A room to fuel inspiration!

First of all, you know that any day starting off with a plate like that for breakfast is going to be a good one. And surprisingly, it was not the Breakfast King-fiance-man who made it. I was for once the first one up this morning! Excitement to get cracking on the studio got me up. And ok, so I was hungry too. ;) (That's bacon, eggs and banana bread, accompanied by hot coffee - cool that I even got the steam coming off!)

 I spent some time admiring how beautiful Kissa's eyes are in the sunshine. Such a gorgeous green. And she loves hanging out behind the plants, which reflect even more green into them! She is so pretty, I could stare at her for hours! 

Then we decided to take rowdy puppy boy for a walk and to the dog park, so he could rumble and tumble and chase some dogs around (and exert some energy!). In reality, he got ganged up on by two smaller dogs who just kept trying to hump him. The rottweiler there was more interested in eating snow than playing with Koda, so he just had to take it from the little guys. Poor buddy. And Manta wasn't too interested in anyone but the other dog owners, she is such a social butterfly with other species than her own. 

But now, for the grand reveal!!

I have finished the studio! Like I said in my last post, it need some decorative touches still, think new pillows in different colors, some rearranging of artwork etc etc. However, the furniture has all been reworked and is mostly where it should be. YAY!!!

So without further a due, I present THE STUDIO/ CRAFT ROOM/ PINK PRETTINESS ROOM!

Here is the closet, containing boxes upon boxes of craft supplies. I am particular on organization so I assume she'd like to organize it herself in the way she sees most sensible. That, and I have no idea what stuff she wants where. =) I spent a long while last night thinking about which color to paint it: robin's egg blue, pale pale yellow, light green...or pink. But after consideration of what would my mom like most, I chose pink. I remember thinking as a kid she was so uncool for liking pink (I was a semi-tomboy) but now I understand and respect her favorite color. After all, I love it these days too. 

Here is the corner of the sofa my dad made a few years ago. This is the sofa that is in dire need of many cute pillows.  Different fabrics and definitely crocheted pillows shall adorn it one day. 

This far right corner may see a comfy Ikea chair one day. Hopefully the day comes soon. It's a rather large empty space and I can only imagine the comfy coziness of sitting in the corner with either the sunlight shining over shoulder (or the work light) and some good yarn and knitting needles or crocheting hooks at work. Ah, I really really hope to make it happen!

Here is the chair I decoupaged. It has the same rose basket as the so-called catch all. (And that chest under the table is going to be relocated to the bedroom. It's only in here because Koda sleeps where we would like to put it, and we can't take away his favorite sleeping spot, can we...)

I present the work table dreams are made of. Lily of the valley to cheer you even when your sewing goes terribly wrong or you're just not having a good day. I am so in love with this table. I CANNOT wait to see her reaction! I hope she loves it as much as I do! 

Sitting at the table, this is the view from the window, I love looking at the trees and not the other apartment buildings. In the summertime, it's so green and vibrant.

It's a bit wrinkly, but all in all, still very very pretty. 

This white set of drawers is the catch-all I keep going on about. It has the rose basket I posted about yesterday. What my mom will put in it, I don't know, but hopefully it doesn't resume its position as a catch-all.

Here is the first thing I decoupaged on Friday. I was too excited to measure things up and ended up with overlapping napkins. =( Oh well, it's still pretty cute. (It's a stool by the way)

And FINALLY, some crocheted goodness!! These are called "Circle-in-a-square motif" and I found the pattern through Ravelry. I've linked the pattern here. These are really great and stylish, I recommend! Look at all those tails too! I know I should be crocheting over them or joining squares as I go, but I only need to make 25 and I just love the crocheting part not the sewing --> I'll procrastinate. Don't worry, these can't be like the acorn I still haven't finished because I need to have this pillow done by next week when I see my friend! At least this pattern only requires two colors per square...

 Well, that's all. I am sooo pleased with how the studio turned out. I hope my mom loves it as much as I do! Thanks for reading and have a nice week!