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Welcome! I’ve participated in Where Bloggers Create for the past two years and almost didn’t participate this year. Then I realized that there are a few new things in the studio, so here I am!  For those of you who haven’t been here before, my studio is located on our upstairs landing and hallway. Our cottage is so tiny that, at first, I thought I would have to forego having a separate space until one day my husband and I stood in the hallway and had a ‘eureka’ moment. We rolled my sewing machine table into the little niche at the top of the stairs and suddenly we had an extra room. It has evolved over the past 3 years into a sweet and lovely getaway in which to create.  Here’s the view as you come up the stairs:

How fortunate to have a skylight above my sewing table! Now a view from the hallway:

As you turn the corner to your right you will see this:

And a view from the stairway:

Now for some details!

This wall is to the left of the sewing machine. The shelf is an old mantel that I repainted in a pretty shade of aqua. It’s full of some of my favorite things. I also hang strips of fabric from a hook attached to the mantel – making them very handy to grab when sewing.

I had this bulletin board sitting around, so I painted and antiqued it, covered it in sheet music and added some decorative trim. It’s my ‘Pretty Board for Pretties’ and it makes me smile.

This lovely old spice shelf hangs on the same wall. That’s a vintage putz sheep I bought in California wearing a party hat that I made, along with some wooden doll clothespins, a Scottie match holder and a pretty pink bottle from Elyse.

The sewing machine is covered in a vintage doily roll. I had the doily roll for a while before I realized it would be the perfect dust cover for the machine. A new addition to the studio is the white shelf on the wall. I rediscovered it when cleaning out our shed. A couple of coats of paint and it now works beautifully in the sewing space. The colorful pin cushions were made by Betty and the little dress painting is by Lara.

To the right of the sewing machine is an inspiration/memory board, chock full of every little thing I want to hold on to and remember.

One of my favorite things is this beautiful chair. It was in my friend Heidi’s shop when I first saw it last fall. Since my birthday was coming up, Heidi told my husband that I really wanted it. Isn’t it beautiful? I love the soft shades of pink used in the chair itself and in the upholstery. I found the pansy print in a little shop in Owensboro, Kentucky.

To the right of the sewing table is my bookshelf – full of decorating and crafting books. (I had to assemble the bookshelf and found out too late that it came with two left sides. That was a day I would rather not repeat. Lots of cursing.) The photos are of my late brother and me visiting Santa. And Lambchop, my muse, watches over all studio activity:

She’s sitting on her new perch – a vintage sewing basket in the perfect shade of pink that I just brought back from Wisconsin. I was working there for seven weeks on a coaching job. Isn’t it pretty?

The cupboard is new to the studio since the last WBC. I bought it from a local lady through Craig’s List. It’s full of all sorts of tools and supplies and the shelves are full of beautiful (to me) things. Some of them I have collected or discovered; some of these treasures have been given to me by my dear blogging friends. The clothespins are from Elyse, the plates are the Claudia pattern by Spode and were given to me by Donna, the sugar bowl is from Sue.

Nestled in with my cake toppers, the photo on the right is of my mom on her wedding day.

The beautiful pink shoe was made by Sandy of Quill Cottage. The detail is incredible.

My friend Lori, the owner of my favorite store – Vignettes in San Diego – gave me this beautiful putz sheep that I had been eyeing. She had Karen Lampard of Cafe Paperie dress her up in beautiful style. I really love her – her name is Sophie – and she lives on top of the cupboard. (I miss Vignettes so much!) The black and white photo of a rose was taken by my late brother, Dave.

On the right side of the cupboard I have a mini-design wall and my vintage feedsack shoe bag. The shoe bag holds all sorts of special things. The design wall currently displays some of my embroidery and a dress my mom wore when she was a toddler. The lovely white bag was made by Monica. That’s a silk parasol from Japan given to me when I was a young girl by my cousin who was a soldier serving in Japan. Oh, and the photos are of my husband and me when we were about the same age.

To the right of the design wall, I’ve hung a chalkboard:

I have a Chinese nesting basket next to the cupboard. It holds a lot of fabric.

The other new addition? Letitia, my vintage dress form. She was my birthday gift to myself last year. Isn’t she lovely? She’s named after my Aunt Lettie. I used to be an actress and she’s wearing bloomers that I once wore in a play. I kept them because they were so wonderful and were designed by a dear friend of mine. I think they look pretty spiffy on Letitia. And her beautiful flower was made by Debi. To the left of Letitia on the carpet is a vintage display sign I found some months back. It says, in a wonderful Art Deco font right out of a Fred Astaire movie, “Lady Duff, Gowns and Slips.” The banner was made by Maryjane.

