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Monday, 14 February 2011

I ♥ my new studio...

This Valentine's Day, my love for my new studio has surpassed everything else...  My poor husband has been sidelined by my Ikea furniture and yummy carpet.  And I love my new view too.
It's been beautiful and sunny tonight and I couldn't resist taking a few photos.
But, the evening sunshine was pouring in, creating shadows and difficulties for the not-very-good photographer (me).
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As you can probably tell, my shiny new studio is in my loft. :)
And I LOVE it.
Here is the other end of the room - still a blank canvas.  
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It's 8 metres long so just wonderful to be in.  It is, by a mile, the warmest and nicest room in the house at the moment, as we are doing other works too.  
I have space enough for things like this... rows of pretty jars :)
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But - it is still a work in progress.
My ribbons for example...
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I need a new solution for them :)
I'll share better pictures as I organise and set things up better.
But until then, I hope this has given you a glimpse of why I am so happy. :)
Have a great day.
P.S. This is my 2nd post today - Valentine's card below...
And I'll share my husband's card tomorrow ;)
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45 comments:

  1. Judith14 February 2011 at 18:26

    What a lovely workspace you have, Lucy! I can really imagine that you are keen about it.

    Your Valentine's card is so cute!

    Have a nice and romantic evening,
    greetings Judith

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  2. Kelly Booth14 February 2011 at 18:38

    Such a fun room Lucy gotta love IKEA.....happy Valentine's Day!

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  3. Tami H14 February 2011 at 19:06

    Oh Lucy it's beeeeeutiful! So happy for you! Enjoy every moment in that happy place. :) Happy Valentine's Day!

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  4. Christine14 February 2011 at 19:34

    Ooooh, it's beautiful!

    I'd like to have that much space....

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  5. Arlene14 February 2011 at 20:06

    This room is a little bit of heaven. LOVE the sun shining in and warmth of the room.

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  6. Poppit14 February 2011 at 20:16

    wow! Amazing. My dream is a loft craft room too. And like you, we've a whole house to do! LOVE it. :-)

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  7. Jane14 February 2011 at 20:33

    GORGEOUS!!!!!

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  8. Andi (RrlScrapGal)14 February 2011 at 20:40

    What a wonderful peace of heaven! Love it! And I can see you up there creating away:)

    Happy Day!

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  9. Kerry14 February 2011 at 20:47

    That is absolutely fabulously light and airy! So much room to put things. You are so lucky!

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  10. Kathy14 February 2011 at 20:49

    Yay and Yipee for you!!!!!!!! This was a long time coming and so much patience it took. Soooooo happy to see you in your new digs...AWESOME!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING. Miss you
    hugs,Kathy

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  11. Ashley M14 February 2011 at 20:54

    So cute! I would be happy too if I had a pink craft chair! :) Thanks for letting us take a peek. :)

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  12. Dotty Jo14 February 2011 at 20:59

    OK, now I want a pink craft chair too! Lucy, what a fab space - no wonder you are delighted with it! ENJOY!!! Jo x

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  13. Bumblebee14 February 2011 at 21:08

    Wow, that is so amazing! You're very blessed to have such an amazing craft place!

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  14. jimlynn14 February 2011 at 21:17

    WOW! I need to come live with you! This is wonderful. So much room and just great. Be sure and post how you store all that ribbon! I'm looking at the same problem with mine!
    Lynn

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  15. Ribbon Girl14 February 2011 at 22:27

    Jealous? Who me?? JEALOUS?? Of course not, I'm always this green :lol:

    Lucy your room is gorgeous and I am so jealous that it's your own and you don't have to share it with anyone else and - I have those tall drawers but the smaller ones wouldn't fit under my work benches (even though I told my Dad I had measured them and that of course they would fit so then we had to take all the boxes back to IKEA) Oh you are going to have a fabulous time creating in there

    Love Andrea xx

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  16. Lynn14 February 2011 at 23:28

    Oh...this makes me happy for you...looks like a wonderful place to create....thanks for sharing!

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  17. Karen14 February 2011 at 23:37

    What a fabulous space you now have. The window is a perfect addition. I have a beautiful room but it doesn't have an overhead light and is quite dark. I love how light and airy your room is.

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  18. Heather14 February 2011 at 23:51

    Your room is beautiful! Thanks for sharing! I love the picture of your ribbons too!

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  19. Lin15 February 2011 at 01:22

    What a great room, Lucy, and it's ALL YOURS!! Anxious to see more as you can share!

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  20. Virginia L.15 February 2011 at 03:16

    How AWESOME! So glad that your room is coming nicely! All the magic will happens there....

