First of all, I want to thank everyone who came to the "What do you LOVE about your Birdie's Home" party that Beth and I had on Thursday. 
What a fun turnout, lots of blinged out birdhouses to see! Wow, thanks so much for coming by and for creating such palaces for us to enjoy.
I had forgotten to show this one that I made, it is a music box, jewelry box, and used to be a Swiss Chalet. I faked the birdhouse part, by adding this tiny blown glass bird and the piece of black onyx jewelry to represent a hole and a perch.
Thanks also to everyone who bought a birdhouse from me! If you buy one from that post, it is only $15 each. I will be listing them on Etsy for slightly more later on.
Oh, and did I forget to mention that one goes as a gift to a commenter during the party? The winner is:
And on Tuesday the 1st, I will draw a name for the monthly prize, so you still have time to enter that. The prize is a secret. (Because I haven't picked out a gift to send yet)
I also want to thank the group at the Snooty Women's Club (they really do seem nice, not snooty as their name implies!) for featuring me this week. Thanks, ladies! Good luck with your new site!
It has been a bit hectic around here, Sugarwing's poor little Hippy Chick mommy had her gallbladder out this week, so I have had the baby staying with me.
We went up to see her mommy in the hospital a few times, went for walks in the park, played with Twinkle, had tea parties, mostly just stayed very busy so she wouldn't be asking where Mommy was too much. 
I even took her to her first auction! Here she is with Beth, we just popped in to visit and eat her pretzels. Beth got a ton of great stuff and I was a bit jealous, but staying to bid wasn't really an option with my little helper along.
While at the hospital, my son pointed out one of my paintings hanging in the office!
I didn't even know that the hospital owned it, they had purchased it at a benefit auction I had donated to a couple years ago.
What a nice surprise to see it hanging there. 
Look at what I have been doing while the baby napped or after she went to slept at night! Organizing, big time!
I've taken every single piece of paper in my studio and FILED or stored it!
Tuesday Morning had all these pretty desk organizers on sale and it inspired me to try to pull the whole room together.
I hung all my past blog banners on the wall along with my business card template and a photo of my grandma and some rosey plates.
Well, that lead to repainting my furniture so that the pieces matched each other, and looked more pulled together, then rearranging it all.
I made used of all my old wallpaper storage items, and turned this vintage shoe rack on its side, then used it to file scrapbook goods into.
I didn't repaint the black and white cabinets with the roses on the door, thinking I might like the contrast, but now am not sure. I might paint it lighter (but leaving the roses on the doors).
When I didn't have enough storage containers, I made some by covering Girl Scout cookie boxes in old wallpaper. Don't ask why I had so many boxes....
I moved some rolls of vintage wallpaper close to my desk and stored them in this old trash can holder. I think it was meant for a park, to keep animals out of the trash. I found it at an antique store and have been using it for bubble wrap, but I like the rolls of paper in it.
The front part of the room got a clean up too.
There is only so much I can do with this room, it isn't easy to tidy. I keep so much out there and it has so many uses, that even with about 1000 square feet, it is jammed full. 
And no matter how much I tidy up there will always be a card table set up full of junk to be sorted, mailed, put away, or made into something, etc.
Just like, I think I am going to write a post that is tidy and everything looks pretty together, and next thing you know, I have done this- run on and on and on about a dozen different things and then the posting is all messy and run together.
My life tends to be like that, lots going on at once, and all the pretty things jammed in with the clutter and mess of it all.
But I love it that way, there are some sweet little details jumbled up in that mess and they are worth sifting through it all to get to!
Your home and studio are so pretty, Karla!!
The music box birdhouse is so lovely!!!
Jenn~
Posted by: Jenn~ | March 30, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Wow, i love all the different things you used to organize. It all looks so pretty. Hope Sugar Wings Mom recovers quickly from her operation. :-) Rosie
Posted by: Rosie's Whimsy | March 30, 2008 at 04:26 PM
You have such lovely things. I hpoe Sugarwing's Mom will be better soon. I am ordering you a bright sun filled day for tomorrow......
Posted by: Mary Issabella | March 30, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Oh Karla what a wonderful studio. So much space.Hope you stillknow where everything is now you have sorted it all out. I can usually find things easier when its a bit messy!!
Hope the Hippy Chic is soon well enough to be home.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | March 30, 2008 at 04:52 PM
Congrats to Denise. I do hope Sugarwings mum has recovered. She must have been grateful not having to worry at all about her baby =)
I love that musicbox birdhouse. You always come up with those original ideas. Not with things we already have seen a thousand times on the internet. I like that very much. I'm already looking forward to the next challenge. This one was soo nice, its always fun to meet new people too! So thank you again for hosting.
