tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post8347990755897284235..comments2024-03-28T04:20:14.241-04:00Comments on Painted Thoughts Blog: It's the Simple Things!!Laure Ferlitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-58822830764448361272010-10-03T13:35:53.968-04:002010-10-03T13:35:53.968-04:00Brilliant!Brilliant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-79026524671849087332010-08-25T12:03:37.110-04:002010-08-25T12:03:37.110-04:00My daughter kicked me out of her guest room! Ther...My daughter kicked me out of her guest room! There used to be two twin beds in it along with a couple of dressers and a catch-all unit for the kids school supplies and sport equipment. Now ONE bed has been removed (so my husband still sleeps there when we both visit and I have another room) and in that same space of a twin bed she has put two 4 ft. long folding tables from Costco sticking out as you have done here, with a tall shelf unit in between. She painted the corner with a wavy pattern of light blue to mark it as her craft area and hung various tool holders on the wall. I couldn't believe what she fit into the space and now she has a corner of her own. <br /><br />I really want more work stations. One for painting, one for beading and one to keep the sewing machine set up on for the minimum. I keep working at it. I call my room a studio with a bed in it and that is really true.Timareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769047120660859743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-26860610528889468722010-08-20T09:02:06.691-04:002010-08-20T09:02:06.691-04:00Katie, you're spot on! I kept thinking I was g...Katie, you're spot on! I kept thinking I was going to have to make HUGE changes rather than looking at the little things first. <br /><br />Hey, Margaret! I've just completed one project—it will be on the blog later today and there are several that are moving along though very, very slowly! Still, it's progress!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-37611263020020375882010-08-20T02:10:01.560-04:002010-08-20T02:10:01.560-04:00Wow! Doesn't look like the same room and I LO...Wow! Doesn't look like the same room and I LOVE the "industrious" air it has now! Can't wait to see the "produce" :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-65430851127515968112010-08-18T09:52:33.663-04:002010-08-18T09:52:33.663-04:00Your "new" studio looks so good. It'...Your "new" studio looks so good. It's crazy how we women love to rearrange the whole house but forget that a few small changes in one well used room can make a huge difference. My studio is also my office, so not much room for making changes. It works well for me the way it is. Glad yours is working out so much better.Katiejanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10703557560000189704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-45739010516231363562010-08-17T15:55:57.317-04:002010-08-17T15:55:57.317-04:00Oh, Pam, you lucky girl!! Hubby would never give u...Oh, Pam, you lucky girl!! Hubby would never give up his master bedroom! Have fun—and take your time pulling it together!<br /><br />Donna, if you're gonna be in there, you might as well OWN it as your studio and make it your own! Good luck!!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-90560362283953938482010-08-17T14:57:08.378-04:002010-08-17T14:57:08.378-04:00Thanks for the inspiration, Laure!I'm still at...Thanks for the inspiration, Laure!I'm still at the dining room table, but I've totally taken it over now. I don't even try to out things away. Sometimes I have to retreat to the bedroom where I have a small table (that IS blessedly clear at the moment.)<br /><br />I wonder if we could put this dang table in storage or something. Something to think about. Thanks for the nudge!Donna Mulhollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774726071727784002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-61440022788850218952010-08-17T10:52:03.096-04:002010-08-17T10:52:03.096-04:00Your post is timely for me. I'm still trying ...Your post is timely for me. I'm still trying to settle into our new digs and saved the studio for last. I took the master bedroom as it opens onto the porch. Luckily the other bedroom is large enough for hubby not to grumble too badly :)<br /><br />Love the quote! I need to make it into a sign and hang it in the foyer :)Pam Johnson Brickellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927455773097702525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-8624888656267960102010-08-17T09:25:49.120-04:002010-08-17T09:25:49.120-04:00Glad to entertain, Vicki! I'm ALWAYS entertain...Glad to entertain, Vicki! I'm ALWAYS entertained!!<br /><br />Hey, Myra, that is a comfy chair! Glad to hear you went easy on yourself. <br /><br />Hey, Tyanne, good luck on the cleaning and organizing—that's what drove me to make the changes I did. And yes, everyone knew Sam was going to win that one!<br /><br />Just think of all the inspiration you'll come back with, Sue! All the gorgeous places you'll want to paint!<br /><br />Yes, Ms. Kate, it's marvelous when something so SIMPLE works so well!! Lovin' it!!<br /><br />Ralph, welcome!! Glad to have you!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-12704757885109623202010-08-17T07:09:50.894-04:002010-08-17T07:09:50.894-04:00I found this blog by chance and I have much to lea...I found this blog by chance and I have much to learn from you so if it is ok with you I will follow.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099161160886274555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-64052439935302824972010-08-17T06:59:25.101-04:002010-08-17T06:59:25.101-04:00Looks TERRIFIC, Laure--isn't it cool when a si...Looks TERRIFIC, Laure--isn't it cool when a simple solution makes so much difference?! FIVE projects, wow...Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-79542071932491960192010-08-16T21:36:45.070-04:002010-08-16T21:36:45.070-04:00Awesome, Laure! Love your studio. I'm going ...Awesome, Laure! Love your studio. I'm going to be sad to be on the road soon, unable to spread out in my own studio. I love what you've done with this space! Very creative.A Brush with Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638723986208929476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-48634734658975306242010-08-16T19:55:19.758-04:002010-08-16T19:55:19.758-04:00I knew that sam was going to win the tote war.. Yo...I knew that sam was going to win the tote war.. You'll have to show pictures. I do my painting on our dining room table which happens to be the table we eat on which is a pain. I do have a sewing studio/ office that I need to clean and organize. Maybe I can find a little space to paint in it.Tyannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433810291222089814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-7775131480056690842010-08-16T19:24:14.445-04:002010-08-16T19:24:14.445-04:00WOW what a difference that made! I agree with Cri...WOW what a difference that made! I agree with Cris, the table almost looks twice as big! You've inspired me to take a look at my creative area too! I love your big "easy chair" chair soooo much, it's really inviting!! Thanks for stopping by...I didn't punish myself too bad this time!! :)Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-61425454162430921192010-08-16T18:48:18.754-04:002010-08-16T18:48:18.754-04:00You are so delightfully funny. It is the simple t...You are so delightfully funny. It is the simple things that get me too. Thanks for the links.Vicki Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08270035257336054899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-61217964692190700812010-08-16T17:36:14.081-04:002010-08-16T17:36:14.081-04:00Hey, Cris! Yes, that's the same table! Amazing...Hey, Cris! Yes, that's the same table! Amazing isn't it? I don't know how "robust" Craigslist is in your area, but I've been searching for some other items and I've seen quite a few art/drafting tables listed. Some are even antiques. I'd take a look on there for the type of table you're searching for! The brush is from Pottery Barn Kids.<br /><br />Teri, what makes you think my hubby's not doing the same thing?!! Like I said, I have a house in my studio, not a studio in the house!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-29477682077016691212010-08-16T14:46:57.441-04:002010-08-16T14:46:57.441-04:00Sounds like one of those 'slap to the head'...Sounds like one of those 'slap to the head' kind of things. Cris is right, it looks way bigger. Oh heck I'm jealous that you even have a studio cuz I tend to spill out over the whole house and DH just shakes his head and moves something over. lol<br /><br />It looks like a great place to create!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16029722057577018059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-77355041850746972502010-08-16T13:13:02.415-04:002010-08-16T13:13:02.415-04:00Is that the same table? It looks twice as big that...Is that the same table? It looks twice as big that way. Amazing.<br />I need a real table in my Studio that once was our guest room. So I an turn it like that. I use a folding table and it wont look as good or I would have done this. Now seeing this I know I am right and will look for a table. Oh and I LOVE that big brush over your window. Where did you ever find that? Pretty cool.Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-43236207691340748282010-08-16T12:43:43.431-04:002010-08-16T12:43:43.431-04:00Lisa, I saw a quote the other day that said, "...Lisa, I saw a quote the other day that said, "Instead of having a studio in my home, I have a studio that has a home in it." They just happen to be one and the same!" I'm in danger of that myself!<br /><br />Teresa, I use combo lamps by Alvin. They're a combo incandescent/fluorescent deal—love 'em!<br /><br />KJ, have you thought about having a third party come in and assess how you use your space and what changes you could make? Could help!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-24848467447003676692010-08-16T11:47:28.913-04:002010-08-16T11:47:28.913-04:00What a great idea! It sounds like you're havi...What a great idea! It sounds like you're having a great, big creative explosion over there! Perhaps I can take inspiration from you for my own space dilemmas.Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-29459354222422303762010-08-16T11:39:48.646-04:002010-08-16T11:39:48.646-04:00A great idea! I've found that periodic changes...A great idea! I've found that periodic changes to the studio/office do boost creativity... and just plain make you feel good!<br /><br />What kind of lamps do you use?Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186138266137470331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-65236365847812931182010-08-16T10:55:31.121-04:002010-08-16T10:55:31.121-04:00My projects tend to spill over into our dining roo...My projects tend to spill over into our dining room. We use our dining room but not real often. I sometimes think I should have made our diningroom into my studio because it is a larger room. What would I do with all the people we gather in our diningroom for parties?? Well, it may happen yet who knows?? I have read some of those magazines. I have the book 'Creative Spaces' which is why I turned our guest room into my studio. Now guests either have to sleep on a sofa or go to the hotel just down the street. Noone has complained yet. We have a small house anyway. No pool so it works out. I love the fact that I can just close the door if it gets overwhelming in here. Thanks for the link love.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-25676363737868083612010-08-16T10:53:11.854-04:002010-08-16T10:53:11.854-04:00Thanks, Toni! I just couldn't get over how lon...Thanks, Toni! I just couldn't get over how long it took for me to see how to do it! Such a simple the change! (I'm working on ways to expand the workstation idea as I think it's going to make all the difference in the world, just don't tell my husband as he figures heavily into the plan!!) ;•)Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-68861779829239001852010-08-16T10:48:43.645-04:002010-08-16T10:48:43.645-04:00Laure, amazing when we take time to think about th...Laure, amazing when we take time to think about things and you are right all it takes is the simplest of moves. I have been amazed at the new looks when I move things to extend out into the center. I did that a few years ago in my studio. I now have at least three work stations.<br />your studio looks great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021360855817039262noreply@blogger.com