So there you have it. I’ve packed quite a lot into this small, light-filled space. Trust me, you can create your own little space just about anywhere. This would just be a bland hallway if we hadn’t discovered that it could hold my sewing machine. After that, there was no stopping me. Now it has become another room in our house. I also have a closet in the guest room full of supplies and a craft table that folds down and lives in our bedroom.

Can you tell that my favorite colors are pink and aqua?

I’m proud to say that my studio space was published in the Spring 2011 issue of Studios magazine.

I was honored and thrilled that Studios wanted to showcase my use of a small space. I wrote the piece and there’s even a floor plan of this strangely shaped space on the next page!

Thank you to Karen of My Desert Cottage who is the mastermind behind this wonderful event. Click on her link to visit everyone taking part. You’ll see some amazing creative spaces.

Thank you so much for coming by. I can’t wait to visit everyone. And I will. I visited every participant last year and I will this year, as well. Happy creating!

I’m also linking to Pink Saturday, since my studio has lots of wonderful pink everywhere. Thank you to Beverly for featuring me this week! And a warm welcome to everyone visiting from Pink Saturday.

Comments

  1. Hi Claudia,
    Your little space packs a lot of creativity and sweetness. I just love every little inch of it and the lovely colors that you have used.

    Very pretty.

    hugs
    Sissie

  3. What a wonderful creative space. Love all your sentimental items. This inspires me to get my space reorganized and redecorated! And, I need to ditch the ironing board & laundry baskets!!!
    -Lynn

  4. I have a similar memory board on the wall above my computer. It’s always chock full of cards, flowers, photos, business cards, etc. I have to empty it each year because it just reaches the point of over saturation. It’s only July and already it could stand to be cleared off and started over, but it’s hard to let some things go.

    Di

  5. Hi Claudia!! I just love your creative space!! How wonderful that you carved out this area that would have normally been vacant ~ smart girl….I love everything you have and the treasures you’ve gathered, hugs and love, Dawn

  6. What a treat today – so see so much in such a small space (if you measured all the walls maybe it would be a large space with a staircase hole). What a personal collection of treasures surrounding you.
    – Joy

  7. Claudia,
    I love your little nook of a space! I loved it when I first saw it & I love it even more now. You really do manage to organize your space well, it holds so many things that inspire you. My favorite studios are the tiny ones, where the Claudia,
    I love your little nook of a space! I loved it when I first saw it & I love it even more now. You really do manage to organize your space well, it holds so many things that inspire you. My favorite studios are the tiny ones, where the tenantreally has to be clever & pick things with a restrained hand. It’s awesome Claudia!
    Lisa

  11. Claudia – I love how your have managed to make such a pretty and lovely room in so little space. It´s always so inspiring to see how to manage everything in no place, and I though I had a tiny room.
    So many pretty things. Thanks for sharing and wishing you a wonderful day
    xo Tina

  12. Claudia, I really love your creative space. The light is fantastic there! I can tell we both love the same colors:) It is a beautiful place to create. Have a nice weekend! Twyla

  13. Oh Claudia, I love your little creative space…..you have such style and flair when it comes to arranging and storing all your precious goodies! I love the sheep and so many other delights you have here….I love that you care and share your gifts too…so many blogging friends have blessed you too!
    It should take me about a month to visit everyone, but that’s the great part isn’t it?
    Hugs,
    Margaret B
    xxxx

  14. The lighting is AMAZING! Can’t say enough good things about good light as my eyesight fails. And your little treasures — I could spend hours peeking through and trying not to klepto them! :-)

    I hope you’ll have time to visit my spaces!

  15. Hi Claudia~
    Oh we have so much in common! I have the what would you do sign in my dining room! I adore your favorite chair. Totally cracked up over Lambchop, what memories. Have a great day.
    XO

  17. Dear Claudia,
    love how you created a little studio in that tiny space. It’s so cozy and inviting. I particularly love the color palette… but all is wonderful! The desk skirt, chair, cupboard, the mannequin… and many thanks for keeping my cotton bag displayed!! :)
    Thank you for sharing your space, today! I so enjoyed to pop by.
    Hugs, hope you are feeling better,
    Monica xo

  18. Hi Claudia,
    I just love your landing space and am so inpsired by your display and treasures. Congrats on your feature in Studios magazine. You are so deserving with the creative way you have utilized and brought life to the stair landing.
    Love it all!!

    Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. My hubby will be in Dearborn next week stopping in from business via Wisconsin. My BIL will retire from the Dearborn police dept. after a 28 year career and Sargent. He is only 50 and planning a new journey now. We will go again in Oct. for my hubbies class reunion. We are looking forward to seeing our old stomping grounds.

    XO Celestina Marie

  19. Hi Claudia! I love your special spot ~ can I move in?
    So happy that you are featured for Pink Saturday because I can’t think of a more special lady!!

    Lots of love and hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

    PS: Bentley sends you a big smooch!

  21. Oh, Claudia, your creative space is just lovely. It is so you, so full of life and filled with love in each and every treasure! I ♥ Lambchop!!!

    xxoo
    Marsha

  22. Your space is so inspiring. I have a little space and have been trying different things to utilize the space the best I can. Your post has now given me lots of ideas! Thank you for sharing! :)

    ~Alli

  23. Hi Claudia :)

    (love your name by the way!)

    But sincerely love your space. You have made it personal and charming all at the same time.

    Your vintage style is glorious.

    Enjoy your visitors and hope your summer is smashing.

    Hugs…
    Claudia

  26. Ingenious! Such an amazing use of space. Congrats on your studio being published, you must be proud.
    Happy PS (your newest follower)
    Niki

  27. I still love the little nest you’ve created for yourself on the upstairs landing. Isn’t it amazing the stuff we can cram into a small space, especially if it’s important to us. I have a comforter cover from the same fabric as the blue hydrangea print you have around your desk.
    How coll that your space was featured in Studio!

    Happy Pink Saturday Claudia and have a great weekend!

  28. What a wonderful space … I can hardly believe how much you have in it and yet it doesn’t seem crowded … just cozy and comfy.

  29. hi claudia…love everything….

    what a pretty space you have.

    you know what…on your bulletin board…that little picture…i have the same one around here somewhere…i can’t remember it exactly…it’s the one that says ” a girl… a cat and a vowel”. i think that’s what is says…we moved 4 years ago to farmhouse and i still have boxes that aren’t unpacked.
    :-{

    i think it is in there….somewhere…went from big house to tiny house

    anyway…loved my visit…it’s always a pleasure to visit with you

    kary and teddy
    xx

  35. “A pretty board for pretties” I like that. I think I will do that, too. I love your blog. It is such a happy place to visit. Hugs to your dogs. They are lovely. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4 Ontario, Canada

  36. Hello,

    It is so nice to meet you and visit your charming creative space – I love every inch of it and even though it is small – it does not look small – just lovely and happy and inviting.
    Thank you for your inspiration and for sharing your creative space.
    Blessings,
    Erin.
    P.. Congratulations on having your space in Studio magazine.

  37. For such a small space, it is packed with wonder! I love all the little details and the color–turquoise and pink–lovely! And, Congratulations on getting published in “Studios” magazine–what an honor. Ah, another dream of mine. Thank you as well for stopping by my blog and looking at my room. When I have more time, I’ll be stopping by again to REALLY look at the photos for inspiration.

  38. I just love Lambchop…and all of your McCoy pots and vases…such a darling space…and thanks for visiting mine…
    melanie

  39. Claudia, Every corner and every detail is just delightful. I really enjoyed the visit to your beautifully designed studio space.
    Have a Pink Week.

  40. Hello, It’s so nice to meet you! Happy Pink Saturday! Your creative space is beautiful! COngrats on being in Studio magazine and also for being featured on Beverly’s BLog.
    Hugs, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

  41. You actually have a lambchop? OK that alone makes your studio one of my favorites! I love the coziness and oodles of wonderful things! Just beautiful! :)

  42. Thank You for the wonderful tour! I love the way you group your treasures! a perfect balance of old and new. simply beautiful!
    Blessings, Joanne

  43. I love small cozy spaces! I am more inspired to create than in big open spaces! I don’t know if that means anything or not! lol!
    I had pictures all ready of my teeny sewing corner, but things unexpected happened and I will have to join you all next year!
    Love your skylight! That must be perfect when you sew! Enjoyed all your mementos and how you arranged it all!
    Jil
    xo

  44. Hi Claudia,
    I remember your space from last year’s party and I’m still in awe over how you created that space from your landing. It’s a wonderful area to create and you have decorated it beautifully.
    Congratulations on being published in Studios magazine. It must be thrilling to see your fabulous space on the pages of a magazine.
    Jane

  46. Truly amazing you carved out such a fabulous space for yourself in the incredible area. I LOVED IT. Thank you soooo very much for sharing with us. Wonderful. I’ll visit again~

    xoRebecca

  47. SUCH a cute space you made out of so little space and that is exactly what’s wonderful about it! Congrats for the magazine feature of it, too! Hugs, FABBY

  48. Hi Claudia,

    Everything looks wonderful. I remember when you covered that bulletin board. I really like it….but hands down Lambchop really needs to come live with me. Oh, I just burst with joy when I saw her.♥ What a blast from the past. I’m glad you are home and can enjoy nesting for a bit. I’ve missed you.