Posted by: Lili M. | March 30, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Do you ever stop? I just popped over to congratulate you for being a snooty little girl and then I see all of this! Wow. Your pics are pretty!
Posted by: Anita @ The Pink Funny Farm | March 30, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Girl, do you ever sleep?! Holy smokes! I'm just hoping to kick a path to my work table in the near future. You even framed your blog banners :D I love that!!
Posted by: Kelley | March 30, 2008 at 07:02 PM
Best wishes to Sugarwings Mom for a quick recovery!
The music birdhouase is darling!
and I just love your studio!! I will have to come back and look at this post again for some ideas!! One of these days I will get my room in order!!
Posted by: robin | March 30, 2008 at 07:45 PM
Congrats to Denise! Karla I just love your studio!!
xo
mary
Posted by: hoganfe handbags | March 30, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Oh Poor Hippy Chick! I hope she's feeling better soon! The studio looks beautiful! All the pictures are just gorgeous. Do you "reverse roll" your wallpaper stash? If you do you are one smart girl! That would prevent if from curling up.....I wasn't sure but the picture of your wallpaper "can" looks like it's the backside of all your papers.....I might have to try that!
Posted by: robin~thrifty miss priss | March 30, 2008 at 07:57 PM
WOW, I love the music birdhouse and your studio is very nice, you have a lot of really pretty things in your home....I am envious of the studio, I only have a desk, but I manage..lol...
Hope Sugarwings Mommy gets well real soon...
Seeing your birdhouses and all of the other bloggers that joined in has inspired me to try it...I have one started and if its ok, I will post here when I have it on my blog..
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda | March 30, 2008 at 08:27 PM
wow, I was wondering ... do you get any sleep?? you are one busy lady. what a great space to work in! I wish Sugarwings hippie mom a speedy recovery.
Sonya
Posted by: sonya | March 30, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Tell your daughter-in-law that I hope she's feeling better soon!! I know what that's like! And your studio is so pretty... it's not messy at all... at least not an unattractive messy! I love all of your pretty storage boxes. I've been away from blogging for a few days and felt like I missed so much! I'm glad your birdhouse party went well. I'll try to post more drawings before my big sister weekend!!
Posted by: bethany | March 30, 2008 at 08:31 PM
Beautiful studio to work! I ordered and kept my things on holidays, and already I have everything outside.
Posted by: María Elena | March 30, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Wow! You are such a busy girl! It all looks just fabulous!
Posted by: michelle | March 30, 2008 at 09:12 PM
What a lucky lady you are! The studio is gorgeous. Have fun with "your" baby. Hopefully her mama recovers quickly.
Posted by: oliver rain | March 30, 2008 at 09:54 PM
I forgot to say I'm sorry for missing the birdhouse party. I'l have to post some pictures of my birdhouses on my own.
Posted by: oliver rain | March 30, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Oh my gosh- your studio is too pretty to use. 1000 sq feet- that's bigger than some one bedroom apartments....
Posted by: Beth Leintz | March 30, 2008 at 10:12 PM
what a darling picture of sugarwings next to her mommy at the hospital. you can see the love in mom's eyes for her! looks like she had fun with you though. way to start her off early by attending auctions! your studio is beautiful - love looking around at everything. as a matter of fact, i think you should do house tours! the doll in the last picture is beautiful!
Posted by: kecia | March 30, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Prayers for a swift recovery for Sugarwing's Mom.
I love the way the little chalet turned out! Gorgeous! The lace inside was just perfect!
Your 1000 square foot studio is bigger than my 2 bedroom "luxury" apartment! How nice to have such a great space to create in! You've turned it into such a great area. All those tables! Heaven! Love the gently aged rosy theme it has. What an inspiring place to work!
Posted by: Lisa B/IvoryBlushRoses | March 30, 2008 at 11:07 PM
wow, Karla you have been busy. It looks marvelous!
Posted by: jennalee | March 30, 2008 at 11:29 PM
Hi Karla,
SO, that's what nearly 1,000 square feet of studio looks like! The space we live in is 1,010 square feet and my hubby says that the only things he has in our place is his bathroom and the old kitchen table as his computer desk -still haven't completely got things out of his office from when i was making christmas cards and a few gifts. i started another birdhouse -this one from a small cardboard box and then yesturday I found some small ones at the dollar Tree and brought a couple of them home with me -the one is round and has a two-toned roof so i rubbed some vanilla extract on it and plan to put a light coating of white glitter glue on it so the wood continues to show through -while at Value village yesturday i found a couple of saucers and the little round birdhouse will be siting on the one that has these sage and robins egg blue leaves as the border -the other birdhouse already has the roof covered in music and a coat of dark pink paint and waiting for the next step...I like that black trim on the cabinet, if it's still to much of a contrast for you I'm wondering if a fuchia pink as base with either light pink or white sponged on top of it would work or maybe a medium slate/grey blue with the sponge look over that? Happy happies to ya.
