -- would love to get to know you better.
Claudia ♥ ♥
http://www.dipityroad.com/where-bloggers-create/where-bloggers-create-my-studio
Love your work studio!! It is just beautiful!! Love how you have some of your supplies stored in glass jars...so pretty!! What a wonderful place to be creative!!
~Cindy~
Oh my goodness! So many beautiful things in one place!
Queen Bee Studio
It's no surprise your space is just beautiful. It has such a sense of peace about it. I don't know if I'd ever come out!
What a great space and so organized...love all the shelves and big work table...
You have a beautiful space, and a wonderful husband to help you build the space of your dreams!
Cerri
Hi Barb,
You have a dream studio there~ Such pretty colors, such great organizational ideas and sooo feminine~ Wonderful hubby for building this and you have such great talent for putting it together so beautifully!
Cindy
Beautiful and organized... I would expect no less from you:) It is all so special and I am drooling! Love it all my friend! Have a blessed day! HUGS!
Barb,
Beautiful room! I love the farm table. The sink is wonderful. I would love to know where you got the holder for your paints. Everything is just done so beautifully.
Carol
Wow! This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen on my computer. I hope the women who create the magazine "Where Women Create" feature you and your space in their next edition. Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Gorgeous place to create, Barb!
I love your silk flower "storage".
So lovely and beautiful room, love those shelfs full of inspirational treasures!
Hugs
Charo
Thanks for sharing Barb..... So colorful and yet so soft! Just love it!
Oh, and cheers to Ron!
Ruth ;)
Hi Barbara,
Your space is so lovely. I love how you have things on your work table to inspire you! I'm working on my work space! It is functional...now it just needs to be pretty and inspiring!
Have a blessed weekend and thank you for sharing!
Becky
Ah finally! I was dying to see your space after the teaser yesterday! :) Great and lovely space you have here. Thanks for sharing!
Oh Barb, thanks for letting me put my feet up while you took me around. I just started this party and I can see it's going to be very busy trying to visit everyone. So, enjoyed my visit with you. Your creative space is so beautiful. What a great getaway. Enjoy the rest of the party.
Hugz,
Zandra
Hi Barb, Oh I love your creatice space and you have me inspired right from the French Doors!!! I think I want to add at least one to my studio now. LOL
Everything is so organized and wonderful. I can see many creative days for you. Your studio is so cozy and chariming. Love your unique storage ideas too.
Thank you for sharing, I have so enjoyed my visit. Hope you can stop by my party too.
Enjoy the tour and have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs and Blessings, Celestina Marie
Lovely space Barb! What I would give for a sink in my studio. Alas, plumbing woes...
You and I have a lot of the same interests. My craft room contains so many of the same things but it is far from being as nice as yours. I do have shelves and crates to store things in but it isn't so tastefully decorated. I love the fact that you have s sink right there to use too. Now you have really inspired me to tackle mine and make improvements. When and if I ever do I'll make sure to post pictures until then though I'll have for forgo showing what my 'studio' looks like. Thank you so much for sharing yours and for the inspiration too.
Morning Barb! I never tire of this room and all your "goodies"! Love the thread holder Ron made; practical and colorful too! How lucky you are to be able to design and he makes it happen! My own room is a work in progress and now I'm inspired to get up there and finish it - it's turning out just as I hoped!lol Have a creative weekend - Sincerely, Jeannette (hugs!)
Barb it's fabulous! And how lucky you are to have a sink in there!!! You and your hubby did a wonderful job. I can definitely see wanting to hang out in there all the time! Thank you so much for joining the party!
xo,
Karen
My Desert Cottage
I love this beautiful and oh-so-organized studio. I especially love how you have staged a few things at each station to give us a hint at what you create there. Very nicely laid out, and simply adorable fixtures. You have a very talented husband, too. Thanks for sharing this really beautiful, organized, and inspiring space. I can only dream!
