Packing It Up in My Studio

Here I go again; reorganizing my studio to make it function better. My latest tweak is a small area devoted to packing. Now every time something sells in my Etsy shop, you'll find me standing right here.

A wicker chair used to sit along this half wall of my studio, but I hardly ever sat in it. So I transformed this space into a much needed packing center.

I chose to use a vintage ironing board as my work surface. In my attic, I have a collection of several wooden ironing boards. I like to use them when we have summer parties in our back yard. Two or three ironing boards placed end to end make a simple and rustic buffet table. 

Within easy reach is my vintage Scotch tape dispenser. I much prefer relics like this one rather than new, plastic models. An old kitchen canister that was missing its lid is now used as a small trash can. I spiffed it up with some red rick rack.

My other vintage ironing boards are plain wood. This one is extra special. It's The Rij-o-Matic, so fabulous with its green paint and original label.

On the bottom shelves next to the ironing board are a couple of baskets filled with packing tape, bakery twine, glue sticks, scissors and postal scales. 

The remaining shelves store a few Etsy items that have yet to sell. 

I've grouped the antique gardening books together. Quite frankly, I'm kind of hoping they don't sell too quickly — I love how they look on the shelves.

I feel so organized!

Susan

Comments

[Ruth]

I love the old ironing board! I remember my mother had one..wish I had it now :)

[dana]

You always inspire me.....this time, with your great organizational skills!! Wish my work room looked a tenth as nice as yours.

LOVE the idea about using the wooden ironing boards in a row to serve as a buffet table!

Have a great weekend! dana

[Musings from Kim K.]

I love your studio tour. I will be coming back to look at all the little details. I especially adore your doll dresser.

[Elsie]

Susan I love your studio. Love your ironing board too, I had
3 of them but I gave one away.
I have one that still has the
label on it from Sears. I use
one for pressing in my sewing
room. I like your little trash
can, cute idea.

[Juju at Tales of Whimsy...]

Adorable. I love all the little touches.

[Jill]

I love your work space. Not only is it functional, it's super, super cute!

Hugs,
Jill

[Angela]

Looks SO good!

[laurie magpie ethel]

Great idea to use an ironing board to pack on. I used one for parties outside as well. I don't have room to have a permanent Etsy work table, so I keep all my mailing supplies in a big hatbox tucked under a chair...no one would know what is tucked inside.