When you walk up the stairs and turn to your left, you're directly in my scrapbook room/office. It's about 15x13 and is the only room in the house with the original wood floors.
I got the white cabinet on the left from The Mulberry Tree in Grants Pass (quite a comedy of errors trying to get it up the stairs, over the railing and through the door) and the table from the Collectors Market in Medford.
We had a steel top put on it but it has to be replaced already because I wasn't smart enough to know that I needed a galvanized steel table top since plain old steel rusts (and rust doesn't look so good on all my white cardstock).
I bought those feet to make the table tall enough to stand at while I work. They look goofy though so I need to stain them or something.
Most of the stuff in this room was something I already had, was found at a junk shop or found on Ebay. (Unfortunately, I was feeling blue one day and my best friend, Jill decided to introduce me to Ebay to cheer me up.)
That little red perpetual calendar is my favorite thing I've ever found on Ebay. (Thanks Jill.)
The Puritan Leaf Lard bucket holds all my date stamps and that metal sign holder will eventually hold a couple of back to back photos as soon as I figure out which ones to put in there.
All this stuff sits on top of my work table.
I think Jill and I were up in Sellwood (near Portland, OR) when we found that silverplate dish. And Jill picked up that silver tray for me.
And that's an old surgical try that sits next to my paper trimmer and holds a bunch of my favorite adhesives.
I made the dividers for the drawers all by myself.
This old, wire shelf hangs on the side of the table opposite the drawers - has most of my wood-mounted rubber stamps on it.
I don't remember where I got that old, red chair - I just remember it was really cheap and I had to have it.
And Josh and I made that blue paper organizer that goes under the desk. It's got really cool molding all around it, rolling feet and two glass drawer drawer pulls so I can pull it out from either side of the table.
I store all my paper by color - works for me.
Found most of those old locker bins on Ebay and at junk shops too. They hold chipboard and punches and stuff like that.
This one holds all my acrylic stamp sets sorted in those clear Making Memories acrylic stamp pocket page thingies.
Jill had the idea of hanging these trays (there's six of them) on the wall. I attached old buttons to round magnets for hanging up photos and other cool junk. I love them.
This old Dewey Decimal Index card catalog holds a GOB of stuff.
Most of the jars/canisters on top hold lace and stuff like that. That stand on top was from the post office out in Jacksonville, OR - has a bunch of old postal stamps on it.
I used that old typewriter to label all the drawers the other night.
Josh made all those dividers for me.
I don't know what the old can was for but it's perfect for rolled up papers.
The red box is an Erector Set box and I don't know what the blue one was used for but someone took a Sharpie pen to it and wrote the word 'Salmon' all over the sides of it...so even though it doesn't smell like fish, I'm guessing that's what it was used for at some point in time.
That's Josh testing out my old typewriter. I kept asking him if he loved it...his response is at the bottom.
I got that card stand from Pottery Barn many moons ago - never even took it out of the box when I got it; just had Josh haul it down to the storage unit. (He was irritated about it at the time...but I had a plan for it...even if had to sit in the storage unit for 2+ years.)
It holds lots and lots of stuff that I want to keep in plain view.
This thing was the steel of the century - found it in someone's front yard for 15 bucks. Didn't even have to paint it. It holds all my stickers, rub-ons and a bunch of chipboard.
Got all those Hoosier jars from junk shops and garage sales - perfect for ribbon. The green and white floral boxes are from Target. Most everything else is a junk store find too. (I much prefer old stuff over new stuff.)
That blue, wooden box on the left is the ring box we used when we got married.
Those are just little Hobnail flower pots. Got most of them on Ebay for $2-$5 each.
That's an old sign-maker stamp set (in the box) that Josh and I found a long time ago.
Those blue boxes are Martha Stewart's. I had instituted a self-imposed ban on Martha Stewart for a long time, but I broke it for those blue boxes.
Trying to remember where I got those bins...all I can remember is that they were ridiculously prices. If I remember, I'll post it here later. (Oooh, I remembered: here's a link to the bins.)
More stamps. (I like stamps.)
All my inkpads.
