Sunday, June 15, 2008

This is... the space in which I create

I was so excited by this weeks This is… theme thought up by Quilting Mick because it motivated me to do something I've been meaning to do for ages - put more up on my workspace wall. I have so many postcards by amazing artists from the Design Festa, so yesterday was the perfect time to do it.

So, this is, my space. Let's not use the word "manic"....


I still dearly miss the studio I had in Australia, with two walls of window with lovely soft natural lighting, but this space is still very special to me. I used to share it with my husband, until one day the dear man decided that he'd let me have it to myself. Now it's my own space to mess up (a lot of the time) and to keep tidy (sometimes) when I want.

I hung the postcards with fabric covered wooden pegs (bamboo - sustainable wood) and strung them with thin strips of vintage kimono fabric.




I also bought this cool room divider. It has adjustable poles that push into the floor and the ceiling to stay put. While I didn't need to divide the room as such, the mesh frame gives me so much extra hanging space. There are a bunch of hanging baskets on the other side too.
It's getting close to bedtime, but for a little while, I'm going to go and check out everyone elses spaces. Thanks for a great theme Quilting Mick!

24 comments:

Sherrin said...

wow, I LOVE your space!! I love especially how you've hung the postcards. What a great idea!! And how sweet is that postcard of the pregnant woman!

Lisa [strickerin] said...

Wow. Now that is a space for creating. Those postcards are amazing and the divider inspired.

Guzzisue said...

looks so neat and tidy :-) must make it so much easier to work in.

Maureen Reynolds said...

That looks like such a nice room (gosh that sounds so bland...). It's a warm, welcoming room and makes me feel good.

A very clever divider indeed. And pass on a hug to that dh for giving you your space.

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

Love your gorgeous studio! Those fabric covered pegs look fabulous and that room divider is really clever.

Bec said...

Wow - what a gorgeous space. The more I see of other people's spaces, the more embarrassed I feel about my own. I really should have at least tidied it up...
You have a really lovely design aesthetic, and it shows in your space. Beautiful :)

Michelle said...

UNREAL!! That is the coolest space I've seen! Love love love it! Lots of inspiration and very cheery!

Jenny said...

I love your space too-so organised and cheery. Those cards are gorgeous and they are displayed so well. How kind of your husband to recognise that you needed your very own area-what a sweetie. Your bags hanging up look awesome.

flossy-p said...

That floor to ceiling rack is so great! Hmmmm, were could I put one of those???

I LOVE your decorated pegs too!!!!! Clever girl ;)

flossy-p said...

p.s. That's SO cool that you got to meet Patrick face to face. I saw on his blog that he was there, and I had wondered if you'd crossed his path.

Hana said...

This has to be one of the best 'spaces' I've seen! So organised and very inspirational.

danica said...

Oh it is too too gorgeous! I love all the Japanese graphics and images.

Jacinta said...

I love the way you have hung your postcards - they are very eye-catching. And the room divider is a great idea and the perfect opportunity to use limited space and display your beautiful bags... Great ideas.

zoesquid said...

What a gorgeous room (and a sensible husband)you have!

Bird Bath said...

What an incredible space you have created! The postcards really add something very special. I would love a room divider like that...

Sasparilla Sue said...

I like the hanging postcard idea. (my favorite card is the one with the bun in the oven...that's an awesome drawing) And I'm quite jealous of you having a whole room to with as you please. I'm gonna have to work on that

Unknown said...

oh, you have created a delightful space for yourself!!! I just love the pretty clothespins and the pretty cards all lined up.

Amy Kerr-Menz said...

Your studio is fantastic! It looks like a really inspiring space to work in. You've done a wonderful job of making room for yourself in a teeny-tiny Japanese world :)

I have loved catching up on your blog and seeing your beautiful new etsy store. Congratulations again! I'm looking forward to the arrival of my button magnets immensely x.

Hila said...

So pretty! I love all the colours and imagery.

CurlyPops said...

I love your space, it's gorgeous and you have so many inspiring things to look at right in front of you...wow!

Cathy {tinniegirl} said...

I'm with all the others. I love your space. It's so inviting.

I am really digging the room divider too.

Anastasia said...

this is such a FAB space...so much light and i love how you're surrounded by your wonderful things...im sure its very inspiring for you!

CHARENE KOEKOEK said...

LOVE the postcards!!!!....Pregnant woman one was lovely:D
Very creative space indeed!!
Can you buy them anywhere?
Hope all is better with your DH.

Debbie said...

It's great how you personalized your space! Looks like a lovely place to work!

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