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Published on June 7, 2009 in Spotlight |
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This weekend's Get the Look: Decor was found while browsing through the Etsy Open Studios flickr pool. Manda's lovely studio space, colorful collection of fabrics and tidy, well organized supplies really stood out. Her UK studio is filled with inspiring fabric swatches, artwork, books and magazines that make working from home look both relaxing and enjoyable.
Manda says she discovered her love for textiles while expecting her first daughter. Her interest in traditional quilting techniques led to the creation of her blog, Tree Fall Design, where she talks about the joys of crafting, decorating, and raising a family in an eco-friendly manner. Manda also runs a successful Etsy shop at manda.etsy.com, where she sells quilts, soft toys and home accessories made from natural linens and printed cottons.
Visit the Etsy Open Studios flickr pool to view more photos of Manda's inspiring home studio. Check out the Etsy Finds below for creative ideas to organize your own studio or office: make it a motivating and enjoyable place to work!
These handmade “taskets” are perfect for storing knitting needles, pencils, fabric swatches and more. They would look adorable on a desk or shelf in your work area. By JennMaruskaDesign, $25.
Get Organized... Magazine, Mail, Cookbook Organizer Holder
Keep the latest books and magazines on hand for inspiration with this darling vintage picket fence organizer. From inwiththeold, $15.
Set of 2 Vintage Metal Drawers
I highly recommend investing in a set of vintage industrial metal drawers to get your crafting supplies in order. I just purchased a similar set to hide away my many bits and bops that were taking over my living room, and the drawers blended in perfectly with the rest of my vintage and modern furnishings. From extravirginhome, $100.
Tabletop Ironing Board Cover in Green Damask
Add a splash of color to a boring old ironing board with a handmade cover. This cover is available in a wide variety of designer fabrics that are sure to complement any style. By CityChicCountryMouse, $16.
Organize your sewing supplies and lock them up tight with this vintage sewing box. It will stylishly prevent little ones from getting hold of sharp needles and scissors. From heartfeltvintage, $24.
Killer Vintage 1970s 80s Yellow Desk Lamp
If you're short on space like me, this folding vintage desk lamp is the perfect way to illuminate your next crafty project. From VintageEtc, $26.
Auto Trash - Car Litter Bag - Ginger Tile - Green
I have one of these little fabric trash bags hanging over the chair in my home studio. It is so convenient for collecting thread and fabric clippings. By allysonhill, $19.
3 vintage ATLAS and BALL blue glass canning jars
Vintage jars are a great way to store tiny supplies like beads and buttons. I love the way the blue tint of these vintage canning jars glows in the light. From aimeesarmoire, $22.50.
Desk Organizer Box in Box - Greengrass
These desktop organizers are a great way to get your crafting tools in order so you can focus on your next handmade project (rather than where you left your scissors). From nothingelegant, $19.99.
Don't be such a square - metal locker basket
Vintage wire storage baskets have recently become a growing trend in many mainstream design magazines and catalogs. Etsy has a wide variety of authentic vintage wire baskets that are perfect for storing magazines, yarns or crafting tools. From everyeskimo, $29.
Spool Stand for Ribbon or Bakers Twine
Let this adorable spool stand solve your tangled thread and ribbon woes. By KarenElizabeth, $9.
This beautiful vintage server would make a perfect work surface for cutting fabrics, folding papers or planning your next DIY project. It's the perfect place to store all of the supplies you need to carry out your project. From LeShab, $325.
I noticed this exact print on the wall in Manda's studio. Surrounding your workspace with inspiring art is a great way to spark your creativity. By askey, $20.
vintage wallpaper - lemon and brown flowers
I love the clever touches of vintage wallpaper on the doors and shelves throughout Manda's studio. It's a great way to dress up a simple shelf and add a hint of color or texture to any surface. From thriftypyg, $7.
Faux Bois MAGNETIC Inspiration Memo Board
Creating an inspiration board with magazine clippings, fabric swatches and little found treasures is a great way to organize your thoughts. By shabbyvintagemom, $32.