    I’m visiting for both Pink Saturday and Karen’s party.

    Hugs,
    Stephanie Suzanne ♥
    Queen of Dreamsz

  50. Hi Claudia, I loved your feature on Beverly’s Blog and now your space for creating. The dress form is adorable as are the bloomers. Most all the story behind your birthday gift to yourself. You lead an interesting life now and in your past. Your love of all your nesting treasures appeal to me so much. Sadly, I do not have a place to create. I need to work on that.

    Keep creating and loving life. You just made me smile.
    Hugs, Jeanne

  52. you are a star. i know a star. yes….i am a FAN!!!!
    oh my gosh claudia….thank you so much for participating in where women create!!! you space is so fine and such a narrative for everything in it!!!!! it is an open book for sure and i can’t put it down!!!!!!
    i love that lil sign next to your dress form that says gowns and slips, that tiny sheep with a hat, the spice rack, all the little details, lambchop and the toppers with your parent’s picture. one big ole dose of nostalgia for sure!!!
    thanks so much for sharing.
    have a great weekend.
    sue

  54. I love your little cottage and your creative space is amazing and wonderful – thanks so much for sharing it with us. Have a Happy Pink Saturday, Dru

  55. Such a pretty space! I love it! You have managed to pack quite a bit of loveliness into a space most people would have left empty. Thanks for sharing and for visiting my blog too!
    Tamatha

  56. Hello sweet Claudia, your space is so sweet & inspiring.
    Thank you for sharing with us!
    Happy Pink Saturday..xo Tami

  58. Claudia, your sweet little sheep and my dog need to meet- they could have a party wearing the hats we have made them!! I also love the store Vignettes, my daughter lives in San Diego and it’s one of my favorite places to stop. Your space is fabulous! What a wonderful job you have done in creating a place for your creativity to soar. I can’t wait to come back and visit!
    xo
    Lynn

  59. No wonder you were featured! This is an absolutely precious space – and the stories behind its various features are inspiring! I ♥ every bit of it.

  62. Hi Claudia,
    Thank you for taking the time to post all these photos of your wonderful space for creating. I love the color combination of pink and aqua, too! Everything is so pretty and girly looking! I just love it. I am really drawn to the bulletin board you created with the sheet music. I love seeing Lambchop there to oversee everything. I loved watching Lambchop on tv when I was a child. Congrats on being featured in the Studio magazine. I am going to go out and look for a copy this week. Hopefully, the Spring issue is still on some of the magazine stands. I would love to read your article! Have a beautiful day. I hope you are having a great weekend and beginning to feel better. Love to you! xoxo Kim

  64. Claudia I always love peeking into your studio! It’s so beautiful. Now that I’m living in my son’s home, I guess you might say I’m sleeping in my studio. :) I’m finding lots of products lately that work well in my little bedroom/studio. ♥

  65. Hi Claudie, Thanks for dropping over to my blog to visit. Your creative space is ingenuous, LOVE IT! And, aqua & pink are two of my favorite colors as well. I’m sure you could tell that from the Tiffany Aqua Blue walls in my office. :) There are so many items in your space that I adore; and especially the dress form. TOTALLY love that! I have been searching for one for a couple years myself now…to no avail yet. Congrats on being featured in a few magazines, how lovely! Your life sounds divine in the country! A lot is to be said about silence and hearing the chirping of the birdies without the hustle and bustle of cars flying by…how SERENE! ;) Merci~

  66. Hi Claudie, Thanks for dropping over to my blog to visit. Your creative space is ingenuous, LOVE IT! And, aqua & pink are two of my favorite colors as well. I’m sure you could tell that from the Tiffany Aqua Blue walls in my office. :) There are so many items in your space that I adore; and especially the dress form. TOTALLY love that! I have been searching for one for a couple years myself now…to no avail yet. Congrats on being featured in a few magazines, how lovely! Your life sounds divine in the country! A lot is to be said about silence and hearing the chirping of the birdies without the hustle and bustle of cars flying by…how SERENE! ;) Merci~

