Before and After

Melissa Marro is going to be so proud of me!  I have been struggling with a cluttered, dysfunctional kitchen for just too long.  So, I finally decided to do something about it!  See how awful it was:

But, the space actually had such potential -- especially the 10 inch deep "alcove" in the wall in which I had put shelves but wasn't making full use of all the space and instead piling everything up everywhere.

So, I drew out a very basic design and called The Closet Factory.  Thankfully, Carin answered the phone and "got me."  She came over with her computer and helped me really plan out a shelving system.  I wanted it to be modern, sleek, simple -- and that's what I got!!

And, look how great it looks once I put in my display-able items (and hid the rest behind the doors):

Nothing like beauty and function!

Bzzz, Bzzzz

Ok, that's my feeble attempt to sound like a bee.  I was about to say busy bee, but not as much as I was hoping because family commitments took priority this weekend, but I wanted to put up a quick post about a wonderful new community that I have joined -- http://creatingthehive.com/  It's like Facebook, Twitter, and a blogging community, all in one for crafters and artists!  I love that the founder Melissa Marro calls herself the Queen Bee in the true sense of the position -- she's the creative force of the hive, a member of the hive, and a fierce protector of the hive.  Frankly, unlike some other organizations (which I'm going to leave nameless for now), I feel very welcome and supported by the hive community.  No wonder -- Tiffany Windsor, Gerri Curless, and a number of other truly generous artists are members!  Anyway, I think for any of you seeking a supportive and empowering environment in which to gain and/or share inspiration and creativity, the Hive is worth your visit!

Ok, a few more responsibilities to fulfill, and I'll be back :-)