A Clean Slate: Bethany's Work Space

Before Christmas, I met with the lovely Bethany Hway, author of b*spoke blog (among many other things), at her cute cottage to talk about her Studio Space. She was ready to take the plunge and entirely reorganize the room (and a little redecorating too).  She was feeling like her current situation was getting in the way of productivity and efficiency (which is hard to believe if you know Bethany - she's a rock star!). Shelf-less closets and accessiblity issues were two key factors keeping her from feeling organized.

Bethany was a pleasure to work with (easy too)! Once we talked about the problem areas and came up with a plan to correct them, she really took the reigns to make things happen. All I had to do was show up and lend a hand (and some muscles).

Here's a photo, taken by Bethany, of just one area of her studio space after the revamp. You'll have to check out her blog for a complete makeover update (with lots of Before/After photos)!

Getting Organized: Emily's Craft Space

Last year I had the privilege of helping the talented WI based photographer, Emily Steffen, organize her craft space. Besides her creative and technical abilities behind the camera, Emily has a love and talent for sewing, knitting, and other crafty things.  Here is a Before picture of her space - filled with inherited and accumulated crafty supplies (probably a dozen scissors in that stash!). 

:: BEFORE ::

Emily was a pleasure to work with. Creative people make it easy. Emily already had a vision for her space, and I simply gave her some structure, support and a little pressure (insert smiley winkey face here).  After a few evenings of sorting, a plan of attack, and a couple trips to antique stores and flea markets, we ended up with this nicely organized, spacious crafting area. So simple, right?

The objective: Organized space, Accessible supplies & has Character.

Here are a few shots of the new space.

::AFTER :: 

Lots of room to work! All supplies are easy to spot and readily accessible.

Vintage crates and old metal drawers make great containers!

Sewing station -- with very accessible tools and supplies.

Everything has a home -- yarn cubbies and fabric boxes.

Ribbons, buttons and more yarn -- organized by color for convenience.

Gotta love the Ball Jars!

I love that within the structure and organization, there is color and character in this room. What do you think?