It's always the same around here...doubting, thinking and (what we call) weighing what to do and then do it in the very last minute...so here I am; with my little studio in 'where bloggers create', hosted by Karen Valentine of 'my desert cottage'.
Na lang getwijfel en geaarzel en een verkoudheid heb ik toch besloten om mee te doen aan 'where bloggers create', ik weet het nog niet zo lang geleden heb ik een studio tour gegeven, ik heb nu weliswaar een paar nieuwe foto's maar toch...vond ik het leuk om het nog eens te doen, veel plezier!
Na lang getwijfel en geaarzel en een verkoudheid heb ik toch besloten om mee te doen aan 'where bloggers create', ik weet het nog niet zo lang geleden heb ik een studio tour gegeven, ik heb nu weliswaar een paar nieuwe foto's maar toch...vond ik het leuk om het nog eens te doen, veel plezier!
Here it is; let's open the door:
Ohhh and let's close it immediately!
Mmm, I guess I have to confess that this is how I create...in a mess...So what do I do now? Show you some details?
some pink...
a little cutie...
a little birdie...
or we could do a little time traveling, sometime in April I showed you my little studio too and then my studio was nice and clean (especially for the occasion).
Ok, open that door again:
Well that's better!
My studio is in the smallest room of our house, such a room is called a 'kabinet' and you can obviously see why, but no one hears me complaining, this is small, but cozy and in the center of activity in our house; next to the computer and television room, which we call the study.
Above my desk I have an old mail divider from the post office in Vlaardingen.
Behind my desk there is a ladder, otherwise I cannot reach the highest shelves.
Chest of drawers that a friend of mine didn't want anymore.
And a rack filled with jars of buttons, bells and other supplies.
The bigger candy jars filled with lace and knick knacks on the other side of the room.
This is inspiration to me.
I like to see my little knick knacks so I use letter trays as storage, some revamped like this one, or just as is...
as this one, don't forget to click on the photos to see more details.
I use these cardholders (50 cts at the thrift store) as keepers for all lovely cards etc. I get from you! I have about 6 in this room!
my papers and the wicker cases, all are tagged, to keep me from searching.
I keep my yarns and fabrics (and paints) in the basement. What I am using is here in the wire basket (which is filled up to a yard high presently)
I try to keep rubbish (well one girls' trash is another girls' treasure) out of side in these bags. But when I work it is still a mess. I know I have too much, but I can only create from abundance.
Have a happy day touring around and finding inspiration at other creating bloggers, have fun! Thanks for your visit over here and thanks to Karen for hosting.
xoxo LiLi M.
119 comments:
It was wonderful to see what was really behind that door - a mess just like the rest of us. You have so many wonderful things in your studio to create with
Alison
Ik vind het werkelijk een paradijsje! Zovéééél jij hebt verzameld...zo fijn om alles bij de hand te hebben.
En alles moet aangevuld blijven natuurlijk, ik koop ook steeds nieuwe spulletjes bij alleen heb ik daar niet zo'n mooie kamer voor!
Ik wilde de oudste van 9 het huis al uit gooien zodat ik daar 'my space'kon maken maar ze was het er niet helemaal mee eens! hahaha
Ik zou zeggen, freubel er lekker op los!
Groetjes Heidi
Wat een heerlijke ruimte! Ja mijn studio (de eetkamer lol) is ook een rommeltje. maar er zit een deur voor en ik eet in de woonkamer YAY!! Dus dat rommeltje mag van mij, voel ik me ook het lekkerst bij. Alles staat waar het moet staan, ongeveer......en anders is het zoeken geblazen! Dat rose laarsje (avon) heb ik ook , leuk is tie nog steeds, lol
Groetjes...
LiLi...you are so funny:) time travel...LOL...well, you were just keeping it real...creating is messy sometimes...when i am finished working on something, i am always amazed to look around and see all of the "things" i have dragged out...that's the part i hate...the clean up...your studio cleans up very nicely...you have so many great things there to inspire you...i love your printer drawers all loaded up with cute little bits and bobs...and the way you use jars for a lot of your storage...it looks great!!!
