Useful Space

5 years ago When we designed our house there was no plans at that time for a baby. And then a baby came and there was no bedroom for him, just an upstairs office/play loft. So in order to give my now 3 year old his own room, we had to put up a wall and build a closet which left my office a small disfuntional and awkward space. I had a closet crafters company come in and design some much needed storage space and a desk. In my custom designed cabinets I have my art and scrapbooking supplies nicely organized for the very first time which leaves me plenty of space to work at the computer. If the loft area wasn't open to downstairs with valted ceiligns, it would be stifling and crowded. But, it is actually the perfect amount of space for one person to work.

I made a framed bulletin board this weekend for just $3.00. The frame was a dated old brown obstruction, but rather large with nice detail. I did my signature black shabby chic paint treatment on it. The corkboard was from a dumpster dive...literally. Yes, my feet were sticking out of a very large and icky dirty disgusting dumpster. So it was FREE, my favorite kind. And the fabric I already had which was left over from another project.

I purchased some letters half off at Kohls to spell TO DO, no not TAH-DA, although that would have been cute too. "Tah-Da"
So my work and crafting space is slowly coming together. I also have a large project table/desk up there with a light so I can spread out when needed and CREATE.

Happy Crafting,