My studio is really coming together. This week, I've been putting on the finishing touches in between the craziness at T-Party. Have a look . . .
I brought a few pieces home from the shop to help me finish off the empty space where John's weights used to reside. What a cozy corner this has become.
The counter-height stainless steel work table was in T-Party's kitchen. It has a bottom shelf that provides lots of storage and the addition of 1940's fabric around the sides hides clutter. This fabric also came from my shop where I had used it to make a "skirt" around T-Party's front desk. These metal tables can be found on restaurant supply web sites or in catalogs. They would make a great kitchen island, too.
I made these curtains five years ago for T-Party's front room. Little did I know they would be perfect for my studio!
This storage piece was made by a local carpenter from savaged elements. Isn't it cool? I love the old tin ceiling tiles on the front and the use of a window backed with fabric on top. This cabinet will be devoted to tea and will house canisters of loose tea and tea tins that I plan to sell on line.
My studio will be where the T-Party spirit will live on. It's where I'll continue writing this blog and manage my tpartyantiques.com website selling all of the things our patrons have come to know and love. Plus, I'm looking forward to sewing tea cozies and other fun items for Etsy this summer.
I've worked hard on this room over the past month and I'm more than pleased with the results. It's a colorful, happy oasis filled with inspiration and all my favorite things. And though I'll miss the "brick and mortar" T-Party, I do look forward to spending time here in my studio.
Susan
Your room looks wonderful!
Well done!
Terri
Posted by: Terri Pollhein | June 05, 2008 at 09:52 AM
I just love this room !!!!!! Clarice
Posted by: clarice | June 05, 2008 at 10:33 AM
I think I have the same stainless table that you have (should not be too surprising at this point that we share yet another item). I use mine as my kitchen island but, since my kitchen is also my studio, I've thought about covering it as a place to hide my stuff. I sometimes hang towels from underneath the table top using s-hooks. How did you hang your curtain to the table?
Posted by: julie thompson | June 05, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Looks great! I'm moving in!
Posted by: VintageCate | June 05, 2008 at 11:54 AM
That storage piece is so unique. What a great piece for your studio.
:-) Rosie
Posted by: Rosie's Whimsy | June 05, 2008 at 07:36 PM
What a perfect studio. Those vintage tablecloths sure did catch my eye. Susan
Posted by: susans at black eyed susans kitchen | June 05, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Love the look! When's tea?
Posted by: Linda Rose Farrugia | June 06, 2008 at 05:38 AM
It looks terrific. I'm crazy about what you did with the stainless table and I love the storage piece made from salvaged items! The curtains are a great touch as well. It is so "pulled together". Do you feel me patting you on your back? Job well done!
Posted by: Dana | June 06, 2008 at 07:49 AM
Very pretty, Susan. I'm glad you'll be surrounded with a bit of the shop's special touches.
Posted by: Cathy Santarsiero ^..^ | June 06, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Hi There, Love your new Studio I am so glad that you are still going to keep up your Blog.
Old saying when one door closes another will open up.
LINDA
Posted by: LINDA | June 06, 2008 at 02:16 PM
It's perfect! xo, suzy
Posted by: suzy | June 07, 2008 at 07:41 AM
your studio is really amazing and all your touches from TParty are very well done. Your blog was the first one that I ever came upon and I'm glad that you will keep it going.
Posted by: Erin | June 09, 2008 at 08:02 PM