So Many Ideas, So Little Time!

Ask my husband, Gavin. I have no self control. Cut me loose in a fabric store, a flea market, antique shop or even a garage sale, and I am a dangerous woman. I've learned that the things that I love the most in life, {other than my family, of course}, are the things that have been brought to life with my own two hands, or even better, a loved ones hands. Perhaps this is why I take so much pride in the clothing that I make. Perhaps it's why I can never leave my home alone....I am always sweet talking my hubby into tweaking, moving, painting or rearranging something.

I have yards and yards of fabric that I have yet to do anything with, even though I am constantly sewing something. I simply cannot go by Houston St. Mercantile, our local old-fashioned fabric emporium, without looking through every single bin of fabric and chatting with the wonderful ladies there. I always buy something when I am there. My philosophy is that if I find something I love, I buy it. I can worry about what to do with it later. I have a studio filled to the brim with things that I will find a use for one day. I get so excited the minute I think of a way to improve on something that I have found, or even better, make something completely new and different. It gnaws at me until I attempt it, the ideas dancing around in my head at the most inconvienent times.

Currently, I am digging through magazines, books and catalogs to find ideas on how to decorate our newest project, a brand new studio/office that we are having added to our home. I simply cannot wait for it to be finished so that I can start messing with the decor. I want to blend the beauty of southern charm with industrial warehouse style accessories, I just haven't figured out how yet. But I will. So far, the construction has only gotten as far as removing the existing shrubs and grass from our lawn, but weather permitting, they are pouring concrete tomorrow. I will post pictures as we make progress!