tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post304548608733538387..comments2024-03-22T04:57:56.896-07:00Comments on Kelly Kilmer Artist and Instructor: My Messy Corner of the Living RoomKelly Kilmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002300626700548709noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-89837242567203378782012-03-27T21:01:32.952-07:002012-03-27T21:01:32.952-07:00Since I've been trying (and failing!) with get...Since I've been trying (and failing!) with getting my space organized, I LOVE posts like this! Thank you for sharing (and for all of those who shared in the comments, I'm totally scoping them all out next!). Pamela - if you don't mind sharing, I'd LOVE to see the shelf that you built... I'm totally curious since it sounds like something that I could get use out of and might have to talk my husband in to building for me if it's not too difficult! If you don't mind, woudldja shoot me a photo of it, too, please? Thanks!sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201540282735408617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-11107265404287040062012-03-24T19:55:48.029-07:002012-03-24T19:55:48.029-07:00Sandy, I LOVE your studio. What treasures!! Your h...Sandy, I LOVE your studio. What treasures!! Your hand carved stamps are just The grooviest. Thank you for sharing!!!!!Kelly Kilmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002300626700548709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-79069612028914181312012-03-24T19:54:55.149-07:002012-03-24T19:54:55.149-07:00Thanks, Taylor. I'd love to see your studio!Thanks, Taylor. I'd love to see your studio!Kelly Kilmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002300626700548709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-81061573988204846232012-03-24T19:37:17.723-07:002012-03-24T19:37:17.723-07:00I took photos and made a blog post of my art corne...I took photos and made a blog post of my art corner. If you'd like to see it here's the link. http://laissezlesbonstempsroulerandroll.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-art-corner.htmlSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454250845191858913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-24166609102466378532012-03-24T14:25:19.888-07:002012-03-24T14:25:19.888-07:00Love this post.Love this post.Taylor schapirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11690958899752372427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-35161990554578040182012-03-23T00:11:25.759-07:002012-03-23T00:11:25.759-07:00Thank you Amy! I try!Thank you Amy! I try!Kelly Kilmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002300626700548709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-57358658593275251762012-03-22T21:39:45.344-07:002012-03-22T21:39:45.344-07:00thank you for sharing your creative space/home. I ...thank you for sharing your creative space/home. I think that is wonderful that your home truly reflects your authentic, creative self.amystichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00854761000908987825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-38898252361345240782012-03-22T15:18:19.143-07:002012-03-22T15:18:19.143-07:00Jessica, I left a comment on your blog. THANKS For...Jessica, I left a comment on your blog. THANKS For sharing with a link. LOVE the photos!<br /><br />Cat, I emailed you privately. <br /><br />Rachel, THanks for sharing! I've tried various sources for the bookshelf but it's such an odd space with a small size. I'll keep looking. I'm not totally worried as we won't live here for forever and I'm okay with the way it is in the corner now. :)<br /><br />Pamela, Awesome! Thanks again!Kelly Kilmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002300626700548709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-34698883518292310712012-03-22T15:16:23.770-07:002012-03-22T15:16:23.770-07:00Trece, it's not a Bernina. It's a Janome 1...Trece, it's not a Bernina. It's a Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine. I'd actually like an old fashioned script typewriter. I have an electronic regular typewriter but there's something about an old script one that makes my heart go pitter patter. I can dream for now...Kelly Kilmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002300626700548709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-35711896386052827732012-03-22T13:05:02.248-07:002012-03-22T13:05:02.248-07:00Yep, Lowe's cut the sheet in half and even cut...Yep, Lowe's cut the sheet in half and even cut one of the halves into strips for me at no charge! Saved me hours of measuring!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12363099311884857482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-50965248788342616322012-03-22T13:04:23.446-07:002012-03-22T13:04:23.446-07:00here's a look at my area. it does not usually ...here's a look at my area. it does not usually look this clean! and not pictured is my very messy closet that's right behind my husband's armchair and his desk with his cb radios. the closet has my fabric and boxes of completed journals and other artwork. http://jessicaloughrey.blogspot.com/2012/02/studio-all-cleaned-up.htmlJessica Loughreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10344637675270848988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-69507046552307850992012-03-22T10:39:19.595-07:002012-03-22T10:39:19.595-07:00Kelly,I LOVE your living room. It actually looks l...Kelly,I LOVE your living room. It actually looks like my bedroom (only better!). My craft room is my bedroom and their isn't a surface not covered with some art paraphenalia or other and that includes the bed I share with my dog (yes,I'm one of those people!!) I have been considering turning in the Queen bed for a futon to save some space!. I would love an old typewriter,too--I just saw a vintage non-electric one at an antique barn 2 weeks ago for $150.00 which was over my budget. It was a beauty though!! I had to clean up a bunch of stuff last year so the duct cleaner guy could get his machine in my room--most of that stuff is still in tubs--where on earth I kept it all is beyond me because there's no room to unpack it now!! So,needless to say--your area looks great compared to mine but I couldn't/wouldn't part with any of my STUFF!!!-CatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-17126895129307218322012-03-22T10:34:07.660-07:002012-03-22T10:34:07.660-07:00Thank you SO much Kelly for sharing. I love your l...Thank you SO much Kelly for sharing. I love your little corner of the world. It feels so comfy and homey and functional. Those are the most important things to me. You are truly efficient. My husband gave me a really tall red and black Craftsman (13 drawers). I use it for my stamps. It may be one of my prize possessions. Yes. I have a Craftsman toolbox!! I am a huge fan of cubbies. I did get some at Target. They do hold a lot of my stuff. <br />Try checking out Craigs List or Freecycle for that missing bookshelf. <br />Thank you again SO SO much.<br />Rachel from ColoradoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-27035401660613067552012-03-22T09:51:53.760-07:002012-03-22T09:51:53.760-07:00Toni, I work right in the center of our home. It&#...Toni, I work right in the center of our home. It's wonderful. When Tristan was little he would play out here and the three of us would hang out. Now he's older and spends most of his time in his room.<br />Lol sorry you misunderstood me. The bag in the trunk needs to be downsized. It's hard to access and for folks to find things. I need to make smaller bags up for students to access.Kelly Kilmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002300626700548709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-76055404163981527322012-03-22T09:47:56.200-07:002012-03-22T09:47:56.200-07:00Sandy, I would love to see your photos!!Sandy, I would love to see your photos!!Kelly Kilmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002300626700548709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-74739807513162265132012-03-22T09:47:18.032-07:002012-03-22T09:47:18.032-07:00Sharon, I've posted up close photos before of ...Sharon, I've posted up close photos before of bits and pieces that I described in this post. Someone asked me how I store things so this was the easiest way to do it for now. Eventually I will show more detailed photos but I'm super busy working on my new online class.<br /><br />NO. No storage units ANYWHERE. I don't have the money for one nor do I believe in them. All of my crap has to fit here or else it goes. What you see and read me describing is it. As I said in the post, I primarily work from my journal bag. It works best for me.Kelly Kilmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002300626700548709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-90182254065186380502012-03-22T08:18:47.705-07:002012-03-22T08:18:47.705-07:00We need more photos! It's frustrating to have...We need more photos! It's frustrating to have you describe a little pile of treasures and then realize the pile is out of sight!!!! Is that the entire stash, or do you have a storage unit (or two) somewhere. If so, I hope we get a "tour" of that, too!!!! Love it all....I want to dive into it and find something for my own journal....Sharon W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14893517895077864952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-30289835018524845262012-03-22T08:17:51.783-07:002012-03-22T08:17:51.783-07:00this is what I want to do in my house ... make it ...this is what I want to do in my house ... make it OUR house, including ME ... instead of me housing everything in my studio, because then I'm always separated. anyway, I love how this looks -- I could walk right in and be totally happy. I'll email you a coupla pics I took last night of my rubber stamp 'shelves' (temporary) ... I have no other way of sharing them. I'd love to volunteer to accept collage material you unload out of the bag in your trunk, Kelly! I know what goooood stufffffff is in there. Name your price! <br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />ToniDesert Mermaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070486873031751418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-25702161679306336492012-03-22T05:40:44.006-07:002012-03-22T05:40:44.006-07:00You are very organized!!! In order to get that muc...You are very organized!!! In order to get that much stuff in a small space you have to be. I just love visiting Ikea.... I love how they design an entire apartment space and get so much stuff in it.Emie58https://www.blogger.com/profile/03126801172548606258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-68711875719151140662012-03-22T05:08:48.549-07:002012-03-22T05:08:48.549-07:00Is that a Bernina?? You should be able to sell it ...Is that a Bernina?? You should be able to sell it for decent money. I'm thinking you're looking for an IBM Selectric electric typewriter, with a script ball. Good luck in your search!!Trecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09282492933139593682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-70314383421274798862012-03-22T03:11:34.491-07:002012-03-22T03:11:34.491-07:00I love it! karenxxI love it! karenxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-28158115361621745592012-03-21T21:24:39.584-07:002012-03-21T21:24:39.584-07:00I love your art corner. I loved the tour of it. ...I love your art corner. I loved the tour of it. I want a shelf for my stamps so bad. I'll have to take some photos of my art area which used to be where our dining table was and share them. Esp. now that I organized it and can get all the way in to the wall. ;)Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454250845191858913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-50513000581103785552012-03-21T21:08:23.920-07:002012-03-21T21:08:23.920-07:00Thanks, Pamela! Ooh! I would love to see!! Did the...Thanks, Pamela! Ooh! I would love to see!! Did the hardware store cut the plywood for you, too?Kelly Kilmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002300626700548709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-52936664536350075982012-03-21T21:07:51.348-07:002012-03-21T21:07:51.348-07:00Scary to those with white rugs and plastic covered...Scary to those with white rugs and plastic covered furniture. It's home to me. I surround myself with people and objects that nurture and fulfill me. If they don't then there's no room for them in my home.Kelly Kilmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002300626700548709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21078238.post-11679967095181237282012-03-21T21:06:29.089-07:002012-03-21T21:06:29.089-07:00I hope that you do!! You don't need much space...I hope that you do!! You don't need much space. My attitude has always been that a home should be shared. A friend walked in and was surprised that I hung my artwork on the walls. I said why wouldn't I? She said her husband would never let her do that. I thought that was very sad and very wrong.<br />I hope that you get your much needed space. Hugs.Kelly Kilmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002300626700548709noreply@blogger.com