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Thursday, July 14, 2011

~*Where Bloggers Create*~

 
 Hello Everyone and 
Welcome to my Studio! 
I want to start off with a Big Thank You 
to our Very Gracious Hostess 
Karen of My Desert Cottage!
Yay Karen! 
Thank you so Much for this Wonderful Party!
 
I Have to tell you that my Studio is Teeny Tiny!
I have been Banished to the my Bedroom 
but Shhh.. don't tell anyone..
I really Love having my Studio there! 
My Mood Board is the First thing I See in the Morning.
I Love waking to  my Creative Muses!

 My Vintage Altered Bottles 
I created with Nancy Maxwell James!
think I just might have to make some more of these!
 
  Studio Right
My Inspiration for this Lamp came from PB,
They wanted .. Wow!  
A Lot of Money 
for their Lamp!
So I decided to come up with My Own.
This is Made with my Own Collection of Images, 
A Tomato Cage, 
Office Depot File Clips,
and A Pull Chain Lamp Kit from Home Depot.
The top is an Old Bedroom Ceiling Light
(Circa 1970's)
That I found at a Local Thrift Store.
Black Spray Paint was all it Needed!
Using my own Collection of Images 
made it More Personal and Fun not to mention 
How Beautiful they are Illuminated!
 

  The Big Picture.. Well the Tiny Picture!
   I Love these Old Watch Faces.
 This is my Mood Board.
 I Like to Have my things Out so I know what I have.
I am kind of like Dory from Finding Nemo....
Short Term Memory.
 

  I Love Old Books....
  I Love using  Serving Pieces for Display. 
They are Wonderful for Organizing your Collected Pieces.
Did I tell you about my 
Love Affair with Buttons and Lace?!!
After Visiting most of your Blogs...
I have discovered I am not Alone! Lol!
 
  Don't they Look Scrumptious!
 
 Aaaa Yumm!
  
 I started keeping a Project Box. 
It just helps me to stay more Organized .
   

 
I Made this for Organizing My Collection of Jewelry.
If you would Like to Learn more on how to make your Own
Click Here



Well this is it! Pretty Tiny isn't it!
    Thank you for the Visit! 
Hope you found something to inspired you!
Thank You Again Karen for being our Wonderful Hostess!
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55 comments:

  1. GailJuly 14, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Jill, what a lovely space you have! I'm loving your PB inspired lamp. I wanted to make one too but don't have any space to put it in....love yours!
    It all looks beautifully organized too...thanks for sharing it with us...:).

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  2. The Feathered NestJuly 14, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Oh but Jill...it's just PERFECT!!!! And oh-so-gorgeous! Filled with tons of inspiration ~ I just love that you have your treasures out in the open...THEY would inspire me too!!! hugs and love, Dawn

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  3. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Jill, I just love your space, That is totally my kinda look, so rich with vintage and patina, absolutely beautiful, my family room will eventually get there I'm moving in a bit at a time, have a wonderful weekend! Hugs Marilou

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  4. Shortbread and GingerJuly 14, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Your workspace is just beautiful! Love the lamp, and everything else. No wonder you are so inspired!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  5. Wendy AspinallJuly 15, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Jill, Jill I am in love with your space... the lamp is stunning, Lemay was right beautiful... and your mood board... loved that too... it's all so pretty..... my heart is racing.. dear friend thank you for sharing now whenever I talk to you i will see you sitting at your mood board.... hugs wendy

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  6. Marsha @ Tattered ChickJuly 15, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    SWOON, I too am in love with your creative space! So much warmth and treasures!!!! I am also a fan of Nancy Maxwell James's art :)

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  7. Pretty ThingsJuly 15, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Buttons! Books! I could spend hours looking at your treasures. And I'll be we would be great "vintaging" together. I love to go to PA and hit the places there.

    I hope you'll have time to visit my spaces...

    http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2011/07/where-bloggers-create-2011-pretty.html

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  8. Rebecca NelsonJuly 15, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Jill...it is YOU who has the great eye for layout and design my friend. Love your space. Truly. Thank you for visiting me and your kind words. They mean so much.

    Love to you~

    Rebecca

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  9. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Wow, that lamp is so pretty and creative :D You have such a lovely space, thank you for sharing it with us!

    ~Alli

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  10. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    so much to take in...so many beautiful pieces of inspiration! love...love...love it!

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  11. VickiJuly 15, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Jill it is just lovely. There are so many beautiful pieces to see. I love your projects and treasures. Thank you so much for inviting us!

