Here’s another beautiful entry from Helena from Sweden.
Great fun! I love your blog! Here are some pictures of my workspace. My name is Helena and I live in Vallentuna, Sweden. My husband Peter and I have a beloved daughter called Annie who turned two in August. We also have two cute cats, called Matisse and Minus. Crafting is one of my greatest hobbies. I also read a lot of books, both in Swedish and in English. I have a sweet tooth for chocolate and I enjoy cooking and baking.
When I don’t craft or spend time with my family I work with graphic design. I’ve had my own company for four years now and starting my own business is the best thing I’ve done. For that reason I need to have a room of my own where I can work from home. I need my room to be inspiring and well-organized so that I can find the stuff I want when I need it. When I’m not working, as I mentioned earlier, I love to craft – for example make soft toys and paint. I also like to take photographs and you can see some of my work at Flickr.
The Stripes in Purple best fits my space.
Mini chest “Fira” from IKEA (painted and decorated by me) and below a drawer where I stash my fabrics.
These I haven’t used for a while, but they look pretty… :)
A kitty in progress… Work in progress, she still need some clothes…
Helena’s handmade soft toys so lovely. See them all here. Helena’s cutie daughter is a lucky little girl!
Click on photos to enlarge please.
This is the last post for today…(We’ve been at the hospital for hours, it’s now 10pm here in Germany, so I’m heading off to bed. Long day – but b-i-l is awake and doing well. Such great news for us all. ) I’ll post 2 more entries tomorrow and give everyone the weekend to decide upon the winner. Simply comment on your favorites – why you like them, who you think should make the final three, etc. You have 8 to ponder over for now, 2 more coming up tomorrow, and then on Monday – the three winners will be announced! Your comments help determine the winner. But no pressure, really! :) C-ya tomorrow everyone…
COMMENTS?
(images from helena for decor8)
October 12th, 2006 at 9:03 pm
Your space is so nice and organized. I love your little toys, how cute!
~Angie~
October 12th, 2006 at 10:58 pm
Ooooooh, this is my favorite, by far!
Just ovely.
October 13th, 2006 at 12:28 am
I love this space…I really do. It is inspiring. I swear, what is about those Swedes? It must be something in the drinking water.
P.S. Holly, congrats on your wonderful news. I am so happy for you and your whole family. What a relief
P.S.S Drop by tomorrow on the blog if you can. I am posting a pic of my Moroccan house design!
October 13th, 2006 at 11:18 am
I am so impressed by this one. Helena it is so crystal clear that you should be a final three.
AG
October 13th, 2006 at 5:10 pm
I love that she found something to do with those Ikea drawers… I’ve bought those plain for years and never come up with a good way to decorate them. That plus the slouchy straw containers – I want to work in this space!
October 14th, 2006 at 2:53 am
These hand-painted chests and soft toys are sooooo cute! Such talent and creativity!
October 15th, 2006 at 8:26 am
This is so great! How very organized…I look love boxes/baskets!
October 15th, 2006 at 4:31 pm
Does Helena sell her plushies?
October 21st, 2006 at 1:39 am
Ohhhh work spaces! I love to see them! I’ve just ordered the book “Where women create” yesterday. This one is my fave too! I’m falling more and more in love with your blog while scrolling down Holly! Why oh why have I not discovered it/you before?
August 17th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
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