Contribute photos of your workspace to our Etsy Open Studios flickr group, and peek into more artists' studios in our Open Studio Tours blog series.
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littlepinkpebble
wow~!! first comment~!! Amazing photos i want to stay there~!!
lorijaclynsjewels
Lovely!! I love the ideas, especially the ribbon holder..I definitely need one of those!
ScottieinaCanoe
adoreneko
Lovely, lovely, and even more lovely studio space!
So many wonderful elements all in one place.
PenelopeAndAnastasia
fabulous items! And a feature for my best girlfriend from InWithTheOld - yay!!
steinschmuckdesign
recycledwares
oh my, i want it all - my studio would be super organized I wouldn't know what to do.
ArtDecoDame
michelemaule
Wow! So cute!! I need to seriously reconsider my work space. Thanks for the inspiration, as always...
MyJunkyTrunk
Morado
This is wonderful!! I need a bigger house to have my own studio. In due time :o)
ShesFancy
Terrific article. I'm inspired to make a beautiful work area for myself! No more piles on the dining room table and digging through cardboard boxes to find what I need...
Thanks!
babook
love it those pick and especially partiality the NEWS NEWS .... joying .
CarryTheWord
CityChicCountryMouse
These are terrific finds! Inspires me to make some changes in my craft room. Thanks for including our ironing board cover!
foamywader
primitiveearth
SOMEDAY I will have a craft "studio" with natural light rather than a craft "Cave" in the basement. LOL!
paramountvintage
decorating small spaces can be so creative and rewarding. this studio is organized so well and has a ton of personality. GREAT WORK!
blendastudio
Lucky girl to have such a great looking and well organized workspace! Blenda
aedrieloriginals
I love looking at organized spaces! It's much easier to be focused when everything is tidy. Thanks so much for offering these pictures.
beachhouseblues
TheCottageCheese
Manda's studio is gorgeous! I'm loving (and inspired by) her fun and yet oh-so-organized workspace. Great picks. I'm eying those white metal drawers.
nowvintage
I could use about three of those trash bags by allison hill..so much easier than trash on the floor..and cute!
I saw a great studio/organization idea on a blog i like which
is to use clipboards for project holders. she had three up on the wall. it is visual, and it keeps everything together..and last it is really a nice design element in itself!
MarcoLaGrenouille
jenniferlynnstudio
Great Picks!..and another reminder for me to tidy up my work station. Funny I know where everything is tho..
JessicaPoundstone
uncharted
catnapcottage
zeropumpkin
BlueTerracotta
selflesh
jemmetals
AstridWeigel
BeautifulSoaps
These articles are always my favorite! Thanks for sharing and helping me out with a push of inspiration :-)
threepeats
midnightcoiler
What an ideal space to work in! I'm hanging my head in shame! How about a feature on some really messy studios? Before and afters? Lol!
That70sShoppe
Radness
Looking at all these had me thinking about moving out of my parents for a second there :)
VintageBookStore
WOW.
what a great space! just gorgeous.
..that would be so fun!
ALICELETTS
simply gorgeous! look like I have a lot of work to do here ... :)
waysideviolet
cindyandmindy
IcingOnTheCupcake
Wow, those cabinets are dreamy! We are in the process of renovating my studio space. I have been trying to decide if I want to build cabinets, I haven't been able to find what I want. The ones you have are PERFECT, I'll be making a trip to IKEA soon!
beautifulbridget
hazelandhunter
BranchandBirdie
PipocaHandmade
Gorgeous space (love the quality of light in it!) and shop!
