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Fleur-de-Lisa
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PeaNut 37775 - 5/8/2002
Posts: 1930 Layouts: 97
Loc: So Cal
Count: 1 |  Posted: 2/3/2009 1:24:25 AM
In August 2007 I shared my scrapbook room with you here on two peas before we sold our home.
Old Scrapbook Room
Since then I moved to Georgia and then back to California...with all of my stuff. My main work area now is a loft over the living/dining room and I'm really happy here. Thought I would share a bit of how I've set it up. I also have other things in the 2nd bedroom (that wouldn't fit in the loft)...like the Ikea Expedit shelving with paper and another Ikea work table, etc. (and, for some reason, on my computer I can only see the pictures when I switch to the non-flash version...so, if you don't see pictures, try that).
Loft Pictures
And, since this is the month of LOVE...I just need to mention how wonderful my husband is. When he was looking at places for us to live, his main concern was that I had a place to scrapbook.  So he was the one who found this place to give me lots of room for all of my stuff. When he saw the loft, he knew it would be perfect. I could be up here and still be close to him if he was below in the living room watching TV and then I would still have the 2nd bedroom for storage. Watta guy! | |
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LadyBug11
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PeaNut 409478 - 1/28/2009
Posts: 27 Layouts: 7
Loc: Long Island, NY
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Wow!!! How beautiful! My "scrapbook nook" is nothing compared to that! I can't wait till I move out on my own this summer and finally have my own space!!! However I still have a while before I can achieve something as beautiful as your loft!! But its always good to have something to look forward to right! Enjoy!!  |
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clendenen58
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PeaNut 268717 - 7/14/2006
Posts: 218 Layouts: 1
Loc: Eastern North Carolina
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Love it! I especially love the center island and all the natural light! Looks like a great place to create! | |
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BethiePea
I'm just a pea:)
PeaNut 163613 - 8/19/2004
Posts: 57024 Layouts: 236
Loc: *Sunny Southern California*
Count: 11 | Posted: 2/3/2009 6:03:15 AM
I love your space. The shelves are fabulous, I wish I had room for them. |
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StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 27016 - 1/10/2002
Posts: 2563 Layouts: 5
Loc: My Happy Place
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Beautiful!!! I love it! My scraproom is done in black and white also. I love those colors together. Your clock and chandellier are gorgeous! | |
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travelnut
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PeaNut 30412 - 2/20/2002
Posts: 320 Layouts: 7
Loc: Sunny Florida
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Looks great! I do have a question about your project table: can you fit a 12x12 album in those cubby holes? I can't find dimensions for them on the PB website. Thanks! | |
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bberryphoto
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PeaNut 49719 - 9/20/2002
Posts: 1357 Layouts: 43
Loc: I wish it was Maine, but it's Atlanta
| Posted: 2/3/2009 7:17:53 AM
holy moly! what a space!! Hey- where is that feb calendar from? it is too cute. |
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Scrappin_Mommyof2
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PeaNut 209470 - 6/11/2005
Posts: 678 Layouts: 36
Loc: Michigan
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Beautiful loft! |
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DaisyDayz
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PeaNut 231173 - 11/10/2005
Posts: 355 Layouts: 23
Loc: Chicopee, Mass
| Posted: 2/3/2009 7:20:30 AM
What an awesome space!!! I'm Jealous LOL |
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camanddanismom
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PeaNut 274243 - 8/26/2006
Posts: 5134 Layouts: 214
Loc: Northeast
Count: 8 | Posted: 2/3/2009 7:21:01 AM
Beautiful! I love the spiral stairs and all the nice, natural light you get! Congrats! Hope you get to stay there for a while! | |
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scrappygirl2
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PeaNut 56426 - 11/20/2002
Posts: 10364 Layouts: 0
Loc: Michigan
Count: 7 | Posted: 2/3/2009 7:46:23 AM
Love your loft! What a great space! |
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GretchynE
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PeaNut 149698 - 5/31/2004
Posts: 290 Layouts: 0
Loc: Michigan
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My scrapbook/stampin' studio is in our loft as well. I wasn't sure when we first moved if I wanted to be in an open area that I couldn't shut the door on when things got messy. But, I love it -- for many of the same reasons you mention. Even when I'm up here scrappin' and hubby is downstairs watching tv, we're still able to talk back and forth and I can see what's going on on the tv. Your space is beautiful, nice job! |
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www.scrappergrrl.blogspot.com
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AMWKABOYS
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PeaNut 289741 - 1/3/2007
Posts: 1807 Layouts: 30
Loc: Summer 364 days a year-1 day of Winter
| Posted: 2/3/2009 8:07:22 AM
I'd love to have a space like that...open and lots of light but still able to see what's going on down stairs...love your space |
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klh54
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PeaNut 257883 - 4/17/2006
Posts: 1160 Layouts: 34
Loc: Louisiana
| Posted: 2/3/2009 8:26:47 AM
I loved your old scrap room and your new one is just fabulous. I'm hoping to one day remodel this ancient house and do my room in the same colors you've done! I moved 3 times in 2 years so I know how you feel!! Kudos for getting your scrap space together so neatly!! |
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Sherril
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PeaNut 19318 - 8/3/2001
Posts: 552 Layouts: 0
Loc: Pacific Northwest
| Posted: 2/3/2009 9:05:08 AM
Wow, what a great place to be creative. Love the colors and how well you organized everything.
