Be forwarned....lots of photos
Come on in....
I might as well show you around....yes? I'll keep words to a minimum and just let you wander
Melly has her favorite spot in the sun already pretty settled...
the suspended wall of cabinets that could not be more perfect and frees up the 8 ft of counter as workspace, they are hung by steel thread that runs down the inside of the shelves....Dwell, are you checking this out?
room for all my stuff, the not so pretty is stashed in the closed cabinets.
lights that make pretty pools....
my great find....this old metal kitchen cabinet, already covered...refrigerator style, with cards and photos
each door has little spice racks built inside that hold this and that
finally a place for my Fillmore postcards
my real job cubicle
it's pretty perfect! light, spacious...the garden will be sprouting up outside the windows soon, the wind-chimes are already playing my background music....Mangolicious! as Ms Fanciful says...
Your song. Your art studio warming gift. invented by silly ole me, for you sweet friend!!
"Inside the mangolicious {art} Mango seed"
It's spiritual, it's fabulous - creativeness explodes, it drips!
From seams and shrines and oil cloth, to trinkets, treasures, oh yes, endless art pleasures -
Mang-mang- mango liiiicious studio-
where dreams are woven to and fro---
And if you're lucky you will find, those gifts that truly inspire & bind -
The Mangolicious artist MIND!
cha-cha. tra la. cha-cha, mang mang mangoooolicious studio!!!!
xoxo, V
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | March 17, 2009 at 05:49 PM
It's more magnificent than I ever imagined!
Posted by: Julie Prichard | March 17, 2009 at 05:52 PM
OMG i'm sooo jealous! so vibrant i bet it just feels great to be in there!! that hanging shelf unit rocks!
Posted by: jean | March 17, 2009 at 07:07 PM
HEAV~EN~LY!!
You did it Mrs. Rodrigvitz!! Your Mango Room with just a splash of Cherry. Included a happy array of colorful inspiration, but let's not forget to say: Great White cabinet!
Melly? Oh yes, methinks she approves of her New Royale Hangout! le Pup knows a cool studio, when she see's one!
A Salute to The Mango Room!!
Hear~ Hear!!
Congrats Steph!
I do so share in your colorful JOY! You DID IT!!!!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | March 17, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Wonderful! I love the color too. I was thinking of painting my daughter's room that shade and now I think it's an even better idea after seeing your studio walls. Thanks for the inspiration and wonderful photos of your new space.
Posted by: amy | March 17, 2009 at 07:56 PM
I love it so much I think I want it!! Wow!! A fine job done and with so much OOOOOmph in it. It's you. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: glorv1 | March 17, 2009 at 08:14 PM
It has been worth the wait to see so I can only imagine the feeling of taking up residence inside. I am swooning and inspired and feeling all smooshy for you...you deserve this space....the sounds from the outside to the glory of the inside. The color, the shelving, the lighting, the windows...the placement of work spaces. It's all so perfect.
Congratulations on your Mango Studio....I can only hope we get mine done and it's half as delish as this is! WOW!
XOXOXO
Posted by: Lisa Oceandreamer S. | March 18, 2009 at 01:58 AM
What a happy place, Steph! The mango color is the perfect background for all of your treasures! Even Melly seems to know this the place to BE! Love those aprons, my dear!
This a place of LIGHT! I can see your heart SMILING here!
Posted by: Isabel | March 18, 2009 at 05:33 AM
how grand! may your creations be many and the sunny, happy hours enjoyed! lyle
Posted by: lyle baxter | March 18, 2009 at 06:05 AM
What a beautiful, spacious, colorful studio! Congratulations! By the way, I have that very same Cinco tin.
xo
Posted by: leslie M. | March 18, 2009 at 07:01 AM
Well worth the wait!
Erin in Morro Bay
Posted by: Erin Perry | March 18, 2009 at 07:22 AM
well
clearly i have found
my little corner ~here~
as i want to lean against the oil cloth
and look
up
at the mango-mango deliciousness
of it all.
:-)
melly napping on the floor
and giraffes dancing near the ceiling...
i heart it all, missy.
if Dwell does not show up,
shame on them!
looks like The New Studio is big enough
and inviting enough (!!!)
to host workshops and art shows
which
i hope you will feature here.
{{ why,
i feel certain that you will }}
say, are those some tin birds
hanging
in your window?
----->this space is so wonderfully you<----
Posted by: somepinkflowers | March 18, 2009 at 07:35 AM
It looks fabulous, Steph. You must feel so energized to get into the creative process. Everything in it's perfect place, including Melly!
The only thing I'd ditch is the "real life" workplace.....:-)
Yes, PERFECT!!!!
Posted by: karen cole | March 18, 2009 at 07:38 AM
Your new space looks great, Stephanie! It's so organized and the colours on the walls are delicious. And I want a Melly!
Posted by: susanna | March 18, 2009 at 09:53 AM
WOW, that is one beautiful art space, love the mango and all the touches of blue. I know you will be most creative and happy there. The metal cabinet I seem to remember from my childhood, maybe my Mom had one, it is wonderful.
Enjoy yourself!!!
Posted by: carol m | March 18, 2009 at 10:04 AM