  67. Hi Claudie, Thanks for dropping over to my blog to visit. Your creative space is ingenuous, LOVE IT! And, aqua & pink are two of my favorite colors as well. I’m sure you could tell that from the Tiffany Aqua Blue walls in my office. :) There are so many items in your space that I adore; and especially the dress form. TOTALLY love that! I have been searching for one for a couple years myself now…to no avail yet. Congrats on being featured in a few magazines, how lovely! Your life sounds divine in the country! A lot is to be said about silence and hearing the chirping of the birdies without the hustle and bustle of cars flying by…how SERENE! ;) Merci~

  68. Hi Claudie, Thanks for dropping over to my blog to visit. Your creative space is ingenuous, LOVE IT! And, aqua & pink are two of my favorite colors as well. I’m sure you could tell that from the Tiffany Aqua Blue walls in my office. :) There are so many items in your space that I adore; and especially the dress form. TOTALLY love that! I have been searching for one for a couple years myself now…to no avail yet. Congrats on being featured in a few magazines, how lovely! Your life sounds divine in the country! A lot is to be said about silence and hearing the chirping of the birdies without the hustle and bustle of cars flying by…how SERENE! ;) Merci~

  69. Hi Claudie, Thanks for dropping over to my blog to visit. Your creative space is ingenuous, LOVE IT! And, aqua & pink are two of my favorite colors as well. I’m sure you could tell that from the Tiffany Aqua Blue walls in my office. :) There are so many items in your space that I adore; and especially the dress form. TOTALLY love that! I have been searching for one for a couple years myself now…to no avail yet. Congrats on being featured in a few magazines, how lovely! Your life sounds divine in the country! A lot is to be said about silence and hearing the chirping of the birdies without the hustle and bustle of cars flying by…how SERENE! ;) Merci~

  70. Hi Claudie, Thanks for dropping over to my blog to visit. Your creative space is ingenuous, LOVE IT! And, aqua & pink are two of my favorite colors as well. I’m sure you could tell that from the Tiffany Aqua Blue walls in my office. :) There are so many items in your space that I adore; and especially the dress form. TOTALLY love that! I have been searching for one for a couple years myself now…to no avail yet. Congrats on being featured in a few magazines, how lovely! Your life sounds divine in the country! A lot is to be said about silence and hearing the chirping of the birdies without the hustle and bustle of cars flying by…how SERENE! ;) Merci~

  71. Claudia, I always love seeing photos of your sweet studio. It’s amazing to me how such a small space can make such a big statement!

    You have created a space that is both beautiful and functional in what is normally wasted space. Bravo!

  72. Oh my goodness Claudia, I love your hall space. What a fantastic idea for a special room all your own. It looks perfect to me and has everyone you would need.
    I too have a nesting basket just like the one you are showing with fabric, only mine is brown. It’s in my living room, but guess where it’s going??!! Ah yeah, to my space. Thanks for some great ideas. Love the vintage mantel and the hooks.
    I hope you have a wonderful Pink Saturday and a very happy time creating beautiful things in your special place, Char

  73. You have done so much with a small space … I have enjoyed watching it come to life over the last couple of years! COngrats on being showcased in the mag!

    I LOVE the pink sewing basket. Really really do!

  74. Hello Claudia,
    Your creative space is so very pretty. Of course, I’m quite partial to pink and aqua myself. Love what you’ve done with the space. Thanks for your visit and Happy Pink Saturday.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

  75. oh wow – your space is beautiful. I love the pop of colors here and there. I love the oragnization you have and all the sweet details.

    You leave me with such inspiration.
    Thanks for visiting my shop – I will be by again soon.

    have a great weekend
    tina
    embellishments by tina

  77. I do remember your space from last year, Claudia! I remember thinking what a great idea to put your sewing machine in that great nook. The light must be great from the skylight. Love the sewing machine cover. I need to do one for my own machine. {It’s not like I don’t have enough fabric to put something together!}. That chair is wonderful; I would have loved it, too, and I’m glad you were able to get it for your birthday. So glad to visit with you again!

