My Own Space

I was waiting for it for about 3 months or so. For my own studio, and for it to be available. They found me one, and didn't tell me anything about it. The neighborhood it's in, the size, nothing. The only thing I knew was that the person who's been living there should have been moved out about 2 months ago. I waited and waited and that guy didn't budge. Was supposed to a long time ago, but was extremely late.

But this weekend, I got the phone call that he's finally out, and I can start using it. But the best part is (okay, parts) that it's really near my house, just 2 minutes of walking from my house to there, in a nice neighborhood that I've always liked, and the space itself is… beyond what I've hoped for. I was expecting to get a lousy space with always no place to move, with a small kitchen, bathroom and that's it.
But I was really surprised today when I took my dog and went there to check it out for the first place. And I'm not afraid to say that this space is PERFECT. Two rooms, one big one and another one that was probably a bedroom before. The two rooms are separated by a wall that doesn't go all the way to the ceiling, but there's an opening so it's not totally closed. Which is good, because I was so happy to find out that there's already an air conditioner installed and the opening in the wall gives the air a chance to move well between the rooms.

Lighting is also great. There are windows, the good kind. A little kitchenette, big enough to cook though. There is a place in the kitchenette for a fridge. Although that space for the fridge is a wooden pillar wall, and it's stuck there, all the way to the ceiling and really takes space. So if I can, I'll remove it. The bathroom is bigger than the one I have at my house. So if needed, I'll use it from more storage. I don't really plan taking a shower there anyway.

Also, the wall has been painted. But I'm going to change it, because as much as the cream-beige is appealing, I'd like something else. I want lilac purple, maybe on just one wall, we'll see. I was debating with myself about which color I want my studio to be. But once I've seen the place, I'd decided that some tones I've considered wouldn't really fit, in my opinion. So I'll go with lilac purple.

The second room also has a big closet there, which will fit all my fabrics into it.
I plan to place in the working room my ironing board and iron; the separating wall will be filled with some of my bags, and I'll see where I'll put the rest. A big cutting table in the middle, a sewing table which include my sewing machine and my serger. I'll fix a hooks wall for the threads (which I don't even have now), and maybe shelves. Some drawers for all the materials (which I may have to buy more, because the ones I have at the moment aren't enough, I have a huge mess there because it can't contain all of my stuff).

I want to fix a place for my dog when she's with me there, at the second room. I'll make sure she has things of hers there like a bowl of water, treats, a bed, toys… I think it's important to include her with me while I'm out for hours and we're not with each other, and we both hate it. So. She'll be thrilled to come with me there.

I'll need to get a small fridge, I don't need a big one. And a television which I already have, because my dad's girlfriend had just bought a new TV and she'll give me her old one. A big one, maybe too big

The best part though, now I'll have a place to make open houses, costumers will be able to come over and see the bags, it would be much more professional. Which means it's a working place and no one can hang out there and talk. That's the reason they agreed to find me a studio space. Because now I'll have my own space, I won't be bothering anyone, they won't bother me…

It's so great and I'm so happy. I'm still considering all the details of how it will look like and where do I place everything. So if you have any suggestions, please share!
I wanted to take pictures of the studio, but I couldn't remember bringing the camera with me. So I owe you photos. And I promise to show you the progress and the final look. I'm just so pleased and thankful!