Hi, such a lovely Room!! It's really beautiful....Kathy
Hi Barb,
I just love your creative space. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. You have so many pretty things to look at and from which to draw inspiration. Your husband is a real sweetie to build your workroom. I love the french doors too.
hugs
Sissie
Barb- Love your space. Especially like how you store your stamps and paper crafting things.
Thanks for the tour and want to see more.
What a beautiful studio. I.am.impressed (and hideously jealous!) haha. Seriosly, it is beautiful.
What a lovely Studio. Lucky you - to have hubby willing to build it for you and you decorated it so nicely. What a joy it must be to work/play in there.
Hugs
Penny
I was so excited to see this part of your home. You have given us glimpses before but this is the most I have ever seen. I love the sink. That is crazy awesome.
Thank you for showing us!
Your studio is beautiful!! What a wonderful place to spend lots of time creating!
Hello Sweet B...
Now girly...this room is over the top fabulous as well as functional. I KNEW it was going to look like this! Kudos to your and Mr. RonRon for doing such a bang-em-up job.
My Mr. AGPMan and I are in the midst of planing a new studio for me out back. As much as I love my sweet rooms I long for a fabulous LONG LONG LONG custom-made table to work at. That is my dream. A room with fabulous (and big) picture window with little window boxes in the front for flowers. I just betcha this is what you have.
Thanks for sharing girly. You da-bomb! :)
Love to you~
Rebecca
OH MY! What a beautiful work room you have.. I do lots of crafts and wonderful things for so many people but I have never had such a room... tomorrow I'm getting on mine! Following from MDC today,, your among the many bloggers and I need to go read more of yours!
Sandy
thewondersofdoing@blogspot.com
What a beautiful creative space. I love all your touches and even the sink. Lucky girl! Thanks for the tour.
its just perfect!!! love it all!
Your studio is lovely. It must be so nice going in there to create.
I would love to know where you found the holder for the bottles of paint.
Hi Barb, what a wonderful room you have. It is absolutely beautiful. I'm inspired. I, too, would like to know where you found the item you use to store your paints.
So pretty! You have every thing in its place and it is just lovely!
Best wishes,
Chris
www.curbyscloset.com/blog/
What a gorgeous space! How lucky you are. You have created a beautiful studio - and you are so organized. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I love the french doors entering your lovely studio!! Its like entertering a beautiful shop! Thanx for sharing and inspiring:O) Isabel
Fantastic space! Having a sink is awesome! That's the only thing I'll miss when I eventually take over one of the kids rooms...but that's 10 years away. :)
Dear Barb,
Such a beautiful studio you have in your home. It must bring you many hours of enjoyable creativity! Thanks for the many views of all the work areas.
Beautiful creative space to create anything your heart desires...just lovely...thanks for sharing.
Oh my goodness, I love your studio. How pretty and so organized. I love what you use for keeping your supplies in and they become decorations in themselves.
Thanks for sharing all those photos.
Susan
Oh, you had me at French Doors . . . just stunning, Kristin xo
I think yours is the most beautiful studio I've ever seen.
What an amazing space you have created! You have inspired me to add to my own crafting area.
I adore all of your storage solutions.
Your studio is beautiful and so organized. I am sure you must love being in your space whether you are creating or not.
Barb!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an amazing (I mean A*M*A*Z*I*N*G!!!!!) space you have! And all that inspiring stuff! OMG, I could spend days peeking here and there!!!! My favorite thing?? Absolutely the SINK! What a fabulous idea!
Thanks for sharing,
Monicax.
Wow....you look like you live in a magazine....your space and blog are so perfect!!!!
It's so beautiful...relaxing and inspiring! Thanks for sharing!!!
What a lovely place to become inspired Barb...I just adore your blog...your photos are so uplifting to me...they have made me look at my own things in a whole different way...thank you for sharing...Hugs..Sue
Oh my goodness Barb! This is a wonderful space to create in. I especially love the pink sewing table, complete with pink princess phone!!! And the sink - what I wouldn't give to have a sink in m studio!!!
xo
jeanne
Your room is beautiful Barb, just beautiful! And you are certainly lucky to have a husband who is both handy and willing - a terrific combination. I love your pink table!
really lovely studio. how wonderful that your sweet hubby did that for you.
hugs,
shelley
A very pretty space. I love all the ways we crafters have to make or space pretty. Love the colors in your space.