  78. Oh Claudia, what a wonderful and colorful space you have created for yourself! It is so cozy and pleasing to the eye just to look at your photos! I just love it!~Hugs, Patti

  79. I loved your studio last year and I love it even more this year Claudia! It is such a wonderful way to use the space and adds so much charm to your cottage. I think I’m am in love with your little sheep!
    How are you feeling? I have been thinking a lot about you and hoping you are doing better.
    sending hugs…

  80. Claudia, I loved seeing your studio again and all the sweet details! I still have my copy of the magazine with your studio in it. Have a wonderful weekend, Nan

  81. I remember you from last year! Oh how I loved your space. So pretty and well done. Thanks for stopping by my little place too! Kit

  82. Claudia, thank you so much for the tour of your creative nook… I fell instantly in love with the space! It seems cozy, warm, feminine… absolutely everything you need is at your finger-tips and you are surrounded by things you love. It is perfect. :)

  84. Hi Claudia… what a lovely little space to create.. and filled with so many beautiful things…thanks for visiting my room too… :D

  85. Hi Claudia, You absolutely made the most of your space! It’s wonderful! You must love your skylight! I am a new follower:) Thank you so much for stopping by my place.
    Hugs,
    Annette

  88. such a wonderful use of space. big kudos to your husband for having the same thought as you that started it all. i especially love your new white shelf behind the sewing machine. have a wonderful evening !

  89. It is always a pleasure to visit your cosy working place. I love this alcove and how all is organized.
    I hope you are feeling better.
    Congratulations for the publication on Studio Mag.

    Thanks so much for your comments.

  90. OH! Your creative space is just beautiful!!
    That dressform is awesome!
    Your feature this week at Beverly’s was wonderful too!!
    HPS!
    xxDaniella

  91. You sure have packed a lot into your creative space and its so neat and tidy too. Its nice to have that special place to retreat to let all the cares of the day drain out and to have cherished items welcome you. LOVE the bloomers…

    God bless and keep you safe.

  92. I just love how you’ve displayed all of your materials in your pretty space…and I’m now inspired to make a dust-cover for my sewing machine as well!

  93. You have made such a fantastic use of a small space, and it still looks light and airy! Thanks for the tour.

  94. I remember your space from last year. How fantastic it was published!!!. No surprise there. I am amazed at how well you have filled every available niche with such charm and useful as well as pretty bits. Love that you named your dress form too.{evry lady should wear knickers at least once}
    Well done and simply amazing. LOVE YOUR SPACE!! Keep smiling and creating.

  96. Hello Claudia,
    So wonderful to see that you carved out a space to create and that it does not matter the size, From the pictures it seems that you have filled it up nicely with eye candy. Take care.

    jenny

  97. Dear sweet Claudia, your creative space is as special and unique as you are, so clearly filled with love. Perhaps if I start cleaning now, my little creative space will be organized and as prettty as yours so that I can participate next year! haha I love the wedding pic of your mom with your cake topper collection. So beautiful. I love it all. And who could not love Lamb Chop? I grew up with that little fellow!

    I will have to post a photo of my Baby on my blog soon. She and Scout share an interesting trait as Baby also sports a Black heart on her shoulder!

    Have a wonderful day, Claudia. I’m off to water the garden before heading to the nursing home. Talk to you soon… Donna

  98. OH CLAUDIA!

    Congratulations on your studio being published! That is wonderful..and it all looks so great…I love your chair…your inspiration board…your dressform….sewing machine cover….just everything is too cute!

    thanks so much for sharing!

    ciao bella

    CREATIVE CARMELINA

  99. Love what you did with the sheet music on the bulletin board. I have one stuffed away here somewhere and now I am inspired. Great little space and I so remember watching Lamb Chop when I was a kid. Good use of that space. Thanks for letting me visit.

  100. Oh Claudia,
    This is truly a special place to craft…..everywhere you photographed are memories and light and smile makers! I also have a HUGE skylight in my craftroom, aren’t they just wonderful, and when it rains you can sit under it and hear that beautufl sound! My favorite thing, that would be hard….but Sophie caught my eye for sure! I came over from Brenda’s….she is in my thoughts and my heart! Sandy

  101. Oh my, Claudia! Your space is so perfect. I’d be in that little corner all day. From the colors (aqua being at the top of my list at this time) to all the inspirational creative details. I love it all.

    Congratulations on the publication. I look forward to more visits. Thank you for stopping by my place too.

  103. I remember your space from last year. Not sure if it’s because of its clever way of using a small space, just how cute it is or the sheep? Maybe all, I collect sheep and if you look at my craft cottage you will sheep all over it. The little girls in my class make it a game looking and counting all my sheep. I too have two Lambchops, but they are in my house atm, not in the cc.

  104. I love the space you carved out for your creative endeavors. Your treasures are lovely. What an inspirational corner of your house! I love everything about it. Hope you will feel well enough to begin creating in your space soon, but for now rest, relax and take good care of yourself.

