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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Partner in Creative Crime

Good Morning All. I have an introduction to make....

I am so excited to finally tell you all about her and our little endeavor.

First off, her name is Tara Felder the owner of Jot Papers in Columbia, SC. An amazing graphic designer that has over the past 4 years developed quite a portfolio of beautiful custom stationery. If you want anything custom that has to do with paper and design....she is your girl!

AND (insert drum roll)

We are now partners in Creative Crime! About 3 weeks ago we started the arduous process of transforming a dreary office space into a light and bright studio space. I mean blood, sweat, and tears ya'll....literally! Late nights, weekends, kids in tow, it has been an adventure. More than once we would both step away, mulling over another decision...and blurt out the same idea. Separated at birth...maybe:)

We have so much in store for our little space. Lots of creative energy bouncing around the walls. From both of our business's everyday work to collaborative efforts involving everything from paper to fabric to furniture, there will be lots of projects to share.

Tara is working tirelessly on a new e-commerce Website Jot Papers showcasing all of her work, so for those of your that are not local, her work will be available to you with a click of a finger.

As for me, I am so happy to be out of my creative vacuum....life might just get a little easier and more productive....2012 is shaping up to be quite a year.

Oh, and if you want to stop by the studio. We are open by appointment, but if you stop by and the lights are on, knock twice hold your breath and knock 3 more times....someone will come to the door. Don't be surprised if there is a paintbrush or staple gun, or we are surrounded by paint and paper swatches in hand.....it is just 2 girls doing withat they love most....creating!

Stop by and see us, or you can find us both online. Tara has a fun inspirational blog, Jot Papers.

The Studio

3140 Carlisle Street

Columbia, SC 29205

Friday, September 23, 2011

1 Girl, 1 Room, 5 days

Studio D' Opgenorth:)

Hey All, I just wanted to let you know that I am still alive and working really hard. This week has been a blur of activity an addition of a new client, and a collaboration with one of my vendors that is so exciting (more details as I get them!) and to top it all off, I finally got my studio/guest room finished! You didn't know I was working on it, you say? Well, neither did I, but when the work and emails start coming in, I thought it was time to have a space that was functional, and really all me! I approached it like I was my own client, taking my own advice, using my own tips! I designed for the way I LIVE and CREATE! And I did it ALL by myself! Well, I did have a little help with the painting.

in the corner behind the door!

And Here is a peak att what it looked like before....the armoire is in the same corner as the above pic, it was moved out of the room into my daughters room....which she LOVES! Sometimes you just have to move the furniture out of the room to see the space for what it is.

I know, really ya'll, now we have no junk room. I must keep them all pretty!

And I will share it all next week. All of the projects, before and afters, and tips that make the room!

I hope everyone has a restful weekend...I know I will.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Drab to FAB!

I know, I KNOW.... you have waited long enough. Drumroll please.....My dear friends, here is the Drab to Fab Studio in DCity!

Please Note: These photos were taken before I started blogging, so the staging is not the best (and I know that!) I was just snapping "look what we accomplished photos". Plus I was exhausted,(2 sleepness nights on a futon) AND my fingers hurt from upholstering, and putting together an entire apartment full of furniture!!!!, It really is a miracle that I took photos at all! Oh, and did I mention this was all done right after the DC Snowmagedden??? That accounts for the white glare out of the window...all SNOW! 2 feet of snow everywhere!

As always, there are a few things I would change or move around, I don't think anything is ever REALLY finished...but I think an awesome result nontheless.

TADA!
DRAB TO FAB!

Isn't that rug so gorgeous???. The turquoise, burnt orange, and brown...this set the tone for the whole design. Vintage, modern with contemporary twist, I THINK SO!

The orchid is a nice little bit of green, (I love orchids in any space, and contrary to popular belief they are not THAT hard to keep alive.) Every home needs a little bit of life, REAL flowers or plants are a necessity!

There are a couple of things that were not accomplished. I left these things up to my sis to finish. Including a stripe down the wall as you enter the apartment.

This project was accomplished by Erin on a rainy weekend day...and I have to say it does look great. The wall was such a blank expansive space, it ties it all together, infuses a bit of color without being too garish.

I have to say it was such a fun weekend, and if I could do this ALL the time I would be one happy mamma! I will have to work on that:)

The kitchen, eating area, and bath are for the next weekend in DCity...I CAN'T WAIT!