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  21. Joy15 February 2011 at 04:02

    I love seeing your new room Lucy, way too beautiful, looking forward to viewing more. Thanks for sharing, hugs!

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  22. Barb15 February 2011 at 04:04

    Lucy, it looks so cozy! And all those cupboards! Love it!

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  23. ivy15 February 2011 at 06:01

    what a wonderful workspace! when can i come over?! ;)

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  24. Marisa15 February 2011 at 06:25

    I'm jealous! Looks amazing and I love the natural light!

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  25. Ribbon Girl15 February 2011 at 07:22

    Lucy if we all bring a chair we could have a class in your loft! Mary G x

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  26. ChickieChirps15 February 2011 at 08:01

    It looks absolutely gorgeous Lucy! Your husband is going to be wondering where his wife is all the time now.
    I have to confess my ribbons look pretty much the same as yours... I keep tidying them up and then a few seconds later they are back to chaos: (

    Arabella

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  27. Ros15 February 2011 at 09:51

    Oh WOW! this is lovely ... my ribbons were just like your too ... solution ... my SIL came and tidied them! Enjoy your space .....

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  28. Laura.K15 February 2011 at 09:55

    Wow Lucy. Your little room is gorgoeus. Really gorgeous. I would love to have a small room just for me and my hobby materials. Just dreaming.

    Have a lot of fun in your little kingdom.

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  29. Beth15 February 2011 at 11:10

    Oh my goodness, I'm green with envy! I currently craft on my spare room floor but we're moving soon and I'm looking around for inspration for my new craft room - yours is perfect. I showed my un-crafty husband and even he said wow!! I find the Really Useful boxes best for my ribbons, I've got one for each colour, they're really cheap and stack up well, they're not the prettiest though!

    Love Beth xx

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  30. Milliesmarvels15 February 2011 at 12:41

    Lovely space! Am very jealous!
    Jane
    x

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  31. Sarah J Moerman15 February 2011 at 12:50

    Wonderful space, Lucy! Love it! Happy crafting!

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  32. Kelly Rasmussen15 February 2011 at 13:52

    what a fabulous room! just perfect!
    xo

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  33. Holly Saveur15 February 2011 at 16:09

    Indeed a LOVELy room I would love it too..!

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  34. Billie A15 February 2011 at 18:14

    Wonderful room you will have fun putting it all together you have a great blank canvas. Can't wait to see more photos and you ribbon solution I too have ribbon issues and looking for suggestions.

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  35. Marian Garcia, Studio M16 February 2011 at 03:37

    It's beautiful, you're a lucky gal. xo, Marian

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  36. Trixie Hughes16 February 2011 at 07:46

    Oh Lucy, what a beautiful room - to go with all your beautiful cards. It's really lovely and love the window letting the sunshine flood in. x

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  37. Deirdre16 February 2011 at 09:21

    AMAZING..... wow, just love it.

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  38. Karen Dunbrook16 February 2011 at 11:52

    wow...fantastic, bright and happy space....you are so lucky!!

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  39. Karen17 February 2011 at 03:14

    Hi the room is lovely i wound my ribbons around a clothespin secure by a straight pin or dot and put them in jars by colour makes it easy to find what you are looking for
    Karen D

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  40. itsallrosi17 February 2011 at 20:51

    beautiful space, Lucy. enjoy!

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  41. Anonymous18 February 2011 at 00:04

    I love your room, its fab!!
    I wrap my ribbon around dolly pegs and fix them with a little bit of masking tape. I store them in a clear plastic box.

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  42. Alice 18 February 2011 at 10:46

    awwww.... that pink chair and all that space! so very jealous here as i am crafting on our dining table (and only half of it!)... congratulations on your new studio, Lucy!! that's where pretty cards are made. hope i can become a fly and watch you create!! hope you have countless fun time creating in your new studio!! =)

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  43. Emily A18 February 2011 at 18:26

    The photo of the ribbons is gorgeous, but why aren't they in the ribbon box I gave you?!!! Although I have to admit, they look much more pretty this way...

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  44. Jana20 February 2011 at 22:21

    Love it Lucy! So bright and clean looking. I have those Ikea drawer units too and I'm loving them.

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  45. Clare26 February 2011 at 20:41

    Lucy your craft space is amazing hun!!!. A blank canvas where you can add your gorgeous work. I love my craft room and feel so so lucky as many do not have that luxuary. Going to be giving my craft room a makeover this year so your storage ideas will come in handy. Enjoy it darl. Hugs Clare xxx

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