Monday, February 6, 2012

My Dress Form Finds A Home...


Not long ago I posted about a gaudy curbside mannequin find that I re-did!  If you missed the tale of her golden past, be sure and visit that POST .  She has found a home in my studio!  I have been slowly working on my space, and while most of it still resembles an episode of Hoarders...I'll give you a little peek of an area I've finished!  I bought this great rustic metal cubby at the last Junk Bonanza.  Next Junk Bonanza, it will be part of our display, but the rest of the year, it is part of my studio space! 


I have a vintage metal medical chart as a display for photos, etc...



some of my artwork is displayed on the wall...



and on the shelf top...


the cubbies are full of goodies...







I think my lady is right at home here, don't you?


One of my goals this year is to finish this work-in-progress, and to be able to create and work here! 

I am joining Carol at The Polka Dot Closet for her Dress Form Linky Party

Until next time...

58 comments:

Aledia said...

Your room is gorgeous!! Thank You for sharing... Have a wonderful week.

Aledia~

marie said...

Your space looks wonderful...love the cubbies full of containers that are full of stuff! So many goodies.

The clipboards showcase your art beautifully too.

Your lady looks quite at home there!!

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Your studio looks pretty organized to me. I just signed up to follow you on Linky. Hope you will follow me on Linky too.
I just did a post on a barn with a barn quilt if you're interested.
Barb

Shabby chic Sandy said...

Love your dressform and your studio looks great! Love all the little artsy goodies!

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Oh yes your form looks perfect in your studio! She is so fabulous I love her shape and the price was right! What a studio that is, oh I want to come over and play, but I will have to wait until after the ball...Thank you sooo much for attending!

Carol

Suz said...

Linda,
Great job on the mannequin. I love your space. You really have a beautiful combination of things going there!
Hugs,
Suz

Dorthe said...

Wow Linda, I could run my fingers through all your goodies for hours,just to "see" with my fingers,-lol
And that wonderful piece full of cubbies, to store the goodies in are a fantastic find. Also love the way of displaying the cards, and ofcourse your dress form. She looks so pretty in her new dress.
Your artpieces on the wall, are gorgeous dear.
Hugs,Dorthe

Becca said...

Oo I love your studio Linda! Can't wait to see more! Love the cubbies of goodies. I'm now starting to pack up my fun displays of goodies in to plastic bins and boxes, not nearly as fun as when I could see everything out. I'll be so glad when I an get to my new space!

outjunking said...

I can see why you love that metal cubby. You have a wonderful work space. I have been hording clip boards can't wait to display art too!
lisa

My Cottage Charm said...

Hey sweet lady! :) She does look right at home. I know i say it all the time, but you have the best stuff! lol I love your cabinet with all it's little cubbies all filled up with wonderful goodies! I'm not sure I could tear it all out to take it to junk bonanza though..you must have some serious amounts of energy. I think I've lost mine lately. :)
Love ya much!
Missy

Liz said...

She look right at home! Love all the art work and "bits and pieces".
Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

Mitzi said...

Hi Linda,

This is my first visit to your blog, and I just love it! Your cubbies are wonderful. So much better than plastic tubs and such that so many people get stuck with. Those clipboards are very inspiring too! I think we have a lot in common....

imsteelefullofscrap said...

Oh my she is gorgeous and I love the cabinet and all your lovelies on it

Debbiedoo's said...

Now that looks fantastic Linda. What a great grouping and vignette. I am going to browse Carol's party today. I do not have a dress form.

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

The only curbside things I see around me are old matresses, yuck!

Your mannequin looks right at home among your vintage goodies. I will see you at next year's Junk Bonanza! My daughters and I will be there without the babes this time. :@

Terri said...

Lovely dress form and Studio. Hope y'all have fun at the ball!

Gina at Vintage Junk in My Trunk said...

Love everything in this post! Dress form looks great, and I so want that chippy cubby!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

That cabinet is amazing and she looks very happy in your craft room. Love your collections. hugs, Linda

JunqueMagnet said...

Wow. Not at all hoarders like. Lovely display and so inspiring. Enjoy!

Brenda ~ Shabby Cats and Roses said...

Yes, she does look just perfect in her new home ~ have fun at the ball!!

traci said...

she looks perfect in there. i love all your treasures.

Cindy@OldTimePickers said...

Love the rustic elegance of it all! Popping in from Carol's dress form party to say hi!

Betsy said...

Well, look at her all dressed up and looking mighty fine. I love that old rusty cubbie and your beautiful treasures. Very nice job Linda.

Katalina Jewelry said...

I love your workspace, Linda. I'm not sure if I'd get any work done in that room...I'd just want to sit back with a cup of coffee and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

Your lady is a perfect addition to your space!

GARAGE SALE GAL ~ Deb's Earthly Delights said...

Cool dress form and nice studio!!! It's fun to have peeks into other gals work rooms. So many fun things in yours.
Warmly,
deb

Pam said...

Your girl looks at home in your studio. The metal medical chart is such a great idea. Who would have thought?