So this blue wire shelf sits perpendicular to the white cabinet so I can hide my treadmill desk (which I'll show you in a minute) behind it.
I want to attach some fabric or something to the backside of the shelf to hide the treadmill more though.
The closet is more functional than cute but Josh and I put all those shelves in.
If you like Narratives, you're going to want to come over and hang out in my closet.
All the bins at the bottom of the closet hold all my Narratives paper, transparencies, sticker sheets, etc.
Josh put up those peg boards so just about every product I ever designed is hanging on them. It's like a big, Narratives warehouse full of stuff that goes back to 2003.
The bins are all full of acrylic paints, embossing supplies, all my office supply stuff, etc.
That green cabinet has all my photography books and lots of paperwork, etc. Going to put a little T.V. in there too.
That chimney used to be covered. One of the many projects that I started but Josh finished. Still need to put the molding up though.
And I'm looking for an old, oversized chair (preferably an orange one) to go where those suitcases are.
And that's an old cast-iron bathroom mirror that I'm using as a magnetic board. Still need to get a glass shelf cut for it. This is another one of those things that I picked up many moons ago but never had a place for it (until now).
Almost forgot the treadmill desk.
I got the whole idea of a treadmill desk from a Dateline special. It's simple; add a computer (at a height that is ergonomically comfortable for you) to a treadmill, set your laptop/computer on it and then walk at a 1 mile an hour pace for the bulk of your work day. The longest I could ever get used to was about 4 hours though.
Need to get my large rear back on this thing.
Off on a tangent now, but I was moving this treadmill a couple of months ago and ripped my entire big toenail off. The whole thing. It hurt really bad.
So that's the full tour - planning on doing lots and lots (and lots) of scrapbooking in there now that I've determined I'm still a scrapbooker.
Karen, that is the most amazing room! I love the vintage storage items, your table and that wonderful cabinet with all the drawers! You're room is so full of vintage goodies but is still very streamlined and organized! I'm in love....and I could spend days in the Narratives closet! Still one of my very favorites lines of product! Thanks for the wonderful tour!
Posted by: Sheri T | August 17, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Wow!!!! Can I come scrap at your house?! :)
Posted by: Tricia | August 17, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Love your scrapbook room! I wish mine was just as beautiful!
Posted by: Dina | August 17, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Hey Karen that is a fantastic room! Has given me a little inspiration to go and finish off mine. But I will do that after i finish my photography assignments up for you first ;) Kristin.
Posted by: Kristin R | August 17, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Hi Karen! I'm normally a lurker on your blog but I had to comment on your fabulous room. I love all the vintage touches, those trays mounted on the wall and that card index cabinet - just stunning. Wishing you lots of fun scrapbooking days & nights in your new room :)
Posted by: Sharon Holden | August 17, 2009 at 11:17 PM
I LOVE your room too!! Especially the old typewriter!!
Posted by: liz walker | August 17, 2009 at 11:19 PM
What a great room Karen! I love it... it looks just like I would expect it to look given how long I've been stalking you on this blog and after I've taken your photography course. Congratulations!
Posted by: Wendy M. | August 17, 2009 at 11:20 PM
I love your room! It has so much charm! Glad you'll be scrapping more!
Posted by: Addie | August 17, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Fabulous I love everything. I have similar tastes (and goodies), I just need to get the bones of my room together, this is great inspiration
Posted by: Amberlee | August 17, 2009 at 11:32 PM
What a cool scrap room, I'm so jealous. the treadmill/computer idea is a great one, if I spent as much time walking as I do on the computer I'm sure my butt wuld be sooo much smaller :-)
Cheers,
Sue.
Posted by: Susy | August 17, 2009 at 11:36 PM
Holy Scrap Room!! A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.
Posted by: Lindsay | August 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Wow, I have to start breathing again! I hold my breath while looking at those photos! Love love love this, it is the best scrapbook room I have ever seen! I am jealous! This is fab! Please scrap a lot in this beautiful room!
Posted by: Vanessa Menhorn | August 18, 2009 at 12:28 AM
OK I just have to say I am in the process of redoing my room and I adored it UNTIL I saw your room! LOL! It is so fun, I am a huge antique lover so I am now drooling at all the fun vintage things you have! And that treadmill idea is just brilliant!
