Back in April Somerset Studio announced a call for submissions looking for "pictures of mood or inspiration boards and of what's currently on your worktable." I never did get a reply from the magazine but it was still an enjoyable exercise because who knows? In a few months the board could change. Again. And this post will serve as a keepsake.
The board was originally powder blue gingham purchased in excited preparation for my first baby's bedroom. Years later, after painting the Girlie Office pale yellow, I recovered the board in raspberry paisley fabric. Then there was my giant GASP over the aqua Lecien antique flower fabric and the board was recovered once more to how it looks today. {Fascinating stuff, eh?!}
My board is a mix of mood and inspiration ... and fun. It holds sweet notes and Valentines from my boys, pretty business cards, family photos, even the price tag from a dress I bought for $4.98 that was marked down from $89.50 (a real coup!).
To complete the publication entry: here is what was on my worktable that day.
Stepping back and looking at the photos, I can see that my inspiration-mood board reflects what I'm working on and vice-versa. Kind of like -- is the sky blue or does it reflect off the ocean? Or did I just have too much sugar with breakfast and I'd better nibble on some almonds?
xo
elyse
29 comments:
Happy, cheerful, bright & beautiful! Love it, Elyse!!!
Hugs,
Zuzu
Wow! i love love love your workspace it's so beautiful, I want it! your board is just gorgeous on it's own but it's also filled with such lovely things :) thanks for sharing.
Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!
I LOVE your inspiration board, Elyse--so beautiful! I really need to get one started--thanks for reminding...and inspiring me to do it!
Wishing you the most wonderful day, dear friend!
Julie
So, so lovely! I love your workspace-their loss that they didn't put you in the magazine. Your little haberdashery flowers are so cute too.
its all the best colors!!!!!
Hi Elyse! Your work area is so pretty! I love the colors and I love your inspiration board!
Hugs,
Kelly
Love it! It's so pretty
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Hello,
I rely on my inspiration boards and treasure them! Yours is fabulous...love the bright colours!
~ Gabriela ~
I think my board is like yours - inspiration + mementos (such as your price tag!). Although my board itself is not nearly as pretty as yours and I think I've just been inspired to do something about that. :-)
Such a gorgeous workspace! I LOVE how you arranged your clock inside of a lovely frame, genius idea! xo
I love your work space!!!! I am in heaven looking at everything! Your photos are amazing they make me so happy! Thank you so much for sharing!
I love your color and your pretties, Elyse. I would know a photo of your house immediately.
Brenda
i am jealous of your work space! and... your boys write you sweet notes? hmmm... think i may drop a few hints at the dinner table tonight. happy days to you ; )
I love your sweet workspace. I always feel inspired the moment I open up your blog! It just draws me into your tinkered little world! xo Diana
I hope I got the same workplace as yours! It's beautiful!
My mood board would have pictures of Elyse's office space on it!! Love your creative space!
I think all of its moods are beautiful and wonderfully reflect the who of you! Ha! I need to make an inspiration board. I'll put that on my summer project to-do list. Best wishes, Tammy
Your inspiration board is exactly that, a beautiful inspiration board. I have one near my sewing table, though I've always called it a 'bulletin' board, I think inspiration board sounds way better.
Elyse, I love your workspace, it's so cheery and fun-looking to work in. TFS and warm hugs to you.
Your board looks like it would make anyone happy. I need to revamp mine. And you are so right ... I should blog our shop events. I never really thought about doing it before. I forget that people actually live close by!!
jennifer
Elyse,
I am so happy you stopped by so that I could find you. I must tell you, while I live surrounded by whites, dark woods, and linen, the colors on your blog are what fill my airstream "Mabel"! As a mom of four boys, she is my refuge for all things girlie!
Have a wonderful weekend,
xx
All those goodies are inspirational. I love seeing all the sweet things you make with your bits & pieces.
Your workspace is so bright and happy. I love it. You must get very inspired sitting there! I have workspace envy (as I type this from my kitchen table) ;)
xo
Roselle
Never did find that aqua Lecien antique rose fabric...sigh. I did love it so as well.
Erin :)
I do not HAVE an inspiration board! Maybe that's why I'm so uninspired lately... I always love coming here, Elyse! Your blog fills my mind's eye with wonderful color! ♥
lovely colors. lovely flowery things. lovely blog : )
Realmente hermoso!! Todo muy hermoso!!!
Your board is so inspiring.....I have one too that I keep changing. Hugs sweet friend. xoxo
Well, that's the kind of thing I actually do find fascinating! Thanks for sharing the process...and that dress tag would have gone on my board, too...I mean, when I do a board. I love the yellow for our cloudy weather - i plan to do a yellow room if we ever find a house (not to usurp pink, of course.!
The board is perfect but your workspace...oh my...dreamy. I'm inspired!! "Here we go again," gasped one very patient and supportive husband. ;)
Love your blog. Look forward to visiting.
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