a tour of my new studio
I loved the way the Surveyor’s cabinet turned out SO much, that I designed my studio around it.
Let me back up a bit. Plan A was to work out of our garage/barn but I found out the hard way that it is too damp and quickly warps furniture. Plan B was to use the unfinished basement. But I have a thing about basements. It’s not that I’m scared of them…it’s just that being subterranean is not how I roll! Plan C arrived after I had my DUH moment. (Oprah has A-HA moments, but I refer to mine as DUH moments.) We have a guest cottage that sits empty 99.9% of the time. It’s heated and has lots of windows and gets beautiful light. It doesn’t matter if it’s raining, snowing, sleeting, windy, ya da, ya da. I can paint/create any time I want to!
Once the “where” was decided, I started pulling things together. Most of what I used, I already had on hand (that’s the beauty of being a hoarder collector). I did pick up a few accessories from my favorite shops, Tattered Tiques and Steeplechase Antiques. I chose a neutral palette of whites, creams, greys, browns, and touches of black. I love the juxtaposition between feminine and industrial elements, dark and light, and vintage and new. To me, it creates depth and interest.
Once it was finished, I snapped a few photos (see what I mean about the gorgeous light in there?) and couldn’t wait to share it with ya!
I hope you enjoyed the tour of my studio.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Linking up at these parties:
Maple & Magnolia 
Wow, nuff said!
I will be moving in right after the first of the year! 🙂
All I can say is, Oh, Wow!
SHUT TO THE UP! If I had a guest house, I would fake a grocery run. I would hide there with a bottle of wine, and blog my little heart out!
I love every inch of this!
Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com
May I please have a guest house? It’s stunning!
How beautiful!
wow, you did such a great job!
Wow! Your studio turned out AMAZING! I love your fireplace, it’s swoon worthy! Ah, how lucky you are to have such a beautiful, bright, wonderful place to create! 🙂
THIS IS STUNNING!!!!! I am in love with your studio…I have those paper lights too, I use them outside on my new patio, but just love what you did with them, and those suitcases painted, im sure….well it’s all so perfect in its non-perfect way…you are good!
Oh, I did enjoy your studio tour! Everything about it is lovely! I would be so pleased if you would link-up to Potpourri Friday!
Susan,
All I can say is Simply FAB!!!!!!!
I’m speechless…….and a wee bit jealous, too. 🙂
xoxo laurie
Susan,
Just love what you have done with the guest house; and I am very impressed with the Surveyor’s Cabinet!! It’s fantastic!!
Janet G.
Simply BEAUTIFUL! I have studio envy! You have such wonderful pieces and clearly very keen decorating sense! Enjoy your lovely new space!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
Okay, I am packing my bags and moving in! This is wonderful and looks like it belongs in a magazine. Great room, great furniture and accessories, oh, my! I see you got the new PB lamp. I saw it the other day and absolutely love it, but don’t understand why they did the cord that way. Oh, if I had a room like this I would be creating away. Thanks for sharing this at Wow.
Thanks, Kim! So agree about that dumb cord. They had it marked down at my PB so that enticed me, plus I loved the lamp enough to overlook it!
Absolutely beautiful!! I love your studio!! Sharing this on FB- thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! 🙂
FABULOUS! I love every item you’ve used to decorate this space/cottage workshop. Cute sofa…did you purchase or have the slipcover made for one you already had? It is the perfect size for your room; and the added vintage wicker chairs….oh, my!
Hi there Cheryl! The loveseat and wicker chairs came from IKEA!
No!! Really?? The wicker chairs, too? Okay, now I have to drive down to the San Diego IKEA. Enjoyed viewing your studio redesign; mentioned your blog to my ladies at Romantic Homes magazine. Let me know if you hear from RH 🙂
OM goodness. I love that magazine! Thanks a bunch!
I had a guest house at our last home. We LOVED it! However, mine looked nowhere near as gorgeous as yours. Beautiful!
Gorgeous! So many things to love about it!
Love all those wonderful industrial elements. You’re so lucky to have your very own workspace set aside just for you. It’s quite large too! Thanks for sharing your creative talent.
Wow! I love your studio. Who would not be inspired to create in such a lovely space.
Blessings, Audrey
Beautiful!!! I’m getting idea’s for my wife’s scrapbooking room….I feel inspired, thanks for sharing!!!
oh, its gorgoeus!
IT’S BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!
XXX Ido
ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! I’m looking for ways to decorate, and you’ve given me plenty of ideas! Thanks!
I ♥ the whole room. I don’t think I’d want to leave. 🙂 Very inspiring. I’m following you now. 🙂
Love it!! You always find the best stuff–a little jealous-I must admit it!! Very inspirational and beautiful! You have great taste and talent! Can’t wait to see what you create!
I love the color of the walls in your studio. What color is it, may I ask?
