Stephanie Corfee

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My Workspace

January 7, 2013 by StephanieCorfee

New Year. Newly Organized Workspace.

i posted about moving my workspace a few months back. But this weekend i finalized a lot more of the organization in here to make it so much more efficient. i like lovely furniture, but honestly, this office is all IKEA, HomeGoods, Pier 1, or homemade. i beat it up. i spill paint on it. In here, i just try to get the most storage for the least cash.

In the photo above, the work surface is IKEA countertop. The drawers are all from the ALEX series. My printers and scanner are Epson. The computer is a MAC, of course : ) My graphics tablet is a Wacom Intuos 4 XL. The chest of drawers behind my chair is from Pier 1 a million years ago. The desk chair/ottoman and wire bins are from Home Goods. Can you tell i like a bargain? My husband built the lightbox table and attached it to the wall. He also put in all the overhead can light and task lights. (He’s an electrician. i know, i’m lucky.) He also wired my wall mounted tv all sneaky-like so i don’t have wires all trailing everywhere. My OCD wouldn’t be able to handle it. He also changed out the standard door on the room for the pocket french door shown. This gave me use of the wall space which used to be behind the door so i could house my monster easel.

Let’s see, in this view you can see the side of the monster easel and my drafting table which were both scored on Craigslist. That easel is the Cadillac of easels, man. Would have been way more than i needed, but i couldn’t resist the Craigslist deal. it has a ratcheted crank and pulley system to raise and lower my huge canvases. It totally rocks. The drafting table is pretty basic but it tilts and goes flat for watercolors and serves it purpose. My tripod was a Christmas gift this year from my parents and i LOVE it. Not sure how i lived so long without it. The octopus light is totally cheesy and i’ve had it since college i think? But it is just so darn useful, i never seem to get rid of it? The upholstered chair is about the only “fancy” thing in the room. Its pure wool and from some schmancy store back in the day when i was single and decided to splurge on a “cool” chair. i still like it ok, but i think a slipcover is in its near future. : ) OH!! and see my leather ottoman under the desk? best thing ever. Nothing as nice as propping your feet while you recline a touch, watch tv and sketch on the graphics tablet. That’s often how i spend my evenings. During the day, i tend to be doing more graphic design and keyboard work, so i sit up straight. Honest.

Here’s a better view of the easel area. The IKEA chest of drawers was a new addition this weekend. i needed it. My younger son, who is almost 2, would not keep his hands off the paints! Now they are all neatly stashed away. Phew! When i paint, i put one of my paper palettes and that tray of most used acrylics on the rolling cart and pull it beside me. My easel and my chair both adjust up and down, so i never have to hunch or stretch at the canvas. Occasionally, i’ll stand to lay down the base layer of the painting, but generally, i like to sit. it makes me feel more relaxed. Oh! And i always watch/listen to tv when i paint. i like the company. Radio makes me feel lonely when i’m painting. The only exception is if somebody sits and chats with me while i work. Then Pandora works out just fine : )

This part of the room is where i also spend a lot of my time. i stand here and trim, pack & ship all my orders. The lightbox has a glass top so you can cut right on it. i have all my tape, stamps, return address labels, gold paperclips (my favorite!) and business cards right in reach. i just pop into that white door to the left and access my storage closet for the shipping envelopes and art packaging. Here’s what that closet looks like……its not nearly as “pretty” in its organization…….what can i say?

That white door also opens up to the SINK!!! i get easily excited. The best part of taking this room in our house as my studio space is that its actually the master bedroom. It’s on the first floor, sort of the left “wing” of our house, if our house was big enough to actually call it a wing! So this room has a master closet (the storage closet) and a sink behind that first white door…..then a toilet and shower behind a second door. Its very self-contained and i could hole up back here for quite some time if i keep bottled water and the candy drawer stocked! Having the sink so handy for craft cleanup and brush rinsing has made me so cheerful about creating. Its the little things.

Here’s the SINK part of the room.

So that’s it! If you have specific questions about any parts i missed, shoot me a comment. i’ll do my best to answer!

-xo,s

Filed Under: new studio, sneak peeks, that's SO me! Tagged With: art studio, artist studio, creative space, office space, workspace

juicy deliciousness from etsy

April 20, 2012 by StephanieCorfee

Mad props to Karin at OOAK Jewelz on etsy. i am a big fan of stacked, colorful, textural bracelets and when a seller clusters a cool set together FOR you?? Pure love. Go see the yummies! Happy Friday!

Filed Under: etsy finds, that's SO me! Tagged With: bracelets, colorful accessories, jewelry, style

My Virtual Closet

March 29, 2012 by StephanieCorfee

Anna Villaruel over at the chic fashionista must’ve climbed into my head or my dreams when she made the above collection. i’d probably buy the black boots and bag in bright colors…but other than that, i want to buy it all! i emailed this shopping genius to ask for sources. Yes. i am that nutty. i HATE shopping. (i love cool clothes, but the searching and trying on is my least favorite thing ever!) if someone else has done it for me….i need the deets! Thanks Anna! i hope you write me back and make my closet happy.

Filed Under: that's SO me! Tagged With: boho style, clothing, fashion

New Furniture Snag!

June 7, 2011 by StephanieCorfee

Another piece of the puzzle that is the furnishing of my home. We snagged this cutie li’l table last weekend and think it might be the perfect perch for the family till. i still need to style the rest of the tabletop and i’m thinking fresh flowers in rotation would be nice if i can just stick to it!

i find that i am a collector when it comes to decorating. i just will NOT buy something unless i love it. i will live without a bedside table for 2 years and my alarm clock on the floor if i can’t find the perfect piece for that spot. It’s kinda nutty, but i can’t help it. Random pieces come to live at my house in their own due time and slowly the rooms are fleshing themselves out.