Posted by: Pam | August 18, 2009 at 01:26 AM
I adore every.single.item in this room - truly, it looks amazing. And further to your last post about your scrapbook page - as per usual you seem to articulate so well what alot of us think, I'm sure. A couple of times lately I've thought, why do I do this? is this just a phase, this scrapbooking thing? And yet when I'm in the moment of creating I love it and I know because I'm putting my heart into it, as all of scrapbookers do, that sentiment and the importance of keeping particular memories for our children & children's children to read is going to make it all worthwhile. I'm so pleased you enjoyed making this page about your & Josh's anniversary.
Posted by: renee | August 18, 2009 at 03:19 AM
LOVE your space. You've given me several ideas for storage in my own scrap-room, which by the way is only about 8x8. But hey, it's something. ;-)
Posted by: Tya | August 18, 2009 at 03:26 AM
Wow! I am so excited that you'll be scrapbooking again. You are my favorite-est scrapbooker ever:) No pressure, though. I am so glad that your dream house is starting to come together.
Posted by: Allison Clem | August 18, 2009 at 03:28 AM
I'm going to come and live in this room. My organizational guru self wants to come and sleep beneath your card catalog. This room is magic.
Posted by: Cass | August 18, 2009 at 03:38 AM
Love the room! I know you're enjoying it now that you've taken all the picures and made a mess? My DH thinks that the treadmill idea is great...so I'll probably be getting one.
Wasn't it you that posted about going to a shoe store to have your walking analyze to get the right shoe? I really need to do that but have no idea where to go.
Great ideas! If you decide you're tired of photography I think you have a career in designing scrap/work spaces.
Posted by: Lisa B. | August 18, 2009 at 03:57 AM
Karen,
Your room is delightful eye candy!
love,
Nicole
Hey, if you haven't already been there,and you need another pick me up one day, try www.etsy.com!
Posted by: Nicole | August 18, 2009 at 03:58 AM
Karen, you have the most beautiful and well-organized scrap room- I'm so happy you have it set up the way you want it now! And the natural light is just phenomenal.
Oh, and ouch about the big toenail. I know from experience how painful that is!!
Posted by: Melissa Stinson | August 18, 2009 at 04:31 AM
LOVE your room! Especially all the vintage an antique findings. SO unique and personal.
Posted by: CindyP | August 18, 2009 at 04:48 AM
Wow...that is all I can say. I am nearly speechless. If God came down and made a perfect place this would be it. Have fun....soooooo cool! PS..forgot your class. I think you should give away a day hanging with you in your scraproom.
Posted by: Kathleen Kraft | August 18, 2009 at 04:48 AM
Wow! Karen, thanks so much for taking the time to photograph all this and share it with us! Your scrapbook room is fabulous and I absolutely LOVE all your flea market finds. I've just begun collecting vintage things but I too already have some things stored away to use in my future dream scrapbook room. You have given me some great organizational ideas.
Posted by: Brenda | August 18, 2009 at 04:55 AM
A MOST beautiful room! Wow.
Posted by: Tami B. | August 18, 2009 at 05:04 AM
This is the most beautiful and functional scrapbooking studio I have ever seen! My heart is beating so fast just looking at it all. I have some similar funiture pieces (like the library card catalog, locker bins, and the stamp holder thingy- not to mention a boat load of supplies too :0)and now I have a vision of how to decorate my scrapping studio - although my room will not be a large as yours. I love the roll out bin that you made too! Thanks so much for sharing - your home is beautiful - and I can hardly wait to start The Photographer's Workshop next month (I received my binder yesterday - yay!). Thanks for the inspiration.
Kim
Posted by: Kimberly Gero | August 18, 2009 at 05:28 AM
OMG Karen, I LOVE IT! I love everything about this room! Will you come to my house and set up a craft room for me? Enjoy it!
Posted by: Mary | August 18, 2009 at 05:30 AM
WOW!---Totally love it
I need to turn my treadmill into a desk.
