Thursday, November 18, 2010

My Creative Space (literally)

Have I ever shown you my 'room'? I don't think I have... probably because it hasn't been tidy in a looong time ;) Hidden away in an easily-missed corner of our home, it's the size of a very small bathroom. No room to swing a cat (as they say) and all the screen printing and sewing etc gets done on the dining room table, but still... it's my space :) The kids have to ask permission to enter (I still get a kick out of that - that they actually do ask!) It's so chaotic and messy, but this is the best it's ever looked (note: you can actually see desk top and floorboards - amazing). The little window looks out over the back garden.


I've just gone through my fabric stash and gifted three massive bin bags to charity, and still have seven 110 litre containers and seven 50 litre containers full of fabric (all colour-sorted, of course!) How does one person accumulate so much? My daily reminder of my very privileged life...


Find more creative spaces over at Kirsty's.
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23 comments:

  1. OotyNovember 18, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    lovely well organized space! (I LOOOOOOOOVE SEING OTHERS ACTUAL WORK SPACE =))

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  2. JennieNovember 18, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    I love your desk and lamp!!
    You've really used the space well, its amazing how much you can fit in a small space.xx

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  3. FionaNovember 18, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Having your own space just for making stuff must be great and yours looks very organised! My place is much more chaotic.

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  4. MiaNovember 18, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    It makes me feel so much better to see that others have massive stashes of craft stuff too - you never know when you might need that old vest in an unusual shade of green right?? I've started storing some under the house, in the garage all the while muttering "not good feng shui....". Love that lime green lamp shade. Thanks for the sneak peek!

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  5. teddybearswednesdayNovember 18, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    what a sweet and well organzied space!!xo

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  6. WendyNovember 18, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Looks like a very creative space...love that worktable!

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  7. Melanie Gray AugustinNovember 18, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    So very well organised!

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  8. CatNovember 18, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    It's nice to be able to have your own space just for you and it's great how much your children respect that too. Thanks for letting us have a peek into your space.:)

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  9. june at noonNovember 18, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    I love seeing other makers' spaces. It looks so cozy and bright!

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  10. TaniaNovember 18, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    I bet you know how to lay a finger on every single thing - even when you can't see the table top. I always lose stuff when my space is clean. Oh woe! What do you reckon that says about my brain?

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  11. 74 Lime LaneNovember 18, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    it looks like a very creative spot! i still have to clean mine ...

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  12. belinda marshallNovember 18, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    you are so good getting in and tidying up + lucky not to have to share your space with another {who might want to open the window, eeeek!!!!}. love the curtain and horns and lovely things hanging from the horns.

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  13. flowerpressNovember 18, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Wow, I love it. So many bits, makes me feel better too about all my stuff. Though mine would never be that organised and I seem to spread out however much space I have!

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  14. posie blogs Jennie McClellandNovember 18, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Where would we be without shelving & tubs!! Love Posie

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  15. UnknownNovember 18, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Would you mind coming to fix my space up ? Yours looks great !

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  16. spectacularfairywrenNovember 18, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    I love that your stuff is all in one spot. But i am scared this is the room i am destined to take up as this takes me over...@

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  17. Karen Lewis TextilesNovember 18, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    do you know what I feel exactly the same about my privileged life...to be surrounded by beautiful fabric and to get to play with it all day long, is indeed a privilege.

    (yes, I have read Carol Shields' books - all of them! and agree about the beautiful 'Unless' - I should reread it too xx)

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  18. Naturally CarolNovember 18, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    I had a chuckle reading 'spectacularfairywren's' comment...and my thought was 'if we don't control the space it controls us'. You have control of the room, well done! (At least for today..he!he!)

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  19. Ingrid MidaNovember 19, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    I should be working but I was so tempted by the title of your post that I just had to have a look. I too just cleaned up my studio space and took note of my huge stash of fabric!!!
    I love it that your daughters ask permission to enter. You've taught them respect and that is a wonderful gift.

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  20. mizu designsNovember 19, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    Ooooh yeah, a girl needs a room of her own. Mine is also stuffed to the gills like yours.

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  21. Kickcan & ConkersNovember 19, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Lucky you having your own space 'and' so much stuff. I can imagine you being very happy in there Kylie.
    Thanks for reminding me about Carol Shields, it's been a while.

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  22. UnknownNovember 20, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Wow! You sure know how to use a small space! I so love seeing creative work spaces, where the magic is born! Thanks for sharing it : )

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  23. AnonymousNovember 21, 2010 at 3:37 AM

    wow creative space looks so well organized! I love your space you must feel great being there and creating...
    xxx

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