Last November, John and I had the pleasure of visiting Seattle for the first time. Just beyond the iconic Pike Place Market, we discovered a newsstand with an impressive selection of publications from around the world. While there, a new Stampington & Co. magazine called In Her Studio caught my eye. Filled with inspiring spaces and stories of creative women, I immediately bought the issue. During the long plane ride home, I read it cover to cover, after which I said to John, “It would be so wonderful if my studio could be in this marvelous magazine.”
One year later...
Now on newsstands, the Winter 2020 issue of In Her Studio features over 20 inspiring workspaces — and mine is one of them! I’m thrilled and honored to be in the company of such talented women.
In late July, when editor Amber Demien told me the good news that I was to be featured, she asked that I write 800-1,000 words and provide pictures of my space. It took me an entire week to accomplish the task! For the photos, I needed to wait for just the right natural light in which to shoot them. For the text, I don't consider writing my forte, so it took me a while. In the end, I decided my studio’s story should focus on how the space makes me feel...
My studio has “make me smile style” — happy, light and bright, full of color and whimsy.
And on how I allow what I find to impact what I make...
Always on the hunt for vintage goods to repurpose into something unique, what I make is influenced by discoveries that have heart, soul, a presence, good karma and stories to tell. They become part of what I create, which is always changing.
The resulting six pages convey my colorful oasis to a T. Here’s a closer look at the first spread; for the rest of the article, you’ll need to seek out the IHS Winter 2020 issue.
Believe me when I say — you will love this magazine. So when you get yourself a copy (or peruse it at your local newsstand), please let me know what you think.
Many thanks to Amber and everyone at In Her Studio. You’ve made my day, my month, my year! 😁
Susan
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Wow! Your studio is gorgeous and you must be tickled pink! What wonderful news and reward for all your hard work. Congrats!
Posted by: Joy | November 06, 2019 at 07:19 PM