Your studio look lovely messy or tidy; you are so lucky to have a space to call your own. The mess just shows it is well used and loved and that you are human and have more to do in your day than keep a picture perfect home. The photos of your studio are wonderful; have you thought of contacting one of those craft/home magazines about the possibility of an article; seriously I think they would be interested.
Oh dear LiLi your studio is absolutely enchanting!!!
Please consider uploading these pictures to flickr and I'll send you an invitation to my flickr group Vintage inspired studios/craft spaces. I'd love to comment on every single photo and I'd so love to have you in the group!!!
I just found out about this fantastic party and spontaenously decided to play along!
xoxo Carola
A divine wonderland! I simply love it all. I will have to really look at each photo with all the beauty you have! Blessings dear one.
Oh what a fabulous creative space - truly perfect!
Victoria xx
What a great room- your vignettes are so sweet- and I love how you've displayed bits and baubles in glass jars- I may borrow that idea.
We hadden hem inderdaad pas al gezien, maar ik vind het weer heerlijk om in je knutselkamer rond te kijken hoor. Ik zal eens kijken of ik er ook nog aan mee kan doen. Mijn knutselkamer is zo goed als af, moet nog wel wat opgeruimd (daar fotografeer ik gewoon omheen) en wat opgehangen, maar het gros is klaar. Prettig weekend!
You have a very very lovely studio ! Full of wonderful treasures ! A great place to create !!! I have awarded you on my blog :) Hugs
oh mied, ik ben verliefd op je kamertje, heeerlijk ziet dat er uit, wat ik daar eens graag zou willen snufflen, ik moet mijn kamer helaas delen met de klerenkast en rommelkast van mijn man en in de rekken zijn ook nos steeds een paar planken van hem, dus helaas, niet helemaal mijn kamertje, maar goed, een mens mag niet klagen, hele leuke foto's en veel leifs van mie, jeany
I always love looking at your studio..the door alone is breathtaking. It is such a pretty room (messy or not). Thanks for sharing (again).
Oh Lili, I love it! I love everything! Past or present...your creative space is beautiful!!!! I love all of your yummy filled drawers and tray filled goodies! And the wallpaper??? I could wrap myself in it!!! (it would take several rolls though!) ;)
I so enjoyed my visit, thank you for having me over.
I'll pass the compliments over to Sophie...she'll be so excited!
everything vintage
Wow! So glad you joined the party so I could find you! Great Space I love the mess (well, isn't that the way it should be all the time...lol)! Thanks, for sharing! Hugz, Z
What a wonderful and enchanting place.
The door that begins the tour is spectacular.
Little blue shoe, organized cubbies and
jars of trinkets… what a delightful and fun
Studio. It is almost like being in wonderland.
Thanks for sharing your creative space…
Louise
What a wonderful space! It is truly beautiful LiLi! I love everything and the colors are lovely. I love the candy jars full of things you use in your creations - the photos are beautiful.
I LOVE all your collections and how you display them in such sweet bottles and cubby's! I find that all these creative people have the most wonderful collections.
Oh Lili, what an inspiring studio you have. I loved seeing all your wonderful treasure.
Hugs Karen
What a wonderful creative space you have. Loving the stackable wicker cases. I'm sure alot of wonderful things get created in this room.
WowWowWow! I feel like a voyer! :) This is an amazing space. LOVE IT ALL!
Go Go Go CREATIVE YOU! I'm inspired!
xoRebecca
SOOOO my taste LiLi! and I'm totally jealous of that big window! great, great space!
xo natalea
Your space is so wonderful---lots of whimsy and vintage happening in there. I just LOVE it! I am so inspired by some of your details that I just may have to borrow a few of them. Thanks for allowing me into your creative space.
Oh My! I got so distracted looking at your wonderful blog that I almost forgot to leave you a comment!
thank you for visiting me... I do love a well stocked creative room and even though I have so much stuff, I still find a reason to get more. i LOVE your space, and that desk is wonderful!!!
