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The Storm Before the Calm

June 6, 2012
We're in the home stretch to finishing the studio.  Yesterday I dug out my desk from our garage, which may be a simple task to some, but you haven't seen our garage.  Err...the majority of you haven't.  A few neighbors who read this blog may have caught a glimpse of our pile of renovation debris (including drywall, old carpet, old baseboards, molding, insulation--it's all piled up in our garage) when we have to open our garage and fetch something and close it as fast as we can.  The garage is on our to-do list once we wrap up a few loose project ends.
 
All that to say, I found my desk--but not my stool that went with it.  The more I thought about it, I couldn't remember the last time I did see that stool.  Not at our last apartment.  Not at the one before that. Isn't it weird when things just disappear? I gave myself a $35 budget to find a new one (Chris graciously said he'll throw in an extra $15--ha!). Luckily, after browsing through a couple stores this morning, I found this simple counter height stool at Target for $20 (this is normally where I would link you to it on their website, but I can't locate the exact one.)!
 

I assembled the stool in 20 minutes and pushed my desk over to the window.  It's my favorite place to draw.  I love the light that pours in and the inspiration that I can get from staring at the mountains that are situated right outside of these windows.  I can't wait to settle in during nap times.

Although right now, there is no settling.  There is no drawing or painting.  I am closing this door to you until I finish the room.  Hang some art and shelves and for heaven's sake--clean up.  The next time you see the studio, it will be reveal time. :) Get excited, friends!

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  1. ooh yay I'm loving the arty vibe in here! And I also love that you draw. Just found your blog and I'm so glad I did! We're working on our first home too and the office is going to be our next project. Can't wait to see your studio!!
    xAmy

  2. I am in love with this room! In fact, I may just move in... Ok, that may be a little strange! But really, the studio looks amazing. Can't wait to see the reveal.

  3. Can I just say I love the whole thing? Also, what you did to the floors is so clever. If I suggested something like that my husband would just look at me like I was a crazy person!

  4. Yesssssssss!!! I am pumped to see it all come together. Those desks are so awesome. I wish I had a room to myself to just lock the doors and disappear for a couple hours. I hate having to pull out everything and then put it all away at night after I finish a sewing project.

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