Does this room look familiar?
Up until last week my studio was in our unfinished basement.
My husband had been trying to talk me into taking our dining room as my studio for over a year.
He couldn't stand that the room was only getting used three to four times a year.
I had been adamant that I didn't want to take the room but this winter my creativity was definitely affected by the lack of sufficient light and heat in the basement.
Since the majority of my creative time is in the evenings the whole light and heat thing was keeping me from wanting to venture down to my studio.
Not anymore.
The morning light is INCREDIBLE in my new studio and to have such amazing light in the evenings has truly changed my desire to create.
I have a TON of supplies so most of my supplies are still in the basement and that is just fine with me.
I have been able to focus so much more and I have loved getting back to creating after my break over Christmas.
I feel truly blessed that my husband not only wanted me to have this gorgeous room but that he helped to move all my furniture upstairs.
My husband has already been informed that I doubt I will ever give this room back...even after the basement is finished.
This new space is COMPLETELY me!!
I love to mix shabby and elegant.
It is truly my favorite look...so to be able to mix chippy doors, reclaimed wood and metal desk, wainscoting, silk curtains (and tie them with burlap) and a huge chandelier pretty much puts me in creating heaven!!!
Thank you for all your questions and it will probably take me all next week to answer them.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and that you have a chance to create in amazing light and a little heat too:-)
you lucky, lucky girl!!!!! Have a ball in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: jennifer | January 15, 2010 at 07:22 AM
So cool -- what a beautiful room! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Janet | January 15, 2010 at 07:33 AM
Oh it's beautiful! I have to say I know how you feel... my studio is in our basement, and I have the same problem. I tend to haul everything upstairs and make a mess of the kitchen and family room!
Posted by: gabrielle | January 15, 2010 at 07:40 AM
Amazing room! I love it.
Posted by: Melissa | January 15, 2010 at 07:50 AM
What a wonderful space you have created for yourself. You have inspired me to cast a sneaky eye into my own large, sunny dining room that is never used. Hmmmm...
Maybe I'll tell my husband "But Jeanneoli's husband let HER do it!"
Posted by: Luci | January 15, 2010 at 09:03 AM
True Love! This post had me smiling for you. What an amazing space in your beautiful home.. and it's full of LOVE!!!
happy creating,
xo,
LuLu
Posted by: LuLu | January 15, 2010 at 09:15 AM
oh my goodness, I love love love this! It is so beautiful Jeanne, I could go on and on, but I won't...I know you have some creating to do! Happy weekend and if you make those ruffled aprons, the one on your mannequin, I forgot her name, sorry, I WANT one! :) much love, Tara
Posted by: Tara | January 15, 2010 at 09:32 AM
thinkin jo packham needs to drop by for a visit!
amazing!
expecting great things from you....no pressure! :)
Posted by: paige | January 15, 2010 at 10:28 AM
I don't think there were nearly enough photos because I kept wanting to see more and more of it... it's just gorgeous~!
Posted by: Lemonade Makin' Mama | January 15, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Gorgeous spot...I'm drooling over your "new" studio! A little over a year ago, my dh suggested we turn our living room into my creating space and I love it! I think you & I got lucky in the hubby department:) Enjoy creating!
Posted by: Leah C | January 15, 2010 at 11:03 AM
beautiful!!! can i come live with you? ;-)
Posted by: Elyse | January 15, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Your space is totally awesome! ! And you deserve it! I love your piece! I am so happy for you that you have such a lovely space to work in! I know you are going to produce amazing things from in
there!!!
Posted by: Jen R | January 15, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Thank you so much for sharing your creative space with us! It is such a beautiful space! I can see why your creativity has been unleashed. It makes such a difference the room you create it. My studio is my favorite room in my house - I just LOVE the feel of it and all the magic that goes on in it!!!
Posted by: Stacey | January 15, 2010 at 01:18 PM
What an amazing work space Jeanne! LOVE it! Can we set up a candle making area somewhere in there????? :)
Enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: Tricia | January 15, 2010 at 01:27 PM
Love your "new" studio! ;) Enjoy!
Smiles,
rachel
Posted by: rachel | January 15, 2010 at 01:50 PM
How fortunate you are to have such a gorgeous, inspiring space set apart to be creative! I dream of having a space like that some day.
Posted by: Rebekah | January 15, 2010 at 01:59 PM
Swoon.... love it and completely understand about dreary and cold basements. We recently moved and I now have 2 huge windows to let light in as I sew/craft/launder/etc. My hubby said other day{jokingly} that he forgot I knew how to sew... Now I'm loving that it is so easy to walk into my warm room & create!
btw I am still kicking myself for not buying one of your little girls dresses a few years ago at the CL fair, I loved them!
blessings to you, barbara
Posted by: b.ellen | January 15, 2010 at 03:01 PM
It's Gorgeous! Wow! Man, I'm so envious. I love the look, too. I'm just not as adept at pulling it off as you are.
Posted by: Wanda @ Just Vintage | January 15, 2010 at 06:05 PM
Jeanne, Congratulations on your new space--don't we all deserve it?! And no wonder your creativity is flowing; she needs a lil respect and not to be kept in the cold, dark basement! Bless your husband, too. Sounds like a very nice and supportive guy!
Posted by: Suzen | January 15, 2010 at 06:17 PM
Whoa...you're studio is amazing! I can definitely tell your creative sparks are flying in this new room. I'm glad you took the plunge and had an awesome hubby to support bringing out the BEST in you. May you be blessed with creativity and passion in your new studio! LOVE the photos...very inspiring!
Posted by: Rachel from A Cupcake for Moose | January 15, 2010 at 06:29 PM
Looks like my kind of heaven! I create in a closet! ha! Makes yours look even more heavenly. Thank you for sharing.
Have a fab weekend!
Shawn
Posted by: shawn | January 15, 2010 at 09:33 PM
Hi Jeanne!
Love your workspace!
I'm still trying to find a little corner in my new flat where I feel comfortable and happy to create. And if looks even just a little bit like yours I'll be very happy!
Posted by: Annette Q | January 16, 2010 at 01:31 AM
Oh...you space is wonderful! Light and heat mean everything! My art studio used to be upstairs in our attic area with not enough light of heat and I finally moved downstairs to an extra bedroom and transformed the space and have been in heaven ever since. Plus it's nice to be closer to the kitchen (and bathroom) :)
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | January 16, 2010 at 05:27 AM
Gorgeous, Jeanne! What a bold and brilliant move. Really, WWC should come over for a little photo shoot of your shabby and elegant atelier!
Posted by: Zita-Mlle Magpie | January 16, 2010 at 07:37 AM
How absolutely beautiful!!!! What a blessing to have such a lovely room to create in!
Posted by: A pocket full of posies... | January 16, 2010 at 09:53 AM