CLEANING YOUR PALLET.

As you know I am working on the "little house on the farm" or studio I should say. I have not named her yet. Have some thoughts..anyway a few years back I saw a great idea in a little shop in in Saint Augustine..they had  set up in the middle of the store three tall tables made out of  old wooden pallets. painted in muted shades with touches of vintage wallpaper glued on each slate, slightly hanging off , that was it for me  it was love at first site for me...or love at first bite.. right we are talking about pallets here.........................this is when my love affair with pallets started...oh and crates that's another post.

Being on a budget brings out the most creative resources in one...like finding a Hugh stack of pallets down back on the farm.

mmmmm made me think.. and then with the Internet anything is possible...see what I mean..

I think my studio will have this feel. I am loving all white with  pops of  my bohemian colors..as much as I love the French Nordic look that is very popular at this time & is  timeless...I will keep that for my bedroom.

all creative and arty things come in all colors shapes & sizes..my colors will change as time goes on..what are your colors?

this is my absolute favorite..love the sea green painted pallets mixed with the white & linen colors..my favorite...and  branches to make a tent under your special resting space!!!!

another great idea..sectional seating...sorry Restoration Hardware..we don't need you right now!

who would think pallets could be so serene in a setting like this?

I LOVE THIS

THIS IS BRILLIANT!  I  WILL DO THIS TO STORE & DISPLAY SOME OF MY BOOKS, MAGAZINES & CARDS..ALSO GREAT FOR A KIDS ROOM ( NAILED TO THE WALL)

SO HOPE YOU HAVE CLEANED YOUR  PALLET A BIT & HAVE A LITTLE INSPIRATION. I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW YOUR THOUGHS...I WILL POST MY VERSIONS SOON. XO LAURA

( all pictures are from the web, pinterest etc. )

Things are looking up!

I have this little dish I purchased in an antique mall that has a hand painted picture of a sweet little bird it says "Look up & trust" & I do...I prayed for a space of my own to work & create..Thoughts, prayers, meditation definitely manifests into what you dream...

I love this porch. I found it on the web..sharing a inspiring photo..I love ticking, clotheslines & old wicker..& would love to sit here with some ice tea & dream with you.

We just had a crazy rain storm..I took these pictures right before it started...take a peek I will keep up up to date. Next week I will be painting like a mad woman....here is to all your dreams...

looking up this is a very old chandelier I have had for years. It is big & will hang on the little front porch.

standing looking out the side door that will go into into my garden path.

this will be the view facing West where I will eventually have a garden, potting sink &  small deck..in time. 

keeping the ceiling exposed painting everything bright orange!!!! no just kidding just making sure you are with me.

I am painting it all white. keep the beams exposed to hang my chandliers.

hello in here.. you smell great..love the smell of fresh cut wood. For some reason reminds me of my childhood.

Remember to always keep your chin up & look up & trust no matter what. I am very grateful for all I have & wish all  great blessings & beautiful dreams to all of you. xo Laura

studio progress...

Well just a little as we have been getting a lot of rain.

The windows above

I purchased last week for the studio. They came out of an old Church here in Florida.. I was so excited as I wanted to put them somehow high up atop . but so far does not look like they will work. Maybe I can hang them?

rainy Friday..all day..

But this afternoon the sun came out & we were able to get part of the roof up! There will be a tin roof. The floor will be concrete  I am looking into how to stain or do something to the floor. Everything will be painted white I think. I am open for suggestions always. Keep in mind working with material avail. here on the farm.. some leftovers are just fine with me. I love leftovers. keep you posted as we progress.
I think I will give her a name.. any thoughts?

My Sacred Little Space...

Every creative soul needs a sacred space where they can go. my sacred spaces have always been  my garage  that I cluttered & messed up , ... my old living room ( seen here on my side bar)..living here on the farm I created  a small studio space in the sitting area in my bedroom.. oh bad fueg shui!!! This creative mess has taken over that area & now most of my kitchen Island.. dining room...I can no longer work this way...So after many nights praying for finding a small shed to put all this stuff in the man upstairs answered my prayers... we are building a real studio.. one that hopefully will not blow away..working with materials that are available here on the farm & some salvaged I am sharing & will keep you up to date as my sacred space progresses...who knows I might just move in!

this lovely corner inspires me ( j d arch)

I will make a beautiful garden on the side.. this is my little garden for now.

lets go

as of today

put the kids to work!!!

 Olivia learning how to bull float the concrete some inspiration below...

love the windows

so sweet I can small the roses

love rustic too

little gypsy space would make me happy..

big Gypsy space makes me real happy!

one of my favorite spaces is the conservatory in Practical Magic  you know  their shops name was Verbena

I will keep you posted as my special sacred space progresses....they are calling me outside...aahhh..back to work in the heat. xo Laura