Where I Create

Welcome to my studio and workshop

as I join in the 2011 "Where Bloggers Create" party.

I have changed everything since last year's party

and now have a workroom for art

and a pretty room where I blog and display art.

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First, come into my studio workshop

Bins and drawers for storage and organization

Here's some close ups of the stamps and glitter on the white shelf

I made the tiny faerie mannequin

...Ribbon...

on the wire dress form makes a lovely skirt

~ The Easel for Oil Painting ~

Why not use crystal to store brushes and supplies?

...These bottles are only 2 inches tall and store tiny beads...

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I found these fabulous wooden trays at a craft store on sale,

they actually have 2 levels in each box

and I've organized all my broken jewelry pieces,

rhinestones, buttons and pearls for crafting

Below, are my two jewelers 'watch repair cabinets'.

One was my husbands fathers that he had built half a century ago.

I love all the drawers!

I made curtains to hide the bins where I keep beads and such

The drawers hold stamping pads, felt pens, punches, etc.

More ribbon and lace, flowers....

~ A painting I've started ~

... Jewels waiting to be repaired ...

Thank you for visiting the studio work room!

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(one day I was sewing some repairs on this pink crinoline,

and threw it over the chair 'til I could get back to it.

Well, it was too cute to remove :  )

Next, the decorative room!

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My desk and computer where I am composing this blog post

... black feather boa hides the cords ...

The chair recently changed her tutu from pink to blue

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Vignettes

Crystal reflects the light so beautifully!

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Below, a shelf displaying some of the artwork and tags

my lovely friend Anita sent me from

Castles Crowns and Cottages

I found this pretty mirror-backed cabinet at a salvage store

This shelf holds 2 handmade books and another lovely gift by Anita

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I found the framed print at an antique store and hung it inside a larger frame.

The silver glittered Eiffel Tower was brought back to me from Paris

from a friend who visited France last month.

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Estate Sale Chandy ~ My Birthday Present!

... The settee for lounging and day dreaming ....

Most of my decor comes from flea market shops

and antique stores, often  getting a touch of paint

or embellishing to get the look I desire.

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Thank you for visiting, here is the link to find all of the other participants

in Karen Valentines "Where Bloggers Create 2011 Party"

View her lovely space, and scroll down to find

the list of participants on her right side bar.

I am excited to begin my tour!

~ Violet ~