Today's Creative Friday involved a hammer and nails for a little bit. Michelle has been working hard to clean and organize her studio this week and not only has a totally clear desk (no small feat), she has finally decided to hang up some of the fabulous decor items she's had lying around for years. I was happy to assist her by handing her the hammer and by telling her whether things were level or not.
This is just a tiny peek of the goodness that is Michelle's studio. She really should post all about the big makeover Marc orchestrated 5-6 years ago (could it really be that long ago??) that resulted in her very awesome studio. It was such a fun thing to be a part of and really turned out well. (How's that for a teaser?)
I worked on some thank you notes (7 of them) and on an Etsy order. It seems like I did more than that but I can't remember now and this is the only picture I took of my work area.
Michelle also finished monogramming the awesome apron she made me for Christmas. It looks so good! I may actually be inspired to cook (let's not get crazy) or bake more often.
I just had to take a picture of Michelle primping her now legendary lips before our self-portrait attempt. She really didn't even need to reapply because her lipstick was already perfect.
Here is what we ended up with.We had a fabulous lunch of enchiladas, but I somehow failed to document those (I was too busy snarfing them down).
I have some wickedly good mail from Kristi to report, but it deserves a post all its own so it will have to wait until tomorrow.
**Do you let stuff accumulate for a long time
before you finally hang it up?
Do you wear an apron when you cook?
Do you want to see Michelle's studio transformation?
Any guesses on the good mail from Kristi?**
22 comments:
That creative studio is covetous! Wow.
I have plenty of things to be hung on walls that aren't.
If Kristi sent "wicked" good mail, I'm wondering if it has anything to do with the musical?
Oh I'm glad Creative Friday involved a real hammer and not any Hammer Time music, ha!
You gave a great teaser for Michelle's studio. I want a space of my own one day. I always have decor that I 'mean' to hang up and never get to it. Glad to hear I'm not the only one.
I have 2 aprons and always forget to wear them. Maybe it's because I don't cook that often. Usually it's a thrown together mean that does not require apron wearing.
There is no way I could ever guess Kristi's genius good mail that she sent. I'm always amazed, can't wait to see it.
Thanks for being my extra pair of hands. After giving it some thought, I think the real reason I hadn't hung those things before was that my room was such a disaster, it was like I didn't deserve to hang up cute things on the wall! Not until after I was able to really tackle it. (you'd think that would have been good motivation, but it was just so overwhelming...)
Thanks for hanging out, watching American Idol, eating m&ms, and chatting, too. Good day.
I can't wait to see Kristi's good mail! I can only guess that maybe it involves ribbon?
Ooohh. Fun day! I can't wait to see more of Michelle's room when she's ready to post.
The monogram on your apron turned out so great. I hope you'll post a self portrait of you in it!
Oh I can't wait for the good mail from Kristi post-
Michelle's studio-WOW!! Yes Michelle you have to show us the rest of it. Those stamps alone... amazing.
I always wear an apron-I am a slob truly.
I usually hang things up right away because I don't like to buy things for the wall unless I have a specific place for them- it drives me crazy to have another undone thing, my life is so full of undone stuff as it is.
I'm dying to see Michelle's studio...love your creative Fridays!
I think you and Michelle could give Tim the toolman a run for his money---you are so darn handy with a hammer or glue gun.
I used to be an apron wearer, but now I'm just a wipe it on the towel cook. I have one daughter that won't cook without an apron, though.
Yes, Yes, Yes....I want to see Michelle's studio (video, pictures, and everything in between)! The teaser has sparked my interest and I can't wait to see more creative ideas on such a creative room.
I love the monogram on that apron!
I let lots of things accumulate around my house :-)
I do not wear aprons when I cook. I should though!!
Did Kristi send you some ribbon? She sent some to me and I LOVED it!!
I would LOVE to see more of Michelle's studio. It looks wonderful from what I have already seen. I want to improve my space, but am at a loss as where to start.
I think Kristi may be close to figuring out a way to mail a live animal, without a trip to the post office--did she succeed? (hahaha)
I had a creative Friday yesterday! Thanks for inspiring that. We weren't terribly productive but it was fun to get together with a friend for a couple of hours.
I have to wear an apron...I am pretty much a klutz, and spill stuff on myself all the time...plus I found this really cute apron design that I'll have to put on my blog as soon as I finish it.
Uhm, as far as the things not hung...well, right now I can count at least six different things sitting around waiting for their home. I guess I should get up and do it.
Yes, aprons are a must! In fact, once I put one on..I feel inspired to create something Martha Stewart-esque. Rarely does it turn out in Martha fashion...but at least I look cute in my apron!
Michelle's studio is fantastic! Can't wait to see the pictures!
YEs!! she just has to share!! make her do it :o)
I don't like to hang things on the wall. I have very few things hanging on my walls especially compared to other family members. What I do have hanging my sister took charge and did for me. She normally has to bring a hammer with her when I call her to hang something but Santa brought me a hammer in my stocking this year.. I guess Kim Sue was tired of bringing hers with her.
Love your creative Fridays. You guys seem to get so much done!
I'm doing some early Spring cleaning today and I will have to see what I find.
I have so much that needs to be hung on the walls (photos mostly), but I have zero vision and always end up moving things 100 times before I am happy. That leaves a wall with a lot of holes!! It is definitly on my list of to do's!!
I would LOVE to have my own "studio"...even though I am not creative. I have a feeling just having a space of my own might somehow ispire me!
Michelle's embroidery is enviable. So is the very idea of having a studio.
I have stacks of things waiting to be hung.
Love the "Hammer Time Edition"!
I do wear an apron when I cook, as I don't like getting splatters on my clothes, and so I can just wipe my hands on the apron when a towel isn't handy.
I think Michelle should give us a tour of her studio when it is all cleaned up! The pictures you showed are quite teasing!
I love that both you and Michelle have a STUDIO at your home! How fantastic is that? Yes! Yes! Show us your great creative space, Michelle!
Wondering if your new lipstick has Michelle's long lasting power?
ok i'm totally guilty of collecting things before i actually hang them. part of it is because i want it to be perfect and of course it never is. i've been good this week though getting stuff hung in the newly painted formal room. it's easier with two people. yay! i always wear an apron when i cook and the gooey state that it is in says to me that it's a good thing i do! big boobs you know, they catch everything that falls! it is my cross to bear! :) your apron is beautiful BTW, i can't believe michelle hand stiches that, so talented!
I would love to see the studio transformation...and yes I have a stack of stuff to hang up.
Your creative fridays are such a fun idea. I need more of that creativeness in my life!
I have many things accumulated right now that need to be given a home.
I never wear an apron and my clothes show it.
Of course I want to see Michelle's room. So nice that you could help her with it.
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