:) MIssy
Oh my! You are a girl after my own heart! I completely understand about creating from abundance! I love, love your space and that window is so beautiful!! I want to come and create with you! Wow!! Oh and those little monkeys! So cute! Thank you so much for sharing your creative space!!
What a wonderful, light-filled space with magic at every turn! Eye candy for the soul, is what I call it. Inspiring, truly! And so is your blog. So happy to have found you today!
Brenda
I Love it! You have me squealing at all the buttons, and lace, and ribbons, and fun stuff!!! what a very inspirational room :) Thank you for sharing!
Becca
Oh, Lili!!! So beautiful!!! Your art room looks like such a wonderful place to escape and create!!! I really enjoyed the tour!!!
Hugs,
Christina
Wow that is so beautiful.....I see why your creations are so fantastic!
What a delightful space...I love the little blue shoes and all the clock faces! Thanks for sharing!
Blessings~LillySue
It's beautiful, beautiful and more beautiful, sugar! Just so "european" shabby chic in its appeal. I love tall windows and the wood floors (wish mine were wood!) and the little jars with lids. I paint mine pink and store pretty ribbons in - and also nails and screws on my kitchen sink shelf so I have them handy when I need something. They provide "eye candy" when they are actually very functional!
:-) <------ ME smiling at ya, sugar.
xoxo,
Connie
Hi Lili! It's thanks to you that I'm having my studio showcased!! I just love the shelf above your desk, your mannequin and all those lovely supplies! You should send images to CPS Studios as well!
Hugs!
Sandy
Your studio is wonderful Lili. My studio does not stay neat long either. I have to dig through everything to find what I want and then it doesn't always get put back.
Wow! You have a ton of supplies but they are so nice and organized and so insiring. Thanks for sharing! And thanks so much for stopping by my studio.
Nice. I love your printers tray full of cool stuff. I have one on the wall too, but I have to fill it!
Cheryl
I really enjoyed touring your creative space. It was nice to see it a little bit messy....something we can all relate to. Thanks for sharing, it's a beautiful space.
Dear LiLi,
I love where and what you create, tidy or not! You have a great kabinate!! Your studio could be in a book!
xox
Constance
Dear LiLi,
I love where and what you create, tidy or not! You have a great kabinate!! Your studio could be in a book!
xox
Constance
I love your work space. The door.....oh my goodness that door! I would love to have one just like it! So many pretties to look at in your room. Thanks for visiting me!
I love your space. Just lovely.. Everything is so put together.. What a great place to create in.. Love your ways of putting old things with new things. You have so many pretty things.. I enjoyed looking.. Very fun.. Messy is good :) Keep Creating..
AMAZING !!!! love your space !!
xo,
beth
Oh How Lovely! I could live here in your little 'kabinet'. I love all the furniture in this room.
Smiles,
June
Lili, your studio is just gorgeous! I love it!
Cathy ♥
Wat heb je een heerlijke kamer om spulletjes te creëren! Scrapping het is niet aan mij besteed om het zelf te maken maar ik vind het wel erg mooi.Geef mij maar stofjes voor een mooie quilt!Lieve groet,
Nicky
ton espace est une véritable malle aux trésors... j'aime les vitrines, ton bureau, les rangements dans les bocaux... un bien bel univers que le tien! merci !
Ma chère Lili!
What a delight to see your workspace! It is filled with all the charming things that I love; thank you dear one for coming to visit me and for your well wishes for my paper. I will be turning in all my work today for a final review and more revisions, but I am so glad that I used this summer to tear into this! Merci for all your kindnesses....Anita
YOu have a beautiful studio! I tend to create in a mess myself. its hard not to when you start getting out the supplies you want to work with.. and its so much easier to see what you have when its not all put neatly away somewhere! Ah yes, but it is also so nice when we are not creating to see it all looks so neat and pretty!
have a lovely weekend!
hugs
vivian
Wow!!! You have such a pretty space to create in..I love all the shelves you have to keep yourself organized.. I love all the jars filled with such eye candy...Love all the laces to...
