Monday, April 23, 2012

A place of her own - Serendipity Studio


A magical place to create and play and learn for my sweet Haileybelle. We started with a nice, deep countertop with plenty of storage underneath.
A fabric skirt with chenille ball trim
         and some vintage pillowcases
 keep clutter hidden and add a touch of charm!


We surrounded the counter with floor to ceiling shelving on both sides.  A piece of scalloped wood trim painted white encloses her space and gives it that special touch.  


I happily realized that I have found the perfect place - across the top - to showcase my vintage children's books.  More serendipity!
She has her own bulletin board which she can decorate however she chooses. Check out the blue and red ribbons from county fair two years ago.  I'm so proud.  She was only 7 when she got those! 


She has already raided my sewing room and completely filled her shelves underneath with fabric and trims.  


I think the crowning touch is the Hello Kitty sewing machine.  So sweet.  She has her beginner sewing and quilt books and is ready to learn.  She already grabbed a doll body from my basket and used her scraps to dress her.  
She found a box of scrapbooking items and was off to make something to hang on her bulletin board.  With her and her brother running around both talking to me at the same time and trying to  visit with my daughter and son-in-law I never got a chance to look at it.  After they left I came down to shut off all the lights and read what it said.  I love it.  I love her.  I am so blessed.  







43 comments:

  1. "I love Grandma", that's priceless. Last week the three year old angel in my life was 'reading' a storybook to herself when she said, "I love Grama. (turns the page) But she's not Mama." Hee hee.

    Tammy

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  2. So cute! Such a sweet space for a sweet granddaughter.

    I covet that Hello Kitty sewing machine.

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  3. What a sweet Granddaughter! She is very lucky to have such a wonderful Grandma. :) Your studio does look magical!

    Tresa

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  4. What a terrific space! I need to get my 6 year old granddaughter sewing. I didn't even know there was a Hello Kitty sewing machine either. That is so stinking cute. I heart that.

    Gretchen

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  5. She has her own craft room! I am so jealous!!!

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  6. What a sweet and creative sewing space!! I love all you vintage books, and sweet touches!! Great job! Happy Sewing Julie!! ;) xo Heather

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  7. Oh that is gorgeous , what a lucky girl !

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  8. My grandma didn't make me a crafting space, but she gave me a wallpaper covered wooden box to store my dolls and sewing supplies for when I came to visit. We both would spend the time making doll clothes. I wasn't her only granddaughter,but I was the oldest and (I always believed) the most favored. =D

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  9. what a sweet creating space!! i'm hoping i can do a cute space for my girls sometime!

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  10. Dearest Julie,
    Your sweet Haileybelle is going to have many hours of joy and learning in this darling sewing room! She will grow up to be a talented seamstress...and, all because her Momma and Daddy invested in her when she was young.
    You so cleverly incorporated vintage pillowcases in that sweet skirted sewing table...How adorable and so wonderfully creative!
    Thank you for your thoughtful comment on my new blog...You are a sweetheart!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn

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  11. Oh my gosh my sweet friend. Hailey is the luckest girl ever. I love her space. It is so cute. You have totally out done yourself. The vintage pillow case and childerns books is the perfect touch.
    Hugs
    donna

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  12. Just darling....I love it all. Who is the room for? I'm a bit confused.

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  13. That is the sweetest little note from your Grandaughter ! I bet you will treasure that forever Julie. Your sewing room looks amazing ! Now to begin sewing up a storm and teaching her to do so as well. Go forth and sew and don't forget to share your creations with us all !
    big smiles

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  14. Hello Julie,
    Such a wonderful crafty space you have created for Haileybelle....It looks so pretty and she will love it...You will have so much fun together!
    Hope you are having a lovely week,
    Susan x

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  15. what a lucky little girl to have such a perfect place to spend her time in sewing and crafting! You've done a wonderful job and she is going to love hanging out with you there.
    and I love your side too!
    have a great week Julie!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  16. What a lucky girl Hailey is and so lovely! She is going to have the best time learning and creating with you - such an inspiring space too. Just lovely x

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  17. Such a pretty sewing area, the trim across the top is so perfect! Love it!

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  18. I just bought Claire that same first sewing book. She loves it. This room is perfection. I love all your little touches and that book ledge is so cute. Thank you for sharing so that we can get moving and steal a few of your genius ideas..smiles...Renee

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  19. Your books look so happy up there on their shelf! ♥

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  20. Ahhhh.......heart melty! I'll have to look for this book for my Baby Bee. She wants to learn how to sew!

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  21. Wow! Everything is beautiful!
    I wanted a space like this for me ... smiles!
    Hugs
    Luciana

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  22. Oh Lucy, it's perfect and just think of the memories y'all will make down there. Love ya and Prayers always :)
    Love, Ethel

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  23. This is adorable! I want a place like this! :)

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  24. I just LOVE this! How wonderful to have such a beautiful space for creativity!

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  25. Oh a place any little (big) girl would love. You have such a great touch to the decor. Wish I could borrow you for a few week's to make my house more vintage.
    Love it!!!!!
    Love,Debbie:)

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  26. oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I am SOOOO Happy for you my Sweets!!!
    you SO deserved it!! I could see MANY Gorgeous things coming out of the precious room! :)
    EEPPP!! Im SO Excited!!!

    Love you!!!!
    Keren

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  27. This is all so wonderful. You are so talented and also lucky to have this beautiful space to work in.

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  28. Oh, I'm so happy for your dear granddaughter! What a lovely space for her to create in. The "poem" she made to hang on her bulletin board is beyond precious. Can't wait to see what you lovely ladies sew up in there! :)
    ~Deeyll

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  29. Hi, I'm over from My Vintage Mending. What a cute room and cute blog. I can't wait to scroll back and check it out. I love your vintage style.
    Leslie from Brookhollow Lane

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  30. This is just so sweet! You are such a good Grandma! I can't wait to see what you all come up with next?
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  31. Julie,
    This is just so adorable...Just like everything that you do, I really like it.

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  32. Julie, This truly is the sweetest post! I have had such fun scrolling through previous posts that led up to this amazing room! Your wall of bluebirds and apron line is so inspiring. This was a perfect ending stop to a happy May Day! Elizabeth

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  33. This is OVER THE TOP SENSATIONAL!!!!!!!!!!! WOW -- I am speechless and that takes a lot to accomplish! You rocked this project my friend and you deserve every beautiful moment creating in such a glorious spot! sending you tons and tons of hugs and i am so sorry i have been absent -- trying to hard to catch up : ) hugs !!!

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  34. OMGosh, Julie, this space is just darling! May I come and play?! Vintage linens and pom poms ~ just my style:)

    ~Cindy

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  35. Ya have to smile while your workin' there!!! It's just perfectly precious sweetie!

    God bless and have a fantastic weekend sweetie!!! :o)

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  36. What a sweet creative place! That is one lucky little girl!! Love the "Fun" feel here at Ric Rac and Polka Dots! I'll be back to visit.

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  37. Its just perfect....what a place to start her journey!

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  38. Es precioso!!! todo lo que haces... qué bonito.
    Gracias

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  39. Hey Lady! We haven't seen you in a while! Are you ever coming out of that adorable craft studio again?

    Thought of you when George Lindsay died...so long Goob. It's hard to believe he was 83, I think those characters stay in their youth in our minds.

    Tammy

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  40. Hailey will always remember the times she spent crafting with her grandmother! What a sweet crafting area you've built for her! She's a real cutie pie!

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