At one point in our last home, I got tired of not having a crafts space and got a crazy idea to incorporate it into my tiny office (World Headquarters) nook. Jenny Doh featured it in her wonderful book, Signature Styles. I thought you might enjoy seeing some of my favorite ways to re-purpose kitchen, household, and often overlooked objects for use, as I shared in Jenny's book.
Sprinkles in a jar are perfect for holding pens:
Pages from a vintage textile and ribbon sample book become artwork for the wall:
Pretty fabric should be displayed for added happiness. Twine is easily accessible in a clear jar. Cakestands are great for housing an array of supplies. A vintage baking dish holds rick-rack. A disposable plastic Christmas tablecloth is better utilized as a shelf liner:
A colorful old flour sifter is the perfect size for holding a big cone of baker's twine. Sturdy cupcake liners work as vessels for small objects such as twist-ties.
The entire feature, as well as My apron pattern and instructions are available in the book.
Special thanks to Jenny for creating such a beautiful book and featuring so many creative women, and to Christina G., who photographed this story. All images seen here are by Christina G.
The sprinkles, cupcake liners, and twist-ties are from Bake it Pretty.
The cakestands are from Martha Stewart for Macy's.
The disposable plastic Christmas tablecloth is from Martha Stewart Crafts.
My desk is from Pottery Barn.
The oilcloth covering on my desk is from Cath Kidston.
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I adore your color scheme! What an idea about the sprinkles in a jar to hold pens, thanks for sharing!
Leslie
Posted by: Leslie Naber | November 19, 2011 at 05:31 AM
How wonderful! Thanks for sharing! Do you have a craft space in the new house....if so, please do share!
Posted by: Toby Barlow | November 17, 2011 at 07:51 PM
So cheery and inspiring! It's beautiful. I definitely could use more cake plates and vintage tins in my space -- just love that! Clever and creative, thank you!
~Angela~
Posted by: Angela (Cottage Magpie) | November 17, 2011 at 01:40 PM
Your home is such an inspiration!!! What a fun day! :) Hope you are feeling back to normal or even better!!! have a great day!
Posted by: christinagphotography | November 17, 2011 at 10:02 AM
So Very Pretty an So VERY You!!! :) Love it
Posted by: RubyJeans | November 17, 2011 at 09:27 AM
Sweet! Reminiscent of an old fashioned candy shop.
xo
Pam
Posted by: One Gal's Trash | November 17, 2011 at 08:16 AM
Love it all! ♥
Posted by: Holly | November 17, 2011 at 07:11 AM
oh my heavens! I love this! We have one extra room in our new home that we would love to make into a family crafting space... thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Katelyn | November 17, 2011 at 07:00 AM
It is so colorful and cheery! Who couldn't get inspired in such a beautiful place? The sprinkles in a jar are my favorite :-)
Posted by: Lindsey | November 17, 2011 at 06:45 AM
What an awesome space!! Love all the vintage touches/storage. I LOVE the plastic shopping bag the wrapping paper is in!!! The apron ..... cute!! I could go on and on LOL.
Posted by: Mona | November 17, 2011 at 06:44 AM
Do you have a special crafting room in your new home? or is it still part of the same area as your newly improved world headquarters? Would love to see it too, everything you do is inspiring!
Posted by: Nikki | November 17, 2011 at 06:41 AM
what a dreamy space :)
Posted by: Kim-HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs | November 17, 2011 at 06:41 AM
Lovely...but I think that space would make me crave sweets!
How about the baker's twine? I have trouble locating it, and definately not in the big cone.
Posted by: angie | November 17, 2011 at 06:14 AM
You have my dream craft area. Mine is pretty great for me, but I love your little touches!
Posted by: Lorie | November 17, 2011 at 04:23 AM
Hello Serena,
Your old craft space looks like the perfect place to be inspired and create. Thanks for sharing.
Smiles, Paula
Posted by: Paula Parrish | November 17, 2011 at 02:23 AM