Studio Work Begins!


We started on my studio last weekend, and boy, what a lot of work! I'll be sure to post photos when there is something interesting to photograph:) For now, we've mainly been working on patching the walls and insulating the parts of the ceiling that weren't completely insulated. Work continues this weekend:) There were once sky lights in the studio room...and now there are just plywood "patches" that are quite the eyesores! We removed the skylights when we added a new roof a few years back and have been waiting to deal with the interior holes when we redo the ceiling. We're not ready for that, so I've had to come up with a creative way to make those square patches look like they belong. I finally decided that I would (try to) paint a pretty cloudy sky mural within each of the four squares and trim it out in a nice crisp white moulding. Hopefully the effect will realistic - we shall see! I hope to tackle that soon (this weekend or next) so I'll be sure to post some before and afters! I'm so anxious to have the studio finished because my materials and creations are taking over the rest of the house!

Hubs was also able to get around to mudding the seams of the new drywall in the hallway. Still lots of sanding, reapplying mud, sanding, etc., to go, but it looks sooo much better already! I can't believe we can walk down the hall now without seeing a single stud!

I've been experimenting with my faux creations and wanted to share one of them - a chocolate cupcake - with you...You can read more about it on my faux dessert blog if you like.











Thanks for dropping in! I hope everyone is doing well!




15 comments:

Ambrea @ Come Home Cottage said...

Your hard work really shows! I can't believe you have already started on your studio! That is so cool! I painted clouds in my boys room 5 years ago and loved how it looked. It took some guts to sponge on the first cloud, but after that It was a 'breeze'. If you keep it soft and airy I'm sure it will look great! I've since painted their disastrous bedroom, but miss the clouds!

September 11, 2008 at 8:24 AM
Layla said...

SO glad to see your post. I can't wait to see photos of the studio, and glad to hear the hallway is coming along nicely too. Your cupcake is the most precious little thing I've ever seen. It's going to be so nice for you to be able to spread out and CREATE in your new space. I'm having a GIVEAWAY over at my blog if you'd like to check it out!

:-)
Layla
The Lettered Cottage

September 11, 2008 at 8:51 AM
Marilyn in NM said...

How fun to have a studio! I can't wait to see pictures.
And your cupcake is adorable. Now you'll have lots of room to keep those creative juices flowing.

Marilyn in NM

September 11, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Patty said...

I love the frilly cupcake paper you used. Wherever did you find them?

September 11, 2008 at 8:48 PM
Victoria said...

The cupcake is beautiful!

September 12, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Marietta said...

How wonderful... a studio... Love your faux cupcake.... I just posted a give-a-way today. Maybe you would like to stop over.

September 12, 2008 at 3:12 PM
Chris@Cats On My Quilts said...

Renovations are a chore as you well know. But doing a studio is fun. We did a small re-do on my sewing studio this summer and I love it. I used the fabric I bought in your yard sale for several projects and it looks fabulous in my space. Have fun!

September 12, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Twice Remembered said...

Thanks, ladies! And thanks for letting me know about your fabulous giveaways! Yay!

Patty, I made the wrappers..they are a combination of regular cupcake wrappers and crepe paper. I call them CupCrepes!

Chris, I would love to see photos of what you did with the fabric...I'm SO glad someone could use it - someone that is such a pro at sewing at that! In my upcoming sale, I will have some more fabric as well:)

September 12, 2008 at 5:41 PM
Ambrea @ Come Home Cottage said...

Yeah! It is an AWESOME choice! Yesterday, I just about ordered a fabric by Waverly in those colors for my sofa, (but ended up going all white-EEK), It will be sooo pretty!

September 12, 2008 at 8:41 PM
The Old Painted Cottage said...

Love all the work you are doing in your future studio. That cupcake is totally darling, especially the pink polka dot paper holder. By the way, I've tagged you on my blog!

oxox
Jennifer

September 16, 2008 at 2:35 PM
Mrs. L said...

that looks delicious and your telling me its fake...it looks yummy..and to cute..a new studio how lucky you I can't wait to have my studio..have a beautiful week, lisa

September 16, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Heather Weisse Walsh said...

How adorable are these??????

September 16, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Shabbee Chick said...

Love the cupcakes! Ca-yute!

September 17, 2008 at 6:41 AM
Lorie said...

The cupcakes are so cute!!

September 21, 2008 at 12:09 AM
pbrigitte said...

I want to nom them all! <3

September 21, 2008 at 6:02 AM

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