Makeshift Studio

as some of you know, i have been craving a little studio space.  a space where i can mess around and not have to clean up afterwards.  a space where i can spread stuff out and not worry about it.  a little space that i can call my own.

i have a lovely office space that i share with my hubby, which has our computers and all that office-y stuff.  it's great, but it's not right for paint and paste and the like.  so when i work on that kind of thing, i have resorted to the kitchen table.  it works in a pinch, but i haven't been able to lay stuff out and stay organized with my supplies.  plus, the worst part is, everytime we have company, the whole conglomeration gets packed in bins and put out of sight.  then i seem to have a tendency to keep it there for a long time....

i've been thinking about this for a while and finally made a move to make it happen.  we have an old garden shed in back of our house.  we ae not really big on gardening (maybe some day!), so it just kind of sits there sheltering a bunch of junk. 

                                          

                             

this weekend we set up a table inside.  i covered it with a cute little luau tablecloth, anchored down with plant pots, and proceeded to cart my hodgepodge of paraphernalia out there and set it up.  basic would be an understatement here.  it's essentially open-air, it's got a gravel floor, no heat or cooling, electricity or water. it also happens to be frequented by critters - mice for sure and, consequently, the neighborhood cats.  but still I'm excited!  it's my very own space, seaparate from the house, and i can lay everything out so i can see what i have.  so far, i have been in organzing mode -  i have yet to sit down and start on a project.  we'll see what happens!!

                                                

(in other news, the coral tree is in bloom!!)