Where Bloggers Create
I'm so happy to participate in the 4th annual Where Bloggers Create blog party and share my space with you today. In my continual quest to organize, I've made some changes since last year.
First, I've downsized my art materials and supplies - a lot. I finally came to grips with the fact that I could create in my space for the rest of my life and not run out of materials! So, I had a garage sale and then made several trips to the local teacher's resource center to donate them. I really think I had a small store's worth of items but I feel better knowing they are going to good use.
I also brought my favorite Ethan Allen desk into the space and got rid of the old brown computer desk. What a huge difference that made! My work table was moved into the middle to fill the space. Out went the remaining plastic storage units, a bit of culling the oh-so-many decor items, a little cleanup and voila! A space that feels lighter and less cluttered.


I love my wire mannequin. She totally fits my girlie style and it's fun to change her up.
Confession: my desk isn't always this tidy!
Another new addition this year: the bird cage memo fixture. It's rustic and filled with distressed clothes pins to hang photos, cards and tags.
My little feather Christmas tree is part of my year-long decor. Yes, I find that many so-called holiday items are actually fabulous to display year round. My reason is simple: it makes me happy. So why not? I encourage you to display whatever makes you feel good - don't set any limits on yourself! It's your space.
I have to admit that I love this little glittered bird in nest. And yes, it so happens that I found it among the Christmas decorations last year at a local store. But really, can you help but smile when you see this little gal and her eggs? Delightful!
My supplies bag - purchased at Silver Bella from Kim Caldwell of Artistic Bliss Designs. My colors area pink and green so I purchased this one but there was a fabulous black and white bag that I still can erase from my mind. Her designs are very pretty and I love how everything fits in it.
Here's my other storage unit directly across from the one with the bird cage on it. The green bins were purchased at Target (they didn't have pink that day!).
If you read my earlier post today, you know that my Miss Gracie was helping me get ready for the Where Bloggers Create blog party. Here she is, hard at work. All it takes is the click of the camera for her to come running. Her main self-appointed job is to get in front of the camera as much as she can. Unless there's some good sunlight in the room, that is.
Thank you so much for visiting my creative space where this blogger creates. And a thank you to Karen Valentine who hosts this annual blog party. Karen is a lovely person who I was so happy to meet in person at the Creative Connection Event in St. Paul last September. Be sure to visit her blog My Desert Cottage for the full list of participants in the 4th annual Where Bloggers Create 2012 blog party and enjoy!
P.S. Now that I've redone my creative space, I plan on making some enhancements to my blog too. Please feel free to visit again and let me know what you think!

85 comments:
Oh such a beautiful space -How did you down size? I have moved twice in five years and still can't do it.... but I just can't part with ANYTHING! Love the fresh flowers you added!
OMGoodness! I think your workspace is adorable! it's so pretty....all your girly details, the pearls...the wire mannequin....just everything!
your iMAC is the one my hubby has....once you have a Mac, you'll never go back, am I right!
anyhow...I know what you mean with cutting down on the amount of supplies we actually need to have on hand to create with. I have streamlined my studio space too..and I feel so much better.....not guilty with how much creating I should be doing....with everything just sitting there waiting to be used! Ha!
simple...pretty.....great job.
thanks for sharing all of your pictures...stop by to visit with me too, if you like..I'm also showcasing my home studio with WBC
ciao bella
creative carmelina
Wauww.....this place is really amazing!
I love little mannequin and the lovely colors..
Your space is so vintage and romantic.
The collage's are beautiful...
Please take a look into my world...if you like..
Thank you for sharing with us...
Love and happiness..
Marijke from the Netherlands
Such a pretty space! I love, love, love the bird cage that has cute little paper clippings clipped to it... precious! I found you at WBC - would love for you to visit sometime - http://stringtownhome.blogspot.com.
Your newest follower,
Heather
What a pretty space! The wall color is so pretty and love all the pretties you have decorated the room with!
would love for you to come check my little creative space out sometime!
bee blessed
mary
I have dreams of decluttering and getting a serious handle on organizing - and one day it WILL happen. You have a delightful space.
Wow what a beautiful space! You did a lovely job on it! I especially love the color of your walls and the sweet rust gate with little clothespins to hang some pretties!