    ~Sandy

  105. Claudia your studio is a perfect example of how you can create something fabulous in a tiny space!! Congrats on your story in Studios!!
    It was well deserved. I’m so glad you decided to share it with again this year and you can see by all your comments… every one else it too!!
    Have a great week my friend!
    xo,
    Karen

  106. All I can think to say is that your little space is amazing. I am not surprised that you were featured in Studios magazine. I loved looking at every detail. You have inspired me to get out some paint and brighten my space a little. I am so glad you shared your studio this year.

  107. I love your sweet space Claudia! It is fun to see it revolve through the years. It truly is magazine worthy! Congrates! Nice to see you are still enjoying the banner I made you from your last visit to CA. A treasured memory I shall never forget. Hope you and Don are enjoying a wonderful summer together!

    Love,
    Maryjane
    xox

  108. Your studio space never ceases to amaze me, it is small but oh so wonderful! I just about melted when I saw Lamb Chop, brought back so many childhood memories. How sweet of you to feature the shoe, I am honored. I can imagine you while away many happy hours in your adorable space. Thank you for sharing your bliss.

  109. Hi Claudia..it’s been awhile since I came over for a ‘visit’. Lots of changes going on in my part..but one of them is I have a craft room now..yahooooooooooo..lol. I’ve always enjoyed coming to visit your room and just sit and look at all the wonderful vignettes you have in there. They always put such a smile on my face. I came by this morning to thank you. Thank you for the post that you did at Brenda’s blog to let us know how she was doing…((hugs))

    How exciting to be featured in a magazine..your little craft room is BIG on inspiration and beauty!!

  110. Hello Claudia..what a gorgeous space..truly beautiful..congrats on the magazine..wow! Such a lovely post..loved hearing all your special stories..wonderful!
    Thanks for sharing such an inspiring space!
    Victoria

  111. Hello lovely lady,

    I’m still in awe of your lovely, little, sweet spot of creativity! It’s so neat and sweet compared to my behemoth of a space which I will probably never get cleaned up. Thank you for sharing your space, once again, with all of us (your adoring fans).

    Have a lovely week sweetie.

    Hugs,
    Meri

  113. Claudia, In addition to being such a creative way to carve out space for your creative pursuits, the words accompanying this post are so thoughtful. The time you took to link to so many friends & the treasures you’ve acquired from them is very special in my book. I could make a big list of all the things I saw that tickled my fancy…I agree that the chair was a major snag!!! That talc tin…sent my heart racing! Adored that little putz lamb too!!! I’ve resisted the adding of them to my collection only because they could eat into the grocery $…esp. for the old German ones! But I adore them. Also thought the use of your doily as a dust cover was very clever! And HUGE clapping for having your space featured in the magazine. No doubt you’ve inspired many to think outside the box [room?] in terms of finding their own creative space!
    Xo, Sue
    p.s. I do remember you from last year too! Only I think during that visit you were wearing those FUN glasses, right?!

  114. Thank you so much for visiting my creative space! I love what you’ve done with your niche and I was especially drawn to the pink award ribbon on your bulletin board. Congratulations on being published. Hope you have a great week…

  115. Dearest Claudia, First I am so happy that you are having the Gall Bladder OP!! God Bless you!! Secondly, I love, love love your sewing space! What a wonderful nook full of all the special things that are you! I enjoyed my visit thoroughly and didn’t miss one little detail! Wonderful post! Hugs, Kerrie

  116. I’m so glad I found your delightful blog. (Thanks Shell at Raspberry rabbits). You have created the most enchanting space and I have so enjoyed seeing your beautiful collections.

  117. Thank you for a great tour. I loved seeing all your collections. You and I like a lot of the same things. Having that skylight over your sewing table is PERFECT. Hmm. Maybe I’ll ask the husband if we can cut a hole in the ceiling – LOL!

  118. Thank you so much for coming by my blog.

    Your space is amazing. Its so bright and cheery and you’ve done so much in a small area. I think there is hope for mine.

  119. Claudia, I love your creative use of space and your pops of color, especially aqua and pink! Thank you for stopping by to visit my blog. I’ll be back to visit often!

  122. I soo remember seeing you in the Studios magazine. I remember thinking WOW!!!! I like this Gals space. I really like your planning board. And Lambchop!!! Who didnt love Lambchop?? I surely did! Thanks for sharing. Sandie

  124. Hi Claudia. I LOVE every square inch of your studio….and it’s just awesome that you were featured in the magazine!!! You should be…how terrific that you took such a small space and packed it with functional, inspirational and creative design. I have a huge work space and it looks soooooo sad in comparison to yours!!!