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  12. Holly Loves ArtJuly 15, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I LOVE your creative space! Everything is perfect! My studio is also teeny tiny but it's all mine and I love it. Thanks so much for sharing. I felt like I was in Paris (perhaps it is on my mind since I am in planning-mode for a trip this fall!).

    Hope you're having a wonderful day.
    Cheers,
    Holly

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  13. Angela WeimerJuly 15, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    What a lovely inspirational place to create. Love all the vintage. Thanks for sharing your space. Now I am Off to the next place. Have a great day. Angela

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  14. DebbieJuly 15, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Wow, how beautiful!! Theres so much to enjoy, I'm over whelmed and over joyed. Thanks for letting me take a peek inside of your amazing space!!!

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  15. Conversations with the MusesJuly 15, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Well tiny or not I think your creative space and your blog are lovely! Very cozy and rich feeling! Thank you so much for inviting me in!
    Tricia

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  16. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Hi Jill,
    What s simply lovely Victorian inspired creative space you have! I so enjoy all youbeye candy and yummy things to see.
    Be blessed, Lorena

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  17. Melanie Statnick July 15, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Thank you so much for the invite! Your space is beautiful and I love love love all your vintage things! Pop in and see where i make Art!

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  18. LeanneJuly 15, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    a beautiful place to create and I fell totally in love with the graphic at the top of this blog! Am gonna follow you via Google Reader

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  19. RedBettySummerJuly 15, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    So many fun photos. Thanks for sharing. I love how organized your space is, yet it is completely decorative- like working in a magainze photo.

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  20. DonnaJuly 15, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    For a small space you are very organzied, in fact it really doesn't look that small!!
    Yes are are not alone when it comes to loving lace and buttons!!!! I love vintage photos, always have and bling as well!!!
    When you get a chance stop my blog and see my Craft Cottage.

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  21. bertieJuly 15, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Your site and studio are literally breathtaking and I love every single inch! The way you display your treasures is so creative...I think this is my favorite studio!!! I would love for you to come and take a peek at mine and say hello! Thanks for sharing such an inspiration! bertie
    www.queenbartistry.blogspot.com

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  22. Lily's LaceJuly 15, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Amazing, wonderful and enchanting! Now I can see where you create all your magic! I adore every inch of it! You never cease to amaze me! I also want to know where you found those fabulous Mother of Pearl buttons, they're beautiful! I know I already have enough but there's always room for more! Thank you for sharing your studio, I love it! Come visit me!

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  23. The Queens TableJuly 15, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Very lovely space! Filled with you!

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  24. CherylJuly 16, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Jill, your space and collection of goodies is right up my street. Love your lamp. I am thrilled to follow you.

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  25. trash talkJuly 16, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Hello Dory...my name is Dug and I have just met you and I love you. Squirrel! Sorry...that's what my daughter says about me!
    I love your room and everything in it. You can be sure I'll be copying (yes I said the "c" word) your hanging light. I love P.B.'s too...just not the price. I like the price of your version much better.
    Tiny? Maybe, but you sure make up for it in imagination!
    Debbie

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  26. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Oh my goodness! Your creative space is so filled with elegance! So gorgeous and inspiring. Thank you for letting us visit.

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  27. Sandy NavarroJuly 16, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Hi Jill,
    Your space is absolutely stunning! I can see the influence from your studio to your blog; so warm and rich. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  28. Karen ValentineJuly 16, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Jill, there are so many gorgeous things packed into that small space!! It has been so much fun to look at! How can you not be inspired to create beauty while sitting there??? Thank you so much for letting us all enjoy it and be inspired!
    xo,
    Karen

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  29. klulessJuly 16, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Oh! the buttons, oh! the rhinestones, oh! the inspiration! I love your space and i will be back. Thank you for sharing!

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  30. KathyJuly 16, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Trust me you are not alone. Your studio is wonderful, I could lose myself for hours just looking and touching all those great treasures. A wonderful place to create. Kathy

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  31. JoAnneJuly 16, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    This was such a treat Jill! So gorgeous and inspirational!

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  32. ClaudiaJuly 16, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    It may be tiny, but it's lovely. You have made such a beautiful space in which to create. And I love your lamp! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

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  33. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    What a great space and I love the lamp!! DId you do a tutorial on it? I would love to see how it was made and try to make one!

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  34. fairyrocksJuly 16, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    What a gloriously inspiring space. I think I could spend hours just soaking up the nostalgia of your displays. You have done everything up so carefully and with such flair. Keep smiling and creating

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  35. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsJuly 16, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Hi Jill,

    Your space may be tiny but it's overflowing with inspiration and a lot of beauty. I also have an obsession with vintage buttons but especially Mother of Pearl. I really enjoyed looking at all of your stash. I'd love to have visit with me when you have a moment!