Posted by: {vicki} | August 18, 2009 at 05:36 AM
Your scrapbook room is just WONDERFUL!! It is so much fun to see all your beautiful photos, and read your great descriptions, of the perfect pieces that make this room yours. I am so excited for The Photographer's Workshop next month!
Posted by: Marilyn | August 18, 2009 at 05:40 AM
AWESOME!!! ;-)
Posted by: Kathy C. | August 18, 2009 at 05:45 AM
Uber-uber cool! You are creative with a capital C! Okay - I know I'm gushing. But, really, it's fabulous!
And I always wanted one of those library cabinets and a post office stamp hanger! Now I'm going to have a new list of "wants"!
Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Cathy | August 18, 2009 at 05:47 AM
Love it Karen - it is perfect!! It will help get the creative juices flowing!!
Wow - great job
Posted by: Nicky from Canada | August 18, 2009 at 05:47 AM
Amazing room!!!! (and of course the photos of it are not shabby either!) So happy for you! What a change from the closet huh? ENJOY IT!!!
Posted by: Jennifer S | August 18, 2009 at 05:48 AM
Karen --
First, I am SOOOOO excited to see a new scrapbook page from you. I TOTALLY love it.
Second -- your room is so YOU! It is beautiful and all the antique stuff and found stuff is so Karen Russell. I'm so excited for you that everything is set up and so cute.
Three -- Thanks so much for sharing your room. I've already looked at everything in such detail twice. Love it!
Fourth -- me, queen of Narratives thought I'd be VERY jealous when I saw all the product -- and I was a little jealous until I realized that I have ALMOST that much stuff. :) Then I just laughed at myself.
Enjoy your room -- I can't wait to see more pages!
Becky (aka: beckywedd) :)
Posted by: Becky (aka: beckywedd) | August 18, 2009 at 05:56 AM
I can't wait to see what you create in there! I miss you being a scrapbooker!
Posted by: Ally | August 18, 2009 at 05:58 AM
Wow...just wow! That room rocks! Great vingate pieces, fabulous organization and I DO want to live in your Narratives closet! I am so inspired now to figure out my mess. You have wonderful ideas for storage and the display pieces are amazing! Thank you for sharing the pictures.
Posted by: MichelleG | August 18, 2009 at 06:00 AM
LOVE the room! It has the nostalgic charm added with a bit of whimsy to make it absolutely perfect! I SO wish I lived out there with you, as I'd love to go antiquing with you and Jill! You two always find the most amazing things!!! And, I admit, living in Florida....well, it just seems we get only the left over "junk". Not anything to brag about!! Happy scrapbooking!!!
Posted by: Nita | August 18, 2009 at 06:01 AM
oh my! I want to move in. All that Narratives? Heaven!
Posted by: Dana | August 18, 2009 at 06:19 AM
beautiful room! you have alot of fun finds ;) can't wait to see more of your pages that you will create in there and sorry to hear about your toe!
Posted by: ShellyJ | August 18, 2009 at 06:34 AM
Wow! Your space is so beautiful and so you! Love all the junk shop nick-nacks! Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your room you SCRAPBOOKER!
Posted by: LaVon | August 18, 2009 at 06:37 AM
Holy cow, that is a great room! Infinitely better than working out of your closet! Thanks for sharing. :)
Posted by: Val | August 18, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Your room is absolutely fabalous. It is really well organize and so neat. I want to redo mine to be just like that. I love it.
Posted by: Chanda | August 18, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Wonderful. I loved looking at every detail. I love how you collect all the old stuff. What vision you have. I will be stealing alot of your ideas - especially the tray on the wall idea!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Keely | August 18, 2009 at 07:01 AM
Now that is one really cool scrap room. I love all the vintage stuff.
Posted by: shaina | August 18, 2009 at 07:05 AM
What an absolutely fabulous space which you absolutely deserve after being shoved in a closet for way too long. The light looks lovely in there. I am so very happy for you!!! Enjoy to your hearts content!
Posted by: Laura Carter | August 18, 2009 at 07:11 AM
What a beautiful room! Glad you were able to find your mojo in it! I wanted it from the first photo, before you even showed the fab closet! Enjoy!