    Hope you had a great Pink Sat. and a wonderful WBC event! L, Dana

  125. It’s absolutely beautiful!! I love the color blue of that shelf. And Lambchop!! I wanna hug her!

    Thanks for the La-boratory love.

    ~magick~
    Meliss

  126. thank you so much for commenting on my blog. I love your sweet space and congratulations on being published in a magazine with your studio. I really like your blog here.

  133. Your space is wonderful. Light, Whimsical and functional. Great ways of using as you say “odd spaces” it proves that you don’t need large spaces to be inviting. It is awesome!!!!

  134. A grand tour of a darling, tiny, inspired space. What a LOT of treasure your have packed in your nook. Yes, your love of turquoise and pink shows, and so many nostalgic sweet mementos everywhere. Love it.

    maggie
    http://www.themagrag.com

  135. I love your space Claudia and I am not at all surprised that your clever conversion was published. Can I tell you that my favorite thing (and it was hard to pick) is Sophie? How precious! Love all your treasures and your creative space. Great job!

  136. I think this is great and goes to show with a little will there is a way. It gives you the room to be creative while yet it is still decorative to stop a once ordinary Landing from looking bland.

  138. Wow, you really got at lot of beautiful stuff in such a small space.

    Congratulations on the magazine spread, well deserved!
    Susanne.

  140. Hi Claudia,
    Your space is great and SO organized. Love your skylight. I had to go on a bit and I love your photo of Scout, what a cutie!
    Yours is going to be one of the blogs I follow (only four so far from the list).
    And I just want to say, good luck with the gallbladder. If they can do it laproscopically, you will be home and reading again in a jiffy – and without all that pain! (from one who Went Through the Surgery)
    Love, Linda
    houseofbeautifuldogs

  141. Congratulations for getting you shabby Chic-o-licious space published. It is a beautiful space!
    I can learn a thing or two from you how to make it all work
    Thanks so much for the tour I really enjoyed myself!

  142. I love your studio! You’ve done so much with limited space and its all amazingly beautiful!! Thanks so much for sharing the pics–really enjoyed your blog–I’ll be back :)

    ox
    Jenelle
    Fa La Vecia

  143. Thank you for visiting my little space. Yours is so lovely! I adore all the turquoise and vintage items! What a lovely little spot to play!

  144. Oh my goodness Claudia!!! Oh thank you so much for taking the time to visit my tiny little bat cave closet. You comments meant the world to me…that my little creative space could inspire others makes me feel humble. I love my spot…art sooths and enriches the soul. I wish I could join you in your beautiful spot for an afternoon of sharing fun with paper…
    Creative blessings, Karla who knows that small spaces rock!

  145. i am IN LOVE with your space and all your goodies in there, everything is just adorable!!

  146. For a small space you certainly have managed to make it cozy and not overstuffed. It’s airy and fun and filled with so many memories spanning decades. That is one creative space! You had my heart at Lambchop!-your photographs are marvelous. :) Devon

  153. Wow! I love what you have done with that cozy little space. Your studio is amazing! Loved looking at all the closeup shots of your treasures and that inspiration board is wonderful. This is fantastic!

  156. I love your space ~ a friend of mine has a loft and I always thought it would be a wonderful studio! How perfect to have that skylight too! Your colors are beautiful ~ your blog header colors are lovely too!

    I’m praying you have a sucessful, uneventful surgery on Monday.

  157. Thankyou for stopping by my space, I just love those jam jars of buttons and ribbons etc. Thanks for sharing you space! And what great news to see you’ve been published too! Congrats. Happy creating. x

  159. Oh, I just love your space and how you have placed everything within it, really lovely and the skylight is a dream. I really enjoyed looking at all the pictures, so many nice things, but my favourite is teh shelf with the four small creamers… Its like a painting, love the colours of them. It was treat seeing your space, and thank you for visiting my blog and for the comment (nice to read after a long canoe trip : )

    Cheers,

    Mari

  160. Oh my goodness, Claudia…you have so many treasures that I don’t know where to begin…it took me ages to look around! And congratulations on your well-deserved inclusion in the ‘Studios’ magazine…it was a great article!

    Of course, I know your true treasures are your sweet husband and wonderful dogs…:)

  161. Lovely, thanks for sharing! It just goes to show you don’t need a huge space to decorate and create. I love your colors.

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