I’ve had a welcome change of pace this week with the girls returning to school from summer holidays. After several care free months of enjoying sun, sand and surf, the little darlings have swapped sunscreen for shoe nugget. They looked mighty uncomfortable in their freshly ironed uniforms and polished shoes; hair tied up and bags packed with lunches and books. I consoled them with ‘All good things must come to an end!!’….. but secretly did the little happy dance.
It’s time now for me to return to MY usual routine in the studio. You might remember a few weeks back I showed you some sneak peaks at the new look studio here. I’ve gone with a more chic black and white, romantic vintage theme in my personal space, which is one half of the studio.
I used a mix of black gloss paint for the furniture and blackboard paint for accessories like the drawers above. I love that I can use a chalk pencil to label everything.
I rely on my diary to run my business and keep everything I need in one place. This one is a fantastic diary and being black it fits nicely with the new decor but…..
…it was too plain.
That was easily fixed with some hessian/burlap, oxenberg, muslin and pretty embellishments.
I adapted a gorgeous graphic from the Graphic Fairy using Photoshop for the main elements. Added a cute handmade tape rose, lace and ribbon and antique buttons.
Now doing the bookwork doesn’t feel like such a chore.
Next week I’ll show you through the other half of the studio; the classroom, which has also had a makeover.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
your creativity never ceases to amaze me..i have a feeling i have said that before 🙂
xxrosey
You are so organised, your studio looks fab.
I am so jealous your studio is just beautiful !
Hi Kerryanne…
This workspace looks absolutely fabulous..
I love the way you have covered your journal & the use of black paint & the use of blackboard paint to be able to label goodies is a GREAT IDEA…~~
looking forward to the rest of the tour..
xx andrea
What a beautiful work space, and so lovely to have all of that natural light to create in. 🙂
Your space is beautiful – such a lovely place to create in.
Toni :o)
OMG what an amazing studio. Love it!!!
What a lovely creative place you have made, thanks for the tour. Your journal cover is very nice to. best wishes Julie.C
p.s. thank you for the help with editing my photo’s Kerryanne.
Hi Kerryanne,
Oh honey, way to go with the studio.
Pretty, bright, roomy, colourful what more can a girl want!
Great job on the diary. Can I put an order in for one of those?
Its soo you.
Have a great weekend,
Hugs,
Anna
Hi Kerryanne
I love your Makeover! You’ve made me feel inspired to do something with my little space.
Your Journal cover is amazing…
Happy weekend to you, Gail xx
That is a room you would love to walk into every day – and create beautiful things! The journal is gorgeous AND tasteful.
I just love your creative space, I could sit there all day and create.
your diary is just gorgeous, so pretty, I would love to decorate my diary like that.
I liked it when the kids went back to school too, especially after the long Christmas break. My fingers would be itchy to get back to doing my things. Enjoy getting back into it
Lee:)
Thank you for vilsiting my blog. You have an wounderful blog. I will come back.
Than you.
Hanna
Girl! I have always wanted to come over and be in your studio space! And now even more so!
I love your setup and amazing organization!
Your journal cover is incredibly inspirational to me!
Well done!
Ciao Bella!
Enjoy your routine time in the studio!
It really is precious!!!
Creative Carmelina
omg Kerryanne…..just gorgeous!Love Love Love the journal…you are so clever!Have fun in your inspiring room.
If I went in there i would neVer want to leave!
enjoy being re aquainted with your paints and brushes!
Your studio space looks amazing Kerryanne! Love those curtains.
Oh my goodness…your diary makeover is fabulous…so inspires me 🙂
Blessings to you!
Your new studio is adorable and looks fit and ready for action. The journal is beautiful; one can’t help but be inspired just by looking at it and dreaming…