Sprucing up in the Studio for my Galentines

While getting ready for A Lovebird's Song, I did a full on, happy new year, delve into the corners, serious cleaning.

I even washed and changed the curtains.

And rearranged some of the storage cabinets.

I went so far as to take everything off the tops of the furniture pieces, wipe it all down, and rearrange them too.

Originally, I was going to box up things to get them out of the way, and just set out some Valentine decorations.

But I got started on cleaning and just couldn't stop.  I didn't even fill a single box of stuff to get things out of the way, I took care of each item  by putting them away properly or getting rid of things I didn't want.

I even dusted branches on the ceiling.  That is a rare occurrence. 

(or should I say, a singular one?)

Afterwards, it felt so fresh and bright, I was pretty happy with myself.

The studio is basically just a workroom most of the year, and gets neglected when I am busy crafting.

I should invite people over more often, maybe I'd keep it tidier.

Because I sure am enjoying having it detailed!

Although, I have to admit, I was beyond exhausted when the party ended.  I threw myself into prepping and cleaning for days ahead, then had an emergency with an icy driveway that had me spreading numerous, 40lb bags of salt on it, out there in the dark, cold, night before everyone arrived the next day. 

And of course, I didn't have my trusty sidekicks, Terry and Guncle Randy to ease the labor load while I was teaching the projects.  

And each year, I do get a teensy bit older.... That is a very hard one to admit.  But I was feeling it!

Still, I adore doing these classes, even if I am a worn out, old lady when they end.

 

 

Comments

[Gail]

Your home and studio were beyond beautiful, as always!!

[Ellen Bailey]

Way to go Karla! I did a thorough cleaning last year before leaving for Ireland, and am now working entirely on my studio and sewing room. Such a great feeling of accomplishment when everything's clean!