My Studio Color Theme - Or "Why I Want to Eat My Studio"
ack when I started dreaming of having a studio of my very own about a year ago, I had no idea what color theme I would use. It took me a long time to come up with the wall color, but after I finally did {robin's egg blue}, everything just started to fall into place.
I decided to use some of the items that I'll be creating for my business as a jumping off point, namely the colors in some of my faux desserts - chocolate brown, white, cream, and a touch of red...
I love these canvas storage bins I found at Lowes. Chocolate and vanilla! I hope they can help me maintain some measure of organization.
I went into Hobby Lobby the other day for the sole purpose of buying a chocolate brown Eiffel Tower - and I only left with a chocolate brown Eiffel. Amazing! {though I did put a lot of goodies in my cart to admire while I was perusing the store}. Did you know that I accidentally sat on my Eiffel Tower yesterday? It was on the floor of the studio {yes, for a very good reason} but I had forgotten it was there. I bent down to paint the very bottom of the armoire and then felt a very sharp burst of pain in my...shall we say...upper, upper, upper right leg. I have a scratch and bruise now, ugh! Why didn't I buy the Arc de Triomphe instead?
Originally, I was just going to stick to brown, white, cream and blue - but you know I just couldn't live without red, so I'll be incorporating some lovely red accents. I'll be painting a few things the same color as my kitchen cabinets, Waverly's Cherry.
Of course, there will be some white and robin's egg blue touches. {Yes, I even painted those old books! If it's not breathing, it's fair game!}
I love the thought of spending my days making and looking at these faux candies, though I'd have to keep some real chocolate on hand to satisfy my stubborn sweet tooth.
I'm still loving the glitter magnets I made a while back and will probably have to make more for the kitchen because these are definitely going in the studio!
More clothespin love...
In true ME form, this studio is taking much longer than I expected, but it's coming together. I just gave hubs a couple more "honey, can you make this for me" projects {he's thrilled, let me tell you}- so more building for him, more painting for me. Oh, and then there is the tile grout project. More on that later. So there are things we're working on that I don't want to share until the big reveal but hopefully it will be worth the wait.
This may be my last post until we get back from our trip sometime the middle of next week. We leave on Saturday and I have not a little laundry and cleaning to do before our departure. I'm still looking for a vacation package that includes clean laundry and a maid service for home. Let me know if you find it!
Until next time - Au revoir! {which reminds me, hub's mom is in Paris right now...Oh to be her!}
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33 comments:
Wait those are fake candies? I was thinking "Those would never last more than a day in my house." Nice look. Love the Eiffel tower.
Haha, real ones wouldn't last in my house either! Yes, they are fake, and so is the cupcake in my blog header.:)
Love the colors you have chosen. Reminds me of my "Aqua Tint" walls in my master bedroom. So soothing and pretty.
I too am still working on mine. I love what colors you have picked and seeing the tiny details! I want to buy some of your faux chocolates. Do you sell them? So pretty!!
Hugs to you,
~Victoria~
It is a soothing color, Stephanie. I'm loving it!
Victoria, I'm been wanting to make these to sell for a long time. I've made a lot for family but I quickly realized how much space it entails to make them, let alone having space for the business aspect. So that's why I'm so anxious to finish my studio, so that I can finally offer them in an Etsy shop. I'll be sure to let everyone know when I finally get to that point...thanks for asking!
Such a super cute craft room! Wish I had a craft room...right now I have a closet...seriously! LOL! :) Love the colors that you chose. Have a great day!
Hugs,
Rachel
Your colors are beautiful! Just perfect for a creative space.
~Michelle
I love this entry. A few years ago when I was doing some public speaking about home decor, one of the notions my friends used to make fun of me for saying was, "Select colors you can want to eat." You just proved my point! Délicieux!
Stan
Thanks, Michelle!
Rachel, if I had a closet that wasn't packed with "stuff", I'd be tempted to work out of it myself! That's a really neat idea!
Too funny, Stan - but it is so true, isn't it?! I often describe decorative elements as delicious. We just have to pick colors and items that make us say "Yum!",
Can't wait to see the results... and those chocolates look divine (I foresee a sold out Etsy shop in the future).
It looks beautiful!!!
That's funny, I am currently re-doing my studio as we speak. I have a 5' x 6' corkboard with the ugly metal trim around it. My Husband made a frame to go around it and is finishing it while I'm writing. We went to Lowes and bought base moulding and he mitered the corners, like a picture frame. It is so gorgeous. I think Pottery Barn sells one like that for $500.00. We spent $18.00 on the moulding.
