January 7th, 2010
New Year, New Goals, New Room!
Happy New Year and I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season :) I enjoyed having my hubby home for a couple weeks and enjoyed a bit of a break from work. Back to our regular lives now though!
One of my New Year’s goals is to start an Etsy store where I can sell art prints and greeting cards of my work. In the past, I have used ImageKind and CafePress to sell my work but I don’t get to put my own touch on the production and packaging. I am working on new illustrations to put up in the store and each print will be hand signed and dated and shipped right from my studio :) Over the break I bought a new Epson R1900 printer in order to make this all possible! I will keep you posted on the store’s progress and when artwork is available.
I posted my floorplan for our new playroom/workspace a while ago and now all my dreams have come to fruition! Although you’ll probably laugh and say it looks nothing like my original plan… isn’t that typical of any original design? lol! I was hoping to paint a mural but two things prevented that: pipes protruding from the wall and TIME. Ahhh time, if only there was more of it! Instead, I found these cute stickers from my local baby boutique that worked much better in the space. This playroom/office setup allows me to get a bit of work done while my little one ’supposedly’ plays behind me! I say ’supposedly’ because he’s still young (14 months) and likes to play with his mama. I’m hoping that this setup will serve us well down the road – and even now, I’m definitely getting more work done than I was before :)
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Michelle Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Congratulations Rachelle!!! and Happy New Year!!
The room looks adorable, and the space feels in harmony. You are right doesn´t look like the first conceptual drawing, but that´s part of developing the idea when you are designing a space. ;)
Happy to know that you are getting more works ! You deserve it!
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roz Fulcher Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
How adorable- the boys and the new space!!
Rayen Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
Hola amiga, felicitaciones por este hermoso proyecto, me encantó la habitación, pero sé como dice Michelle se que encontrarás más obras porque eso te distingue y también te lo mereces por todo lo hermoso que creas y compartes, cariños, abrazos y bendicionse en todo y en cada paso que das en este camino de emprendiemiento.
donna mikasa Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 5:24 am
A very Happy New Year to you and your family!
Looking forward to the opening of your Etsy store…
Clair Pearson Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 6:27 am
Wow, how are lucky are you!!! What a lovely space to work in
DreamMaker Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Isaac already looks like a big boy! I have been reading your blog since he was within you :) and I really like your work. Best wishes for the new year and your Etsy store!
BellaG Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:39 am
I am loving this room!!! the color is fantastic and i love love love the 3 armoires against the wall! where did you get these?
Rachelle Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Thanks for all the great comments! I am definitely blessed to have this room :)
BellaG – I got the storage system from Pottery Barn Kids
Tracy Klien Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
The room is adorable…good work!! Congrats on getting it done….PROGRESS :)
Rachelle Says:
January 8th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Thanks Tracy! Progress is good :)
Barb Says:
January 10th, 2010 at 1:55 am
Hi Rachelle (Fellow Canadian and artist!)
Sorry I’ve not been by for some time, Rachelle. You’re always a pleasure to come and visit and WOW but your baby has grown so. Always a treat to see your new creations and watch your star rise! It looks like you’re getting your room set up as a wonderful creative space as well as a place to stay connected to baby.
Thanks for sharing! My husband and I have a large format Epson printer as well – I don’t use it as often as I should, keep getting sidetracked with other art projects.
wishing you success for your Etsy store. Let me know if you get it up and running and I’d be happy to “crow” about it on my blog too!
~ Barb D. (Mrs. Miles)
Cheryl Says:
January 10th, 2010 at 8:24 am
I’m so jealous!!!! Wasn’t this in the basement? I wish I had a basement!!!!
Good luck with the new store. You’ll do GREAT!!!!
Rachelle Says:
January 10th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Barb – Thanks for your comment – that is very kind of you!
Cheryl – Yes, the new playroom/office is in our basement. Thankfully it doesn’t feel too much like a basement now :)
donna Says:
January 12th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Rachelle,
Looks wonderful! Is that the “Clock” peaking out around the that corner?
Congrats on the products and the new space :)
Rachelle Says:
January 12th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Donna – thanks for your comment and yes that is my clock! You have a good eye ;)