working smarter, not harder


First off, I LOVE my studio space. We built an addition onto our home (completed in 2013) doing most of the work ourselves. We hired the brickwork, concrete, and a traded our shingles for wedding photography (haha!). This studio space gets used a lot... I shoot here, work here, meet with clients here. We throw an epic Halloween bash annually and I host meetings from time to time for all the groups we're involved in (including Ryan's fantasy football league). That said, the furniture in here gets schlepped around, re-arranged, and man-handled. And while I loved all the pieces that have came and went, one thing I've learned (finally... after lots of cussing and sweat) is that I either need light-weight furniture I can move myself or everything has to be on wheels.


Wheels aren't the safest thing for sitting-on furniture, so sense-dense stuff has been on my mind. Hence our epic Arizona trip to source for new amongst the Mecca of estate sales. We had an absolute blast shopping and managed to play a giant game of Tetris to haul it all back in Ryan's truck. (See our Arizona pics here)


Anywho... here is a little tour of my newly refreshed studio if you'd like to see............

Overhead view of a dark wooden coffee table with decorative items and books arranged on top.

studio before & after

Bright open concept living space with large windows and contemporary furnishings.
Minimalist living area with hardwood floors and natural light streaming through windows.

sip studio tour

Airy living space with large windows, indoor plants, and neutral-toned furniture.
Modern living room with white walls, geometric rug, and comfortable seating arrangement.
Geometric black and white area rug anchoring a contemporary living room space.
Living room featuring a brown leather ottoman and black geometric pattern rug on light flooring.
Decorative vignette on wooden table featuring books and vintage-style accessories.
Bright living room with large windows, indoor plants, and modern furnishings in neutral tones.
Vintage black chair with white fur cushion beneath 'YOU ARE HERE' wall art in minimalist room setting.
Close-up view of feet near a fluffy white sheepskin on a dark wooden chair.
Vintage decor arrangement with glass cloche, camera, and stacked books on wooden coffee table.
Cozy living room with patterned sofa, American flag, and potted plants creating a warm atmosphere.
Close-up of a cream sofa with tiger print pillow and American flag decor in background.
Bright living room with vintage frames arranged on white wall and comfortable seating area.
Gallery wall featuring gold frames and oval mirror arranged above white chair.
Rustic dining area with wooden Windsor chairs and round table beneath lush green plants.
Wooden tic-tac-toe game board on round table with green plant in glass vase.
Bright dining nook with Windsor chairs and fresh greenery in glass vase on pedestal table.
Stack of books with green plants on a wooden table in a bright interior setting.
Modern living room with dark accent wall featuring vintage photographs and a red patterned rug.
Minimalist living space with wooden bench, ornate red carpet, and photo gallery wall against navy blue accent.
Collection of vintage cameras and photographs displayed on a dark shelf against a navy wall.
Contemporary home office space with track lighting, wooden furniture, and oriental rug on concrete floor.
Gallery wall featuring various artworks and sketches above a wooden table with decorative objects.
Bright white hallway interior with minimal decor and natural lighting.
Wooden staircase with white walls showing signs of age and wear.
Bright sunlit room with white curtains and cream-colored armchair near windows.
American flag displayed on dark wooden shelf with green plants in foreground.
American flag hanging above a white bench against a light gray wall in a minimalist setting.
American flag displayed above a white cushioned bench against a plain wall.
Row of white cushioned chairs with decorative throw blankets in a bright interior space.
Decorative tan macrame heart hanging on a white wall.
Potted plants arranged on windowsill with natural light streaming in.
Modern living room with wooden frames and mirrors on white walls.
Bright minimalist room with white furniture and green plants creating a serene atmosphere.