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Thursday, July 23, 2009

My Creative Space


Hi All! 

I am participating in showing my creative space with other wonderful people through Karen at mydesertcottage.blogspot.com

It is exciting to show you my "art room," as we call it, because it is such a special gift to me. My husband "forced" me to go to Laguna Beach for a night of total rest. He knows when I have hit the wall and can't bounce back well, so he sends me to my favorite place and hangs out with the girls for the weekend.  On this particular weekend I entered the house and he and the girls said, "Close your eyes and we will take you to your surprise."  They led me to the office which had been transformed by the three of them into a space of my own to create, dream, have fun and let go. Doug had taken all his files and office stuff and replaced it with my my art stuff !! I was literally stunned and couldn't speak for the longest time. As I looked around and took in what was "my" space, I was giddy with anticipation and breathless with the prospects.  Here is a view from my camera:



                           

The blue suitcases in this picture were a find from Goodwill by my best friend. I store receipts, ribbons and book-tags. 

          

I found this cool black and white box where I keep all of my scrap paper.





Lots of fun stuff to play with!





Thanks for coming to take a look! Have a great day~Lynn
Posted by Unknown at 10:29 PM

40 comments :

  1. AnnabelleJuly 24, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    Your husband is definitely a keeper! I love your room.

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  2. WillnnabelJuly 24, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    What a sweetie! Well you have some wonderful family there. I love the pink walls and how nicely they organized it all for you. How can you not love all this! Good for you.

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  3. ClaudiaJuly 24, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    What a great family you have - surprising you with that space just for you is beyond wonderful! It must be your happy place! Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  4. zandraJuly 24, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Wow! Great room! I really enjoyed my visit. Thanks, for sharing. Hugz, Z

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  5. Laura @ 52 FLEAJuly 24, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    You are one lucky lady! It looks like a perfect place for creating and just being you!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    aww how sweet is that!!! what a wonderful family you have!! Love your space! big hugs

    toodles-
    sarah

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  7. Kdottie DesignsJuly 24, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    What a wonderful hubby, great art studio and Laguna Beach to boot! You are a lucky girl! Sounds like a HGTV show!

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  8. Brynwood NeedleworksJuly 24, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    What a lovely surprise from your family! Thanks so much for sharing!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  9. SueJuly 24, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    L*O*V*E your wall color! You have an awesome Hubby, he must love you VERY much!! I am becoming a follower. Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings~LillySue

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  10. KimberlyJuly 24, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Very Nice! What more could you ask for, time away and a new studio.
    I love those little suitcases too. I used them in my studio but sometimes forget what I have in them! That's Ok I am surprised each time I open them.......
    Kim

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  11. KarenJuly 24, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    THAT is an awesome story! What a guy! What a family!
    And what a nice space!
    So welcome to blogland - fair warning - it's ADDICTIVE!!!!! You'll be at your 50th post before you know it and think - WOW!
    We are kinda neighbors - I'm in LaVerne!
    Am very jealous of your mom's jewelry! What a treasure!!
    I look forward to seeing where this road into blogland takes you! Thanks for sharing!

    Some Days Are DIamonds

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  12. SandyJuly 24, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    That is an awesome story and an even more awesome family to do this for you. Your space looks great! Welcome to the land of blog, enjoy your journey!

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  13. ~Becca~Bluebird RoseJuly 24, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    A great space, and how lovely that it was "gifted" to you by your family!!
    I didn't get my studio pulled together quite enough to photograph for today's event, but I will be hosting a Christmas in July giveaway on my blog tomorrow (Sat), if you'd like to stop by!
    :)
    ~Becca~

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  14. Coralie Cederna JohnsonJuly 24, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Love your creative space! All kinds of wonderful ideas! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Karen ValentineJuly 24, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Okay, I didn't think I would be getting teary eyed today!!! That's such a sweet and wonderful story, and such a gift of love! Thanks so much for joining the party. Have a great time !

    Karen
    My Desert Cottage

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  16. Shannon @ Silver TrappingsJuly 24, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    What a great space. I love those little blue suitcases.