Blessings,
Doni
Pretty with the touches of girlie and calm feeling in your space. The pink and touches of green are really nice!Love the bowls overflowing with strings of beads!
OUTSTANDING close up photos! (I can not get that with my camera :() Love the overflowing bowls of goodies and your birdcage hanger.. to die for! Thanks for sharing your space!
What a beautiful place to work and I love your blog. Just became a follower.
Love your space! How light and airy with all the bright colors. I like the bird cage memo board.
I look forward to visiting everyone as this is my first time to the party. ♥ ஆ
Beautiful room! It was made with a great taste!
Very pretty space! I could get lost in there! And Miss Gracie is precious! I have a Miss Gracie, but of another fur kind. She is a puffy Pomeranian... you can find her along with Bella at my blog. I'm updating and taking pictures getting ready to post soon. Thanks for sharing your lovely space with all of us.
God Bless,
Lisa
Your space looks like a delightful place to create and hang out! Thank you for sharing.
What a lovely, girly space. Mine is so plain in comparison!
Loved visiting you and seeing where you create!
Your space is so bright and pretty and full of inspiration! Love your frame full of jewelry..and that supply bag is wonderful!!
Oh I love your pictures. The colors in your studio are wonderful. Thanks for sharing. I am a new follower
What a wonderful studio Sharon!!! You can so see how it reflects your style ~ it's just beautiful! xxoo, Dawn
Oh, Sharon, I just love your space! You did such a wonderful job of photographing everything. I especially enjoyed you mosaic photos. It's all just so lovely! It was a pleasure meeting your Miss Gracie, too.
Thank you do much for sharing with us all.
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You have a very lovely space! I love all the soft colors. Thanks for sharing! I am in the tour hop too... http://sandrakayedesigns.blogspot.com/ hope to see you there. hugs
So pretty, Sharon. I can tell you tidy things up. But either way, you have a beautiful space and are so fortunate to be able to create there. I keep buying containers to get organized but haven't begun the task of organizing anything yet. Such a task! That Gracie ... being a diva is hard work. HA! Hope your weekend is great. Tammy
Beautiful!Fun!I love it!
What a bright and cheery space you have!!!! I commend you for downsizing your stash!!! I'm a purger from way back...while I probably have more than I need, I've purged almost as much as I currently own! Good for you!
just me...sendin' good wishes from Texas...jan
oh you have so many beautiful things and such a lovely space in which to display them.
Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful! Full of light! Beautiful creative space..
Your studio is wonderfully bright and cheery! Wow - It makes me want to add more color to mine. Very inspiring.
I could tell you went to Silver Bella because of the holder for your supples from Kim <3.......Love your space.....love how it goes with your blog wallpaper too....it is a very nice look!
I am so happy that you decided to showcase your happy creating space again this year. Your photography is beautiful, as usual. Having followed your posts the last year, I got inspired to declutter much of my studio supplies, also. There's more to donate/sell/give to someone in need.
I'm getting a new Blogger design by the wonderful Karen Valentine, and I'll announce it on my current blog which will close in August.
Take care and your work is beautiful.
Hi Sharon!!! The party wouldn't be the same without your pretty space!! I love the changes you made. The room is so pretty and feminine and yet clean and uncluttered. You obviously don't subscribe to my personal "more is more" philosophy! LOL! Thank you so much for joining me every year, now....to think about next year!
just perfect!!!
Such a pretty room! I love all the girly touches and wish I had room for more in my space and Iwould love a room big enough for a workstation in the middle! I too have a Miss Gracie! I enjoyed my visit very much.
Gail
Absolutely beautiful! I love, love, love the glittered bird nest. Your cat is so sweet. I have two of my own. Thank you for sharing!
Love,
Terry
Everything is just stunning, your creative space and your photos. I now need to think about a little down sizing my self. Thanks for sharing, party on!
Kelley
Teacups and Ponies
Oh how beautiful with the pastel colors. Your space has a fresh spring feeling. Love all your bits and works of art....PS I didn't show my desk area as it just wasn't tidying itself up enough to show LOL.
Keep smiling and creating.
