Workspace Wish List

While we don't know if we'll get the house or not yet, I can't help but dream and plan what would go into the studio....

I have always dreamed of having some old wooden map drawers...

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And while I'm talking about drawers, I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for some old drawers I can use to do something like this...

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I'd really love a drying rack...

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And a peg board is a great idea for organising my growing collection of tools...

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I have a box of clear lid tins (my old jewellery packaging), so this is a great idea for organising all those little bits and pieces I have around...

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I'd like to have lots of pretty in the office.  I have a few little suitcases and would love some more...

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All photos from Pinterest

Have you seen anything you'd love in your dream workspace?

Workspace Inspirations

As my business continues to grow so does my need for a larger and more organised workspace.  Our family plans to move in a year's time, into a larger space with a much larger studio for me to work from.  Until then, not being able to bear the thought of moving the business twice in a year, I'm trying to make the most of what space I have.

It's quite a mess at the moment and I'm realising that I have way too much kimono and obi fabric as well as Japanese papers that no longer suit my current work.  I'm hoping soon to have a huge craft supplies pop-up shop to find those materials a new home.

That then means I should be able to get rid of one large set of industrial shelves to fit a third, much needed desk in.  A desk I can pack orders on.  A desk to attach a vice and flexishaft drill for metalworking.  A desk I can sew on.  A desk that I can have some hired help work on.  Ahhh... it sounds magical that third desk....

I've been compiling some inspirations for the space on Pinterest.

I love this red desk, that would be so pretty to work on.  When I move the shelves it will also free up some wall space.  These shadow boxes are great inspiration.

Photo from Ucreate via pinterest

This woven rug would be fun to have on the floor...

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 What a great idea to organise all my ribbons!

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 And lastly, just because they are so pretty, these yoyo pushpins would brighten up any noticeboard.

Photo from Anthropology via Pinterest

What would your dream workspace contain/look like?

Flickr Faves on a Friday - Creative Spaces

I'm waiting for all my boxes to arrive from Japan before I really set up my workroom so in the meantime, am getting some inspiration. I'd like a number of work tables, for supplies to be organised in a way that I can not only see them, but they also look pretty and of course, somewhere fun to work in.

1. Studio Favorites part III, 2. completed ribbon and button storage, 3. Arts 'n Crafts Studiospiration, 4. studio looking in, 5. My creative space, 6. pip, 7. new studio!, 8. a wide studio shot, 9. Plate rack o' fun, 10. Red gingham edging on the shelves, 11. Pretty Storage, 12. studio3, 13. Sewing room, 14. Moo!, 15. Close Up- Cash Register Drawer