Well, if you know me at all you know I got that IKEA storage unit put together, drug out to the studio, and filled up within 48 hours of that last post. Maryann (no blog) emailed this morning wanting to see the results...you probably also know that I'm not that great about timely blogging the results!
I posted pics around the studio a couple of years ago...you can see in them that the whole back 15 ft length wall is two six ft wide closets flanking that little 'creative inspiration' nook in the center. I see even then I didn't want to show you how it looked inside! LOL. I have hauled SO MUCH stuff out of that room lately that I can hardly park on my side of the garage. And I'm not even done yet. I am going to have a big ol' Studio Destash backyard sale soon. The price of admittance will be "Don't judge me!" So I'm an overbuyer! ;-)
Here it is closed. I rewrapped those two sliding doors in flannel (as a quilting design wall) because I had stupidly used fleece before...nice and grabby but sagged like an elephant's pantyhose.
After Nanette's recent post about that clever use of scallops for binding I of course had to find some and order it (the two pieces on top there). The interior measurements of each cubby are about 13.5" square. The outside measures about 5 ft square. I really do like this unit and highly recommend it if you're needing storage like this. I've folded all the over 1 yard pieces in there, as well as put all the different buckets o' scraps in the boxes and tubs. THANKS AGAIN for taking me to IKEA Jackie my friend. OH...and for taking me to Home Goods. LOVE that store! Here's the polka dot casserole dish I bought (the only thing I bought believe it or not!)
Perfect for enchiladas (these by the way are nearly calorie free! They are 2/3 ff cottage cheese to 1/3 regular cheddar inside, with some canned Costco chicken, and the kids couldn't even tell!) I also made the ol' turkey meatloaf in it last night. Love it! Beautiful AND Functional. Two of the three requirements for bringing new stuff into the house. :-)
Speaking of clearing out the clutter, there is a HUGE 'garage sale' here in Eureka every year out at the fairgrounds. It's put on by The Humboldt Sponsors, which I joined this year, and I have to get ready to go out there and help set up pretty soon here. The sale is this Saturday if you're local and interested. I went last year for the first time and it was CRAZY busy. Like people waited all year just to go to that garage sale. Okay. Gotta go!
oh my gosh so much to comment on, gotta make those recipes as I'm determined and doing something about health, always love to see what you are eating. Love the casserole dish. Love it! And the new cupboard is delightful, everything looks beautiful. I'm an over buyer too. I hope you like binding with that scallop. I've done 3 quilts with it and it worked out.
Posted by: nanette | October 04, 2010 at 03:25 PM
I SO admire your git 'er done style Jen - you don't just think about stuff, you DO it, most admirable.
Another thing I admire about you? Your ability to crack me up -
"nice and grabby but sagged like an elephant's pantyhose" - classic Jen Duncan right there :)
Posted by: Sue McGettigan | October 02, 2010 at 07:40 PM
As usual even when cooking or cleaning up or oganizing you inspire.
Posted by: pam | September 30, 2010 at 08:40 AM
I wish we had and Ikea near here. Lucky you.
Posted by: Brandie | September 29, 2010 at 07:18 AM
here I am with the grands in MN and they saw the pic of your enchiladas....guess what they requested for dinner? YUP! we're having chicken & cottage cheese enchiladas tonight.
Posted by: brendalou | September 29, 2010 at 05:36 AM
Wow, that unit works great in the closet. I just put a 9 x9 closet made set from target in my sewing room and got all those bags and boxes (love FQS!) up from the floor. The closet I can barely open mostly from the couple of garbage bags of pieces of batting and at least 2 quilts that need bindings. Thanks for showing it off!
Posted by: Mary Ann | September 28, 2010 at 08:43 PM
Love your NEW studio look. IKEA sounds wonderful but living in the middle of farmland, the closest one to us is in the Bay Area. Maybe one day. Also love your new baking dish.
Posted by: Peggy | September 28, 2010 at 03:19 PM
Oh...I love the ikea unit and how great and organized that closet is! WISH there were an Ikea close by! Home Goods we do have...going to have to look for a casserole dish like that...and try using ff cottage cheese too!
Posted by: sherri | September 28, 2010 at 12:11 PM