Attack of the red gingham
If you have a strong aversion to red, especially red gingham, I would advise you to look away. Now. The stuff seems to be multiplying, covering an alarming number of surfaces in the studio with its cheerful, Swedish-ish checkerboards. Sorry, but I really really love how it looks against the color of the walls, and heck, its cheap!
Anyhoo, here is the latest progress on my studio redo... I finally got the red dotted oilcloth stretched over the top of my worktable. It is the perfect surface for working on, fabric slides easily and it wipes off in a jiffy. The table is huge... it's a seven foot long map table. Jeff helped me hang the four shelves, and I promptly pinked ziggurat shelf edgings for them. I'd seen versions in books and magazines and have craved some of my own for awhile. Oh, you probably noticed I also covered the ironing board with the gingham, but I think it isn't cotton like I assumed, so it might have to come off. Boo.
The trellis has already come in handy for hanging things, like this swag of reproduction vintage children's hankies, and my cagelet from Alicia.
The dollhouse is back in here now, hopefully it will get some attention soon. The goodies I received from Club Little House are waiting for their little home.
Jars of buttons and other crafty bits. See, more red gingham... it's a sickness I tell you.
And a lovely peony, which is actually a pretty good fake, bought on sale at World Market. I love that place!
It is so nice to have a creative space that makes me crazy happy. This weekend I bought the book Where Women Create and was in awe of some of the rooms showcased. Mine is not so flashy as some, but it works for me!
Now back to work! (I mean me, not you) ;o)
Cheers,
Jenny
Your studio looks fantastic! So happy. It is funny you mentioned "Where Women Create" because I was thinking that your studio would fit in that book perfectly.
Posted by: Lauren | July 17, 2006 at 07:43 PM
oh, i just love it! i can see that being a place of great inspiration.
Posted by: mary | July 17, 2006 at 07:46 PM
Fantastic.
Love your use of colour - who wouldn't be happy in this workspace ?
Posted by: Mother-of-C | July 17, 2006 at 08:03 PM
I so very rarely see a room that I could just move in to without changing a thing - this is it! I just LOVE everything! Red gingham is one of my favourite things in the whole world and so are zigzag edges on shelves. Oh, I am in love!
Posted by: kirsty | July 17, 2006 at 08:11 PM
GORGEOUS!!!! I LOVE it. Red is my favorite color and I am so enjoying spying on your life as your studio evolves. Thanks for the peeks. BTW - where did you get the gingham jars?
Posted by: AmyDe | July 17, 2006 at 08:14 PM
Oh my! I love it!!! Sweet, lovely, fun and light!
Posted by: myra | July 17, 2006 at 08:23 PM
It looks fabulous! Love it all!
Posted by: Dawn | July 17, 2006 at 08:29 PM
it all looks wonderful!!! i love the red gingham -- especially against the aqua walls!!
Posted by: rebecca | July 17, 2006 at 09:05 PM
How wonderful! I hope your re-do continues to inspire you!
Posted by: ruthee | July 17, 2006 at 09:18 PM
I need to come over and play, wow! Beautiful. Where did you get the oilcloth?
Posted by: Blair | July 17, 2006 at 09:31 PM
I just love gingham, and I love the red with your wall color!
Posted by: violetismycolor | July 17, 2006 at 09:42 PM
Goodness me, Miss Jenny! You have outdone yourself! It looks so great and I am coveting it ALL!
Posted by: Carrie | July 17, 2006 at 09:56 PM
Moi, j'adooooooooooore le ROUGE, alors je reste ! C'est superbe, gai, vivifiant...
Posted by: Rouge Nahsam | July 18, 2006 at 06:35 AM
wow, love your new studio .. and I absolutely adore the red gingham :)
Posted by: Tania Ho | July 18, 2006 at 07:20 AM
It is just gorgeous, Jenny. Well done!
Posted by: Ninotchka | July 18, 2006 at 07:49 AM
I have a LOVE for red gingham. Such prettiness to look at!
Posted by: deb | July 18, 2006 at 08:09 AM
I love your studio space! Red is one of my favourite colours. Your table is excellent also, nice and big...Loving it!!!
Posted by: Zoe | July 18, 2006 at 08:22 AM
love it and am completely jealous!
Posted by: KIRSTEN | July 18, 2006 at 08:36 AM
Ohh I want to come over and play. Just perfection Jenny !!! I am so inspired !!! Clarice
Posted by: Clarice | July 18, 2006 at 10:56 AM
It looks so good how will you be able to work there and mess it up a bit?
I am quite envious of your work table and the trellis was a great idea!
Posted by: Snowbear | July 18, 2006 at 11:36 AM
What an inspiring space to create in... I'm in love with everything... especially your table! :)
Posted by: kathleen | July 18, 2006 at 11:55 AM
It is just gorgeous. I love the red gingham and dream of room to create and call my own.
Posted by: Mia | July 18, 2006 at 12:44 PM
Your work room is truly adorable!!!!
Posted by: weirdbunny | July 18, 2006 at 04:26 PM
so sweet. and i too love those bonne maman jam containers for craft bits and bobs.
Posted by: k8tykat | July 18, 2006 at 04:56 PM
So pretty! And functional! I really like the oilcloth-covered worktable. I can just imagine how nice it would be to work on.
And I love the red gingham. I'm not sure you can have too much. :)
Posted by: Anne | July 18, 2006 at 05:12 PM