In my world I can NEVER have enough storage. My studio is one of those rooms that is jammed packed and I am always trying to weasel more storage into it. I was at a local antique store the other day and saw this sweet Brown and Haley display shelf. I liked the price. I liked the flowers and I liked the sweet pink stripe at the bottom.
I just had to find a spot for that candy shelf in my studio.
As much as I loved the little turquoise highchair, it did not have much storage potential. It fell into the eye candy category.
I swapped out the highchair for the candy shelf. This of course snowballed into lots of studio storage rearranging with the newly acquired space.
I had a bunch of these boxes made from an old sign. They were tucked away in an out of the way spot and now I can enjoy their great green color and graphic appeal.
I still kept some eye candy like this silly toy stove and the pink pig.
My supply of mercury glass picks is easier to access now.
I had some vintage children's shoe boxes full of goodies that were tucked away in a cabinet. Now I can enjoy them more.
The shelf provided lots more storage. Lots of things stayed in virtually the same spot, but It was fun to add new goodies and rearrange.
You can still see the sweet little graphic on the side as well.
My, oh, my storage makes me happy! As you can see my vintage finds almost go floor to ceiling....making the most of every available space!
ps. A friendly reminder that St. Patty's day Etsy will be listed tonight at 5 p.m. (pacific time)
Cute shelf! Love looking at your studio :-) You just have to be the Queen of storage!! It sure is "Eye Candy" in there. I don't think I would ever leave your studio!
Thanks for sharing and for all the great ideas!.....Might go re-arrange my room now!
Posted by: Doreen | February 18, 2013 at 06:27 AM
What a sweet little shelf (ha ha pun intended!). When we meeet up in March, maybe you could give us some ideas as to where would be good places for us to hunt for vintage? Portand can be a little overwhelming for us small city gals!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | February 18, 2013 at 08:34 AM
Can I move in? I could live in here for months and not see it all. Your eye candy makes my day! I love to see how creative you are with all your goodies.
I would have jumped at that chocolate shelf. Sooooo cute!!!!!
Posted by: Melissa | February 18, 2013 at 11:09 AM
That shelf was made for you! It's just perfect for all of your special things! I love how all of your containers are old and have great graphics! Love the dog on the shoe box, the honey jar, and the cottage cheese container!
Way to "go green"! :)
You for sure do your part!
Erica
Posted by: Erica / Golden Egg Vintage | February 18, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Very cute shelf; I like that pink border too!
Posted by: Diane | February 18, 2013 at 02:24 PM
I can totally relate to storage wars in my craft room. It's bursting at the seams. Love your creative solutions. Darling shelf.
Posted by: Kim k. | February 18, 2013 at 06:03 PM
A perfect fit! I want to know what is in those file drawers, too. Are we still on for Saturday? My fever is gone so I am safe for human contact now! 8+)
Posted by: Kathy | February 18, 2013 at 08:01 PM