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Scrappy Bug
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PeaNut 20968 - 9/3/2001
Posts: 304 Layouts: 1
Loc: Homesick for Oregon
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You have a really nice eye for putting things together and making it all cohesive. Nice job. |
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Alissa103
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PeaNut 39261 - 5/30/2002
Posts: 7423 Layouts: 92
Loc: Memphis 'burbs
| Posted: 2/3/2009 9:17:18 AM
It's a really fabulous space! I have put both of your rooms in my BOS since I also have a black/white/khaki theme going on in my room 
Also, we have moved a lot, too. I think we're finally settled in this house and I'm sooooo thankful. The good thing about all the moving is it requires you to purge your stuff and find new storage solutions for your stuff, right?! 
One question: Did you spray paint that MM tool caddy on your PB table black? What kind of paint did you use? It looks great! I want to do that to mine, too! | |
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Fleur-de-Lisa
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PeaNut 37775 - 5/8/2002
Posts: 1930 Layouts: 97
Loc: So Cal
Count: 1 | Posted: 2/3/2009 11:51:45 AM
Looks great! I do have a question about your project table: can you fit a 12x12 album in those cubby holes? I can't find dimensions for them on the PB website. Thanks!
Travelnut-
In response to your questiion...No, albums won't fit. The cubbies are 11-3/4" deep x 11 tall x 11 wide. They are the perfect size for magazines. I have one side full of my Martha Stewart collection of magazines (I have every issue since she started publishing in 1990. Then the side that's in the picture has some more magazines (Martha's and scrapbooking) and then some bins with acrylic stamps and chipboard/grungeboard. | |
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pegaroo
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PeaNut 259418 - 4/29/2006
Posts: 6635 Layouts: 0
Loc: AZ again! | Posted: 2/3/2009 12:03:18 PM
What a fun space! |
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paperperson
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PeaNut 144028 - 4/27/2004
Posts: 22 Layouts: 0
Loc: midwest
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RE: Looks great! I do have a question about your project table: can you fit a 12x12 album in those cubby holes? I can't find dimensions for them on the PB website. Thanks!
I have the pottery barn project table. It was very easy to drill some small holes and adjust the shelves. I was able to get two rows of 12x12 albums and then the top row was just big enough to place a cardboard photo storage box or baskets
I am in the process now of moving from the front of the house open office space to the lager bedroom upstairs (daughter left for college!)I think organizing the stuff is half the fun! | |
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Fleur-de-Lisa
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PeaNut 37775 - 5/8/2002
Posts: 1930 Layouts: 97
Loc: So Cal
Count: 1 | Posted: 2/3/2009 12:11:42 PM
holy moly! what a space!! Hey- where is that feb calendar from? it is too cute.
bberryphoto-
The calendar is from Jenni Bowlin. They are the 2009 Die-Cut Calendar Cards. 
They sell them here on 2 Peas Calendar Cards
So, what I've done is clipped the calendar card into a frame holder from Pottery Barn. They were with the Christmas ornaments this past year and then I am just holding that with an acrylic paperclip also from Pottery Barn. I didn't put much thought into it when I did it in January, but I kind of liked having it right there on my desk, so then I just switched it out Feb. 1 with a new card for February. Looks like I don't need to buy a calendar! | |
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Fleur-de-Lisa
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PeaNut 37775 - 5/8/2002
Posts: 1930 Layouts: 97
Loc: So Cal
Count: 1 | Posted: 2/3/2009 12:29:17 PM
One question: Did you spray paint that MM tool caddy on your PB table black? What kind of paint did you use? It looks great! I want to do that to mine, too!
Alissa103-
This is not the MM tool caddy. This is one of three I bought at TJ Maxx Homegoods. I have one black and two white. I used to have the three across my desk, but I'm trying just the two for now because I find it handier to have that extra space for the cutter.
I also have the MM tool caddy that I bought before these. But I really like these ones from TJ Maxx. The black matches the Pottery Barn desk perfectly. I bought them for $40 each about 1-1/2 years ago. But these things seems to pop up randomly in their office section.
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desertpea
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PeaNut 359474 - 1/28/2008
Posts: 1049 Layouts: 41
Loc: NV
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Looks awesome! Question though... the desk that you have your computer on (not the island) -- where did you get it? | |
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Fleur-de-Lisa
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PeaNut 37775 - 5/8/2002
Posts: 1930 Layouts: 97
Loc: So Cal
Count: 1 | Posted: 2/3/2009 12:35:05 PM
I have the pottery barn project table. It was very easy to drill some small holes and adjust the shelves. I was able to get two rows of 12x12 albums and then the top row was just big enough to place a cardboard photo storage box or baskets
That's a great idea. I hadn't thought of that. It would probably be good fro the postbound albums, but I've recently changed a lot of my albums to the 3 ring binder type that are 15" long and I think it would bug me too much if they stuck out that extra 3-1/4". I find that they fit perfectly in my IKEA Expedit. But it's a great idea to drill new holes if you want to store the albums there. | |
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Fleur-de-Lisa
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PeaNut 37775 - 5/8/2002
Posts: 1930 Layouts: 97
Loc: So Cal
Count: 1 | Posted: 2/3/2009 12:45:39 PM
Looks awesome! Question though... the desk that you have your computer on (not the island) -- where did you get it?
