I got my awesome "Welcome Ethel" sign hung in my studio this weekend. I knew that is had to have a place of honor out in my studio so I cleared off this wall of vintage trays.
BEFORE!
I have had the trays up in the studio for a number of years and was ready for a change and to add some storage. I cleared them all out and had a blank wall just itching for a change.
I knew that I wanted a couple of storage shelves in addition to the "Welcome Ethel" sign. I decided to head to our local rebuilding center and see what they had in the way of cupboard doors to use as shelves. I like using something like that as it is vintage and it is already painted (call me lazy).
This is the entrance to one of our local rebuilding centers.
Here are the cabinet doors I had to choose from.
I was not super particular on the size or color. I found some pale yellow cabinet doors that fit the bill and would make great shelves.
Tom hung them up and the pale yellow matched my wall color really well. You can see the "Welcome Ethel" sign in the background.
Here we have the glorious sign!
Of course I spent about two hours futzing with things and reorganizing. My new shelves are all nice and full. I even had room to hang a green birdcage full of my sparkly pink estate sale found birds.
The shelves are stuffed and organized the way I like it.
I really don't think Ethel could feel more at home in my studio.
Love how this project turned out and a big thank you to Kim for rescuing that sign for me from an alley. Love, love, love!
PS. Reminder that my Fourth of July items hit Etsy tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. (pacific time).
It turned out just perfect! I can't imagine you accomplished all of that in only two hours - wow! Every time I do any art room re-organizing it takes me FOREVER to get things to fit back in. I love the idea of using the cupboard doors as shelves - great idea. Well done!
Posted by: Kathy | May 30, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Looks amazing! It's a good thing that you are so organized because you have a lot of stuff in your cute little studio.
What did you do with the trays?
Posted by: janet | May 30, 2011 at 09:21 AM
I love how this looks now and you were so lucky to get that sign.
Posted by: Nan | May 30, 2011 at 10:19 AM
If I was ever lucky enough to visit your studio....I would never leave. Ever. And, if I was forced to leave - you better search my pockets and purse. Just sayin'. :O)
Posted by: Shara | May 30, 2011 at 10:19 AM
That sign is so PERFECT!! (I've been on vaca and missed your post about the sign.) Love how you rearranged. Where is the shop you found the doors?
Annette
Posted by: Annette | May 30, 2011 at 10:43 AM
What a nice welcome every time you enter your studio! It looks fantastic, and I love your repurposed shelves. And please remember, and don't ever forget, that if you decide you want to sell any of your trays, just holler!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | May 30, 2011 at 10:53 AM
It looks Perfect - I love the way it turned out ! Great Job !
Posted by: Lisa W. | May 30, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Oh it is so you! Love the pictures. I had to show them to my husband. He would have never believed that anyone had more stuff then me in my craft room. I too have trays and vintage bobbles. You win. Hee Hee!
Blessings,
Shelley
Posted by: Shelley Davis | May 30, 2011 at 02:25 PM
Love the new sign and it all turned out so nice!
I love your sunny yellow studio!
Warmly,
deb
my eyes were over-loaded with all the goodies in your studio
Posted by: deb | May 30, 2011 at 04:10 PM
Laurie this is so much fun. Perfect for the studio. Stacks of tin....an over flowing sap bucket full of chenille flowers. This is ordered vintage chaos. Truly perfect in every way. It reminds me of a florist shop. I have yet to see something I would not grab my self. Enjoy...smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | May 30, 2011 at 05:16 PM
I never grow tired of looking at your studio. It's fabulous and that sign is just perfect. I will be coming back to this post and checking out all your special goodies on your shelves. You always have the best eye candy!!
Posted by: Kim K. | May 30, 2011 at 06:37 PM
A great big SIGH again.....The sign looks great on that wall. That was really thoughtful of your friend to think of you with that sign......Who else could that belong to but you :-)
I feel normal now when I look at all your vintage things in there. You definitely have more than I do! I also got an idea from you. My friend just gave me two vintage looking birdcages that I was going to put in my garden. I might clean them up and paint them and use them inside instead now. Thanks again Laurie for your ideas!
Posted by: Doreen | May 30, 2011 at 09:33 PM
Sweeeeeet! What fun and satisfying way to spend a day...yay for you!
Posted by: Lynne Hoffman | May 30, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Hi Laurie,
Your studio looks great with your
"Ethel" sign and what a unique
entrance at the rebuilding center!!
I would love to go in there and
look around, oh....and your studio
of course also. : ) : ) That's
a given.
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | May 31, 2011 at 08:42 PM
I would have a field day in your studio, checking out all of your treasures. I love the rebuilding center!!
Posted by: Lori | June 01, 2011 at 07:12 PM