PaintingsbyPenni
topsyturvydesign
BabbidgePatch
terrific ~ great finds to organize work space and Manda's studio is such an inspiration ~ thanks for sharing
pinpinn
OOOOOOOO Thanks for featuring one of my pincushions! Neato ^_^ I LOVE those Ball canning jars, I just could just fill them with all the buttons in my studio lol!
klacustomcreations
FelixandJayne
love the ashley goldberg print. i'm having her do a couple's portrait to give to my boyfriend on our anniversary. can't wait to see how it turns out!
cottonbirddesigns
SMIRNOFFdesignSTUDIO
I'm an Interior Decorator/Designer. A+ for this GORGEOUS WORK SPACE..HAS A TON OF PERSONALITY AND VERY INSPIRING!
belovedbaglady
Can't get enough of that vintage fun...keep the great articles coming!!! I'm off thrifting. Time to restock the shop : )
CollectionObsession
Beautiful studio! I dream of such a place. And I have dozens of blue Ball jars that I use for storage. Love them!
lovelygifts
SimpleTraditions
postroadvintage
Great lovely inspirations for getting ORGANIZED! Love them all!!
pengpengs
okay, i'm really inspired by this!! Awesome pics.. i love vintage blue canning jars and vintage locker wire baskets!
onelatenight
claudiaalvarez
I am sooooo inspired by the green pattern on the curtains and the glass bookcase where she has all her fabrics. I have been looking for white bookcases,but have not come around one that I really like and that has the swing to the side doors. It is amazing. As a matter of fact, I need to do some changes around my small studio as well so that my inspirations can get a reboot. Thanks a bunch, Happy crafting!
KnotOriginal
MyGrandmasAttic
lilworkerb
Wow, this makes me realize just how much work my space needs. lol
shakyisles
shopgoodgrace
honeypielove
I'm all about organization in the studio. When my thoughts are chaotic and constantly streaming with ideas, i like to know where all my tools and supplies without getting frustrated in a mess of stuff. I love how your fabric collection is stored in the paned cabinet. What a lovely studio- and great sunlight!
cheers and good luck to you!!!! :)
friedasophie
VenniCaprice
Oh my lord, what I wouldnt give to be that organized in my office. Gorgeous workspace!
PrudenceOctavia
SundraSandrusi
LHogan
bungalowmarketplace
pogoshop
What a cozy spot she's created - great use of a small space. Who doesn't need ideas there? Be sure to check out Manda's blog, Tree Fall Design. It's equally lovely.
rosybird
Wow! amazing.... I love how she organized all of her beautiful fabric.....
christyscrafts
One of my goals this summer is to get my work space organized. I only hope it turns out as beautiful and pulled together. Great job !
thestapeliacompany
I love those bags with the mushroom print on them. So cute.
cosmicsurflove
sandyhall
Love the desk organizer, and I have the perfect place for those blue glass jars. Great pics.
MessyJesse
TipsyTimeMachine
So pretty, especially the vintage wallpaper. Those neet and organized studios always make me feel so messy in comparison.
liloshop
my 'studio' is a corner and the floor of my living room. so I have to reorganise every now and then. this article gave me many new ideas!
thank you
bellasparty
LetsPlayDolls
PDXfabricdeli
kidacollective
Gorgeous. I so love looking at beautifully organised sewing studios (and big piles of fabric of course).
tinyspace
edgyapparel
scrappysewsweet
jessicaschuler
MelanieMathieu
littlemoandfriends
ooh great ideas to get my desk and work studio organised:)
bissylissy12
southerncharmquilts
I want your studio! Not fair! I realy need to get to work, your other rooms looked fab too! I will be stealing your hanging bucket idea!
pixiecampbell
wow-what a great and tidy use of a small space! i love the greens....ahhhhh.
18ontheAlley
organizing my studio/office is an eternal quest of mine....great finds! :)
jeffersonjones
love the room,this is an inspiration to all that have come into your room
OwlandMouse
Love, love, love the grays, greens, and whites in this room!
littlepumpkincrafts
those stacks of fabric make my mouth water. All the things you could make.....
LBGstudio
definitely jealous of that work space. the fabric storage alone. . . will have to check out that flickr pool for more ideas!
snollygosters
OOOOH I so don't have time to redo my studio but I'm so inspired now! Now wher is my drill!
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