The New & Little Studio

Well, here I am as promised.
I've got a ton of pictures for you, so I hope you're ready for a very visual post! This room is so little that it was a bit tricky to photograph. It's so little, in fact, that I initially didn't think I'd be able to use it for a studio...Ryan had it packed to the gills with action figures + shelving and it was hard to tell if I could handle the closet-ish nature of the room.

But, we prevailed (I think!). I painted it a very light, almost imperceptible mint color which opened it up, and I've managed to finagle three functional work stations. Not too shabby!

Here we go (and remember, you can always click on a detail image to make it larger)...

That's the view if you're peering in my window.

I am so smitten with the print on the left (and of course I still love my bird children, who have now lived with me at four residences!). It was a studio warming gift to myself from Rose + Radish. Also above is an oldie but a goodie from my old studio...the red nick-nack shelf!

My Alice collection, and an amazing swan chariot.

Little bunny lamp, sitting atop the book I mentioned yesterday (the ISBN is ISBN4-07-248674-4 for those that have asked) as a matter of fact! Also, beautiful paper dolls from Ms. Amy Earles (they were a part of the Oceanic show we were both in at Suite 100.) 

This is my painting/drawing station, right next to the window. I cut down yardage of oilcloth to the dimensions of the table to make a more easily clean-up-able surface.

My sweet new sewing table, holding projects waiting to happen (and a slim little drawer for my patterns)!

This albino pigeon that stole my heart and some sweet, tiny things.

The wall with my computering-station and some etceteras (this photo was taken through a doorway from another room, that's how little the place is).

...and that's that! Goodness.

Thank you for perusing, and I'll see you soon!

Comments

[Erica]

I just stumbled on this post of yours and love love love that rug. Do you happen to remember where it's from? It looks so cozy and warm.

[Whistlepea]

I had the exact same Lee print growing up. Weird

[Emma]

Your studio is too wonderful and perfect! Also, those shoes are fantastic! May I ask where you got them?

[Holly]

wow. what a truly creative space, i would never want to come down for dinner if that was my "office". great work :)

[tifanie]

wow. bravo. my goodness. remarkable!

[erika]

Oh, it's so beautiful! I love all the little treasures everywhere.

[jenny holiday]

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[jenny holiday]

Emily!!
Everything is looking so so so wonderful!!!! I am loving the new feel of your studio! The new place seems to be so happy and cozy!! I can't wait to see more pics!! :)

Your new works are over the top fabulous! You continue to make hearts happy!! :)

I just celebrated my 2nd blogiversary and wanted to thank you so much for the non stop inspiration and kindness! :) Pop over to my blog for a giveaway..and for your lil shout out! :)

Love ya to bits!

xoox Jenny Holiday

[jenny]

It's all so cute! Just the sort of space I have in mind once we find a house to call our own. And I've got the Absinthe heels, too. They make me smile whenever I see them!

[maggie rusek]

hello!
where did you get your sewing table/desk? it's darling.
thanks.

[janelle]

you got the green chie shoes!

[nicole]

Hi! I spied the little pillow on your chair... would you maybe post a larger picture of it?

Thanks!

-nicole

[fanja]

hi Emily, your little studio is a dream place. glad to see you're settling in nicely. x

[Ceci]

Oooh! You're studio is the cutest! The shadowbox-type things are totally cool!

[Amber]

Do I spy Absinthe heels? I got them too but returned them after seeing they weren't at all minty, but more of a grass green. Sigh. They are SO great looking though & look right at home in your dollhouse of a studio!

I'm in awe of you being able to keep such a small space organized. You'll have to be very selective of which things get to share your space with you, but that will make them all the more special.

[Jenna]

Adorable - I'm envious!

How are you liking Portland?

[mary]

Emily
Your new little studio looks great What color did you use, I would love to paint my daughter room to match her white furniture. Can you please share the color it with the rest of us Applets, Best wishes Mary

[Amy Kelly]

Oh, your little studio couldn't be any sweeter! It is truly lovely and what an inspiration. My hubby and I are moving into a two bedroom apartment in the near future and I'll be getting the second bedroom as a studio and I couldn't be more excited.

Also, I spied your Little Enid doll. LOVE!

[andrea]

nice studio! :]

[kat]

your studio is quite lovely. it's obvious you put a lot of thought & care into the space.

wherever did you get that swan chariot?!