    Shannon

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  17. Rebecca NelsonJuly 24, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    What a wonderful family...and man! Thanks for sharing your pretty space. You amaze me.

    xoRebecca

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  18. LiLi M.July 24, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    I think this day is so inspiring! I can see that one or two colors everywhere makes a studio a lot more peacefull. Thanks for inspiration. Have a great day too visiting the creative space of other bloggers!

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  19. Linda K.July 24, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Nice relaxing colors for a space. Makes me wanna come in and have some tea with a friend. Thanks for showing us.
    Blessings,
    Linda

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  20. Karen The Graphics FairyJuly 24, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Oh gosh, what a fabulous story!!! Your space is beautiful, your so lucky to have been given such an amazing gift by your family.
    Thanks for the tour.
    Karen

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  21. Judy @ In His GripJuly 24, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Great space and the way it came about is what fairytales are made of. Lucky you!!!!!! Come on by and visit my studio at:

    http://judysturman.typepad.com/in_his_grip/2009/01/stitches-by-sturman-studio-makeover.html

    I love peeking into other studios, what fun!!!!

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  22. Jodie (everything vintage)July 24, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Wow Lynn!!! What a cool story!
    Does your husband have a little brother??? ;)
    That is so special but I'm sure they wanted to surprise you because you MUST be the best Mom and the BEST wife! You obviously deserved it!!!!!! Cute cute CUTE~
    everything vintage
    ps....yes, you are welcome to come and play anytime!!!!

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  23. LoriJuly 24, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    I'd say your husband is a Keeper! This is a wonderful space. I'm glad I stopped by.

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  24. DoshaJuly 24, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Your mini tin paintbrush buckets are divine! What a beautifully creative space you live in! It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance at this lovely event; please do stop by for a visit soon!

    Enjoy the party!

    Warm Wishes,

    Natasha
    www.lifeafterdarkjewelry.blogspot.com

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  25. fawndearJuly 24, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Lynn,

    Loved touring your creative space. Some of my favorite finds have been thrifted as well. Love you little blue suitcases. You have a very enchanting and refreshing creative space. I could stay there all day.

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  26. JaneJuly 24, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing your art room. What a fabulous surprise from your husband and friends. They (and you) have done a great job with your space.

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  27. Holly CampbellJuly 24, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    That is a wonderful surprise! What a great space to have, and a great family to have! Thanks for showing us your space.

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  28. Keli McKinley HansenJuly 24, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    well your kin win the great family award of the day... what a sweet thing to do! and it's a great space. thanks for letting us wander around!

    keli

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  29. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Hi Lynn, How exciting to have a space to call your own, and a wonderful hubby that would make it possible! cute room! come by and visit soon!
    :) Missy

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  30. Luisa MigonJuly 25, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    I'm here to say hello and visit your space! Absolutely fantastic place and supplies! :O)

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  31. beautifullybrokenmeJuly 25, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    What a fun space - I love your creative storage! Thanks for sharing!

    :-) Molly

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  32. RebeccaJuly 25, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Hello
    Oh, how sweet was that...what a wonderful family you have. That makes your studio all the more special and inspiring.
    Blessints
    Rebecca

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  33. DeeDeeJuly 25, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Love your creative space...look forward to stopping back again...
    visit me at: deedeescraftspot.blogspot.com...

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  34. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Oh, how loving for your husband to create this space for you! It's perfect! My husband just finished a craft room for me, too - and I am just loving it!

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  35. Lynn StevensJuly 25, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    your pink walls are just perfect what a lovely place to create!
    Lynn-trashtotreasureart

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  36. Kara WardJuly 26, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    A fun place to create...I am such a lover of PINK...The walls are fabulous!

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  37. CindyJuly 26, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Its a great space and I know you are lucky to go and create and dream there.

    -c
    yapping cat

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  38. ConnieJuly 26, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    It's adorable with all your stuff neatly packed in there, honey. I do the same thing - store stuff in pretty boxes, but I do loooove your little pot/containers, sugar......Come and visit and see my space also, if you haven't.......
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  39. Marina CapanoJuly 27, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    What a cute space you have!
    I love it!

    xoxo

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  40. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsJuly 30, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Fun space! Love that color on the walls!
    bunny hugs,
    shell

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