Hi Friends! Whew! I’m taking a minute to just breathe because life has been intense lately and it’s not about to let up. As much as I love Summer it tends to be a busy time for us. I think I mentioned before that we were moving, and now we are in our new home, trying to settle in. It’s taking longer than I’d like but, hey, that’s life. So today I wanted to bring you some before and after photos of my designated craft room.
I’ll also take a minute to be 100% honest with you. This is not a Pinterest perfect craft room. As much as I would love that, there are a few hindrances. 1) Budget and 2) Functionality. I’m one of those out of sight out of mind people, so all too often if something gets put in a drawer or behind a cupboard door, I forget I have it and don’t put it to good use.
I also had a goal of getting it together for this blog, and I was sorely tempted to come up with something else for this week because it wasn’t “done.” I had to take another reality check to remember that when it comes to decorating and organizing, it’s never done. There are always things I want to change, upgrade, etc. So if I put it off, it would never have happened.
With all of that said here’s what we’ve got:
We started by giving it a good coat of paint. Turns out that Dove White (in spite of what the swatch looks like) isn’t white, actually a very pale blue. It’s cool. I can roll with the punches.
There were two things I wanted with this craft room that I hadn’t had in my previous one: ample light, and a cozy place to just read my Bible or work on my computer.
For light I made sure to put my table in front of the window, and I commandeered my husband’s filming lights (those big boxy things) that we hasn’t been using. Light sources from all around, great for daytime or nighttime creating. For the nook, I put a comfy chair with a few pillows.
Again, I’m all about functionality, and I like to have my supplies visible and easily accessible. I hung my washi tape embroidery hoops, placed my favorite pens, paints, ribbons, and printables within reach and other commonly used supplies near by as well.
Overall, it’s a work in progress, but I’m really happy with the current set-up. I’m sure there will be a follow up blog with more changes in the future. I definitely want to add more decor and organization type things.
What is the most important thing for you in your craft space? Let us know below, and share you craft nook/room pictures with us on social media by tagging us @faithherilooms
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