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Kate over at Centsational Girl and Susan at Between Naps on the Porch are having a “Mom Cave” link up. A $250.00 shopping spree to HomeGoods goes to the winner. How wonderful would that be to win and then spend?
I know most of you have seen my studioffice, but I recently found some Before pictures so you can see how it transformed.
I know it’s hip to call a space of ones own a “Mom Cave“ but I am claustrophobic and could not even imagine calling my space a cave. I need lots of natural light. I call my “Mom” space – my studioffice- a place where I blog, sew, putter, read, experiment, wrap gifts, and most of all CREATE. Having this space makes me happy and when Mom is happy, everybody is happy. If I had to give the space a catchy name I would call it my Atelier. Sounds elegantly French doesn’t it?
I was lucky that I was able to take over the formal living room to call my own from the day we moved into our house. Initially I used a lot of mismatched furnishings - this was the beginning.
The room evolved one step at a time.
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When designing all the elements in the room I thought purpose first, then pretty. One step at a time my space transformed into a mom cave, atelier, studioffice - a space I could call my own! It is my F-A-V-O-R-I-T-E room in the house.
If you would like more details on how I transformed the room you can find it on this post.
Since posting this, I have changed a few things in this room. You can read all about it here:
How to Organize a Tool Wall, My Found Desk Gets a High Gloss Makeover
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Wow, I hadn’t seen your “mom cave” before, it is really an awesome space! You did a fabulous job, who wouldn’t want that for themselves? I have two “mom caves”, but I don’t know if I could ever have them cleaned up enough to post pictures :)
Wow, that armoire is amazing!!!!! Beautiful room.
Looks so Wonderful! I want to play in your mom cave!!!
What a beautiful space! I love your supply armoire and how you transform your work area into an elegant entertaining buffet.
fantastic! i love your space!
That looks great. I’m envious.
Being a newer follower-I had not seen this transformation before. I am popping over to read about the whole thing after this. Wonderful job. I always think purpose first and then find that I can beautify just about anything if it works. Hugs-Diana ps…great minds think alike. I store my sewing machine just like you do;>)
I love looking at this room, Diane! It is just beautiful to me and I can see the function in it as well. You did a really nice job and I love all the storage you have.
Diane, wow, that is one neat space you’ve created for yourself. I love all the details, the storage and how you made it all pretty.
What an amazing space!!! I LOVE how you transformed the furniture with the hollow core door. Just beautiful. :) I am so so envious of all your lovely supplies! Visiting from Kate’s Mom Cave party. Hope you’ll stop by my blog to say hi. :)
…love your momCAVE….I think I need some work on mine…you’re is amazing! I posted pictures of my “where i create space” on Friday.
Hugs, Heidi
What a fabulous armoire!
I loved seeing your “space”.
Wow! That is absolutely beautiful and amazing. That is magazine worthy. It’s no wonder it’s your favorite space.
Beautiful room- something that this mom of 4 (six and under) dreams about! I love the idea with the old furniture and the hollowed door- how inspiring!
Diane I love your space. You have transformed it from something nice into something grand and beautiful AND functional. I would be so happy here, as I love natural light as well(plus you have lots of cool things to play with and make!).
What a lovely room!!!
I love that armoire …. do you hear angles sing when you open the doors?
Nice room!
oops… I meant ‘angels’
Oh Yowza! You have a phenomenal space!!! I’m like you in the fact that I need light… lots of light! I moved my office to the other side of the house to get more natural light. I absolutely love your supply armoire – I bet I could find lots of goodies in there. Great transformation overall, and how wonderful you are able to still use the space for entertaining. Bravo!
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ButterYum
Wow, what a wonderful space you have created. Not only is it beautiful but also appears very functional. Love it!
xo, Sherry
Hey Diane what a fantastic idea, I love your work table and that armoir is amazing! Excellent job!
I’m just going to chime in with everyone else to say that your room is beautiful. I love how you even made storage look pretty.
-Rene
Beautiful room. I love how you have repurposed pieces and made them your own.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
Gorgeous! Just gorgeous! I love how organized everything is too.
I am so going to steal that idea of the table you make with the cabinets!
Wow. Wow, wow, wow. I can’t think of anything to say–I’m sitting here with my mouth open, marveling at your space.
Okay, now that I’ve pried my jaws shut and stopped drooling, I’ll say this: GREAT job. Congratulations. This is something else!!
What a wonderful Mom Cave you have…I love it! Congratulations to you!
Awesome space….JUST FOR YOU! Congrats :)
~Jenna
http://www.sasinteriors.blogspot.com
Awesome space! Great job on your mom cave :)
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