STUDIO UPDATE!

Things have been a whirlwind around here, with my kits selling almost as fast as I can make them (THANK YOU EVERYONE, AND I JUST ADDED MORE KITS TODAY!) The ultra talented Pam Garrison was sweet enough to mention my kits on her blog yesterday, THANKS PAM!, so the fire is under my pants again!!! I also scheduled my first official 'IN STUDIO' CLASS for this Sunday, so I have been working like crazy to get my space to look more like a 'teaching studo' and less like a 'disaster zone'!
I thought I'd give you a sneak peak of my studio. We purchased our house mainly because it has a double garage - (the old-fashioned kind, where the garage is back to back towards the end of the lot). First month we moved in, my husband closed off the back half of the space for me, and put in new walls and floor. A few years ago, he put in french doors out to the garden, and little windows framing the doors, plus my own private deck that sits under the apple tree! I love my studio, but more often than not it looks like a disaster zone inside!!! I am usually working on at least 5 projects at a time, and move around from project to project... So you are getting the official "Photographers Special" photos today, trust me, it won't stay this neat for long!!!

First, I really wanted some 'Beauty' in my room, and created special little spots where I can rest my eyes when my fingers need to stop... This photo shows the right hand wall as you come into the studio, with an old green couch, my doll-house (with storage underneath!), and a few other Ulla- pieces. The rose poster, was hand carried to me by Carol's sister from Germany, earlier this year! Isn't it fabulous?

Next is the area, by the window on the same wall, where I have all my jewelry equipement and space. I hung my favorite Tivoli poster, and put a sweet little vintage church below it with a few other favorite things... And here is how my view looks out into the garden. There are sweet little German flower children on the sill. Since I hate to weed and prune, my garden is pretty wild right now - just like a cottage garden... Thats the neighbors old Victorian you can see thru the bushes...

Another big goal for this studio clean-up was to make a permanent space for my daughter! She often works with me, but I have to shift her around depending on what I am working on. So I designated a corner just for her! (check out the cool storage basket for pipecleaners!)
On my back wall I have long shelves, the top devoted to some of my bird cages (my daughters spot is under the swan!) and the second shelf for pretty storage. My sewing area (with my beloved Bernina) is on the opposite corner from my daughters space.

I have tons of ribbons that I store in two old doll-buggies that used to be my daughters (she got them the same year for christmas - one from me, one from grandmother - LOL) I also bought some 'Martha Stewert' Apothecary jars (at K-mart) to put favorite ribbons, leaves, and flower centers in. Thats an old gingerbread clock case behind them, that I hope to make into a 'doll case' someday! Enough for now, will post more later, including photos of where most of my 'stuff' is stored!!!

Comments

[eric pb]

Ah….the sweet, smell of perfume! Today's market is flooded with hundreds and hundreds of different fragrances ranging

from floral to woodsy. Most women love the smell of perfume, wearing it even when going to the grocery store. The problem

is that perfume allergy for some women, is anything but nice.

[eric wp]

The history of perfume goes back to Egypt, although it was prevalent in East Asia as well. Early perfumes were based on incense, not chemicals, so aromas were passed around through fumes. The Roman and Islamic cultures further refined the harvesting and manufacturing of perfumery processes to include other aromatic ingredients.

Thus, the ancient Islamic culture marked the history of modern perfumery with the introduction of spices and herbs. Fragrances and other exotic substances, such as Jasmine and Citruses, were adapted to be harvested in climates outside of their indigenous Asia.

[shelley Noble]

I've missed a lot of your wonderful posts! It is so nice to see where you create!

[constance]

I really like your studio because it is a good blend of work space balanced with little oasises of colorful inspiration here and there. Really great to see where it all happens!!! So happy you are conducting classes in your L'atelier.

[constance]

I really like your studio because it is a good blend of work space balanced with little oasises of colorful inspiration here and there. Really great to see where it all happens!!! So happy you are conducting classes in your L'atelier.

[kim]

every photo a treat!