I'm hoping to put my post up on Friday!
You really made your room so warm and pretty!!!
Have a great week and thank you for leaving me a comment on my Blog!
Aimee
Your entire blog is total inspiration to me. All of your remodeling I have followed for quite some time. I you get a chance, I would love to have your input on my kitchen that I have posted today. Yours is definitely an inspiration. It needs lots of help, and a good eye. I would appreciate it a lot. Now I have got to make some time to make some of those clothespins. Jackie
Hi Kim, Wow, your working space sounds like its going to be wonderful. The colors you have chosen sounds delightful. I'm looking forward seeing a good view in your studio. You know as of today I notice my eyes seem to be getting worse, isn't that a shame. Now I'm going to have to wear glasses every time I get on the computer. Sorry for the info but this is major for me. I still can't believe this is happening.
Thank you so much for visiting.... it is always so nice to meet other bloggers. I'll be dropping by again, in the meantime take care-
LOVE your studio!! It is fabulous!! I have that same paper pack that you covered your clothespins in, but cannot remember where I found them. Do you happen to remember??
Thank you!!
Elise
Honey, I can't live without red either! I love what you're doing. I always love what you're doing. Oh, and I finally, FINALLY got my little button for my blog up today. Have a wonderful time!
Brenda
Thanks for dropping in, everyone! Elise, I sent you an email about the paper...I think Hobby Lobby or Michaels?
Your photographs are gorgeous! Love that Eiffel tower and the pretty little clothes pins. :)
I love that you painted the old books. They look so cool! And the glitter letters are fun.
The candy really does look real!
Rhonda
Thanks for your comment on my post! I think we must have a lot in common! :)
You had asked about using BIN primer for knotty pine - from what I've heard, it works really well to cover pine, so I would try it. Good luck!
Love the color choices. Thank you so much for stopping by my little blog & adding my button. I am honored to be on your sidebar.
Monica
Hi Kim!!! Thanks so much for leaving such a sweet comment about my good news! I don't mind if you blog about it at all! In fact, I think it would be wonderful. I am also adding you to my blog roll. (I don't know why I haven't done it sooner!) Have a great week end my dear!
Karen
My Desert Cottage
All those pics are great! Love them all!
Such a lovely blog!
Greetings from Italy,
Federica.
Such beautiful colors...I love them together. Very elegant!
~Kelli
Yummmm, marshmallows and chocolate! My office is raspberry chocolate!
Hi Kim...
Ohhh my...it looks like you're having soooo much fun with the planning and decor of your brand new studio! I love, love, LOVE those robin egg blue walls and books! Hehe! Girl, I never thought about painting the book covers but what a great idea to have your books coordinate!!! I love that! I have always like the creamy white and browns with the aqua...so pretty! And adding splashes of...my favorite color red...will be beautiful!
By the way...I love your new fabric covered organizing boxes...beautiful!!! I have been working on my studio for several months...I have ups and downs of decorating urges...guess that's why it's taking me so long. But I was so excited to have a room that I could have alllll to myself! I am doing Paris Apt. style design with toile..etc. Ohh my...listen to me go on and on...sorry, but like you..I've been so excited about having my own little space to decorate!!!
I love your handcrafted candies...gorgeous!!! I wish you the best in all of your decorating endeavours!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
PS...extrodinary photos, my friend!
All the pictures are just lovely! I would have tried to eat the candies. And who paints books? Who knew you could paint books? Quite creative.
What sweet comments from you all - I appreciate every one of them! I'm so glad you stopped by!
Hi Kim~
I am so eager to see your beautiful studio space all done. You will not be the who takes the longest. I started a year ago, and still can't hardly get through the door! I have excuses, but oh well. It will get done one day.
Donna
Donna, I'm so glad I'm not alone - it takes us forever to complete our projects, but at least better late than never! Thanks for dropping in - it's always good to see you!
I just found your blog and am looking forward to going back and reading some of your past posts. I also think it would be a good idea for me to keep you in mind for my business. As part of my interior decorating business, I also do home staging and sometimes will use faux food {usually fruit}, but I could see candy being something different on a tiered plate holder in a kitchen.
i love your office so does my daughter Camalee! she is obssessed with paris so she instanly caught your effiel tower! thank you for sharing! i love your blog!!!
CLEVER idea to paint the books - NEVER would've thought of that! I love robins egg blue and red together!
Brilliant studio. I love how it feels. Clean, open, beachy. What brand of the Robin's Egg blue did you choose? Did you go to Lowe's? I would love to have some of that paint in my bedroom.
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