Creative Space

The looming question: What to do with a relatively uninspiring basement studio space? I used to keep all of my supplies nicely sorted in their respective, labeled plastic shoeboxes inside the cabinets (and on top of the cabinets and under the work tables…), but found I just couldn't get those creative juices flowing looking at all of that plastic.

I am fortunate enough to have great storage cabinets… thus was born the Compromise. I still have various sizes of plastic shoeboxes in organized and semi-organized states stuffed in every available nook and cranny, but have allowed myself the luxury of using the top shelves of three of the cabinets for displaying favorite components and embellishments. Behind closed doors, the lovelies stay clean and dust-free. Doors open, I’m inspired. And smiling. Doing the happy-creative dance.

Here are a few of my favorite things…