Where I'm working

The space where I work is a small attic dormer, about 8 feet square, with a peaked roof.

It's cozy - or claustrophobic, depending on my mood - but I like the challenge of making everything fit and using the space to the maximum. I also like getting out all of my weird little stuff to look at, and so the top of the window frame is home to several important collections: namely, toy cleaning supplies, wooden chairs, toy farm animals that walk when you put them on a slight slope, and unusual objects that spell out words.

The SENSIBLE piece? I have no idea. It's made of iron. I suspect it has something to do with shoe making or repair, but that could be just because I'm such a fan of a sensible shoe. I found it on the last day of an estate sale this summer and could not believe it had been passed over.

The entire window frame display, with low storage underneath. Moving right from SENSIBLE is my prized slate barn sign for a cow named Oodles, a gift from the wonderful Sue. Is it not the most awesome thing ever? Then there are some type blocks, a toy horse, another chair and more objects from my important collection of toy cleaning supplies. I am the proud - nay, haughty - owner of three mint-condition toy dust pans, which represents an important sub-collection. (The third is also on display and may show up in a later photo.)

There are various sewing supplies and buttons on top of the storage drawers, and a Renwal baby day care center. There are four clients, who fortunately are content to spend their day in a play pen or strollers.

(I'm going to try to get my friend Gloria to come over here and show me how to get some decent photos. Taking good photos in a dark space is beyond me. Especially when you have to aim directly at the only light source.)

A counter and shelves and drawers. The red and white curtain is feedsack (of course), pinned up with curtain tacks. The drawers were a long ago yard sale find. They looked nice and new originally:

But they kind of stuck out like the proverbial sore thumb. So there was some painting and distressing and replacing of reproduction (and not in a good way) handles with card catalog frames.

My bulletin board is over the work table, joined by some shelves that became dollhouse rooms. (I believe the coveted third toy dust pan may be in the first-shelf room, but it's blocked from view. Another day, perhaps.) Creating a fun space was one of the rewards of cleaning out some of my clutter. I'm really going to work on getting some photos that do it justice. Just couldn't resist sharing at least a peek!

 

 

Comments

[Renee]

Pardon me B while I run out the door and scramble my way over to your house if only to sit and watch the playpen pals...this is a beautiful space. Smiles...Renee

[Margaret @ Eat First]

Love what you've done with your space. Organized and fun. That looks like an old card catalog in one photo -- I am looking for a vintage something similar. Not too big, not too small. Big enough to hold -- you guessed it -- recipe cards. Cheers! --MM

[Hen]

It's great, thanks so much for showing us the photos.

[laurie magpie ethel]

I love getting a tour of your space...tidy gal! I also have a vintage toy dustpan, put mine is not mint and I only have one...no collection for me.

[Patty]

Having been fortunate to be able to view your home and how you capture each season with color - your work space does not disappoint! Now that is a work space I could fall in love with easily!

[Whit]

Breathtaking! Exactly how i would have expected your work space. Colour me green...like that fabulous green you've used in your room!

[Kathy]

I loved seeing your creative space and collections. I think your photos are better than you realize, at least on my monitor they look great. Thank you for sharing!

[Kim Kenward]

I love seeing other blogger's special creative spaces. You have a perfect work space filled with all sorts of special collections. Keep the pictures coming. I'm in heaven!

[kris]

Loved seeing your space because I'm nosy that way. I would give you 3 zillion dollars for that Oodles sign but I know you wouldn't part with it. And also because I don't really have 3 zillion dollars. But I do adore it!

[birdie blue]

darling workspace, i love all of your vintage touches. your inspiration board is a m a z i n g! and, how sweet is all of your wee doll furniture?

xo
molly

[Mitzi Curi]

I love your workplace! It's really inspiring. Mine is a packed-to-the-ceiling mess, but luckily the rest of my house is tidy....except for the basement.

[Lisa W.]

What a Great space ! It is so YOU .... thanks for sharing !

[amanda]

Anybody can make a big space look good ... it takes some thought and creativity to make a small space work. Love it!

[tammyCA]

I dream of having an attic room like yours! My childhood friend had an attic bedroom with the peaked ceiling at one end, chenille covered bed tucked under and the other side had the dormer window with window seat looking out on the big maple, oak trees...I just loved her room so much & cozy, happy times there. sigh.

[Gina @ VintageJunkinMyTrunk]

I would like to work in your space. I keep stepping on things in mine. Love the colors!

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