STephenie
Hi Lili,
I love your studio, it's perfect and you're so well organized. All the perfect jars, cubbies and storage containers so sweet. I especially love the wicker baskets stacked. Even your art nouveau style white door with glass is so chic. Ooh, I wanted to say when I say little Rudolph (the Red Nosed Reindeer) I knew I had found a kindred spirit! And I saw in your profile you like Annie Lennox (the one and only!). I am a huge fan of her beautiful music too. Well, I'd better get going, still have much visiting to do. Your space is inspirational ~ thank you! Really like your banner back from November too at your sidebar.
~Tracie
Lili,
I adore your studio! What a wonderful and magical place to create! I love the teeny tiny doll heads that you have in your printers tray. I could most certainly get crafty in Kabinet as you call it. Truth be told mine usually looks like your first photo, I just cleaned it up for the party. Next time I mess it up I'll have to show just how messy I am when working on a project. Love your space and thanks for sharing!
I just love that you showed your creative space as the real thing, that's how mine looks most of the time!!!! I love your room, the jars are amazing, and all those cabinets! Wonderful!
I think I follow your other blog, Button Floozies.
Thanks for sharing your space and coming by to see mine. My husband is Dutch, I am Canadian (Austrian/Ukrainian Heritage). It is a long name!!!! I just call him the Dutchman!
The big teddy bear is one I made, I hope to get my Etsy store going soon!
Cheers,
Margaret B
Your studio is very inspiring with all the art and vintage finds. I love the color palette and the way you display and organize your goodies. Love it...
Thank you for coming by my studio earlier. There are so many studios to visit and I'm still doing my rounds...
xoxox
Sonia
i love your room!!!! i WANT those dolls and doll busts in your wooden divided tray - oh, my.
i think it's fun when someone sees something in our studio that they love:)
so get those dolls and busts in the mail tomorrow.
just kidding! jan thomason
Hi Lili! I just LOVE your studio!!! So many wonderful treasures that you've collected and displayed ~ beautiful things are so inspirational! The desk you have is amazing...with the shelves above, I love all the compartments ~ thank you so much for coming to see my studio Lili, I love yours!!! ~ xxoo, Dawn
What a wonderful room you have. I love all those jars filled with great stuff.
~ Tina
ps.I do know RosaBears - like them a lot :D
I love your cozy space - your mail sorter is great! Thanks for sharing!
:-) Molly
Thank you so much for visiting my studio it was so nice meeting you.
Your studio is amazing. I love that postal divider. And all you jars of goodies.
Thank you for sharing
Blessings
Rebecca
Your room is FABULOUS! Those jars filled will all your goodies are art in themselves, and I LOVE the mail divider! Thank so much for coming to my party. You really helped to make it a great success!
Karen
My Desert Cottage
I am dying....oh the cabinets, the stuff-I can't pick a favorite. I love it all!!!
I love your space! On of my favorite things are your letter racks - would love to have several of those but have no idea where to find such a thing in Texas!
Thank you for the wonderful tour! Don't you wish we could all actually get to each of these wonderful creating spaces in person? What a treat that would be! But virtual is great, too!
Blessings, Jayne
Jeetje meid wat een spullen heb je daar. Je bent een echte verzamelaar. Gelukkig heb je daar je eigen kamertje voor. En je hebt het zo netjes opgeruimd.
Leuk om te zien hoor.
groetjes en een fijn weekend Lia
Your lovely Art Nouveau glass door is breathtaking! The rest of your home must be absolutely 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
Ohhhh I wanna come play in your beautiful studio, it's truly scrumptious. Wonderful eye candy and great storage ideas. Thanks for sharing. Mandy x
A very sweet creative space!
I didn't get my studio photographed for this event, but I am having a giveaway on my blog this weekend for "Christmas in July". Stop by if you like PINK! :)
~Becca~
Fabulous!!! I am completely charmed by your beautiful "Kabinet"!!! You have so many wonderful things and I love them all! You have a fabulous eye too, I love how you have put things together.
Thanks so much for the tour of this enchanting space.
Karen
You have such pretty things and beautiful collections!
I love all of your hutches and shelves everything is displayed beautifully!!!!!
