It's coming up on 2 years of being in my studio, CRAZY to think about! But, that means that my lease here is coming to a close and I had some big decisions to make. I either needed to find another home plus separate studio space or renew my current lease. I checked out a few places but I'm a bigger is better girl so couldn't convince myself to downsize the studio space and simultaneously up the budget. Soooo that being sad, I decided to stay & to renovate.
I absolutely love my friendly neighbors, artistic community and great space. However, my space wasn't working for my growing business any more. Since starting my second photography business last year called Head Over Heels Wedding Photography, photographing weddings with the great Janel, I needed a consultation space to meet with my to-be brides and grooms.
I found this table online at Ikea and knew it was the perfect piece for my consultation space. I loved that it had a glass top that would allow me to put albums and my marketing pieces in an accessible place. The chairs were my next pick. The grey chairs with the cream piping tied my floors together with the table and couch.
The hallway now has a purpose! That makes me super excited. I moved the shelves and baby changing station to the hall. Inside the kraft linen drawers are everything a new mom could need for her baby. I have diapers, wipes, creams, lotions, pacifiers, the whole 9. Plus the cubbies hide my fabulous electronics and give shelter to my blocks.
Every small business owner needs an office & this is mine! I'm not going to lie when I put this wall unit up, by myself, nearly a year ago, I was waiting for it to fall. But, it hasn't! Yay for that!! The wall system I customized at Ikea as well and is fabulous for storing and organizing all of my newborn backdrops, blankets, throws, wraps, hats and headbands.
When I first moved into the space I was NOT fond of the yellow walls. I wanted white walls but not the cost of painting them and then painting them back yellow when I left. I have since embraced the yellow walls & even found these awesome pillows at HomeGoods that tied in the grey with the walls. The studio now has a clothing rack which I am super excited about. I'm sure it will make moms feel more put together as well as declutter the couch. Perhaps my favorite piece so far to the renovation is the mirrored accent table. It is totally not my style but I felt compelled to purchase it. There isn't any other piece that could have tied this space together any better. I love being able to display my first ever 35mm camera that I learned photography on as well as paperweights from my business travels. Speaking of, I can't wait to go to New Orleans and Nashville later this month!!
I just ordered new albums, custom USBs, studio lights and headbands as well for the studio. Once those come in I will share them as well. So excited for 2015 wedding season and to meet lots of new little ones and continue to watch my babies grow into toddlers. Life moves way too fast as you get older so make sure to capture those memories!
<3Amanda