I love your space...the colors are gorgeous and you seem to have not only great storage space but also space for things you love. What is especially nice is that you have spaces for all the things you enjoy...I would love that. The sink is an added plus. That would be so handy! You have one very nice husband and you have done beautiful decorating, as well.
Some day, come and take a peek at my adult daughter and my blog, if you would like. It is three months old and not really just about my jewelry, as we also have many crafts. I love paper crafting...she loves a million other things like vintage fashion. We were not in any shape to photograph but I am loving the tours.
http://katsuijewelry.blogspot.com
Suz
What a wonderful area to create in! You are so lucky to have such a handy dandy hubby! Great that you have a sink in there, too. LOVE all the storage space you have. I heart that little rooster lamp, the farmhouse table (I have two), and that pink wicker chair ~ or is it pale lavender?!?!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Oh!! What a wonderful place to play!! Lucky you! Congratulations on having such an understanding husband!!
I bet you will win this contest. Your work space is beautiful. I love how organized you made it all. Wow..It was fun to see it all.
Have a great day,
xo
Janet
Janets Creative Pillows
How gorgeous! I love the feminine look of your space and all of the shelves are perfect for storing AND displaying all of your pretty things! I have a hubby, Ron that puts up shelves and made my space nice, too! They are good guys, aren't they? I enjoyed my tour! Very nice! ♥
Beautiful! I love you space! It is so well thought out, neat and tidy!:) I also love stamps!! Can't get enough of them!!
Dearest Missy, please tell Barb that her studio is beautiful!! It looks so peaceful and relaxing yet inspiring - I bet a lot of fun creating occurs in there!
Thank you for sharing!!!!!
Purrs!
Romeo and "her"
Oh my, your space is terrific! I love it. What an inspiration! Nan
Wow what a fabulous space for creating in and I love your teacups and teapots. Having a sink must be wonderful that is one thing I would love to have you are so lucky. thanks for the wonderful tour and have a great night. Angela
HI Barb! Thank you for sharing your beautiful creative space! I just love how organized you are! I am so impressed!
Thank you for your comment on my blog. I was out of state for a few days last week and have just been so busy with a bunch of things. I was planning on joining in on the fun, but ran out of time.
Sending you a hug!
Becky
You and your husband make a great team, your studio is wonderful. I totally envy that sink! I have to trot across the hall to the bathroom or down the hall to the kitchen, what an extra special blessing. Loved your soft feminine decor too. Thank you for sharing your creative haven.
Hi BArb, what a gorgeous creative space you have to work in . I really like everything about it. Love seeing your stamps, they are fun. Thanks so much for sharing.
Debby
What a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing it with us!!
Hi Barb,
Your studio is divine! I like having all the different areas too...and running water is a good thing! Thanks so much for sharing your space with me.
I'd love for you to come see my three studio areas..it's been a work in progress for almost a year so I'm really happy to have all of my stuff unpacked and not crowded.
Have a wonderful day,
Stephanie ♥
Hi Barb:
Thanks so much for the tour of your lovely space. I can see how you must be inspired on a daily basis. Hope you'll visit Brynwood and enter my drawing while you're there.
Blessings,
Donna
Barb, your space is a feast for the eyes! What pretty things you have surrounded yourself with to inspire... I loved your pink sewing table and all the flower's, pottery and glass containers... so bright and cheery with a touch of romance!
So glad I stopped by...
Happy Creating,
Deb~
Love your studio space, Barb! How lovely that you were able to design it to your specification have your hubby built it! I love all your work areas, but I think your big farm table in the middle is my favorite thing, since it can be anything. Love the skirting you put along the bottom of your work top and all your decorative touches. It looks like you get some great natural light in here, too. That would be a must for me if I had a room of my own!