Lovely room! The whites are beautiful, and I especially love the colours you ad to the whites and your unique and pretty items!
Your photos are gorgeous!!
Blessings,
Belinda
Beautiful space, Sharon! I love your desk! And that mannequin ~ I want to get a little tutu for mine now. Right now she wears a child size apron that is next up to get embellished. Love the different display pieces you have to show off your pretties. The black and white memo board caught my eye, as well as the wire bird cage holder. I wish I had more wall space in my room, but I'm just glad I have a room this year! Thanks for the tour!
Beautiful space and I'm in love with the wired 1/2 bird cage, love to find one! Everything is so nicely displayed. Hugs and have fun in the blog party! Hugs Marilou
Your desk is fabulous and I am definately copying your birdcage idea. Thanks fo sharing your space...it is amazing!
deb
What a sweet space!!! The florals, color, mix of patterns.. BLISSFUL! Looks like a bright and airy space to create. Our studio is full of pink too!!
A gorgeous room with an absolutely wonderful writing desk.
Your space is so clean looking and yet you have everything you need around you.
Hugs
Eva Agnes
You have a really pretty space. I just love the pops of vibrant color and bold patterns. Thank you for sharing your creative space.
So much eye candy. Love the lightness of the studio. Take care.
jenny
Hi Sharon! What a BEAUTIFUL space..... I aspire to have a lovely spot someday.... Love your silver S! Thank you so much for sharing and allowing us a tour of your studio. I will definitely visit again to see the changes and enhancements to your blog.... Give Miss Gracie a little scratch for me.
Stacey
What a sweet space - I love the birdcage frame. I think I need to follow your lead and downsize and donte.
Hope you have a second to drop by and say "hi"
Sharon you have a wonderful craftroom. Fantastic please to create!
Alexandra
What a lovely room to work in! I love the pink and green together, so fresh and aliove!
Soooooooooooooooooo clean! How do you do it? Everything looks picture perfect! I love it!
Thank you for sharing your ideas on how to create such a lovely space and your photos are amazing. My hope is have a space to shre next year at this time. You have inspired me!
Hi Sharon, Your creative space is so pretty and so well organized. I just love all your treasures about for inspiration which have inspired me with my visit. I adore the birdcage wall pin up
I can see many a happy hours in this incredible space.
Thank you for sharing.
Have a great rest of the weekend.
Hugs, Celestina Marie
Thanks for sharing your charming space. I love all the little details. Your photography is lovely.
Huggs ~ Iantha~
So BEAUTIFUL as always I knew I'd be in for a treat!
Gorgeous! I love the brightness of your studio and all of the beautiful, bright colors. Amazing photos - thank you so much for sharing your space with us!
eye candy!! love your space and the kitty sweetness!
Just too cute of a studio! I love all your whimsical talent and of course Miss Gracie!
Charmaine
Dear Sharon and Miss Gracie,
Thanks for showing us all around your lovely workspace. I am a girlie girl too, so I liked how you had everything displayed. I will continue to follow you r blog from now and see what you create next!
I have enjoyed looking through your creative space today. It's very pretty and the colour palette is sweet. I do like a bit of colour myself. I get the new all white thing but could never commit to just one colour. As my collection has grown with me for my entire life it's full of colour and life and that's just how I like it.
I just LOVE your space! Wow! The birdcage memo fixture and the wire mannequin are my faves. Love the color scheme as well. I could happily spend many hours here. Have a great day!
Hello Sharon
So wonderful to be here - everything is very pretty and feminine.
Love all your soft colours and your amazing photography!
Best wishes,
Suzy
Hi Sharon,
There must be a "need to purge" mindset. I have enough fabric to create with for at least 2 lifetimes.So I'm donating what I know I won't use in the next year or two.
What you've done is clear out the heavy energy that was in the space. I bet you can breath better and feel better in there now. It's beautiful and I know you will enjoy it so much.
I'd love to have you pop in for a visit when you have a moment.
Hugs,
Queen Of Dreamsz
Stephanie Suzanne
Gorgeous studio. So light and colorful. Thanks so much for sharing!
I love your studio. Evertything is so organized and pretty to look at.