    Have a wonderful day,
    Stephanie Suzanne ♥
    Queen of Dreamsz

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  36. MaggieJuly 17, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I have the definitive word for your space: LOVELY! Everything is just beautiful and rich and it all "goes" together--it doesn't feel like a hodgepodge of stuff--it feels very intentional and gorgeous. LOVE it.

    maggie
    http://www.themagrag.com

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  37. JoJuly 17, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    What a beautiful creative space! Thanks for the tour.

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  38. JennyJuly 17, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    What a lovely place to create and about it being tiny, well, you could not tell. You have such beautiful inspirational eye candy. Love the tutorial on your jewel tray - I went snooping around. Take care.

    Jenny

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  39. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I love that hanging light with the images attached. So inspiring and romantic at the same time. Your spot looks so cosy. Like being in a womb of cave surrounded by magical things. I bet you have creative fun in this spot. *smiles* Norma

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  40. SandyJuly 18, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Is this heaven? I think so! Magnificent collections and artful displays, I wanted to jump right into that button bowl, and the jewels, oooh, ahhh! Thank you for sharing your creative delights!

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  41. marieJuly 18, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Your creative space is amazing! I love your inspiration board and all the wonderful things you have gathered around it.
    So much vintage goodness....love the spoonful of buttons!

    Happy creating in your beautiful space!!

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  42. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I'm enjoying visiting everyone's creative spaces...

    So, inspiring.

    And, I particularly love the PB inspired light and the fabulous jewlery box...wonderful!

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  43. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJuly 18, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Your space is so charming and cozy, Jill...and full of the most special goodies!

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  44. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 18, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Hi Jill, you have such an amazing space. Love seeing all your wonderful treasures! Your artistic and creative space would be like Disneyland for me. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing it all at VIF, xoxo Debra

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  45. Sugar Lump StudiosJuly 19, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Good Morning Jill - can you hearing me ooh and ahhh from here?! What a GORGEOUS space you have filled with all sorts of treasures and beautiful pieces! A lovely place to create! I adore it! Thanks so much for sharing this and I hope you have a wonderful week (if your temps are like our's are here - please stay cool!)

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  46. RochelleJuly 19, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I love your room and all of the treasures you have in it! And your lamp you made is divine!
    Cheers
    Rochelle

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  47. Creative GrammieJuly 20, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    What a lovely space you have! How does it feel to create in a Victorian parlor? That's exactly what comes to mind when I see your beautiful space.
    Thanks you for sharing, I've enjoyed touring your studio.

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  48. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJuly 20, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Great space, Jill! I have a small area in our garage that I call my own. I love seeing all your pieces out and on display. Love the clock faces and the idea of a project box. Your inspiration board is wonderful, too!

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  49. Debbie BurkeyJuly 22, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT ALL! Way to much to comment on! I love all the silver, lace, your worktable, the buttons and books. You have a great flair for combining a workspace and decorating with collectibles. Again, love it all! Thanks for sharing.

    Debbie

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  50. CATHYJuly 23, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    It may be small but so beautiful! Packed with so many lovely items to create with. Especially the buttons....gorgeous. I sometimes think if I was contained in a smaller space I may be more productive....not as much stuff to distract me! Cheers.

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  51. Carol Anne's BoutiqueAugust 11, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Hi Jill...Oh my, your space is just absolutely gorgeous!! You have made it into the most warm, cozy and inviting place, I would want to spend hours there!! Love, Love, Love how you have displayed all of your treasures and I Love your lamp, mood board and the box you created for your jewelry pieces!! Your space is just brimming with Inspiration & Beauty, I just adore it so much!!
    Have a lovely rest of the week & weekend my friend~
    Hugs,
    Carol Anne

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  52. TerryAugust 28, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Pretty terrific! Your space is beautiful! Your organization ideas are fantastic! Thank you!
    Terry

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  53. A Magical WhimsyDecember 13, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I know I am so far behind in comments. I love your bedroom studio...that is where mine is too. I like your comparison to Dory in Finding Nemo. If I don't see it I forget where I put it!
    Blessings to you this Holiday Season~
    Teresa in California

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  54. Ineke OriginalJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Wonderful! I'm glad I did find YOU!

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  55. mardaJuly 12, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Though the size of your space may be small, it certainly doesn't deter from the beautiful creations that come out of it. Compared to what I've seen, my stash of buttons
    and lace looks small in comparison.
    I'm always on the lookout, so it's continueing to grow. Thank for the tour of your lovely space.

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Thank You for Your Visit~
Jill~