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It's all about the good junk!
Some of you might remember my studio in the trees...
We call it the Servant's Quarters because 100 years ago it was an actual third floor servant's quarters. I'm incredibly humbled to have this space where so many other women have worked and I'm delighted that I get to share it with you.
I'll start from the entry...

Entry from the second floor

Going up the stairs

Work area (please ignore the dust on the rusty bin - it's fresh from a barn sale). Lots of people commented last year about our rough old barn board floors. They have been splattered with paint and who knows what in the last 100 years. The general consensus was to keep the floors as-is so that's just what we did!
Ribbons! And also my makeshift desk. It's the perfect size for a laptop.

I added some Button Drawers.
(The brick chimney is a great backdrop for rustic pictures.)

And a few trays for organizing the lace and millinery items for making cuffs.

My sewing area - It's a little messy so just a peek =)

Mom found a fireplace surround curbside so this year we have an actual fireplace instead of just a hole in the bricks. We still haven't had a real fire but we fill it with candles!


Because we use the other side of the attic as our homeschool classroom, this part of the room is my favorite. In the cold Winter months, it's such a joy to sit here and read to the kids.

Even though the room has it's own walk-in closet, this old steamer trunk is great for storage. Like most attic spaces, the closet is not insulated well so it's cold in the Winter and Hot in the Summer and nobody likes to go in there (except one or two wasps that always seem to creep in every year). The steamer truck is the "on the way to the closet" storage area.

And finally, the multi-purpose chalkboard from Hobby Lobby. It gets used for everything from reminders and school work to menus at barn sales.

Thank you so much, Karen, for hosting this amazing event!

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90 comments:

  1. I love it!
    It is so charming and cozy!
    I can see why you decided to leave the floors...they are way too cool!
    Have a blessed weekend and thank you for sharing your creative area with us!
    Donna

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  2. Wow, what a wonderful atmosphere to work in, gorgeous,love it!

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  3. Absolutely Lovely, how would one focus to create? My eyes would be constantly traveling around the treasure-chest-of-a-room....:0) ♥

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  4. so pretty. i love it...

    hugs,

    shelley

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  5. I love this room! So unique and everything is just delish!!!

    xxoo

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  6. Hi Polly
    What an absolutely incredible room, you are yanking my chain :)
    love love love everything about it!
    thanks for the inspiration
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  7. I've seen it before, sugar, but I never tire of seeing it again. Just delicious and ethereal. I've always loved it. Beautiful!!
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  8. holy camoly.........now, this is funny to me, because, when I first saw your servant's quarters "blog" it was before I had a blog....and have never been able to find it since - but I loved it! - I have a 3rd floor that is CALLING my name - so a big thank you for sharing this today Polly.....awesome......

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  9. It's like a secret hide-away up there! I love it, thank you so much for sharing. I just found your blog, Marcia

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  10. Ooh Polly,
    I love it! I have wanted to more of these quarters since you first told me about them. My imagination couldn't have made it any more pretty and cozy. So, when do I come stay? You have many, many beautiful pieces stored up there, all speak to my heart. I can see why you love this area and your farmhouse so very much. Happy weekend, happy party sweet friend. I'll wait for that answer on the visit!
    xo~Tracie

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  11. I loved it last year. I love it this year.

    Suzan

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  12. Your space is amazing! Love the cherub by the chalkboard.
    Queen Bee Studio

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  13. Such a fabulous little attic space Polly!

    Love it!

    Especially the black board and that dress is a romantic vintage dream!

    Hope you'll make it over to my party too!

    Happy WBC!

    Carola

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  14. How wonderful, warm and inspiring! You have created a creative space that is so unique and...so you! Thank you for sharing!!

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  15. What a room, I just love it ! It looks so cozy up there!

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  16. This is the dreamiest yet! Thanks for sharing, blessings and light, Amy

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  17. A beautiful and romantic space, Polly. What fun to have a schoolroom there with your children.I remember seeing this last year before I started blogging, it's just a wonderful place.
    xo,
    Debra

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  18. Something magical about attic spaces! Your is done to perfection!
    Theresa

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  19. How blessed you are to have Jo's (Little Women) very own attic to create in! Your space is just dreamy, my favorite part, fireside reading with your children, you can't get more creative than building family memories. Thank you for sharing your amazing space.

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  20. Nice space. I bet you love it there.
    God Bless

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  21. What a great creative space. Looks so shabby chic! So, enjoyed my visit with you. Enjoy the rest of the party.
    Hugz,
    Zandra

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  22. Hi Polly,
    I'm the madhatter winner! Have always loved your space. Thanks for sharing once again!
    luverlie@gmail.com

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  23. Truly love it... thanks for sharing. What an inspiring spaace and right next to the homeschool area. I can just imagine you all snuggled up on those great sofas reading!
    Blessings,
    gerri

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  24. Oh! Oh! Oh! What a fabulously cozy and inviting space!!!
    Diane

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  25. So inviting and cozy! Thankyou for your inspiration and lovely blog! Nice to meet you and those amazing floors too!