Do you guys furnish your homes a whole room at a time? Or by acquiring an interesting piece here and another there with little plan for where it might work in your decor?

Filed Under: that's SO me! Tagged With: collector, decorating habit, decorating style, side table

that’s so me – pretty mama

August 25, 2010 by StephanieCorfee

Search the word “maternity” on etsy and lots of fun finds pop up. i was specifically looking for some beautiful, swingy tops that have some flair and don’t scream maternity. Oh boy. i’m in trouble. Look at all the pretties i found! i need an etsy wishlist! my (november) birthday and christmas aren’t THAT far away are they?

These first two are from etsy seller ChuanShuo. The green is my absolute favorite!!! “i die!” : )

chuan suo topChuan Shuo topThis one is a tad less dramatic, but super cute and casual. i can be a prego mama in this! And the bag might need to become my diaper bag. LOVE! Both these items are by Miya Bags

Miya topmiya bag

Filed Under: that's SO me! Tagged With: bohemian maternity, maternity, maternity fashion, maternity tops

that’s so me – Bali Multi-stone necklace

May 25, 2010 by StephanieCorfee

Ezza Necklace 1i had to share this gorgeousness which is likely to be my next “couldn’t help myself” splurge. It’s made by etsy seller EzzaExclusive, and the rest of the shop is just as bold, though some pieces are more modern and graphic. i like the old-worldy, exotic charm of this and don’t get me started on the color! i’ve marked this shop as a favorite and will be sure to revisit often.

Ezza Necklace 2

Filed Under: that's SO me! Tagged With: bali necklace, chunky necklace, colorful necklace, large necklace, statement necklace

that’s so me – at home, of course!

April 21, 2010 by StephanieCorfee

Lounge SHort

If you know me, you know i don’t wear short-shorts, or medium-shorts.  Lord,  i only wear bermuda shorts if the temp is above ninety! But in summer, nothing beats a long day outside followed up by a cool shower, some nice smelling lotion, a tank top and comfy lounge shorts to jump into.  Add crisp, freshly laundered sheets, a good book and an open window welcoming the sound of crickets and i’m pretty much in heaven.

The “Beckoning Creatures” lounge shorts by PlumPrettySugar on etsy totally fit the bill and are so me! They make me wish summer would hurry up and get here already!

Filed Under: that's SO me! Tagged With: Etsy, floral, handmade clothing, lounge shorts, sleepwear, summertime

that’s SO me! – embroidery + cotton

March 25, 2010 by StephanieCorfee

 San Antonino Peace lover 60's Mexican embroidered dress

Oh why do you have to be  reserved for someone else beautiful, colorful embroidered tunic? i suppose i will just have to choose from the other gorgeous offerings in Aida Coronado’s love etsy shop….like the one below maybe?  Check out the beautiful intersection of Mexican embroidery and lovely, cool cotton.

Vintage Gold Mexican embroidered dress lace XS M puff sleeve

Filed Under: that's SO me! Tagged With: colorful summer clothes, cotton embroidery, hippie fashion, hippie vibe, mexican embroidery

that’s so ME! – and it came today in the mail!

March 15, 2010 by StephanieCorfee

Turkey Package

Here is the cutest little story about the sweetest Etsy seller across the world in Turkey who sent me this beautiful package and made my day.

Way back around Valentine’s Day i found this amazing little beaded cuff bracelet on Etsy. It was made by a seller called Irregular Expressions. The shop is a wonder. It is filled with gorgeous and “irregular”, unique accessories. You should visit the shop, like NOW. Anyway, my husband told me to order the bracelet as my Valentines gift since i loved it so much. It took about 2 seconds for me to click thru on Paypal. DONE!

Then the agony of waiting began. The package arrived stateside, in New York, on 2/20. BUT, the bracelet apparently liked the sights and sounds of the customs hold in NYC, so it decided to stay there indefinitely. i talked with the USPS, i convo’d IE. Poor Aysegul (the darling woman behind the awesome etsy shop) felt so bad. She refunded my money! i assured her i was not going to let a little red tape get me down, and not to worry. And lo and behold, just 2 days later, my mailman comes trotting up my drive with a precious, crackly envelope just for me. It was scrumptious on the outide with it’s perfect texture and lovely postage and stamps….but the contents blew my mind.

This is what was inside:

Turkey Pkg Collage

…an embroidered, waxed paper envelope with handmade toggle closure!? wow! and, um…..do you SEE the amazing earrings? They were just a special treat from Aysegul (probably because we got so friendly in the convos leading up to my order- i have crazy tiny wrists and they customized my purchase….i’m a pain) …then the glorious bracelet which fit perfectly! i have a permanent smile on my face today.

Total happy ending. First thing i did was write a convo to Aysegul and re-pay my bill. All’s well in etsy-land. Can’t wait to choose my next precious from this phenomenal shop!

Filed Under: that's SO me! Tagged With: beaded jewelry, colorful accessories, Crochet bracelet, Etsy, Irregular Expressions, packaging

that is SO me! – perfect summer duds

February 25, 2010 by StephanieCorfee

SO-ME #1

A lot of the inspiration for my artworks  overlaps with my taste in fashion. Here’s a palette of color, texture and vibe that all speak to me and beg to be interpreted as an illustration.

Oh please summer fairy, will you send these perfect pretties to me on a warm, fragrant breeze? i’m so ready for a change of season, and a burst of wearable inspiration!

Gap jeans, Converse lowtops, jcrew tee, free people mini dress, forever21 hoops.

Filed Under: that's SO me! Tagged With: bohemian outfit, personal style, summer duds

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