The studio has puked all over us....

The studio is getting out of control.  There is limited space, and overwhelming amounts of stuff....art supplies...tools....finished and unfinished masks...books... necklaces and crafts...papers and notes....you name it, its in there.  Things are getting insane, and its time to put an end to it and make order out of chaos.  Next week will be designated cleanup week- I'm going to do a complete overhaul so that we can max out the space and begin using it for its intended purpose- a studio instead of a storehouse.  Hopefully it will go from throwing up all over us, to inviting us in for artistic pursuits and functional creativity.  To be realistic, this is a small workspace with limited dimensions, and its the only room in the house that can be spared- but after life in a one bedroom apartment, its a big step up and everything is workable.  After organizing every corner of the room and every object within (a monumental job in itself), I'm going to decorate- bring in candles and natural objects like feathers and rocks, and wallpaper the walls with photos, fabric and memorabilia.  Maybe make a "memo board" out of one entire wall, to inspire and add to later.  Make it serene and mellow (burn candles and incense, dried lavender and green tea) and play some great music- jazz and rock, the Twilight soundtrack, anything to increase the good energy.  Feng shui the place from floor to ceiling.  I want function but also want it to be a cozy haven out of the storms of the outside world, a place to roam barefoot and carefree.  Later on we'll add curtains, maybe upgrade the old furniture and add another bookcase and shelving, but for now will focus on finding a home for everything to max out the space.  Ideally this room will transform into a studio/library for the long haul.  I want to take it from your typical "functional workspace" and turn it into a place that encourages dreams and productivity and inspiration.  Now, its time to hit those yard sales and find furniture to put all our collective junk into!