I’ve been loving Pinterest lately and thought it might be fun to start sharing my favorite finds over here on the blog. For my first round – something we all love – other people’s craft rooms!

In no particular order, my top ten:

#1. A cheerful green on the furniture – from my Pinterest (could not find the original source)

#2. Stacks and stacks of fabric neatly organized under a cutting table made from small shelves – from this blog.

#3. Space for 2 computers, plus lots of storage. The walls are carpet tiles and serve as a bulletin board! – From this great blog.

#4. This blog post actually shows how they came up with the inspiration for this space. Interesting!

#5. The hanging storage really caught my eye – from here. The rest of her room is equally amazing.

#6. The aqua and red combo is so striking! Go here for more details.

#7. For the Quilters – this has to be a dream space! And wow, is she ever organized! Look here for even more pictures.

#8. Nice and neutral – LOVE the table on casters! From my Pinterest.

#9. I love the bright punches of color in this space and the functionality. She has more pictures up here.

#10. And finally, I love the vintage and calm feel of this scrapbooker’s studio. More pictures are here.

There is unlimited inspiration to be found on Pinterest. If you’d like to follow me, just click the red button on the  right sidebar, then click “Follow” under my profile picture. You can also follow just certain boards by clicking “Follow” under each individual board.

~Ellen

How do you describe a Merry Everything tree?

A little bit of this…

A little bit of that….

More is more….

And then add some more!

Throw in a few vintage ornaments…

Mix in a few Natural Graffiti inspired elements…

Beribbon the branches…

Add a dash of sparkly peacock feathers…

A homemade ornament or two…

And you’ve got yourself a Merry Everything tree!

I don’t think we could fit even one more ornament on this little guy!

I’m not sayin’ we didn’t try though…

And of course we had to style the bench it is sitting on with one of our ready made minaudieres in the Vintage Santa print of course!

 I wrapped the gifts with my Enchanted Damask fabric to round out the vignette and called it done.

Merry Everything indeed…

Happy Holidays from Ellen Medlock Studio!

~ellen

It’s that time of year again… The world’s leading color authority has chosen it’s 2012 Color of the Year!

Tangerine Tango - Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year

The Pantone Color Institute®, chooses a color each year that seems to fit the mood and attitude for the coming seasons. Tangerine Tango was chosen to “provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.”

As a designer, I’m always so intrigued with the process they use in choosing their Color of the Year.

It might explain why I’ve always been so in love with our Flight Pattern fabric in Citrus colorway! The shot of orange makes it such a happy fabric…

Apparently Pantone would agree!

~Ellen

I recently came across this video of the beautiful Christmas window displays in New York and thought it was too great to keep to myself! It put me in the Christmas spirit~

Merry Christmas from Ellen Medlock Studio!

~Ellen

Ok, my cutie pattottie 4 year old niece, Anna “decorated” me last weekend when she and her entourage (aka parents!) were visiting. I only wish I had asked what she was turning me into??!  Shown in the image background is my personal stash of “Enchanted Damask” & “Spring Dot” fabric…I guess Anna likes the Citrus colorway best..since that is what became my sash! LOL! And yes, the jumbo rick rack was of course the ‘piece de resistance”!

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~ ellen

I have A LOT of creative relatives around here in Tulsa! Recently my cousin Rosemary’s charming backyard garden was a gathering spot, and reflects just a few of her many talents and interests! Rosie’s latest project (and still ongoing!) is the new addition of the  darling playhouse for her grand-daughter Elise.. complete with vintage toys, dutch doors, leaded glass windows, and a reading loft! The effect of all three color coordinating cottages was enchanting! ( I told her I was moving in!! -she thinks I am kidding! Ha!) Thanks cuz for letting me share!

-ellen

A quick shot of crepe myrtles blooming in my backyard! Couldn’t resist this gorgeous pink that is so profusely sprouting around the town!

Have a groovy summer!

-ellen

I have been wanting to capture this color before it fades! A favorite summer blue from the garden! Don’t you love Hydrangea’s!

~ellen

Just wondering if anyone else is into the whole vintage bag thing as well as making their own?!

Here are two new additions to my vintage bag collection I found this week while perusing at River City Trading Post in Jenks, OK. This bring my collection to a whopping total of 5! (mainly because I am too cheap to spend much!) After a bit of research I found out the box purse on top is by Dorset Rex, Fifth Avenue… a 1950′s find. It was instant love with this one! I was amazed that the clear plastic was in pretty good shape. The tote on the bottom has no markings but was so glittery, unique, and endearing, but I still carried around for awhile before making the big decision! Ha! No buyers remorse at all- ready to go back soon!

-ellen

Wanted to share this just because I LOVE it, and look at it now everyday in my studio~ my new Jonathan Adler “Bug“! Check out the license plate too in the close-up! I had to have this piece since I drive a periwinkle “Blue Vortex” VW New Beetle since 2001, complete with it’s orange daisy on the dash! I would not give it up for the world! Here is a link to Jonathan’s site www.jonathanadler.com for exploration purposes! I wonder if there are any other JA fans out there?? Just saw his collection of stationary items at Barnes & Nobles today…

PS- you might recognize the cute Michael Miller fabric in the background too!

 -ellen