Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Clean Up!

I am usually very organized, I label things and there is a place for everything in my house.
Sometimes I organize according to size and color too. I have learned to not get upset when the "others" (my family) don't put things where they belong. They say I am OCD I say I am ADD and I need things in the same place otherwise I will never find them.

So with that said......
It all began when i went in search of an article I thought I had saved in a binder-I started searching everywhere for it and before I knew it, my space looked like this-And, after all that I forgot why I was looking for in the first place!!
Here is my space!!!
I am walled off by the bookcases from the kids side so my space feels extremely cramped.
I began going through my stuff to see what I have.
Either my stuff has been multiplying or I have multiple personalities!!! Every time I look there is another box with a whole new pile of stuff to sort through. Do I really have this many books and magazines!! Where did all of these fabrics and ribbons come from and where were they when I needed them?? When did I become a serious scrapbooker???? I must have had every intention of doing so when my kids were little because I have a bunch of papers, stickers, albums and stamps that I have never used just taking up valuable space. The funny thing is now I only scrapbook digitally. 

I am really glad I am finally doing this. For me "cleaning house" is good for the mind, body and soul.  Its time to let go of some of the things that I have held on to for so many years.   

I wish some of my art buddies lived nearby so they could rummage through the stuff. My mom is coming by later to stake her claim on some artwork and some decorations. I am donating the bookcases and desks. The fabrics and papers are probably going to my grandma and her buds so they can make some stuff too.
I don't know how much money I have wasted over the years on extra stuff that I don't need.
Now I strive to simplify my life. I have started inside my house-I believe this is a step in that direction.
THE PLAN
Keep everything organized and functional so I can work
-I am keeping only what I really use and need. 
-I will put to better use the white shelf system from ELFA- Its adjustable, it holds a ton of stuff and it's removable 
-I have 2 very tall desks from Pier1 but I am only keeping one for me, the other goes to the kids side of the room. My desk will house a lot on the sides of it and underneath it.
-Buy a regular height desk to work on  from IKEA with a "good" chair from Office Max.  
-Conceal the wall with all of my supplies with a white curtain or  something like that. 
-I also found some great bookcases at IKEA called Billy that can be customized and a little storage unit on casters that has a bunch of wide shallow drawers.

I will take pictures of the progress and put it up this weekend.
If I order the stuff from IKEA today, they should arrive around the 2nd on March.
That gives me time to really clean out everything. 

BYE for Now
Rosanna






 

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Early Spring Cleaning!

Hi everyone!! Just a quick blurb to let you know that this week I will clean out boxes and
re-organize my small studio so that I can work once again. I think I will pay Ikea and the Container Store a visit. I will put up some pics of the progress this coming week.
Bye for now!
Rosanna

Thursday, February 12, 2009



AND THE OWOH 2009 WINNER 
OF THE FAIRY MUSE IS...........
#36   Odddollz by Jacqui!!!!

Blogger Odddollz by Jacqui said...

OMG she is the sweetest little thing I have seen in a loooonnnngggg time!!!! Please please please enter me in your draw:) I would love to have such sweet baby fairy!!!HUGZ
Jacqui

January 19, 2009 5:54 PM

THANK YOU, THANK, THANK YOU!!

I CANT THANK YOU ALL ENOUGH FOR THE GREAT COMMENTS YOU LEFT ME. 

I HOPE EVERYONE WILL KEEP VISITING MY SITE & I LOOK FORWARD TO DOING ANOTHER EVENT LIKE THIS!!

I HAVE SEEN SUCH INCREDIBLE TALENT AND I AM SO HAPPY THAT I MET SO MANY GREAT PEOPLE!!

THANKS TO LISA FROM ONE WORLD ONE HEART FOR PUTTING THIS ALL TOGETHER.

MY BEST TO ALL OF YOU-ROSANNA

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Malvina"Bad JuJu" Moore





Ms. Whisolbautum is thrilled to introduce to you little Malvina Moore.  
Malvina is 10 years old and comes to us from Louisiana after the unfortunate and mysterious death of her entire family. The child has been in the care of a family friend until now, 
a Ms. M. Laveau. A very religious woman from what we have heard.
Malvina is quite the spectacular child. She is quiet and very well behaved. She keeps mostly to herself but loves to make prolonged eye contact. She stays occupied by playing cards. 
She collects shells and feathers as well as tiny sticks that look remarkably like chicken bones. 
She loves to read, and always has her little nose either in a book or the newspapers obituaries. She checks it on a regular basis to see if its anyone she knows-what a concerned and caring heart!! 
She even keeps a locket with her Mum and Dad's hair in it.
As if all this wasn't enough she is also very creative. Malvina makes little dolls during arts and crafts time. 
You will know she has taking a liking to you when she personalizes the doll with a lock of your hair or a scrap of your clothing. She keeps these dolls close to her heart, actually under her bed.
We believe this is how she "bonds" with others. This child is a true gem and we know that with the right family, she will continue to shine. 

Thank you for your consideration in the matter,
Ms. Whisolbautum and the help (rosanna)

Malvina is almost 7 inches tall and made of polymer clay over a wire armature and cloth body. 
She stands on her own and her boots are sculpted as well. Her eyes are painted white jade. Her hair is mix of tibetan lamb and english viscose. She wears a mix of new and vintage fabrics. Her hand is posed behind her so she can hide things from you. Her voodoo doll is hand sewn and painted.  Her witchcraft book is hand made and stitched in the center. She has a few tarot cards and some letters and documents. Her glass jar has shells and a flower. Her skull image locket has her Mum and Dad's hair in it.  Her trunk is fabric covered and stained to look old. 
She will remain with me a few days until I figure out if I'm going to list her on ebay or etsy.
Thanks for the visit!!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Sneak Peak!


Here is a sneak peak at my first little orphan.  She hails from Louisiana and has already been completed. She will be presented by Ms. Whisolbautum tomorrow.