Posted by: Terry Gardiner | August 18, 2009 at 07:21 AM
i totally have office enfy!! well, except for the treadmill. wink!! that is one fabulous room!! LOVE NARRATIVES!! gonna have a give away?? wink!! thanks for sharing. the room is AWESOME!! totally jealous.
Posted by: karla | August 18, 2009 at 07:24 AM
This is the most amazing room I've ever seen. I'm in love. I want my own room for scrapbooking and crafting now. I love how so much of what makes up that room is stuff you found at a junk store. It gives the room an amazing vintage feel. This room is absolutely perfect.
Posted by: Tori | August 18, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Karen, you have THE MOST AMAZING scrapbooking room/office in the WORLD! I'd love it if I weren't seething with jealousy! LOL! Seriously though, it's fantastic, and I'm glad you didn't get it all set up and beautified, just to find that you don't want to scrapbook anymore. You definitely deserve it!
Posted by: Danielle | August 18, 2009 at 07:31 AM
wow. absolutely fantastic! i'm SUPER jealous of that old stand with the post office stamps on it...i spied that as soon as I saw the picture! Great job on putting all of that together!!
Posted by: Melissa Mann | August 18, 2009 at 07:35 AM
I LOVEEEEEEEEE your room! So OLD and cool.
Thanks for sharing the tour. Although mine is new stuff I can somewhat relate with you on the feeling good about realizing we still want to be scrapbookers. No mater the space we just love to do what we love to do photograph and scrap.
Posted by: Regina | August 18, 2009 at 07:37 AM
I love the unstained feet on the desk - it looks like your desk wearing ballet shoes and standing en pointe! "She's" just waiting for you to dance around that table creating...
Posted by: Carmen King, Avondale, AZ | August 18, 2009 at 07:47 AM
Wow. I've been waiting to see what you did with your new room. I love it!!
Posted by: erica | August 18, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Wow! You have done an awesome job and all the detail and time that has been put into it is unbelievable. I will have to say my favorite is the library card catalog piece :) thanks for sharing all these pictures!
Posted by: Lori | August 18, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Your room is so full of neat, beautiful things! Except that treadmill monstrosity, it's a good idea, but scares me.
Posted by: Kelli | August 18, 2009 at 08:01 AM
What Lindsey said! !!!
Posted by: nancy in ks | August 18, 2009 at 08:01 AM
Can I hang out in the closet? Just for a bit? Aw, come on, you won't miss much and I clean up after myself. Think about it...
Posted by: Irene | August 18, 2009 at 08:02 AM
your room reminds me of the way you scrap....:) it is very "you"....so beautiful!
I wouldnt mind getting myself locked in that narratives closet of yours for a while that is for sure *wink*
Posted by: tanyawebster | August 18, 2009 at 08:30 AM
This room is awesome! Every piece looks like it belongs there. Would love to have you come over and decorate for me anytime! Love the tin plates on the wall!
Posted by: Lan Amphone | August 18, 2009 at 08:30 AM
So jealous of such a wonderful dedicated space. I have a small corner in my kid's playroom. I had big dreams for a scrapbook room a little over 5 years ago and then found out I was finally pregnant and that room became the nursery. Wouldn't trade my baby boy for all the scrapbook space in the world but I'm still dreaming of finding my own scrapbook space one day.
Posted by: Heather Wunsch | August 18, 2009 at 08:35 AM
Amazing...I love all your treasures.
Posted by: Kim | August 18, 2009 at 08:35 AM
Wonderful light! I love everything. I'm sure I could happily spend many many hours there.
Posted by: Helena | August 18, 2009 at 08:40 AM
That room is UNBELIEVABLE!! I'm in love with every little speck of it!!! .. and I didn't even know you scrapbook!! HA! .. yes, I'm a new follower of your blog. (I'm signed up for your Jan photographers class) .. can't wait to see what wonderful projects come out of that room. Gorgeous!!! :)
Posted by: amanda | August 18, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Wow, Wow, WOW! That's all I have to say! Enjoy it.
Posted by: Michele | August 18, 2009 at 08:44 AM
LOVED your room and how you took us all on a tour of it. What I think I loved most, though, was that there was a place for everything and everything had it's own space. You even had a special place for your "BEST MOM OF THE YEAR" trophy. Priceless!! Thanks for sharing it all with us!
