Back in the fall of 1999, we purchased this, our third and final home, in the picturesque outskirts of Petaluma, California. The 1970s ranch-style house, set on one acre, came with a very large out-building right next to it. During the first many years, the “storage” building housed our camping equipment, an RV, a boat, and general household overflow like Christmas decorations. As my small business grew, I suggested to my husband that we turn that building into a large studio filled with tables and chairs for hosting classes and workshops on-site. It was a big ask and a big dream, but we made it happen. I lovingly named it “Inspired Barn.”
The creation of my new studio included paint, flooring, overhead lighting, tables, and cabinets. My favorite find at the beginning of this journey into creating my dream space was the thrifted, vintage, extra-comfy chartreuse sofa—perfect for daydreaming, contemplating, visiting, and reading. I was so charmed with the sofa, I matched the paint for the back wall of the studio to it. The ’60s yellow, floral-upholstered chair headed from my in-laws’ home to the donation pile was thankfully rescued in time and is as comfortable as it looks. It has become a delightful, ongoing craft project of colorful stitching and patch-work.
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