Lynn@ The Vintage Nest said...

I think your dress form is very very chic!!! What a find!!! And that metal cubby....what I wouldn't give to find a piece like that for my antique booth....sigh.

Olive Cooper said...

The cubbie is good looking and she fits right in. The clip boards are brilliant.

Judy said...

Your find has come a long way! The dress form is lovely and shares a space with a very interesting cubby! I also especially liked the "crusty" clipboard! Think I need to leave one of mine outdoors for a while! LOL!! Thanks for sharing!

The Boston Lady said...

I think she has found the perfect spot amongst lots of goodness. Ann

Privet and Holly said...

I'd be jealous
that you have a
studio/room of
your own EXCEPT
that you are too
sweet to be jealous
of! Love how you
styled that cubby.
You've got such a
gift : )

xx Suzanne

Janet said...

Your dress form is just lovely! What a wonderful curbside find!
Blessings,
Janet

Sandy said...

WOW.. your dress form is perfectly perfect! Great look for your studio...amazing studio, I might add. Cubbies...swoon! Lots of neat stuff... swoon again!

Have a lovely time at the ball...

xoso
Sandy

martinisfor2 said...

I am in love with your studio!!! It is fabulous! Love the clipboard art AND your cubbies!

The mannequin came out cool! My husband rescued two bustforms from a store reno that were headed for the dumpster. I bought some vintage dress patterns at a flea market recently and plan on decoupaging one with them. Haven't decided on the other one yet.

LuAnn

Beach House Living said...

I thought your half dress form was the most interesting shape when you posted about it. The re-do fits really well in your studio space.

Maybe I should send my form to you for a makeover!

Deb said...

Would I dearly love to snoop around in your studio!

Tee said...

HEY, your beautiful girl needs to head over the the Dress Form Ball at The Polka Dot Closet !! There's a great giveaway too! Here's the link.
http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2012/02/dress-form-linky-party-starts-now-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThePolkaDotCloset+%28The+Polka+Dot+Closet%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Honey at 2805 said...

Your studio is beautiful and filled with beautiful things! You dressed form is so pretty.

Blessed Serendipity said...

Your manniquen looks lovely on those wonderful metal cubbies. I enjoyed looking at all your treasures that you have collected.

Danielle

Ceekay- Thinkin of Home said...

Yes, your cubbies are full of goodness! and your dress form is completely at home there!

Cori said...

So glad I stopped in!

What a creative and inspiring space you have! I love everything about it!

I need to step up my game in my creating space and you have inspired me tonight. thank you!

Cori
Starview Sonnet

Lynn Richards said...

Love, Love, LOVE this storage piece, my friend!! And all the goodies stored in and on top of it. The dress form looks like it was made to live on this great cabinet!
xo
lynn

debi huntsman said...

I love the unique shape of your dressform. What a beauty she is! And a perfect fit for your beautiful studio.

Debbie@Debbie-Dabble and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Absolutely adore that dress form!! So pretty ! And what a great area you created in your Craft Space!! Filled with so much eye candy artfully displayed!!
Great post!!

Hugs,
Debbie

lvroftiques said...

I agree Linda, your room is fabulous! And your dress form looks amazing there...everything does! *winks* Vanna

A Cottage Muse said...

She fits in beautifully to this great work space you created! Love the cubbies!

Faye ~ Wild Rose Vintage said...

Oh I love that metal cubby! Your dress form is neat too...so unusual!

Bella Bliss said...

Ohh, isn't that room so so so so inspiring?! I just have to say that you have done a wonderful job organizing it!

Ciao Bella!

*Bella Bliss*
www.bellabliss.blogspot.com

Brenda's Blog said...

Linda,
I love it!!! So intriguing!!! I love the unique displays of it all!!! Awesome job!!!! Beautiful form!!! Enjoyed it all!!! ;0)
Brenda

Cindy said...

Your studio is fabulous! It would be so fun just to see it and take a look at everything!
I adore your little mannequin, she is really sweet.
Hugs, Cindy

thistlewoodfarm said...

Linda,

How beautiful! What an inspirational place to work.

blessings,
karianne

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Looks great! I LOVE that cubby! What a perfect find for a craft space!

LizlovesVintage said...

Linda,
I have to tell you that I have some of that eye candy also! The baskets are my favorite. I love what you did to the dress form. Perfect!! Thanks for your sweet comment Friend.
Have yourself a great weekend.
xxx Liz

Stephanie said...

I would love to spend a day in your studio. It would be like I died and went to heaven.

Something Special said...

I love the funky mannequin and I love the studio. I am lovin this dress form ball! come say hi and see mine!

HeartVintageDesign said...

You have great stuff- not to mention your manni : )

Veronica said...

Your studio is divine and that ol cubby just wonderful! Love the dress form, sorry for late comment but I am late to the ball!

Veronica
Tassels Twigs and Tastebuds

judi said...

your "work" room is coming along nicely. love the metal cubby with all the vintage goodness displayed!
fyi-i had to re-follow you...blogger is up to no good lately! ha
have a great weekend