Studio One 'Grab 'n Go'. . .

January,
of any given Year, 
is always a re~organizing time for me!

So~o~o. . . 
this, 2020, is the Year!

Not only for a re~organizing within Studio One,
but also, a complete redesign of my creative space.

Since arriving On Crooked Creek,
I've always had these two shelving units
stacked one atop the other, making one large vertical storage space.

Issues with my arthritis this past Summer,

have made me pause and re~think
how I use the spaces within our 1970's Ranch Style Home.

Because standing with my hands above my head
for any length of time increases my pain,
I asked "Mr. Ed" to help me bring these shelves down and place them side~by~side.

By doing so. . .
I have created what I call the 'grab 'n go' storage
of my designing accessories within Studio One On Crooked Creek.

Designer magazines
are now easily accessible for Holiday and Seasonal inspiration.

Directly below,
are decorating accessories that I can 'grab 'n go'
for the ever changing vignettes within On Crooked Creek's living spaces. 

Directly above,
is one of my favorite spaces to design in Studio One!

This unique shelf is one that "Mr. Ed" made using a cabinet drawer.
It is amazingly the perfect size for showcasing all those petite accessories.

Just below the duct work,

is a long shelf made by "Mr. Ed", that now holds accessories that are seldom used.

* * * Studio One Tour * * *

Welcome to the newly re~designed and re~organized Studio One!

As you enter Studio One,
this vintage three~drawer dresser
and the four~drawer file cabinet
are the first things you see.

Continuing to your right,
is a four shelf unit on wheels made from seasoned privacy fencing
and lattice for an easy~to~move furniture piece.

I covered the shelves with left~over black and white check gift wrap.

The wall to the end of  Studio One holds all my Holiday and Seasonal decor.

This year, 2020,
I edited every storage tub and card cataloged each item within.
This should eliminate hours of searching and make decorating a breeze!

I moved this work station closer to the storage tubs.

Now, as I lift one of the tubs down,
I can place it atop the workstation to easily retrieve the accessories I need.

The air cushioned mat in front of the work station is one of my Christmas gifts.

The burlap / chalkboard identification tags
make a striking contrast to the wicker baskets within the work station. 

The paper board
was gifted to me from my son and daughter~in~law for Christmas.

My first two creative designs for 2020
are represented within the vignette atop the work station.

Now we'll continue around to the right
where the two shelving units were placed, as mentioned above.

We continue to the right,
where I have another creative work station.

This is the main area for designing floral arrangements and wreaths.

The final work station within my creative space
is where all the designing, drawing, cutting,
and list making takes place for all of  Studio One's creations.

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I'm, truly, hoping that the changes made within Studio One
for storage and easy accessibility will allow me to continue

to do as many of the things that I love for a little while l o n g e r.

On Crooked Creek 'grab 'n go' decorating accessories. . .
in Studio One is definitely worth a try.

Until next time. . .

                      Pat

Refining Taste. . .

Refining taste within On Crooked Creek's hutch
is in keeping with my love of a monochromatic color palette
with a touch of blue to showcase one of my limited collections. . .
blue delft.

"Mr. Ed" made the upper hutch
to 'marry' with my beloved maternal Grandmother's buffet.

The upper hutch is made of pine.
The 1940~1950's buffet is made of oak.
The Golden Oak stain has served them well.

Until this first week of 2020,

the buffet / hutch combination has showcased
my heirloom Narumi Classic Rose Fine China.

But,
2020 On Crooked Creek
is all about bringing change that truly reflects our personal taste.

. . .and so, it begins!

Ever so often do I try to increase my collection
of this white swirl patterned Sheffield Bone White U. S. A. China.

I have a complete place setting for two. . .

one place setting for "Mr. Ed",
and one place setting for me!

 My limited collection of delft  is enhanced

by the ever~so~slight hue of blue in these bone china dishes.

I adore how the bone white china and the delft
are complimented by my heirloom Silver Coffee Set.

This PLEASANTON SESQUICENTENNIAL Commemorative Plate
was gifted to "Mr. Ed" and I, by my Sister's family, in observance
of our Fiftieth Anniversary.

The design of this commemorative plate was a combined effort
of the Sesquicentennial Committee and the K~12 Art Instructor
for the Pleasanton School district.

The back of the plate contains this message:

"Community is more than just a title;
it is a description of the unity of people living in a common geographical area,
sharing similar goals and aspirations.
The City of Pleasanton is more than a city; it is a community.
That is never more evident than when we come together to put on an event
that not only commemorates our history,
but also showcases our growth and our future."
                                                                Rocky Beltz

Rocky Beltz, my Sister's daughter, my niece.
This precious gift will always hold a special place in our hearts!

Whether I view this Sheffield Bone White China collection
from On Crooked Creek's Galley Kitchen, Dining Room or Living Room;
what I see is a collection of refining taste.

For my first change of 2020 On Crooked Creek,
I'd say this was an open and shut case.

Until next time. . .
                      Pat

A special 'thank you' to Marian, aka. Miss Mustard Seed,
for this inspiring styled cabinet.