A great space you have. So many lovely things. I love the thread holder and the great farm table. Love all your storage solutions too. Lots of pretty things to see and a wonderful space. Thanks for sharing. :)
What a beautiful studio, what a wonderful idea to have a sink within your studio,you are an inspiration and your Hubby is a treasure, he did a great job and so did you! Thanks for sharing. XOXO
Oooooh, be still my heart, a pink table and enchanting space in which to creates, sugar!!! Squeeeeeal!!! You did a great, great job in designing it and hubs did a fantastic of bringing it to fruition for you, chick. ;-)
xoxo,
Connie
Nice meeting you!
Thank you for sharing your very elegant space with us! :-)
Barb~~~
Your studio is so pretty and serene. I can see you humming along to music and creating beautiful cards. And I envy anyone that can sew, as I am trying to learn. I love your big farmhouse table and the spool rack is an awesome idea, as is the sink area. Fabulous design, my lady friend!
xoxo
Jane
You have such a Darling Creativ Spave- You have given me, so many ideas to organize my stuff. Your area is so neat.. I love it.. glad to of met you through this Creative Bloggers Party
Karryann
What a FABULOUS space and everything is so beautifully organized! I would LOVE a space like that.....maybe someday cause I can always dream.♥
What an amazing space! just beautiful! I am so late getting to everyones blogs but better late than never right?
luvs and glitter
~jen
p.s. i'm having a giveaway if you would like to stop by, but no pressure really just thought I'd let you know, there is vintage wallpaper and antique buttons involved:)
I looked over the photos several times - trying to drink it all in...every nook is a feast for the eyes. Barb, this is truly a dream studio! It actually looks more like a charming boutique...the kind you might find in some out of the way town that quickly becomes a favorite...one that you might even hesitate to share with your closest girlfriends for fear of it losing it's intimate charm.
You're incredibly blessed, my friend! Not only for this darling, creative space, but for your gift of seeing the beauty in the world and sharing it with us all :)
Really - this is jaw-droppingly beautiful even every last detail!
Judy@cutest-little-things
Barb your space is just beautiful, and wow, so organized. I have sink envy! how handy that must be. love your french doors, all the pink, and the fabulous "light" that floods in!
xo,
Debra
What a sophisticated studio you have! It's so pretty and full of inspiration. Loved the tour, thank you.
Thats a great room to create in, I like all the different work stations and the sink is awsome (I have one beside my studio and it rocks). Very nice space. And I looked at your wedding pictures, you look so pretty in it.
Your room is beautiful and it's easy to see how you can be inspired in there! It's gorgeous Barbara!
I think out of all the spaces that I have visited, yours touches my heart the most. I just came back to browse again. My studio is beyond my french doors from my kitchen, and I think it will be perfect when it is complete. I have bookmarked this post so that I can be inspired.
Thank you for the inspiration.
Karen
What a beautiful studio you have Barb, it must be a delight to spend time in such a place that's filled with things that inspire you to create. I hope you have a lovely week!
hugs
Melly:)
Dear Barb
What a beautiful and amazing studio you have - it is obviously filled with a lot of love - I would LOVE to spend a day there!
I will be signing up to follow you as soon as I finish exploring your beautiful blog (I'm off to the Sorority Rush now!) Please come tour my studio at Create With Joy when you have a chance!
Hugs
Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com
Very beautiful studio and I'm glad you have it :)
Maryanne
Hi Barb,
I just followed the link to your studio. It's so beautiful! What a wonderful place to be inspired, and creative. :)
This whole post was delightful - especially after the beautiful welcoming photo! How great that your husband is so talented and willing to create a special space for you. Thanks for the tour!
What a most lovely and inspiring studio! I just love it! I also love your Philippians 4:8 plaque, wherever did you find that? The Lord has given me that verse for a new direction of my business!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful space!
;-D Kathleen
I love your creative space. Very beautiful and very inspiring.
Sheila @ Raggedykingdom.blogspot.com
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