Is A&E coming to film an episode of "Hoarders" in my house?
No, but I think I may qualify at first glance. There are rows of fabric and paper stacked behind every piece of furniture.
My dining room table has stacks of vintage photos and postcards and a towering column of 12 by 12 paper.
See the blue toolbox, the table is my new work space.
The day after finishing a total bathroom demolition and re-model, I decided my studio could use a new wood floor. Up came the carpet and down will go a wood floor that is much better suited for a studio.
It is amazing how much stuff can come out of one room. The studio has a walk in closet that I had four large industrial metal shelving units and now I realize how much they held.
so for now all my junk is in the back entryway (above) and lined around the living areas of my house. My goal is to get the floor down by the end of next weekend. Then the task of moving it all back in starts.
Be sure to watch my Etsy shop in the next couple of weeks, because I will be sorting through and selling lots of stuff.
For now I am working at my kitchen table and was able to make one page in my altered book.
Next up, a kitchen remodel and then I am done...or....
I feel sooo much better about all of my stuff now! Whenever hubby points at my studio I'm going to direct him here, LOL!
Posted by: Kim Palmer | April 01, 2010 at 03:06 AM
Your stacks of storage are far too neat to be considered for A&E Hoarders! Are you actually laying the wood floor yourself? If so, that would make a good DIY video class. I'll be checking out your Etsy shop!
Posted by: Peggy | March 30, 2010 at 07:52 AM
wow, that really looks great and like having a lot stuff - would you set any piece aside? i guess, i know your answer! have fun, enjoy and your blog is great and pretty inspirational
Posted by: Manja | March 30, 2010 at 03:09 AM
you are up to a really good go through.
Posted by: nancy | March 29, 2010 at 06:26 PM
You're not alone. :) I just cleaned out my kitchen. I keep acrylics and acrylic mediums in one of the cupboards below the sink. I have a metal cabinet and a pantry in there that were FILLED with art supplies. I spent the weekend cleaning and got rid of 12 bags of stuff. Feels good and I found "toys" that I had forgotten about.
You can't be an artist and not have some toys ;) lol
Posted by: kelly | March 29, 2010 at 04:53 PM
Boy can I relate. Love your fabric stash, I will keep an eye out for your etsy updates.
Hope the continued remodeling goes well.
Posted by: Corrine | March 29, 2010 at 12:48 PM
girl, i'm with you on the piles & stacks & gatherings of valuable stuff...BUT, since i have experienced your class on wall calendar journals and also all the techniques & ideas i have learned from you thru your blog, i am turning my stuff into excellent gifts to share ... thank you again for the ideas & techniques & photos you share, what a huge difference they have made in my fearless creativity! ;)
Posted by: donna!ee | March 29, 2010 at 12:24 PM