When I first started Chicken Ink. 3 years ago, I was taking over the family dining table and driving everyone nuts. Then we moved house, and a dedicated workspace was a non-negotiable item on our checklist. But then, when we moved in I only had trestle tables and other temporary furniture to work on. Still, it was a massive step up!
Recently though, after carefully watching my local Buy Swap Sell pages on Facebook, and scouring the op shops, I have picked up some key pieces of furniture second hand, allowing me to fit out my creative space with much more of the design aesthetics I have always dreamed of. My space now proudly houses a refectory table and two second hand chairs, a vintage cupboard and an upcycled chest of draws {decorated by moi}.
Side note: I love recycling and upcycling, and I love supporting other creatives. Therefore it pleases me no end that my new antique fabric cupboard with shabby finish is from a local maker, Michelle of "I Love Vintage". It was the final piece to upgrade the space.
While the area will always be a work in progress, I am super happy with it's feel and atmosphere.
I sometimes just like to stand in it. I know I am really lucky to have it. Now to find time to make stuff.....
Enjoy my photographic tour of my creative space!
Cheers, Chicken
