This is a day that I have been waiting for for so long. Most women will tell you they get the whole house and the hubby might get a space of his own (usually the basement), but I don’t see it that way and I finally got to claim a little piece of our house all to myself. I honestly didn’t think it would ever happen, and once it became a reality I quickly became nervous that I wouldn’t do it justice. But I got over that real fast, unpacked and reorganized all my stuff, and it is my pleasure to introduce you to the newest and favoritest corner of my home (as of yet): MY CRAFT SPACE!!
ACK! Is it really mine? I still can’t believe it! See the workstation? That was a birthday/mother’s day gift from the hubby, and it’s actually a kitchen island, fitted with a breakfast bar on the other side so I can sit up high and work. My dad labored hard over that mother to sand, paint and stain it to perfection (as I knew he would - he’s so good with that kind of stuff) and it was all I could do to keep from peeing myself when we picked it up from their house, all finished and pinky-peachy!
The desk is actually the vanity that used to sit in our entryway that was a dark walnut stain. It fits perfectly in between the two china cabinets, so I knew I wouldn’t have to buy another desk, but that dark color wasn’t working at all. So three cans of spray paint later, some new hardware and there ya go - a $15 fix.
These prints my mother in law got me for Christmas and I *heart* them so much (the birds, go figure) and knew that they would be in my future craft space.
Lots of little jars filled with yummy eye-candy and loads of inspiration.
And what I love most about it? It’s on the main floor, just off the kitchen so I can still be in the same vicinity as the fam while I’m working. My favorite part about fixing this space up was rediscovering things I had made and watching Conner discover them for the first time. He loves to come sit in my lap when I’m working on the computer, and each time will point to something new and ask what it is. And I get to tell him it’s something I made, or something someone made for me and in a little way I get to share a little about this part of me that I love so much, and hope one day he will be a part of as well. Besides the fact that I think it’s just the best room ever, it is such a place of peace for my heart that I feel like I finally have a place. I feel so blessed and so lucky. I know that sounds silly, but for those who understand I don’t need to further explain because you totally get it.
I really do walk by this room and sigh with such satisfaction, not so much with what I’ve done with it, but that it’s done. Now it’s time to move onto the boy’s rooms and I hope I get them done soon. The clock is literally ticking away time that I will have to devote to things like this. Next up: a quick tutorial on stamping your own onesies.
AmyG says:
I’m so jealous! It’s beautiful & I look forward to seeing all the awesome stuff you’ll make!
May 15th, 2008 at 6:09 am
Amy Martin says:
WOW Can!! So awesome!! I know you’ve been waiting for that and have no doubt you’ll get good use of it
May 15th, 2008 at 6:16 am
Amanda says:
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! You did a great job.
May 15th, 2008 at 6:26 am
Heather H says:
I’m so excited for you that you have this space…and it’s BEAUTIFUL! I may have to come see it in person next month.
May 15th, 2008 at 7:06 am
Filtering Life says:
It is AMAZING!!! So jealous. Are you renting space because I will totally rent the left corner to sew. I love it, it looks like it is from a magazine!
May 15th, 2008 at 8:25 am
Kate says:
I’m speechless. So beautiful! Can’t wait to see all the stuff you create out of that spot!
May 15th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Elizabeth says:
Jaw-dropping, Candace. Wow!
May 15th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Kacey says:
Oh, Candace - I love it! You did a wonderful job putting it together. LOVE the colors.
May 15th, 2008 at 9:55 am
bee says:
Ok, now I can’t be your friend anymore. The jealousy is just too much!
Seriously, it’s just beautiful. It fits you perfectly!
May 15th, 2008 at 9:56 am
joy says:
love love love your space. The bar is amazing! The room is so inspiring and fun i love being in there. Great pictures too.
May 15th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Gaylyn says:
Can… so cute! You really are lucky to have such creative freedom! I hate hiding any of my beautiful stuff. Love what you did with the lanterns-and the jars of “eye candy” is exactly how I store my luscious ribbons and yarn fragments. Luv. Now is the time when you still have only one boy to keep you busy….can’t wait to see what you’ll make here. G
May 15th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
pinkmommy says:
It is amazing!!!
May 15th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
natalie says:
love it candice. i’m totally green w/envy! you did such an awesome job. and way to reuse pieces of furniture that u already own. such a smart chick. and i’m still loving the birds and that turqoise color - and i love how you added the pop w/the peach. the room is totally you! now rock it! hehe
May 15th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
stephanie says:
you have outdone yourself! it is beautiful. may you be bless with hours and hours of creative freedom and expression in this lovely space!
May 16th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Karen says:
I am speechless, it is so beautiful, right out of a magazine!!! You are one lucky girl Candace, enjoy your new room!
May 18th, 2008 at 6:59 am
Rebecca says:
Congrats! It is a gorgeous space!!
May 19th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Simone says:
Ok, you so scored. Happy belated Mother’s Day!
May 19th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Cara says:
I am loving the colors in your room! Very cheerful!
May 20th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Dre the Texican says:
It’s gorgeous!
May 20th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Stephanie says:
You should send these pictures into a decorating magazine. It is so beautiful. You are a talented woman!
May 22nd, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Emily says:
SO JEALOUS! It looks incredible.
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:07 am
katy (aka funny girl) says:
Holy Canoli!! This is incredible. I’m very, very jealous.
June 2nd, 2008 at 11:43 am
Megan says:
Very cool craft room. Love the fresh colors.
June 5th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Lauren Martin Gauthier says:
Wow….that space is GORGEOUS! And your ‘island’….I LOVE it! You have done your corner of the house justice…without a doubt!
June 18th, 2008 at 3:33 pm