Posted by: Joyce | March 30, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Hi Karla, now I'm really green, of all your vintage wallpapered storage, love every inch of you 1000 sq feet studio and your home just stunning, and that jewelry box is beautiful love the floral wallpaper, hope Sugarwings mummy gets well so, my cherubs and I send lots of get well wishes your way!
Hugs
Kirstie.
Posted by: Kirstie | March 31, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Your studio looks WONDERFUL! If I ever find myself in Kansas, can I visit?
I sure hope that Hippy Chick gets better real soon. Meanwhile, I'm sure Sugarwings is getting plenty of lovin from grandma.
Don't you just love being able to help your kids!
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | March 31, 2008 at 12:53 AM
I am SO inspired looking at all your decorating and organizing...! Makes me want to go paint all my furniture white and find the nearest wallpaper store. haaa Love it!
Posted by: Leaon | March 31, 2008 at 01:45 AM
ohmygosh karla when do you actually sleep?? You have been so busy! Love your office, so pretty and organised. Mine is what irefer to as Organised Chaos *grin*
I hope Sugarwings mummy is feeling better very soon. Ouchie comes to mind.
Take Care
xo
Shann
Posted by: Shannon (Paint Mine Pink) | March 31, 2008 at 02:32 AM
Karla, what a great post! I love your birdhouse, I have never seen one like it. And how exciting to see a piece of your work hanging on the hospital wall for everyone to love and admire.
Cherry xoxoxox
Posted by: Cherry Menlove | March 31, 2008 at 03:39 AM
It all looks a glorious jumble to me! My little office/studio is but a tiny space, and I don't think my messes look half as wonderful as yours.
Hope Sugarwing's Mommy is much better now, she's a cutie, too! No wonder SW is the cutest.:)
xo Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | March 31, 2008 at 10:17 AM
You personify the quote "I came to live outloud"... What an enjoyable post.
Posted by: Cami | March 31, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Your artwork was hanging in the hospital!!! How COOL is that! Hope Mama-Sugarwings is feeling better!
Posted by: beachy | March 31, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Your studio is so inspiring - no wonder you create so much wonderful beauty! I love those organizers you have. So pretty.
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | March 31, 2008 at 01:03 PM
The studio looks awesome! Job well done. I love the photos with the dogs - they are too cute and funny. Hope Sugarwings mom is back to good health soon. How special to have one or your paintings at the hospital.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | March 31, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Karla, Loved the bird houses. The studio looks wonderful right now, but I know that the next project is probably on the horizon and it will again be in creative flux. Best wishes to Sugar Wings mommy...hope she is feeling better real soon. Susan
Posted by: susans at black eyed susans kitchen | March 31, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Beautiful studio to work!!! all are so cute and very romantic!
Posted by: Marina Capano | March 31, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Karla,
What a beautiful studio. I still have to get my rose cottage in order, I have all of my things in there but at the moment it is used for storage. I get so inspired by just seeing your studio.
Get well wishes for Sugarwings Mom.
Posted by: Irma | March 31, 2008 at 06:22 PM
I really enjoyed visiting your studio. I have just moved into my own studio and I find that I spend more time organizing, decorating and just relishing my own space than I do creating in it!! Love your site.
Posted by: Kathie | March 31, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Karla... this is sooo amazing!!! I love everything so much. I especially love your wallpapered boxes you are using for storage. I can't wait to see this all in person later this year... heck you can give me a sleeping bag and I will sleep in there and play all night! xoxo Heather
Posted by: Heather {Pretty Petals} | March 31, 2008 at 10:45 PM
dear Karla, this house looks like a dream, truly, we never have such beautiful things here, so glad you shared it :)
Posted by: M.Kate | April 01, 2008 at 12:20 AM
Wow -- more cool studio pix! Love 'em -- great idea about covering the boxes with the wallpaper and the white furniture looks great. It's very pulled together and looks so much like you -- or what I "think" you are from your postings!
Best wishes to Hippie Chick and congratulations to Denise!
Posted by: Jeanie | April 01, 2008 at 05:41 PM
I am a bit green with envy at all the creative space you have!!! My studio room is only a 9'x 10' room in my home and it has to be so efficient that I have little space to pretty up much, yours is gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Miss Sandy | April 01, 2008 at 06:02 PM