Posted by: eliza | August 18, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Karen, Just had to comment and tell you how I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your scrapbook room. Having read (stalked) your blog for some time now, your room is exactly how I pictured it and it's so you! Love all the vintage touches. And I'm so glad you've rekindled your love for scrapbooking. Thanks for sharing your awesome space with us!
Posted by: Lisa from Chicago | August 18, 2009 at 09:01 AM
I can't even begin to tell you how fabulous this is. But it's so fabulous it makes my heart hurt a little, lol. You will dive back into scrapbooking big time.
Posted by: Davinie | August 18, 2009 at 09:02 AM
my dream. for reals. my absolute dream. I too, love old things more than new things, and have been collecting for awhile now. but as I'm only 25 (and our condo is only 1375 sq feet with a family of 5 living in it), I don't have too much yet. some day. :) Those furniture pieces have me swooning over here! goodness gracious. This room is LOVELY. so inspiring. :) and really, the fact that you've been collecting it for awhile and keeping it in storage, waiting for you day to come, has me SUPER inspired.
Posted by: ashley bugg | August 18, 2009 at 09:10 AM
WOW! What a cool room. I love your style...I would never know how to put something like this together.
Posted by: Melanie C. | August 18, 2009 at 09:12 AM
WOW, just WOW! Your room is amazing! I LOVE the old stuff! It really gives the room character and I bet its a really inspiring place to scrap or even just brainstorm! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!! Oh and my first thought to your closet was, "Ode to Karen Russell" LOL!! Love the peg boards!! Need some of those in my room!
Posted by: Brianne Nevill | August 18, 2009 at 09:17 AM
just dreamy......
Posted by: kate | August 18, 2009 at 09:28 AM
Looks like Scrapbook HEAVEN...........
I need organization skills :{
Laura P
Southern OR
Posted by: Laura Plunk | August 18, 2009 at 09:31 AM
wow. I am totally speechless. your room is amazing!!!
Posted by: yvonne | August 18, 2009 at 09:32 AM
That's it!!!! I have GOT TO start hitting the junk yard stores!!!!! I love your space.
Posted by: Danette | August 18, 2009 at 09:38 AM
YES, I would love to hang out in/live in your Narratives closet. It's the one thing missing from my CHA Summer shopping... :( I wish it were easier to pick up your old goodies!
Posted by: Heather T. | August 18, 2009 at 09:44 AM
WOW, your husband makes things? What is this strange concept?
One of the guys I work with has gerry rigged a treadmill desk. It's a cool concept.
Can't wait to see the rest of you home. ~j
Posted by: JodeeS | August 18, 2009 at 09:46 AM
OH MY!!! I LOVE IT! So beautiful and full of personality! BTW, glass works nicely on top of a table also. (You can even put photos under it.)
Posted by: Nancy May | August 18, 2009 at 09:47 AM
i LOVE your room! i have some of the same pieces (those hobnail pots for example - love those) and very similar taste...and i love how you mixed in some new with all the fabulous old finds! it makes me really wish i had a room for specific to crafting!
thanks so much for sharing your space!
Posted by: sarah | August 18, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Wow! I loved the tour of your scrap room. It makes me want to tear mine apart and start over again. Oops...that sounds negative. I guess I should say it inspires me to improve my own space. There, that's better. P.S. I spy another Martha Stewart item...I have that same light blue MS wrapping paper that stands in your bin in the corner...I used it to wrap all of my Christmas presents one year. Add a white grosgrain ribbon and a bell and a metal rimmed tag and I loved the look!
Posted by: Linn | August 18, 2009 at 10:13 AM
I would love a room like this, especially the Narrative's closet.
I have been trying to get your Bloom Album since it came out. The one withe the green spine. Can't find it anywhere, any suggestions?
Posted by: Cindy Elwood | August 18, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Amazing. I covet your space whole-heartedly! Lucky for me we have an unfinished walk out basement with a space I have claimed for my own - you have inspired me!!!
Posted by: Melanie | August 18, 2009 at 10:27 AM
What an inspiration! I could move right in. Times I see stuff for what it was, not for what it could be.