Hi Stacey, I’m not sure because it was that color when we moved in. If I had to guess, I’d say Linen White.
Love this space…you need to come help me do mine!
What a great studio~! You have lovely style and this place rocks!
Your studio is so wonderful! I don’t think I’d want to leave. And the surveyers cabinet…oh my goodness that must have been a lot of work, but it is beyond fabulous!! Girl, you work fast! I can’t believe how much you’ve gotten done. I just love everything you do in your home!
I adore your guest house/studio and almost green-eyed with envy. You have really worked your magic with your creativity! Everything is perfect.
Thank you for linking to Potpourri Friday. You are an asset to making the party a success. I appreciate you and I hope you will make this a weekly stop.
It’s lovely!! I’m in love with your paintbrush in the silver holder!!
🙂 Laura
http://www.lifewelive4.blogspot.com
Oh what a beautiful studio it is. Like they say the third times the charm. You have the touch for sure….love it all
Hugs,Ellen
So lovely! I’m in love with all your lamps and your scripted pillows, lanterns and lampshades. I also love your cabinet choices, so beautiful and versatile! I would like to be a guest in your guest cottage, please.
I absolutely love your studio!!!! I want to take home every little piece/detail you’ve added to the space and use it in my own place!!
Adding your blog to my google reader now 🙂
Lovely studio – what a great place to work!
Dropping by from Met Monday.
Allison
Atticmag
Vintage Gumwood Cabinet Kitchen
Dropping by from Met Monday, and oh, WOW! Love it! Have a great day!
SOOO fabulous! Thanks for sharing it with {Re}creation Into Something New Wednesdays at Not So Simple Housewife! Hope to see more from you this upcoming Wednesday!
Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/
Love it! You are inspiring me to re-design my office!
Swoon!
It turned out just beautiful!! What a great place to work, relax, or dream! Coming over from Uncommon Slice of Suburbia! Christie at Three Pixie Lane
Wow – that is so beautiful! I love the subtle colors and all the details. I also love your dog on the blog header! This is my first visit – from Savvy Southern Style.
-Shelley
Looks like a page right out of PB magazine! I mean that strictly as a compliment. You did a wonderful job! I love the lamp on your desk and your black and white poster. It looks like a serene place to work! I think I could get some serious work done in this studio. BEAUTIFUL!
Well, I’m just stunned. I don’t know what I love more…the lights, the clock, well…everything! Amazing job. You are a talented woman!
Kristine
What a great space! Looks like a page straight out of the Pottery Barn catalog. Great furniture finds.
Wow!!!! It’s gorgeous!!!
Stunning! You’ve done a beautiful job – I’d never leave this room! I love it!
Oh My Gosh!!! That would be a place I couldn’t WAIT to go to! How BEAUTIFUL!!! and so much to look at and enjoy and appreciate. I LOVE all the antiques and how clean and fresh they look. I can’t emphasize how divinely ideal I think it is!
Oh my…love! This is straight from a magazine! Beautiful.
PHENOMENAL! You lucky and creative girl you!
Brenda
I am a brand new follower to your blog. I just have to say I LOVE every single aspect of this room whatever it’s purpose. Every little detail is absolutely wonderful. You are one talented lady. You and I have very similar taste so I look forward to seeing your future posts.
Lisa
I am speechless, what an amazing studio! Collected and neutral enough that it’s soothing without being overwhelming. Visiting from Roomspiration today…
Cathy @ Room Rx
What an incredibly sophisticated craft studio! Totally needs to be in a magazine. Thank you for linking up with Roomspiration: Craft Rooms today! It’s been a wonderful party! Enjoying all your link ups!
Wow, it’s gorgeous!! I LOVE it all. When can I move in? heehee = )
~ Catie
I love everything in that space! So fabulous! Thanks for letting us have a tour. I saw this due to it being featured over at Kim’s “Savvy Southern Style”.
You are featured today at Potpourri Friday!
Oh I bet you are having so much fun in there! Thank you so much for linking up.
Extremely nice! I love the color scheme.
It’s beautiful. I’m green with envy. I’ve outgrown my home office and the piles of disorganization are giving me ulcers. The flat/vertical file cabinet is a work of art. It looks vintage.
Lucky You! I love this wonderful space you have created…so many terrific ideas! It is very stylish, yet, comfortably cozy–and the natural light, you have it all! Thanks for sharing on FB. You have inspired me to tackle my home office. Blessings!
Hi! Can you tell me where you got the paris name scroll? I love it!!!
Thanks!
Hi Kim, I got it at one of my favorite shops here in my town. Email me and I’ll give you all their details. I know they’d be happy to ship you one. susan.haskins@gmail.com
This is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! I can’t wait to copy some of these GREAT ideas!!!!
you have such impeccable/immaculate taste! I love your designs!! you inspired me overnight!