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  26. This is simply one of my most favorite! The charm just ooozes from with in. and your style is impeccable.
    I am volunteering to become your new best friend!! Please let me know if there are any new openings :)

    I will be back when I can spend more time.

    Would love for you to stop by any time.

    most sincerely,
    Claudia
    http://www.dipityroad.com

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  27. Gorgeous, simply gorgeous~~~ I love that space of yours. I watched as you were fixing it and I thought it was the greatest. I think you are one lucky woman to get to create and teach in that wonderful space.
    Hugs, Pat

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  28. My heart is just going pitter patter!!! I am in LOVE!!! your space is amazing and I am adding to a special little list I have of my favorite places. Thank you so much for being a part of the fun!
    xo,
    Karen
    My Desert Cottage

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  29. It's all beautiful (I love the paint spattered floors, glad you kept them that way -- that's history!) ...

    The steamer trunk is very cute!

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  30. I am in love with your space and after I get through the next 300 or so spaces I am so totally going to go through the rest of your blog. I love your taste and style and am so glad I found your blog today- new follower here.
    tammy

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  31. oh, I just new your space would be beautiful!!! the floors are gorgeous!

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  32. What a ymmy space -especially those button drawers! Thank you for sharing.

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  33. What a gorgeous room!! I love the old floors, I wouldn't change them either.
    And I love your button drawers!

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  34. Your vintage flair is so amazing! I just love it! What a wonderful space.
    Best wishes,
    Chris
    www.curbyscloset.com/blog

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  35. One of my favorite memories growing up is of going to my grandmother's and playing in her attic...especially on rainy days. How lucky are you to have one you can play in daily.
    I've watched the progress on your "studio in the sky" and it just keeps getting prettier and prettier!
    Debbie

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  36. What a lovely and dreamy escape you have up here--Thanks for inviting me in! Jacqueline

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  37. Fabulous space - dreamy!!!

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  38. Your attic space is really great. I'd love to snuggle in there and craft away.

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  39. There's something about a creative space in an attic that is so charming. You can tuck yourself away and create to your heart's content. It is just beautiful.

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  40. What an amazing space you have created! You have inspired me to add to my own crafting area.

    I adore all of your storage solutions.

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  41. Hey Polly
    I had to come back for a second peek... there is just an attraction to attics that I have and yours is so beautiful. Gotta say you are at the top of my list for studios this tour!
    Hope your having a good Sunday
    Rebecca

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  42. It is a fantastic, and beautifull place ,creating in, love the ahtsmophere of attic,-the bed-the floors, the evetything.
    Dorthe

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  43. Oh Polly!!! It's a sanctuary....I think my heart is beating out of my chest with inspiration....thanks so much for letting us peak into your beautiful space~~~~
    hugs
    Beth

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  44. Oh, how I love living in old homes..not in one now but have lived in them most of my life.

    This space is divine shabby elegance. I'm an incurable collector of vintage crochet, embroidery and fabrics so I'm swooning over the crochet piece you have tucked into the sofa. I have a similar smaller piece covering a storage area in my studio.

    Such a treat to stroll through your inspiring studio.

    I would love for you to visit with me and stroll through my studio..it's been a labor of love to put together and now after a year in our home putting everything together as it should be I feel like I can "spread my wings" and fly!

    Have a wonderful day,
    Stephanie ♥

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  45. I love the cozy feel with the fireplace! That's so awesome to have a real attic room for your creative space! I'm having a blast participating in Karen's party; hope you can stop by and visit my studio! Thanks for sharing your beautiful space with all of us! Patti

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  46. What a dreamy space your servant's quarters are! I think I'd stay up there all the time (unless a wasp beat me to it!). Just beautiful ~ an inspiring work place for sure!

    Just a quick reminder ~ the WEDDING BLOG PARTY is coming up this Friday, June 25th! Hope to see you there! It just wouldn't be a party without you! :0)

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  47. Okay, my bag is packed and I am moving in.

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  48. What a wonderful space with so much history! it looks so cozy~

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  49. What a magnificent historical space- it is so cool to imagine it as it was!
    Thanks for the tour and for having us over!
    Sparkly Hugs,
    Tobi and the Pixies!

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  50. You can just feel the charm and the vintage items and all that lace...simply wonderful!

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  51. I enjoyed my visit to your creative sanctuary...so many treasures everywhere!

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  52. Oh my goodness, what a room! It is lovely, just lovely - and I can ignore dust any day of the week!

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  53. I was reading about the armoire in the kitchen thinking OK this is my kind of gal, I'll invite her to look at my boring space for where bloggers create!.....Then I find out your holding out on us and you have this dream room!

    Stop over anyway and laugh your butt of at the epitome of boring!

    Carol

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  54. What a neat creative space! As a former librarian, I love what looks like old card catalog drawers for storage.

