Thursday, September 16, 2010

My Studio, a safe place.



In case you were wondering why i've been inattentive to my shop and my blog this week, its because i've been preparing for and having the magical experience that it was to work with Chelsea Donoho Photography on a beautiful artist's feature that she blessed me with. you should definitely check out her feature because her pictures are bigger and better on her perfectly designed blog. Plus there's an interview with yours truly:)
The perfect place for a spot of tea or coffee.


Dylan, my pup, has to be by my side at all times; so he is quite the regular feature in the studio.


my packaging desk: the bottom of an old hoosier cabinet.

Rosie, who has been relegated to a decor item, because of her unfortunately short neck.

I have never used such vibrant colors in the rest of my house. but my studio is ultimate play, where my inner child comes out and i decorate with whatever whimsy i desire.

when Camille is not sporting a vintage dress, she prefers to just wear a bow.

one of five overflowing racks of dresses :)
Each purchase is lovingly packaged in a handmade fabric bag and ribbon.
having someone understand and capture my work so beautifully was quite a moving experience. when i saw the pictures my eyes, filled with tears thinking, "she gets me!"
chelsea is full of life and joy and so easy to work with. you should book her now for your wedding, portraits, fashion photography or whatever else you might want captured in a beautiful way.

i am going to post the fashion shoot tomorrow, but if you just CAN'T wait, you can see the rest of the photos here

thanks every so much for reading,
m

28 comments:

  1. Your studio is amazing. And I agree Chelsea gets your whole sense of style....love these.

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  2. Adorable. Every last bit of it. Thanks for letting us in!!

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  3. Those are wonderful photos, thanks for sharing! And the handmade bags to pack your items are so sweet!

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  4. thanks guys, and diana, come over this minute! i have scones :)

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  5. This is exactly how I imagined your workspace - it is so, so lovely. Thank you for sharing these I really enjoyed them!

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  6. Oh my, I want to live in your studio! is that weird? I can sew for rent!

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  7. oh wow, i already have 2 new roomates, this is fantastic :)

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  8. We need to have tea in your studio pronto! :)

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  9. Maria!!! This is the most amazing post! I am sooo jealous of your cozy and BEAUTIFUL studio. I am going to rush home and clean mine whilst watching "Hoarders" for extra motivation (my new scare tactic - ha!). I am so sad I won't be in KC this year for work, but i promise I will return one day to see you and do ladylike things in your darling space. MUCHO LOVE! <3

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  10. PS: LOVE that pillow's new home!!! :)

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  11. Oh my Maria! Your studio is HUGE! and it is so amazing - I'm so jealous. I want to come over and live there myself :) I love your sofa chairs and your rack and especially the photo of you packing :) YAY

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  12. Gorgeous photographs. What a great experience that must have been!

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  13. Can I move into your studio, please? We're working on a home renovation, and I dream of having my own studio! Love yours so!

    Thank you so much for sharing!

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  14. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! i love all these shots so much

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  15. These are such gorgeous pictures! Your studio looks so cozy... makes me want to come over and play dress up! I have quite a few dresses from your shop, and I can't wait to see what my next purchase might be :)

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  16. This is AMAZING! I am in love with your studio.... our place is so small, my "studio" has to pop up every time I work or ship. It is great to look at your big, beautifully decorated work space and fantasize! Wow!

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  17. absolutely STUNNING. Oh my lands.. I am in awe..

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  18. Gorgeous, M! Your studio puts my workspace--well, my whole home--to shame. And that green dress you're wearing in the shoot is absolutely divine!

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  19. I could look at these photos all day! Your home is very cozy and inspiring. Thank you for inviting us in!

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  20. Breathtaking Maria! You. Your home. Your work. Everything.

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  21. Oh, wow. The photography and studio are stunning - as are YOU! I love your choice of wallpaper. Can I move in?

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  22. Maria! I am in melting for this post! I love love love love it! Everything in your house is beautiful, awesome studio as an awesome seller.

    Kisses for you!

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  23. Your studio is such a dream. YOU are stunning :)

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  24. I can't believe how beautifully captured these images are! And what a GORGEOUS set up you have! Looks like the perfect place to let your imagination run free. :)

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  25. MY eyes filled with tears when i read that YOUR eyes filled with tears. :) felt like such a special peek into your space! this is going to sound weird, but i've been a reader of your blog for a while, and am always so inspired by it - and i just found out that you're doing the honeypot shop (i am too!) so i'll get to meet you in person in a few weeks... can't wait! xoxo

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