Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Working With It

Since I've started working a lot more on my handmade pillows I've managed to create quite the mess on our kitchen table. I didn't really have a place to do all my sewing so it was where the needles, thread, scraps, and mountain of burlap started to collect. It was beginning to  drive the hubby and I nuts! Since our place is pretty small I need to use every little inch wisely and make it functional. I have to work with what I've got. So I decided to transform our guest bedroom closet into my workstation . . .

Before:


After: 



Now I have a place to organize my finished rustic chic pillows:



I converted a shoe organizer into a place for displaying my fabrics:


I'm using the closet rod for hanging adorable laces and other trims:


This piece has been sitting in the back of my truck for months! I don't even know where it came from. I decided it would work perfect for holding my sewing accessories:


Mason jars hold twine, hot glue gun sticks, and fabric remnants:



This hanging frame adds a personal touch and holds the items I'll constantly be needing:



I'm so much more productive and happier working here. So long kitchen table!


See who I'm linking up with HERE!

From him [Christ] the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.—Ephesians 4:16 (NIV)

31 comments:

  1. I want this guest room closet/work station! Please come decorate my house!

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  2. Super cute!! All our work take place on the kitchen table. Makes it hard to find a place to eat sometimes.

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  3. Wow! I am really impressed. What a great little work area and I want every single one of those pillows ;)

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  4. that is so cute!!! i love it. you definitely have a natural talent for design.

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  5. Ok, that's it. When I move into my new home I'm having you come over to get me started with organizing. This looks so nice!

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  6. Your craft closet is one of the most gorgeous ones I've seen! {I love how you used the shoe organizer for your fabric stash, too!} And all of your beautiful pillows stored above your table add such a lovely touch. :) One of the things I love about your closet makeover is that it shows how to make a closet an amazing craft space in an affordable way...I have been DYING to convert one of our bedroom closets into a craft area for years...still working on my husband on this one, but you can bet I will be showing him this post! It can't hurt! ;)

    I hope you have a beautiful day! :)

    Blessings,
    Jenni

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  7. Looks so pretty and organized! :)

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  8. Great use of space - love the shoe organizer for fabric storage!

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  9. LOVE this. I need a work station/crafting area in my house, and I've been at a loss. You've inspired me! So beautifully done!

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  10. Great job! Love your creative thinking!

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  11. Wow! I'm so impressed. There are so many things I love about this space...the hanging organizer, adding the shoe organizer to the top shelf, the neutral color palette...it makes me excited and eager to sew something. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

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  12. This is a genius use of space. Nice job!! (PS - found you through Jenni's blog)

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  13. Now THAT is a workstaton! So beautiful!

    Ashley, I've nominated you for a Versatile Blogger Award, check out my April 18th post for information. Have a great day!

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  14. I love your sweet blog! my husband is from Idaho, too!

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  15. your workstation is GORGEOUS! looks like something straight out of an interior design book.. or Pinterest ;)

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  16. What a cute work space! I love your blog. New follower!

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  17. Love this!!! Looks great! :)

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  18. Oh my! I think I may have found my new favorite blog! I'm Ashley, too, only instead of Idahoan, I'm an Iowan (to a lot of people, this is the same thing ;). You have a knack for style, girl!

    I'm your newest follower :)

    Ashley

    Jorgensen Better Together

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  19. Saying hi from Casey's blog! Love your site! Amazing sewing nook!

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  20. You are so creative! I love this idea. I just discovered your blog and am a new follower.

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  21. LOVELY PICS:) I really like your blog and will happily follow.
    If you want some swedish decor inspiration, you can check out my blog:)
    Have a great weekend.

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
    (Sweden)

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  22. Hi sweet lady! I love finding sisters in Christ who blog; it's like finding a diamond in the rought. I'm your newest follower! xoxo

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  23. New follower and I must say your blog is so cute! I checked out your Etsy shop and I love your pillows, think I am going to have to order one soon! And this work space is amazing! Love your style!
    -K

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  24. Incredible transformation!

    Saying hi from Casey's blog!!

    peacelovedecor.com

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  25. Totally loving it girl! Haven't been over here in a while...man oh man have a missed a whole bunch! Looks great! :) You are going to make so many wonderful things at that workstation :) Best of luck! How's the store?!! <3

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  26. Wow, can I come over and craft in your perfect little nook!? You did such a great job with it!

    Question for you- where do you get your burlap? I'm trying to find a place that sells it in bulk for wedding decor.

    Happy Tuesday!

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  27. I look this little nook! Thanks so much for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday, I featured this on my blog today! Come check it out and grab a button :) http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/2012/04/your-whims-wednesday-56-and-features.html

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  28. Featuring YOU today. :)

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

    http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/04/take-look-at-you-my-favorites_26.html

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  29. This is a fantastic post and I want to thank you for opening my eyes to this creative way of working with space. I may end up creating something very similar in my home!

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