My studio pictures were taken after a big clean up:) They do say the sign of a creative mind is a messy work space! I love your space...thanks for sharing
Dancingly, Denise
www.dancinglydenise.typepad.com
Hi LiLi,
I forgot to say:
How much I appreciate your three piece monkey band!!
;-) ;-) ;-)
xox
Constance
Messy or clean, you've got a lovely space and so many pretty things to look at!
What a wonderful space filled with things well loved I can tell. so warm and inviting TFS
Lynn-trashtotreasureart
It's such a great space! The door, the pretty wood floor, all your inspiration spots, you've just made it all so wonderful and inviting. LOVE that little birdie and the glittered goodies too btw! And, as for messy or clean...both ways work! :D
-c
yapping cat
If I ever get to heaven..this is what it will look like!
Thank you for your lovely wishes dear Lili...
Hope the summer is shining brightly in Holland.
Michele xx
It's just beautiful...even when it's messy! Loved the little closeups!
I absolutely love your blog and your creative space! Thanks for sharing and please come visit when you have a moment!
Oh my Lili! Makes me want to come over and craft!xo Andrea
Oh, I so love your little studio, Lili. It is just lovely. Things can get a bit messy, but how can one create without the mess? I'd be ashamed to show you mine at the moment!
Have a lovely week,
Kitty
Dearest Lili! You are popular, but that is no surprise...your blog is filled with so much wonder! Thank you for your visit! I had a wonder, relaxing day!! Now its off to a relaxing lavender foot soak! I am spoiling myself! Anita
Lili, I simply ADORE your space!
WOW! Eye popping excitement. Lovely creative space.
Thank you for stopping by to visit my blog Sat., it was a pleasure meeting you. What a wonderful room you have for creating! Love the door to your room and the old decorative jars you have items stored in! Your current blog header is lovely - purple is my favorite color!! Also like the other blog headers you have created.
Thanks for sharing. :)
Barb in Texas
LiLi, Wow what a FABULOUS room!!! I see I have some of the same vintage treasures you have..
What an awesome room to be in.
Love all the photos!
Blessings ~Mary~ :-}
Hi: I love your studio. You work like I do with things every where. So refreshing, thank you, thank you, for sharing. Martha
You have a beautiful studio. I love that mail divider!
Shannon
Hi! What a just beautiful studio you have! I love it!
all are so wonderful!!!
congrats!
xoxo
Marina
I really like all the jars for storage. So many wonderful things to look at!
Sharon :-)
Pure MAGIC goin' on here. I love all the little cubby hole units you have here. Every nook and cranny is filled with delight. : )
Oh, what a beautiful studio! So much eye candy everywhere. Love your letter trays and how you've used them. Beautiful space! tfs
LOVE, love, love it!
So many jars FULL of goodness ...
I want to come over and play...
Hmmmm, how much is a ticket to the Netherlands?
Thanks for sharing Lili!
xo
Jill
Lovely space...messy or not. 99% of the time, mine is just as bad...no it's way worse than yours, lol. Love all of your little knick knacks, it makes it more personal, I think.
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment ;o)
I especially like the large letter trays!! Thanks for sharing.
www.queenmarcyoriginals.typepad.com
Your studio is very nice - I love the postoffice shelf and the boxes with all your small and cute collections! You have a great room - love the glass door, too!
noumoe ! Ongelooflijk wat een mooie ruimte heb je..daar krijg je wel inspiratie van zeg ! Geweldig zoals je dat gedaan heb met al die glazen potten..ik heb ook een paar "hak"potjes, maar ik vind die apothekerspotten l heel gaaf hoor. Mooi dat je zo'n ruimte hebt, ik ben wel een beetje stik jaloers eigenlijk ;-)
Hey bedankt voor je reactie op mijn cherub, cherubijnen en engelen hahaha, ik vind cherubs gewoon een mooi woord, en omdat ze zo mooi zijn vond ik dat er een passende naam bij moest hiihi..de mijne heb ik gekocht voor iets minder dan de helft van die 94 eurie...ontzettend, 94 euro was me toch echt teveel geweest..ik vond dat dit al boven mijn budget ging hahaha maar bedankt jouw verhaal maakt het voor mij helemaal goed !
tot gauw weer, groetjes, E
Such a beautiful place to create. Lovely vintage pretties every where! Lucky girl.
xoxo
Suze
The little bunnies are my favorite! Thanks for a lovely tour of your creative space!