Posted by: Carrie P | August 18, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Your room is AMAZING!! You have thought out every detail!! It looks like a room that is loved! I bet it's a great room to work in!! Great storage ideas I will definitely use! Thanks!
Posted by: Vicki Muszynski | August 18, 2009 at 11:10 AM
HOLY SCHMOLY - I love your space. You have found some really cool stuff. I love finding vintage stuff that can be repurposed - it makes me happy. Thank you for sharing. I woudl like to come and steal your card catalouge cabinet, so look the other way ok? :) Beautiful !!!
Posted by: Maureen F | August 18, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Thank you so much for sharing all of your wonderful photos of your new/old amazing space!! All of your eclectic vintage goodies look wonderful in the space, fits in so well with the vibe and style of your new/old house. Congratulations!
Posted by: Jen | August 18, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Wow, what a great room!
Posted by: Susanne | August 18, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Wow, what an awesome room! I love all of your cool finds! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Terri Guerrieri | August 18, 2009 at 11:34 AM
WOW! That is about all I can say...WOW! I so want to be you. One of my favorite things are the 6 silver plates/trays that you have up on the wall....what a great idea!! thanks for sharing all of these pictures.
Posted by: Susan | August 18, 2009 at 11:41 AM
This is by far THE best scraproom I have ever seen. I just LOVE all the "old" things you have found use for. Amazingly gorgeous!
Posted by: Allison W | August 18, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Your room rocks! When can I come hang out in your closet?
Posted by: Terrie | August 18, 2009 at 12:22 PM
How long before this room is featured in a magazine or book? It is stunning and I am so jealous. If you're ever in Central Oregon again, we'll go antiquing, okay? Awesome job Karen.
Posted by: Carrie Hicks | August 18, 2009 at 12:36 PM
that room is absolutely gorgeous...you wanna trade houses with me...please?? :)
Posted by: lindigohn | August 18, 2009 at 01:41 PM
I love it all, Karen. We seem to have the same tastes when it comes to decorating our scrapspaces. I have a lot of my grandma and great aunt's treasures in my home and especially in my scrap space. Antique dishes, jewelry, pin cushions, an antique hutch, organ stool, antique sewing cabinet, crocks, etc. If it was theirs and I can use it, it's there. They were both very creative women and I feel inspired when I'm surrounded by their things. thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lisa | August 18, 2009 at 01:41 PM
OMG! Your room is amazing! I love all the vintage storage and of course I love all your goodies! looks like you could have a lot of fun in your room! The treadmill desk is awesome, such a great idea!!
Posted by: Melissa | August 18, 2009 at 01:59 PM
Karen, you are such an inspiration. You now have me motivated to work on my scrap 'area'. If I could just add on to the house.........hmmmm. Seriously, I SO want that card catalog and I won't rest until I find one.
Posted by: Colleen Barron | August 18, 2009 at 02:07 PM
Wow! that is intense! I got the binder today! So exciting! Thanks! That means the start date is closer!
= ) really looking forward to it!
Posted by: Angela | August 18, 2009 at 02:10 PM
What an inspirational place - it is seriously better than DisneyWorld! Congratulations on building such an amazing creative space.
So excited to get my notebook for your upcoming class and my new 50mm lens delivered this week. Can't wait to see all you have for us to learn. Thanks Karen!
Posted by: Julie | August 18, 2009 at 02:24 PM
I am asking my husband to make me a treadmill desk! (since im online looking at photos every night instead of getting on my treadmill) Thanks, Karen!!!
Posted by: Jennifer S | August 18, 2009 at 03:04 PM
I am flabbergasted- what an incredible room you've created! Thanks for sharing all these amazing ideas!
Posted by: Abigayl | August 18, 2009 at 04:16 PM
Yep, I want to come over and play in your closet!! well, maybe your whole room!
Posted by: Juel | August 18, 2009 at 04:50 PM
Wow what an amazing workshop. Thank you for sharing. That studio looks like every scrapbookers dream. You are so talented at putting things together.
Posted by: Tracey | August 18, 2009 at 04:54 PM