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Spring 2013

It's coming on Springtime and the perfect opportunity to grab a glimpse of the "Studio".  I enjoy sharing my "quirky", vintage and repurposed style!  In my world, each and every piece has a story... Each and every piece belongs.  They all make up our "Warehouse Chic" style.   Here is the story behind some of my favorite finds.  

First,  the vintage dining room table... an old, industrial, wooden table with glass inserts.  I adore it because the reflection off the glass brings light into an otherwise dark corner of our home.  This table lived out its former years as a display piece in a  little shop in Dekalb Illinois.  I knew when I saw it, it would be perfect for this spot!

Below, the table is set for a fiesta with friends!

    Lube barrels become side tables, cast offs from an old trucking company.

Below, collections of milk glass vases filled with flowers.

Believe it or not, 

The tool caddy and electrical supply box were found at different flea markets in different states!

My husband is a toolmaker by trade, I picked them up in our travels, as a nod to him!

They house more of my vintage milkglass collection.

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A glass container with mossy finds from our spot up north can be found in our bathroom.

Old spools, both metal and wood... repurposed as candle holders, brighten the mantel.

My crazy, colorful, original oil paintings inspired by places I've been

 and things I love.

An old carriage foothold acts as a mini canvas holder, and an old root

 from an ancient fallen tree, deep in  the Rocky Mountains... polished and mounted

 is a special gift from an artist and friend.

 Above, Colored pencils used in my artwork

and 

Vintage bakelite knitting needles and colorful yarn

 below.

 Metal film canisters from the 70's and postcards of the railroad, remind me of my Dad!

 The  kitchen is filled with light and color, I enjoy collecting vintage artwork by unknown artists.

The  painting below was done in the 1930s it is happy in my kitchen!

 On the counter, the fruit bowl is one of my favorite things!
It was well used and repaired after cracking many years ago, with old metal pieces.
 I imagine them from an old barn, shed or warehouse!
 I can't help but think about the hands that took the time to repair it.

"Keep your sunny side up"...hangs in the window
while an artist's rendition, in glass, of a sunrise
sits on the window sill above the kitchen sink.

Mirrors added to vintage saucers bring a sparkle of light to the arched doorway.

Cabinets adorned with colorful glass and Fiestaware, both old and new.

Below, some words to live by!
I don't know about you... but,
In my home, they ring true!

I love collecting and I love sharing the stories behind the collections...

What do you collect?

Share a link below in the comment area with a photo of your space and the story behind your shot!

RELAX!

In a word..RELAX !
That is what I am hopeful will be my motto for 2010!

I tend to be a bit laid back but I am hoping this year to begin anew, cherish family and friends and enjoy all that is around me


This year I hope to feature more photos of my home, studio and garden...
and share some fun ideas for decorating your little corner of the world.
I hope you will come along with me!

Opendoor Studio is almost "open"

Click on the photos for greater detail!

My dream for my little studio is to make a wonderful environment in which to create.  I have been sorting and filing and stashing and have come up with some ideas.
Primarily I want it to be a space where I am able to paint my Oils.  My thoughts were to make it a place where I can ask friends to join me in the creative process by attending a "workshop" style get together.
I had a thought to create and "antique shop" feel to the entry area.  I have had so many items in totes from years of flea marketing and I thought, if I put them on display, it may be inspiration for all.  So, after the walls were painted, I began displaying my items.  I will be able to pull them, photograph them and list them on Etsy.  Making the entire process so much easier.

Of Course...if I have a garage sale, I will be able to share my little space with those wishing to take a peek.  I will also happily open by appointment.  I will be available and listing on Etsy on Tuesdays and Thrusdays! 

   I hope to see you soon.

          martha