Happy creating!
bunny hugs,
shell
Ik wil maar even zeggen, dat dit het mooiste "afstelkamertje" is, wat ik ooit heb gezien! Echt een jouw rijk! En gevuld met ongeloofelijke schatten. Geniet ervan en dankjewel, dat we mee naar binnen mochten!
LG - Irma
Hi Lili,your creative space is amazing! My space never is orderly.
Hugs.
I adore your studio, absolutely love your desk and everything that is in the room :) What a wonderful time you must have and how you must smile each and everytime you walk in there "mess" or no mess, still looks beautiful to me~ Rose :)
You have a wonderful creative space. So many lovely treasures. Very creative and inspiring, thanks for letting me peek.
Love your beautiful and interesting room x
I love your cubbies with all of the little treasures in them. I also adore the clock faces on the wall. I bet those were fun to collect. I will be back to see more of your interesting life!
Kim
Oh Lili I love seeing your creative space photos! i remember you shared that space once before and i gasped now again like I did when I first saw it. That mailing divider box and all your jars of wonderful stuff and gorgeous storage are completely and utterly beautiful, and so inspiring!!!
What a fantastic room to work in.
I love all the jars of goodies, infact everything, a wonderful place to while away a few hours.
Funny but I was tidying my den today!
Cx
Dear sweet Lili, you just post away and you don't have to credit me with anything, that's what sharing is all about, gaining ideas and passing them on.
I love your studio, even when it was messy! I love the little blue shoes and my favorite are the letter trays and all their goodies! Thanks for the tour!
karen...
I came from Constance's place. This is one amazing room, I can feel the creativeness oozing from this place.
Wauw, wat een comments: super, dat krijg je met zo een mooie post! Ik kijk mijn ogen uit hoor. Jou huisje is het tegenovergestelde van mijn huis, dat is vrij kaal met hier een daar een verzamelplek.
Zelf haal ik mijn inspiratie uit de natuur die hier natuurlijk rondom is. Maar ik wil bij jou wel eens een keertje in het echt inspiratie op doen hoor, genieten!
:) kram från Sverige!
Hey Lidwien!! Ik ben sinds kort ook een blog begonnen en ik kwam jou natuurlijk ook tegen. Ik ben een picasa-girl en je hebt me destijds eens geholpen met mijn oude bloemetjes behang, weet je nog?
Jammer dat je niet meer op het forum bent, maar ik kom je gewoon hier volgen!!
Fijne avond!!
Groetjes Carolina
hello lili!!!
i am so behind in my blogging!
this post is awesome and so full of great and beautiful ways to showcase and store supplies.
sure, things can get messy but when your materials are so pretty, it can be quite a lovely tangle!
let's hear it for bonne maman jars!!!
xo
Wow! Your space is amazing ans so inspiring! love love love
xoxo
dollybelle
I think this must be the most comments I have ever seen on a blog post and I am just about to add to it.
Thank you Lili for your kind sympathies and compliments too..
Life will return to a gentle peace one day..until then.. I am so touched by the kindess of my blogging friends..and this particular one from afar.
Michele xx
Thank you for the peak into your creative space. It's such a treat to see where artists create and you space is so very YOU!
I love your space, it's so homey. I'm with you a little chaos helps the creativity along! Sorry I'm soooo late.
xo-junie
Lili, I love all your detail in your studio! I just love all those jars full of fun stuff!
My studio is a mess too when I work, but a mess shows a sign of a very hard working and dedicated artist! Thanks for opening your doors and showing your lovely studio!
~Ann
I would so love to play in there! Rachaelxo
My oh my! I was looking at the images thinking "it's little shops/boutiques like this that get me into trouble". Then I read the post and saw it was your creative space! Absolutely beautiful ~ a candy store for an artist:)
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