Sort, organize, purge

I'm pooped! It's been a busy two days.... a good busy....house busy which makes me oh so happy. It's looking like *maybe* next weekend will be our big move into our new home. Since all the workers were gone we decided to take a ride over after dinner tonight so the kids could see the progress. They were running circles in the living room ....they were very excited. Usually when we are over there it's a madhouse...people working everywhere, big trucks coming in and out. They usually end up staying in the truck and either listen to music, read or play their DS's. Thank Goodness they are patient kids!

Another reason for my being pooped....

 

This may not look like a huge mess to anyone but me but this is how I spent most of my afternoon and evening yesterday. With every move we've ever made I have always felt the need to sort, organize, purge... start anew. Don't ask me why...I have always been this way! I like a fresh start. So after posting my last post about using up all the drawers full of emellishments that I have (had) I had to laugh at myself....who the helk am I kidding. I've had those drawers full of stuff for years...if I haven't used them buy now I'm NEVER going to. And this is only about 1/2 of my stamping/scrapping supplies...the other 1/2 is tucked away in storage just waiting for me to go through it once we move in. It'll feel like Christmas...I forget what I have in there!

 

Atleast I made a dent with this 1/2. This baby is all going in a yard sale and will hopefully find new homes.

 

I always feel so good after reorganizing something! A nice fresh start for my new studio! The last 9 months I have been using my old bedroom at my parents house and been sharing it with the computer, sofa and another desk which is why I couldn't have all of my supplies out...there was no room left. You have all been wondering just where my new studio will be....

 

Here it is! Yup, it is a complete disaster right now. Makes it completely hard to invision a nice brightly colored, well organized, well lit space, doesn't it? 1/2 being my studio and 1/2 being a rec room for the kids. A nice L shaped desk in the corner....bright walls for a cheerful welcome downstairs....superb lighting (that is a MUST). All kinds of ideas floating around in this head of mine.

A few studios that totally inspire me...

 

 

  

  

 

I love little bits and pieces from each of them! Definitely going with white furniture and storage and an L shaped desk for the corner but as far as colors....still working on that one! It will be a work in progress but I am super excited about making it MINE...just the way I want it. I've dreamed of this for a long, long time!! I will officially be joining the basement stampers group!

Alrighty, I'm heading to bed. Up bright and early...stove and fridge are being delivered tomorrow!! :-)

More pics to come! Have a good one all!

Comments

[Susan Raihala]

Good luck with your fresh start! I know exactly what you're talking about. My DH was active duty military for 20 years, and we moved 9 times in 16 years. Each time, I purged, organized, and started fresh. It felt great! We've now lived in the same house for over five years, I just want to stay put until I die, LOL!

Reading your entry makes me want to go reorganize my craft room, though. Too much stuff hanging around in it that needs to go!

[wendy]

I cannot tell you just how excited for you I am! ((hugs))

[Efrat K]

A new studio! Woohoo! :) I love seeing studios so thank you for the great pics! Can't wait to see your new one! Hope it'll be soon...

[deb]

Oh my! How exciting - it's almost a reality now!! I'm so happy and excited for you!

Have a safe and wonderful holiday!

[Charlene Austin]

This is sooohooo exciting!! You are so lucky you purged. I would love to get rid of stuff but it freaks me out a bit. Your inspiration studios are beautiful. I will have to email you and share mine with you one of these days. Oh and guess what...we are having some major Liquid Sunshine right now....do we still call it that at midnight? Haha.

[Maria L.]

Good luck with the move and congrats on everything you have done so far. I recently created a new stamping space for me and I also went with a L-shaped desk in the corner and white furniture. It was fun to figure out what I was wishing for and then make it happen. I love it! :) I also stamp in my basement which is a big multipurpose area for my whole family to enjoy. My space is still a work in progress (still need to a get a few more organizational things and decorate a bit more). Maybe I'll take a couple pics and share with you (if you're interested), so that you can see it, since we have a few things in common when it comes to what we like in stamping spaces? Hope that you have a great holiday.

[Debbie]

I have the table featured in the red room and LOVE IT!!!!

[Deanna]

ooo how exciting! I purged a bit last night and reorganized my homemade clip it up to have my new pretty stuff on it! :)

Can't wait to see your new space! :)

[Jolene S]

What great inspiration rooms! That last one has got to be my favorite. What are your favorite pieces from each of these inspiration rooms?

[Karen]

Okay, you have provided some serious {drool} pics here. You know that we are all (well, okay, so not all....I know there are some wonderful creative spirits that already have fab spaces like these) drooling over these organized, bright, happy creative places! At least I am. :> Good luck with your own creative space endeavour (which you might already have as I am working backwards on your blog posts....I want to catch up!)! :>

[Ashley]

What amazing pictures you picked! Can't wait to see what you do with your space!

[Ann]

ahhhhhh - in my dreams!

[MBT Shoes]

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