I went on a clean-up kick last week, restacking fabric and sorting through my books. Within a couple of hours my studio was sparkly-clean and ready to take on the world.
Then, just as I was about to wrap it up and move on, Isaac caught the shiny- studio bug; it hit him hard! One conversation about blah-blah-beige-and-the -need-to-color-my-world and Isaac was off to the store for paint. Fantastic! It was like Dave-the-Slave Week, except my husband’s not a Dave.
(Laura‘s invention – hers is a Dave)
How about a turquoise mirror, honey? Ooo, and a green chandelier. And those jars need red lids. Bright red. And I need a rod for some ribbons. And a couple more shelves too. Ooo, pretty. Now hang those over there and put these other things right here. Aah. Thank you, thank you, Macho-Sweetie-Good-Guy. (‘Macho’ being the key word amongst all of this funky froof)
Now the studio’s all glammed up and I’ve got at least a week’s worth of new blog-fodder. Watch out Mr. Beige… Oh, it’s terrible.
(Token UHF reference to make my brothers smile – see footnote below)
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Footnote : ) The first hundred times Matt and Ryan played UHF were a torture, but somehow, after a while, the movie grew on me. Aah, the good ol’ days of algebra homework and afterschool UHF.
I think it was my brothers’ guffaws that grew on me, not the movie so much. Eventually I looked forward to each gag and my brothers rolling on the floor in laughter. I swear, my younger brother must hold the world record for how many times one joke can be rewound and played over and over… and over again. His favorite part was the "I’m thinking of something orange…" sequence, though Wheel of Fish and Conan the Librarian were certainly in the running. My favorite bit was Spatula City. WARNING: My fond memories do not constitute a recommendation. Rent at your own risk.
I’m sure your revitalized and colorized studio will bring you much creative joy!
I’ve just returned from purchasing some of your beautiful fabric at the Quilter’s Market here in Tucson. I am so excited about it and look forward to working with the fabric this weekend.
Oh goodie-can’t wait to see!
I know my list of what to do TO the studio is as long as what to do IN the studio!
xo,AM
gaaa.. my little brother and brother in laws all love love love that movie. too funny. someone recently told me i should also brighten up my work space… oh yeah that was me 🙂 good for you! if you like being there more you will get more great stuff done.
Can’t wait to see what you did! 🙂
Where are the photos?
That sounds exactly like my brothers! Except they are a lot younger than me, and it was actually my husband that introduced UHF to them. Many of his crazy movies have grown on me for just the reasons you mentioned about UHF, but that one still has a way to go…
Thanks so much for your Bitty Bootie pattern! I used it this week, and the results are great!
Pics or it didn’t happen!!!!
Oh – I want a Dave Slave! Can’t wait to see the photos of the revamped studio. The ribbons look delightful!
ha! wheel of fish… RED SNAPPER!
(i was also subjected to UHF a million times.)
My boyfriend loves UHF (Weird Al is also in his top 5 most listened to music). I started to watch it and I liked it…not love, but it definitely had its moments. I should ask him if we could watch it all tonight; I bet it would make his day.
I also like Spatula City! Weird Al must have a thing with spatulas because he also has a song where he meets a girl with a spatula tattoo’d on her arm.
Patience, patience. The pictures are coming. Had to spread ’em out a wee bit.
HA! That’s so funny you remember Dave the Slave week. I could use another one of those. I’m thrilled you’re getting your dream studio. What color are you going for? Apple green? Creamsicle orange? Bubble gum blue? Hmmm, I must be pregnant.
completely coveting the ribbon rod…can’t wait to see the rest…love your blog!
Oh yes, we must see some studio shots! Sounds lush! I just did the same in my little walk in art closet! I need a ribbon rod, too! 🙂 Love the great idea!
is mr. beige rentable???????????? xox – eb.
Just picturing those colors makes me cheerful. I love rooms in bright colors (my bedroom is Gypsy Gold)
Do you hire out Dave the Slave by the week?
I said ‘Al the Pal’ to my husband and he looked at me in amused way, BUT he didn’t pick up a paint brush!
funny you should mention painting your studio! i’ve spent all week trying to tidy mine in between projects and i’m dying to paint it a shade of tiffany blue:)
please post pics, i’d love to see what you’ve done.
smiles
lori
Can’t wait to see the pictures. I need new studio inspiration!
EL
I can’t wait to see your “new” studio!
ooh, that just sounds so exciting. i’m eager to see the colors!
(Hmmm… do I admit I rented it myself? No. Yes. Who cares. You think it’s perfect for crafting too and enjoying a giggle. Not to mention countless past (and current) boy friends adored that movie. Spatula! Spatula! Spatula City!! Heee heee. That was my favorite part too. Okay. Admit it ya big dork.)
Oh UHF! I should go rent that again! It’s been a while. I have been watching a lot of Best in Show recently, while working or projects.
Can’t wait to see your upgraded studio!!
And glad you checked in! I was beginning to worry about ya! 😉
~gyl
I think UHF is like MOnty Python, either you love it or hate it. It’s a “special” kind of humor. 🙂
UHF is hilarious- my little brothers were too young to get it- but now it’s a favorite.
It looks soo wonderful.
I really like that kind of colours…
Thank you for that great pictures…
Mmmm…that frame…wheels are spinning in my mind now…I have an old frame that surely is crying out to be used….hmmmm. Yours is beeeeeautiful!
I have my own ribbon rod – love it.
Wanna see more pics of the studio, too!
oh do post the red-topped jars! these posts are getting me all inspired and ready to decorate my new craft room (that is as soon as the house is finished being built 🙁
My craft room is about to get painted a pretty blue. It has been burgundy for 3 years and it depresses me.