I have such an under decorated studio, it's down-right embarrassing and rather uninspiring. Like seriously, my beautiful seagrass paper-covered inspiration board has one picture on it. And anyone else sick of having their beads stuffed in plastic containers? Out of sight - out of mind! Or how about jewelry and displays that are neatly packed away for the next show - efficient but a few on display could spark some new ideas.
I'm on a mission to create this space into something that would leap off the pages of Where Women Create, keeps me organized and helps me work more efficiently. That really sounds like a job for a professional but unless a Home Crasher find me the aisles of a home improvement store, it's a job that I will need to tackle!
First up - my poor walls - bare and forlorn. They need some art work and photos stat. I am going to start with this Shine On You Crazy Diamond print from Vol25. Love, love, love it!
Next up, my jewelry from my book is on display on a green pegboard. Uh, no - bad Heather. It really needs a more artistic display. I'm digging this reclaimed wood one from Yesterday Reclaimed.
Art beads tucked in boxes, hidden away? That's a shame. They need to be in a few special little bowls. I would gather up birds, eggs and nest beads to put them into this cutie from Karen Norton.
Wouldn't this be a fun way to display inspiration photos or earrings on cards. This vintage find is from In With the Old.
Ah the printer's tray. I don't think I'll ever be lucky enough to snag a whole cabinet, but a tray or two would look awesome on my bead table. I always feel a little green with envy when I see them in other bead studio photos. You can find this one from Aurora Mills.
I have a collection of trays that I use when I design jewelry. I'll gather materials into the tray and see what happens! And it makes a quick clean up at the end of the day, just stack your trays until you are ready to work again. This weathered one is from On Winston Lane.
A little utilitarian, I actually have a few of these card files in my studio and store my clay in them. I like their vintage feel and they hide away quite a bit! These are from River Jim.
A sweet display for some of your handcrafted treasures - don't hide them in a box, hang them in your studio. You can find these at Selina Beads n Bits.
This vintage owl from Long Lost Love can be used to display earrings, but I think he'd made a good studio mascot. You know, to remind you of just how smart and clever you are!
I will wait to see what kind of treasures I can find at the next antique market at the end of the month. Until then I will be purging. I have beads I will never use. You know, they kind you saw at a show and price was just too good to pass up but that was 5 years ago. Yeah, that kind of bead stash needs to find a new home. This is my mantra for my studio redo:
Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful. - William Morris
