Makeshift Studio

It's been a busy couple of weeks with more busy to come.

End of school field trips/events/wrap-up multiplied by four (kids).

My oldest graduates High School which means P*A*R*T*Y!!!

Which means house maintenance, planning, mailing, cleaning, prepping, cooking, shopping....

What's a girl to do when she desperately needs, but cannot find time to relax and/or create?

Why, set up a makeshift studio/respite spot

out in the yard, of course!

A nice little spot for the family to hop in and take a quick nap,

paint a little picture, eat a snack, or do a little daydreaming!

Normally this is a play tent. Lately it's been "Recharge Central".

What are some creative ways you take breaks from the grind?

Recharge Central

Special Project

Darling Daughter has been wanting a secret room.

She's been scouring the house for possibilities.

We set up temporary camp in biggest brother's closet

(under the stairs)

but biggest brother was not amused.

Yesterday we went to the fabric store and bought this.

We are going to attempt to make this.

Lil Blue Boo patchwork tent tutorial

I own a sewing machine but don't know much about sewing.

This gorgeous play tent looks simple enough for the beginner.

What are your creative juices up to today?