Danielle
It is visually stunning the way you utilize opening up space. The choices to leave open space on the walls of your studio make the room look like a painting... magical and extraordinary.I will have to come back here many times to take in the visual effects . Oh
before I finish this comment I had to take another look
Yes It is an optical illusion .... I realize your studio looks like it floats in the air. Pat Beglin
It is such a beautiful space Sharon! I love your photography SO much. It is stunning how you have showcased and photographed your treasures!
I totally agree with you about decorating with things we adore and not to limit ourselves. If it makes us happy...it should be seen daily!
Thank you so much for sharing with us your lovely creative haven.
many hugs...
Oh my goodness - your space is so charming and pretty - and yes - very girly. I love that you used some color and lots of flowers.
Thank you for sharing.
Have a beautiful day.
Blessings,
Erin
I adore your creative space with its serene yet colorful surroundings. It is easy to see how inspiring your space is. Kudos for donating your excess supplies. Somehow we never have too little. :o) Thank you for sharing your Blissful Joyful studio.
I really enjoyed poking around your studio today and looking at all your fun things. And, of course, Miss Gracie was a delight.
I'd love for you to stop by my studio for a cup of tea.
Elizabeth
Enjoyed your tour! Guess I might bring in an old bird cage from the porch and cover with little trinkets.
Very cute space, well organized and tidy. I like your wall display pieces, especially the bird cage one. The Christmas tree is very cute and why not display it all year around, if it makes you happy then all power to it : ) Your little helper is just to sweet, and such a hard worker.
Thank you for the tour!!!
What a beautiful space to create in!
I can see that it is your Miss Gracie's favorite spot as well :)
precious.
~Shari
Oh Sharon, what a gorgeous creative space! The tulle skirt on the mannequin makes me swoon. :) I adore the birdcage rack... And the mirrored frame... And... Oh, the whole room! Thanks for sharing at WBC. I had a fun tour!
Cheers,
Susan
Your organized and simplistic studio is fabulous, and I would love working in it any day.
Can you come over and help me organize mine!
Thanks for sharing.
What a lovely room. Miss Gracie is adorable. I have a Snickerdoodle that races me for my chair and when he loses he takes over my desk. Come visit. The coffee or tea is always ready. I love the way you have displayed all your treasures. The light in your room is awesome.
Thank you for the Tour of your Amazing Space for Creating... and Miss Gracie is ADORABLE! Your Colors are so Cheerful and the Images you have captured through the eye of your lens are so Inspiraitonal! I'm Loving your Blog.
Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
I adore your girly space, Sharon! love your bulletin boards, your bowls overflowing with pearls, and I especially like that little glittered bird in her nest..too sweet.
Of course, the elegant presence of Miss Gracie is always going to be the highlight of any room!
Thanks so much for the tour...:)
What a beautiful room. A place where you never want to leave. Thanks for sharing.
I cut down a lot when I moved, but of course in two years, I have amassed almost as much! Love your space - so pretty and organized!
What a beautiful space! I love the color palette and how light it is! Thanks for sharing and happy creating! P.S. Gracie is precious :)
WOW - I love your room and everything in it - I think we could share some of our bird items :O) The shabby chic look is so gorgeous in your space and the beautiful flowers just finish it beautifully. Well done :O)
WOW - I love your room and everything in it - I think we could share some of our bird items :O) The shabby chic look is so gorgeous in your space and the beautiful flowers just finish it beautifully. Well done :O)
Sharon! Your space is gorgeous! I love it all, every lovely detail....fantastic!
I'll continue visiting your blog.
Besos from Argentina! Silvina
Ohhh-la-la! I am lovin' every square inch of your beautiful studio. Love your flair for whites.
What a great tour.
Linda
Awwww.. Love the photo of Miss Gracie napping... And adore the birdcage memo holder! Such a pretty room!
Love your room and your "Kim" bag! I love my "Kim" bag!! Loved Silver Bella too~ it was such a great experience!!
xoxo,
Jennifer
http://glittermyday.blogspot.com
What a beautiful space you have. It's well organized and full of such gorgeous treasures. Thanks for the tour and thanks for sharing your beautiful work and treasures.
Wow! everything looks so neat and beautiful, Love it!
Thanks for the tour :)
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