A Mini Tour Of Where I Create

The bird loves her own nest. 
                       ~Latin Proverb


I know I shared a two-part posting, earlier in the year, about my studio.  We had just finished painting it.  But I know many of you missed this posting, along with some of my new followers; plus I was inspired by WeWork to share my creative space.  WeWork has office spaces throughout the world where any freelancer, small business, non-profits, and other businesses can rent office space from them.   Right now they're in some larger cities.  I have artist friends who I know have gone out on their own and are renting space in other buildings around the country.  So I guess I'm rather fortunate I have a wonderful place to work on my blogging and all my on-going projects.

Prior to moving, my studio was in a 10 x 12 room.  Although I had it decorated very nicely, it still wasn't large enough for everything I needed to do in the space.  You can see it here.   Now Mr. Cottage and I share a humongous room, which I've divided with doors and screens, so now I have tons of space and for me, that's very important...

And of course, I brought my great lighting along when we moved.  The better to see what I'm doing...

For those who aren't aware, I do everything from painting with watercolors, mixed media, sewing for the house, painting furniture, DIY projects, and the list goes on and on.  So yes, it's important I have the space; and I love the extra table we set up against my IKEA desk.  I keep all my paints close to me, and my sewing machine is kept under the other table when not in use.  I love my privacy screens, plus it gives me a place to hang some of my artwork...

What I really love is the wide sliding door to let in a lot of natural light.  My drapes were made by me from drop cloths and there was no sewing involved.  At night, I just pull them shut and have my privacy, but during the day I can see and hear the fountain in the pond...

My suitcases are all functional and are labeled with chalkboard tags so I know what's in them...

The IKEA drawers hold large watercolor paper, finished artwork, and pads of papers, along with other large flat items...

And my shelves hold baskets and large numbered boxes to house goodies in...

What about you?  Where do you create?  On your couch, bed, desk, an office or studio in your house or do you rent a place for your creations?  I'd love to hear about where you work on all those projects of yours.  

I've joined with some great link parties, come over and get inspired:

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