It's odd how an awful event can push you into a wonderful change. I had to start over and design my new studio and wow, I just love it to bits now! I decorated with my favorite colors: pink, red and lime green. And I gave myself 4 work areas as you'll see below. I promise to take more photos and share more organizing ideas with you in the future.

By the way, my studio is in our home. I've got my morning commute down to a few seconds, lol!

My two cents on studio organization:
Label your containers and drawers as much as possible (and don't wait for pretty, typed labels...it's okay if they're boring and/or handwritten). For now, I'm just using simple, heart shaped post it notes. Keep a couple of bins on your art table that include your most used supplies like your favorite scissors, glue stick, pens, etc. so that they're always in easy reach. If possible, set aside space for ongoing projects. I like to keep mine in stacks on my desk. For example, my art journal is an ongoing project that I keep on my desk so if I find something in a magazine that I want to try in it, I rip the idea or image out of the magazine and put it in my art journal pile. This helps give me direction and focus when it's playtime in my studio. Click images to enlarge
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This is my office desk with my cute kitty, Bruno. As you can see, I've got lots of bins labeled with pink post it notes. This helps me stay organized and sane.		This is another pic of my office desk. I have a big bulletin board for inspiration and a large white board for keeping track of my busy schedule. In the front of my desk is a bookcase that holds some of my treasured old books and special, cherished objects.		Here is my art desk...(along with Stella, Inca and Uma). They all love my art desk too! The kitties love to chew on scraps of paper, lol. I'm lucky to have gorgeous natural lighting with the most amazing sunrises!
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My friend made this work table for me. It's the perfect height for me to stand and sort paperwork, swaps, etc. Also, I've got bookcases on either side which is super handy.		Another shot of my work table. You can see the beginnings of my dreambox collection on the right. My goal is to fill that entire wall with beautiful dreamboxes.		Ahhh, my heavenly recliner! I like to curl up and write notes, ideas, plans, etc. It's my favorite seat in the house!
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I couldn't resist sharing this sweet photo of Stella in my studio. You can also get a better peak at the lovely old books and treasures in my bookcase.		And here's dear Uma on my art desk looking all angelic.
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