Sort of big news!

Sort of big news ya'll!

I'm moving in with my boyfriend, Rich, in 2 months!!! It's not super crazy, since I've moved somewhere new each year (at this time of the year) for the last 3 or 4 years... but it's a BIG STEP nonetheless!

The biggest news of this big news is that I'll get my very own ETSY ROOM!!

WOOHOO!! Right now, I have a room upstairs that I *thought* would be my Etsy room, but it got too hot in the summer, so I just use it for packing up stuff and storing product/supplies.

This is where I do the majority of my work now:

The key point is that just beyond the couch is the TV. Bad, I know ... but I guess I'm used to having that sort of background noise when I work!

ANYWAY... the point of this post is that I have to start thinking about how to DESIGN my new studio room!!

This is a big decision.

A studio must be condusive to creativity .. and at the same time -- allow you to concentrate AND feel cozy and relaxed!

The main ingredients seem to be:

BRIGHT COLORS.

LOTS OF BOOKS.

SOFT LIGHTING.

LOTS OF INSPIRATION. (plus a little bit of messiness).

I think I'm also thinking of putting in some sort of cupboard/built-in storage system.

Ideas?

Aaaaaaaand I'm spent.

No energy to write much-- but here are some photos of the new place (complete with my pigeon neighbors) ... enjoy! :)

come to my window

Dun dun dun DAH!!! VINTAGE SCARF CURTAIN!! Isn't it cool!?! I eventually want to go all the way around my little window room, but that will take time. 

Senacia gave me this idea---and I just thought I'd share it with you all :)

Oh..and I made a dream catcher. On the suggestion of Lauren. She has said numerous times "you should make a dream catcher." So-- I did (Sorry--can you tell I'm tired?)

Anyways--it so totally non-traditional, I almost feel bad calling it a dream catcher. The real ones are so amazing looking. I like to think that it looks like my dreams--my future dreams maybe. 

It's all glittery, but simple and down-to-earth. I kind of hope no one buys it :)

Getting my teeth cleaned tomorrow--I think that's why I'm still up. Maybe if I don't fall asleep, tomorrow will never come! I know I know....I just need to floss more :(

ode to mod podge

I can't remember the first time I saw a rainbow, or what I was wearing when I got my first kiss, but I clearly remember the first time I met my true love: Mod Podge.

This disco-inspired bottle of joy is my true obsession. 

It literally can do anything. I am convinced of it. 

Not only do I use it for all of my crown-making and sealing, I also repair broken ceramics, fix the seal on my refrigerator, and even using for its intended purpose: decoupage!

There is not a pair of pants that I own, (or a blanket or rug or table for that matter) that does not have evidence of a wiped "modgey" finger on it. (I get in a messy mood when I'm creating...ask my parents about the carpet in my childhood room....) 

SO- this ode I devote to thee, my love, Mod Podge. You are at the root of my art, the obsession of my altered creations. Here's to you.