[Elizabeth Carr]

I sold that same polka dot oil cloth in my shop last summer. LOVE it and it sold very, very well.

[evie]

A wonderland of wonderfulness!

I dream to one day have a room that looks even a little bit like this : )

Enjoy working in there. Im sure you will with all the love and detail that's gone in to setting it up!

[Net]

It's inspirational! You have made a fantastic, beautiful, creative space out of a little room - it looks perfect!

[Erin]

This is a vast improvement from the room I remember way back when. Like, way back.

Love,
E

[Audrey]

It is bizarro that I have almost an office/craft room in an identical color?! I love the bookcase shelvesfrom IKEA (I have those as well, but use them in our kid playroom....maybe you'll convert them for that type of use in the future?? :)
Well,
It looks packed to the gills in charm.
Great job! Cheers!
~Audrey

[Carl V.]

It is darling! You certainly have a flair for decorating. It takes a very talented person to be able to incorporate so many elements and not make it look crowded or cluttered...it looks like an art gallery. I love it. I enjoy seeing people's work spaces, especially when they take the time to nest in them, to make it their own. Yours is very inspiring!

[Heather]

oh my goodness--- it is DARLING! what a beautiful little studio! ANd so much good light too, its lovely!~

[mary]

Emily
Your new little studio looks great What color did you use, I would love to paint my daughter room to match her white furniture. Can you please share the color it with the rest of us Applets, Best wishes Mary

[Sarah]

I love the colour scheme. It even matches all the paintings and toys. Where did you get the gorgeous furniture?

[celia]

Adorable!
I love it!
All the colors, the furniture. How they're all combined!
Lovely!

[Michael Phipps]

Amazing! It's hard to believe this is for real. I can definitely see how this would be a great place to create your art! I've gotta' say this makes my art studio look rather ordinary...

[puglyfeet]

Love your new place!

[Billie]

Your space is beautiful! I have a small studio, too. After I paint, I hope I can organize everything and make it look just as lovely. Thank you for sharing your photos.

[Amy Elise Designs]

So neat to see where you create! Thank you for sharing!

[Kat]

I have nominated your site for a wee award. Check out my blog and I hope it makes you smile.

[Marcy]

Thank you so much for sharing your studio with us! What an inspiring little nest with all of that wonderful, vintage-y goodness. Enjoy!

[Kelley Hart Jenkins]

Ooo, I couldn't wait to see your new studio! Nothing like a move to give you a fresh start. Now if I can only make that happen in my studio-without having to move. A girl can dream!

[x vInTaGe VioLeT x]

oh my goodness - how incredibly tidy!
how will it look after a mega-creative session!

[Angelique]

It's a beautiful studio, and I think you were right to paint it a light color. I especially love your bookcase wall with the elegant chair and whimsical pillow combination! I am a bit envious to be honest - at this point my studio is wherever I plop down my supplies ;)

[Christina Silverio]

Oh, you have so inspired me to re-vamp my tiny corner of the living room. What a wonderful space! My favorite has to be the lovely table right in front of the window. Incredible!
All the best!
Christina
hoydendesigns.etsy.com

[erica]

omg! what an absolutely beautiful studio!!! LOVE it!
HUGS.
eRiCa

[Cassandra]

What a lovely space, smallish or not! I would like to settle in with a cup of tea, thread and needle...

[nan]

cute cute cute
I have the same blocks as you! Don't you adore them!! You out did yourself m'dear! *hugs*

[Carol]

your new studio is very cute.
all my work areas are scattered in different rooms :\ i should/want to take some effort to make them pretty though!

[Cerri]

What a delightful, charming studio!
I love it!
~Cerri

[Darren]

What can i say but pure awesomeness! Congrats on the studio!

[Cherry Tree Lane]

I just love it! So sweet!

[Sarah]

How absolutely lovely!
Such a quaint space for creating beautiful things. I absolutely love it! You've inspired me to rearrange a few things in my studio!

[kristin]

This is a lovely room Emily. So light and fresh it looks like you could spend hours in here creating and daydreaming. Congratulations on your new dollhouse, and props to you getting it organized and decorated so quickly.

[liz r.]

Very cozy and pretty! Lots of lovely things to rest one's eyes on.