[Carol]

Oh Ulla I was dying to see your studio and I'm not at all deceived, it's just as great as I thought. And even one of the Hagemann posters is hanging there :D (thanks for the mention.) That view through your window with all the Erzgebirgische Volkskunst Children is wonderful and the corner you've made for your daughter is so gorgeous with all the baskets and I adore your beuatiful bird cage collection and the glass jars and bowls!

[teresa]

oh wow....I could peep at your photos for hours....so inspiring!!! Love that doll house I saw, too. And the hanging lamp shades! And the dolls in the window sill...and their shadows...and .... and...

[cruststation]

Everything in that room is so beautiful, firstly I love the top photo where you put your dollshouse, the German flower dolls wonderfully displayed on the window sill welcoming the first signs of Spring. Your daughter's corner with all the neat baskets and lovely bird cages on top. The Kewpies on the desk? Oh I want one! Love the storage ideas of putting things inside the buggies and the beautiful glass jars at the bottom filled with delicious eye-candy, I am in heaven :)

[Sandra]

what a nice surrounding you have! I love your collection of birdcages. They are so beautiful!

[Britt-Arnhild]

I opened your blog a couple of hours ago and wanted to post a comment at once. But there was so much to see, so I came back and back and back. And I will keep coming back. What a wonderful place! For a wonderful talented women! Not to forget the wonderful talented apprentice!Thanks for sharing.

[Linda]

What a nice space in which to create. Your creativeness shows in every corner.

[Joanna]

Your studio looks wonderful. I so wish I had a studio.

[Mrs. Staggs]

I am looking at my dream come true!
Thank you for sharing Ulla!

[susanna]

Thanks for giving us a tour of your workspace, Ulla. I always enjoy seeing where artists create. I like your shelf of birdcages. They have such beautiful lines. And your collections of buttons and ribbons in the large glass vases remind me of candy displays. Cool!

[susan]

how beautiful these studio photos are! i love the window too... so so so beautful!
we are just finsihing up our little paper ornaments and loving the process... thank you !!!

[ParisBreakfasts]

So orderly and so much space and so imaginative!

[Darla]

Thanks for inviting us into your creative space, it is a treat getting to see behind the scenes so to speak.

I know the people who attend will have a great time at your *in studio* class.

[zUzU]

Oh Ulla! =^..^=

How enchanting your studio is!
But of course ... as always I am delighted by what I find when I visit.

I bet you have faeries living in the cupboards and dance with the dollies at night in moonlight!

So much fun to see where my little girl you sent (for the Christmas ornament exchange) was born. She is an absolute WoNdEr! So very pretty. I think she will live all year long in my studio to watch over the mice-lings & baby bears. She seems quite happy there now (as I have promised her a tree soon in which to sit and watch out at the hummingbird feeder.)

Isn't it funny how a creative space emerges. Reincarnates becoming something perfect on sight of the minds eye. I knew the moment I saw my cottage what I would do with each little nook of space. My studio faces onto the garden as well ... and in it's former life, was a little garage for an old Ford Model T .::smile::. Now filled with light from as many big windows as I could fit in ... It is my Meant to be ... True North.

Thank you for sharing yours!

[tongue_in_cheek_antiques]

Ulla I peek into your soul is like going to heaven! Thank you for sharing the scent of your apple tree and a look into your magical kingdom!!

[Mary Stanley]

Your studio is so lovely! Like a work of art itself! Thanks so much for giving us a peek inside...love the birdcages and all the wonderful nooks and pieces of art.

[Cerri]

Wow Ulla, your space looks amazing! I knew you would have a wonderful place to create!
I also love that you have a spot for your daughter to work along with you!!

[Anastasia]

What a wonderful creative workspace Ulla! Lucky you to have so much room.
It looks fantastic and I love how your daughter creates nearby - very sweet!!

[kirsty]

would you like a boarder? I could sleep under your desk. I promise I'd be quiet.

[Bitter Betty]

Oh my goodness!!!!!!!
It is a fantasy land.. I love when my space is clean and organized.
Never stays like that for the crafty though.. does it?
Congrats again on the kits.. what a natural way to share your talent with everyone? Lucky us!!