~ view from doorway ~
- antique vanity table w/ marble top used for sewing table. ($45)
- vintage Good Form chair in perfect condition. ($18)
- wool PB area rug from J's old room.
- pale green (bleh) paint job remaining from former biz when I'd experiment w/ techniques.
This is where Daisy Janie magic happens - in my home within my home! I work from a 2nd floor bedroom in our 100-year-old house. It's about 12' x 12', and I've put every square inch to work. I arranged the space like a kitchen workstation triangle. Just replace the "kitchen - sink - stove" stations in the triangle with "computer - cutting table - sewing machine" and there you have it. This layout opens up the small space while allowing a nice flow for my daily activities.
I also repurpose whenever possible, which def gives the appearance of a shabby chic flair. That's not my go-to style, however, as long as the room is bright, clean, cozy and cheerful, I am able to look past the decor to get my work done!
~ in doorway, looking left toward cutting table ~
- white valances made from selvedges of organic sateen yardage sold in my etsy shop.
- cracked glass ball rods leftover from J's room as a tot, too.
- antique wooden cheeseboxes on cutting table hold glass honey jars, which hold pens, xactos, hole punches, et al.
- cutting table is worth its weight in gold. 30" deep by 74" long - with collapsible sides, on castors, and a huge storage compartment below. Made my parents' BFFs, one of which is an amazing seamstress and the other an amazing carpenter.
~ view from window beside cutting table - doorway to right ~
- removed closet doors for easier access to fabric storage. I don't cover w/ curtain b/c I prefer to see my babies when I glance over. A good reminder to keep working as well!!
- flower pots, mod pottery, rolled canvas selvedges, colorful threads and old fabric all mix-n-mingle in a colorful array on shelf above sewing table.
- bulletin board to left of table is a gathering spot for more inspirational items.
~ view from sewing machine ~
- J's flower artwork above shelves.
- 3 Flourish quote prints from my etsy shop above my desk - blown-up.
: Why push the envelope when you can shove it the hell through?
: Make time. Don't kill time.
: Talent may start it, but attitude will finish it.
- wood window trim holds rulers, yardsticks and hanging scissor canister.
- rigged up sturdy CD holders on clearance at office store and metal shelving to raise monitor 10" (neck and back saver).
- daisy canvas print behind printer hides wacom tablet (also easy to access).
- all 3 bulletin boards at each workstation are from different places, so I painted them to coordinate: white trim, whitewash on cork and white drybrush embellishing motifs.
I highlighted (highlit?) the items you might find most interesting or useful, but please let me know if you see something else you'd like to know more about!
What's the best tip / trick / arrangement you've adopted in your workspace?
