This week, I’m sharing some tid bits on how I organize my Studio. My Space. The Color Outside the Lines Spot. Thought it would be fun. Thought we could start an ORGANIZATION Revolution. HA! 🙂 Thought it was time to clean my space, because I couldn’t stand it any longer. The latter statement is more like the truth…
I CAN create all over the place… and over the last eight years, almost 9, since I started my own business, I have. I drag supplies and technology EVERYWHERE, all OVER the house, wherever I go. Ask the hubs, oh he’ll tell you. In the last few years, I’veĂ‚Â spent a lot of time figuring out how I work best and how to maximize my space. One thing I have figured out… and it’s no shocker… everything needs a HOME, PURGE OFTEN and only keep what you TRULY LOVE!
And, because I work daily from a home studio…that is very much a part of the house… it needs to be functional because people are in and out of it all the time.
So, let’s start with this NEW piece I’ve brought into the space. Um… I have mentioned before I have art supply issues. Well… I needed to reign them in. They were hidden away, taking up three drawers andĂ‚Â a lot of space on the top of my worktable. I wanted to move them around to wherever I wanted to work. I don’t always sit at my desk, or work table, or easel. Sometimes I go outside, sometimes I sit on the floor. Sometimes, I venture to the kitchen table. Mama NEEDED WHEELS, baby!
How to solve this organization conundrum, you ask? Easy, peasy. IKEA. Yep. IKEA. All the goodness and inspiration that is… IKEA. When I say IKEA, I envision myself happy dancing like SNOOPY. Yep, SNOOPY.
So, click on the pics and check out the deets of my Happy Dance Color Cart. I lurve it. I stared at it all day after I filled it up. I rolled it from room to room. It’s beauti-riffic. It’s the little things.
And… because I’m in purge mode, too… I’m thinking a serious give-away of some goods that have never been used is in order. Stay tuned for the deets. I’m thinking later this week.
Tomorrow… it’s all about the ITSO. Say wha? Stay tuned…
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Love this. Looking at your paint shelf, you have them lid down. Is there a reason for doing that?
Hi Charlene,
I usually put lid down so that the paint is ready to roll when I want to paint. Kind of lazy… I guess, but gravity does help! Hope this helps.
Ah, thought it was something like with markers which need to be stored either tip down or sideways for duel tips. I store my paints laying down in a fishing tackle box. So I guess we have similar ideas. The paint doesn’t have to travel far from the sideways position.
Michael’s has a similar cart for $29.99 and with a coupon you can get it for half-price. I just got one in white…I wanted aqua but it was sold out. It also comes in pink and grey.
NEW White Lexington 3-Tier Rolling Cart By Recollections™
$29.99
http://www.michaels.com/white-lexington-3-tier-rolling-cart-by-recollections/10503536.html#q=rolling+carts&start=2
Hi Zoe,
That’s a nice one. And, it’s white. I think I’m going to have to add it to my space. Definitely a great price. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! They have one at target too for roughly the same price but only in gray and white. But with the coupon Michaels has a much better deal! Thank you very much for your assistance. Now I can buy two LOL
I love mine. I use it in my bathroom.
That’s a great way to use it Julie. I have one in mine as well. I actually have one in the kitchen too. IKEA has come out with a new round of colors for it, neutrals, I think. Enjoy!