Thursday morning I talked about how unbearably hot the Sweat Shop has been lately. This isn’t really “news” to us, but since it’s now summer outside, it’s even hotter inside. Many of you commented with ways to help, and that was so sweet. Unfortunately, with no windows {it’s an inside room} and the fact that even with the a/c on it’s just too much, we had to move it. To sum it up, the productivity of Gussy was suffering. And that’s a big issue.
You know when you fight something, despite how amazing it will be once you give in and take care of it? Yeah, this was definitely one of those situations. I didn’t want to move the sewing room and the office…
…but I didn’t want my productivity down, either. Zack and I decided we’d only move the sewing table and a side cart. So, I put some music on and together Zack and I moved everything. And as a result, Friday was so much more productive for me. YEOW!!!
Look at my new Gussy tags {look up}! Monday morning I’ll be able to use them :] These tags will read GUSSY vertically instead of them reading horizontally. And, I feel like they are more professional looking. Bonuses all around.
More fun things:
You can read the fabric hoop tutorial here. The bird painting on the wall was made by my pal Lindsay. My mother-in-law made me the GUSSY’S SWEAT SHOP frame. She embroidered a piece of an heirloom quilt and had it framed. The little buttons {also above} are from my zipper supplier. My Daily Docket to-do list on a fun clipboard.
Here’s my office now. It’s so hard not be be frustrated over the useless-ness of this room… but we can’t think of that. Right? We’ll be moving soon, so it would be a waste of a worry. Hah!
And here’s the sewing area. It’s not as bad as I thought it would be. It’s actually easier to work a little in the evening because I feel more a part of things. Like if Zack is watching TV, I feel like I can laugh out loud and he’s not thinking, Oh, she’s gone crazy again… Because he knows what I’m laughing about. Haha! :]
I’m already dreaming of our new home and what the Gussy workstation will look like. I told Zack recently that it would be such a DREAM to rent a 2-story house, and the upstairs could be all Gussy {skips around apartment at the thought…} Wouldn’t that be fun??? I could have an office, and another room would be the workstation for sewing & shipping.
OK, I better stop :]
A little reminder to enter the Bundled baby giveaway {win 2 carrot rattles} — it ends Sunday at 10pm CST.
fun! i have been wanting to see what you were talking about with your hot work space. Your work space is so charming!
smiles,
gina
wonnnnnderful!!! :)
It looks great! Where did you order your tags? I want some too, but just to sew into my own stuff for fun really. Must look into that. Wonderful work space though! I only have a corner in the living room. Plus several wardrobes containing fabric though LOL
I can totally relate. My sewing station is currently in the living room of our rental duplex. It’s nice to be able to watch TV with Liam while I sew, but I’m definitely looking forward to a bigger place someday with a sewing room!
Yay for having a more comfy working space! Also. Fun setup!
As long is it’s working for you, I say just roll with it!
Love all your sweet handmade touches – how sweet of you MIL!!! :)
LOVE the new tags and even though I have a “workroom” (uhm, large storage closet) I still bring out my sewing machine to my dining table so I don’t feel so cut off from my family.
Snazzy tags.
I think you will really enjoy having the sweatshop in it’s new location.
When I first started the shop and painted in the kitchen by myself I got so bored. I enjoyed switching it up and being in the LR with R. It’s not where you are but who you are with :)
xoxo
amen!
Gussy Girl, your studio looks supah sweet! That *would* be awesome to have the whole upstairs dedicated to a home business. <3
I LOVE IT when you “skip around the apartment”. When you do, I know you are really, REALLY happy!
Hugs to you and Z…….
awww! mom’s know best <3
fun! something tells me Monday morning will be a whole lot sweeter now.
Katie
i think it looks lovely! dreaming about house stuff is one of my favorite past times. so much potential in decorating all of my imaginary rooms. haha :) have a happy weekend!
LOVE the changes :) Your workspaces are so adorable! I just organized my studio and it makes me SO happy to have a neat & tidy workspace! I hope you get that 2-story! Yes, what a dream :)
You sure have a neat and organized place. I can’t wait to have mine in order and cleaned up. LOL!
I had all of my sewing mess on our dining room table for months, and finally decided to make the upstairs loft my craft area. However, right now it’s just a big pile of boxes and fabric on the floor until I find a sturdy table for sewing and crafting. LOVE your new space that you get to have for your work, and still be able to hang with the hubs! :) Where’d you get that nice, big table?!
i love it and it looks great. you know i was stressing a lot a few weeks ago about my sweatshop. with my new cart…just like yours!!! i am loving it now. i just roll out the cart and roll it back in the closet at night. and my sewing area is still clean, but in the wide open spaces of our family room downstairs.
glad to hear friday was great. can’t wait to see you again!
it’s darling! you have a great space.
you’re going to move?? that’s exciting! when will that be? any places in mind yet?
Really cute spaces. I love your style. Sew cute! :) Btw, I got my headband! It is fabulous of course and I got lots of compliments this weekend. Thank you to the blessed person who made that possible. Your cheered this Mama’s soul!