The desk is from Ikea. It is Vika Gruvan/Vika Artur. This is the combination (separate base and top) I chose it for two reasons: 1) Adjustable height so I can still use my counter stool to sit higher up at the desk. 2) Shadow box effect with the glass raised so that things can be put underneath.
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JudyinGeorgia
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PeaNut 319219 - 5/28/2007
Posts: 431 Layouts: 16
Loc: Georgia | Posted: 2/3/2009 1:00:23 PM
I have your old room bookmarked for inspiration! I love this one too. You have a great DH. Wish we could have met while you were in GA! I'm up on the north side of Atlanta. | |
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scrpprgirl
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PeaNut 252166 - 3/7/2006
Posts: 199 Layouts: 3
Loc: Michigan
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Oh My Goodness your scrap space is absolutely beautiful. Do you want to decorate my house?? I am challenged in the decorating department. Good work. |
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Fleur-de-Lisa
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PeaNut 37775 - 5/8/2002
Posts: 1930 Layouts: 97
Loc: So Cal
Count: 1 | Posted: 2/3/2009 1:20:14 PM
My scrapbook/stampin' studio is in our loft as well. I wasn't sure when we first moved if I wanted to be in an open area that I couldn't shut the door on when things got messy. But, I love it -- for many of the same reasons you mention. Even when I'm up here scrappin' and hubby is downstairs watching tv, we're still able to talk back and forth and I can see what's going on on the tv. Your space is beautiful, nice job!
The cool thing about this loft is that unless someone climbs the stairs, they would never see what is going on...you know how the paper and embellishments fly in the middle of a project!  So, in a way the "door is always shut" because anyone walking in and around can't see up there. Although, I try to keep it in order or I'd go crazy tripping over things.
I took lots of pictures at Christmas because I was working on the 25 Days Album by Ali Edwards, so I thought maybe you'd like to see a few more pics of the place and have a better idea of the layout and where the loft is.
Here's a picture from my 25 days album that shows the living space that the loft looks down on. And, you can see the stairs leading up to the loft.
And a daytime shot. The loft is up and to the right.
Looking out from the loft.
And a picture I love of my feline boys playing on the stairs. They love to run up and down and sleep on the stairs. This is Spencer poking his head through while playing with Quinn who is looking up at him. So glad to have captured this shot because it happened in an instant and I've never seen him poke his head through again.
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tiffanyinnyc
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PeaNut 136717 - 3/15/2004
Posts: 114 Layouts: 0
Loc: New York, NY
| Posted: 2/3/2009 2:04:28 PM
Your loft looks like a store! |
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scrapincat
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PeaNut 407192 - 1/12/2009
Posts: 316 Layouts: 0
Loc: Denver, CO
Count: 2 | Posted: 2/3/2009 2:44:27 PM
WOW! Both your old and new spaces are amazing! I love the way you stored everything. That huge clock is an eye catcher! In all the scap rooms I've seen on different MBs I have to say, I've never seen anyone else that has as much stuff as I do!  I wish my room looked as good as yours but it's still a work in progress, maybe someday...... | |
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sasmith102
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PeaNut 401204 - 11/25/2008
Posts: 516 Layouts: 0
Loc: Somewhere between here and the Beach!
| Posted: 2/3/2009 7:09:56 PM
W-0-W! I love both of your scrapbook rooms!!! | |
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StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 211902 - 6/27/2005
Posts: 2568 Layouts: 2
| Posted: 2/4/2009 12:47:20 AM
stunning! you must be very pleased! I can barely walk into my tiny craft room, there is NO crafting happening in that horribly cluttered space. someday... | |
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Fleur-de-Lisa
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PeaNut 37775 - 5/8/2002
Posts: 1930 Layouts: 97
Loc: So Cal
Count: 1 | Posted: 2/4/2009 10:11:05 AM
Do you mind telling me about the black piece sitting under the "family" plaque and your initial frame beside it on top of the white shelving unit below the clock (BTW, you were so sweet to tell me about that clock when you posted your 1st room. I was able to locate it and have enjoyed it.) I, too, have a black/white theme in my room.
That black piece under "family" is actually an advent calendar from Target. I think I bought it in 2006 because I remember buying a mirrored one from there in 2007. The mirrored one definitely looks like Christmas, but I like to leave the black and white one up all year just for decoaration.
The frame is just something I picked up from TJ Maxx and stuck an itial on the front of it (not even under the glass). I really didn't even intend on keeping it that way, but it has stuck! | |
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