If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
For two whole years, my studio has been a disaster. Even after I unpacked, there were bins, boxes, and bags all over the room. While there have been plenty of distractions, I finally realized what was really keeping things so messy and unsettled: perfectionism. Even before we got our stay-at-home order from the governor, the... Continue Reading →
It's been nearly seven years since I overhauled my studio space using the methods in Organizing from the Inside Out and I am still reaping the benefits. Even I can hardly believe it. Often, my studio looks like a wreck. I have a tendency to spread out when working on something. When it's time to change projects,... Continue Reading →
Yesterday morning, my studio was starting to look like a real mess again. But it was a mess with a purpose. I had moved everything over to my work table so we could put up some shelves over my sewing desk. Now I have somewhere to put my finished pieces as well as inspirational materials... Continue Reading →
I think my favorite studio container has to be the picnic silverware caddies I've picked up at thrift stores. As mentioned yesterday, I was able to get all my paint brushes, plus some pencils and even a pair of scissors, into a single caddy. My tool caddies - oh so handy! They can hold all... Continue Reading →
Part of my frustration with my studio was not having any open space on my worktable. The magazines and books I've been reading for inspiration over the last few years often show pictures of art tables with interesting antique containers used to hold and display a variety of supplies. I like the idea of getting... Continue Reading →