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  55. I felt like I had stepped back in time when I entered your third floor space, beginning with that couch with all the lace trim at the bottom. It is all so warm and cozy feeling, even though I know old houses can be drafty. Thanks for sharing your well organized and beautifully appointed studio. And don't worry about the dust on the piece from the auction. I know it will be clean by now.

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  56. What a lovely space, and functional too. Love that fireplace for candles. and that sofa as you walk into the space. Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

    Thespa
    Vintiquities Workshop

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  57. Not too many people are lucky enough to have such an inviting couch in their studio. I think, if it were mine, I would be tempted to take altogether too many naps! Thanks for having us over.

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  58. (sigh)
    It's terrible when I just can't find the right word that combines elegant, rustic, amazing, fabulous and simply beautiful all together at one time...it's mind blowing.
    That's what I feel every time I visit here :)
    ...just speechless

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  59. I love your attic space. it is so charming. What a wonderful space you have.

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  60. Have SO enjoyed visiting your "space" Yes I agree the floors are perfect as they are. All of it is just my taste, its perfect.
    alicia

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  61. Great space! It's like going into gramma's attic and finding a trove of treasures! Wonderful. Thanks for sharing, Connie

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  62. Love your space. It is so romantic and filled with beautiful things and lovely treasures. What a place to sit and dream .. I love all the furniture and library card holder, lace, ribbons.. It is amazing. Love your entire blog.. Thanks for sharing.. I will be back to visit.

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  63. ok could not be more jealous of your upstairs- so amzing , i love it all. SO great the vintage furniture- the old stuff- so rustic and vintage and so inspiring- Glad to of met ya through this Sharing of Blogging Creative Space- Karryann

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  64. What a great space! I love all that brick you have as a background to your creativity, too!

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  65. What a space! Love the brick wall and candle fireplace and mantle. So cozy and inspiring for creativeness!
    Hugs N Herbal Blessings, Mandy

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  66. Such a storybook looking space. You really did right by keeping the old floor as is.

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  67. What a charming space and I'm in love with the whole look. Thanks so much for sharing and I so enjoyed my visit! Blessings XOXO

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  68. Wow what an amazing space. I love the fireplace and the whole space. You are so lucky. Thanks for the wonderful tour. Have a wonderful day. Angela

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  69. What a Magical Space ~ it has a Warm & Cozy feeling.... Love the Floors, glad you kept them that way....
    Thank You for Sharing such an Amazing Space

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  70. What a wonderful and amazing place to kick back and create! I've been gone and couldn't participate this year and am having fun hopping around blog to blog to see where blog friends do their creative thinking. Inspirational and inviting is your space!

    Linda

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  71. Polly it's such a wonderful place to create the beauty that you do. I can see you there making magic.

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  72. I just love your space! We have a huge attic are that I would love to convert but have to go through alot of red tape to do it...so here we sit at the Love Shack ;) Just having so much fun seeing everyone's spaces and how creative we all are in making it our personal space. Have a wonderful week, fondly, Roberta
    http://con-tain-it.typepad.com
    ps...I've added you to my google reader so I can keep up with your posts :)

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  73. What a dreamy place to create, no wonder your creations are so fabulous! Thank you for sharing, Theresa

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  74. Your studio is wonderful!!!! I love the bricks on the wall, the floors with so much history. And the steamer trunk is divine! Thanks for sharing. It is taking me forever to get to all the different studios. Hope you'll visit mine too. Have a great week. Charlene

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  75. Oh my...it's all soooo lovely:)

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  76. I am SO in love with your space! Thanks for sharing it with all of us!
    -Rochelle

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  77. wow!! Your place is absolutely stunning!!! Like entering and old world with today technology, great!!!!
    Greetings from Chile,
    maria cecilia

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  78. You have an absolutely wonderful space to create in; so much history and quite cozy too. I love your charming attic studio, thanks for sharing.

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  79. Such a cozy place for your studio. I love your button drawers, too.

    Yes, I am still visiting the 'Where Bloggers Create' participants and having a great time. Thank you for sharing your creative space with us. Have a thoughtful Thursday. ~Natalie

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  80. Oh, I just came across your blog... Wonderful! I love it!
    Thank you for sharing, I will signup to follow, now!
    I am pretty new at this and would luv for you to stop by my blog..
    www.msbinglesvintagechristmas.com
    thank you!
    Leticia

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  81. The Cupboard was wonderful, but that secret room upstairs is...
    well I am speachless, WOW
    Lucky Beautifully Creative You!!
    Thanks for letting a stranger in
    you have inspired me today.

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  82. Your third floor space is amazing. I love all of the vintage items and how time seems to slip back when you look inside. I am sure it is a very inspiring space to create or just relax. Thanks for sharing.

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  83. I just love your space, the fireplace, the beautiful old chairs, the way you've put everything together. It looks like just the place to slip away and spend some time. Thanks for letting me peek in. Diane

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