Jenna Sue Design Co. Studio: The Reveal!

After months of work, the time has finally come... my studio is complete!<br /><br />Before I show the photos, let's take it back to the very beginning when we first moved in 2.5 years ago...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL53imdd0vnLtUC0dTBWDoYoU19IQqTbz-7Rzu0FNiVMiw9fH1jvwJmanpNjWT5MTcd0DZX_nXAq63rs-ltHnZqeGhpXTo0lR-_ed0wDslj883hRp5vxdtox78u96UEq_Tfc85_dnvvd_R/s1600/IMG_2091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL53imdd0vnLtUC0dTBWDoYoU19IQqTbz-7Rzu0FNiVMiw9fH1jvwJmanpNjWT5MTcd0DZX_nXAq63rs-ltHnZqeGhpXTo0lR-_ed0wDslj883hRp5vxdtox78u96UEq_Tfc85_dnvvd_R/s640/IMG_2091.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ORnY4e2mq6Sqf4zz47QJR8lN8HZ8F7qM9SxLskOveQ5pBqYrkAtnMNhCWbDviV4vWvzPN3v5ooSge4SbVd2BefwgWnrvyZ3rX_K4_W0idMhHUqk45BetIzxfbyNCSkR_qn_dgtrzooQj/s1600/IMG_2140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ORnY4e2mq6Sqf4zz47QJR8lN8HZ8F7qM9SxLskOveQ5pBqYrkAtnMNhCWbDviV4vWvzPN3v5ooSge4SbVd2BefwgWnrvyZ3rX_K4_W0idMhHUqk45BetIzxfbyNCSkR_qn_dgtrzooQj/s640/IMG_2140.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />It was a sad little tan box with no style.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMMr9DdHtP_4GO91cMHCjRxC5nDvF67xpmh3j9iCKHOqK6myzuTSP5aDMz2ST3OP1YNc0Wy8QvaKVtpZA8Win3TU5NgdGKvdCXxn_oujnacH_i83cQZPovwq3hZOKLPyXf82HL_RD8XNY/s1600/IMG_2135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMMr9DdHtP_4GO91cMHCjRxC5nDvF67xpmh3j9iCKHOqK6myzuTSP5aDMz2ST3OP1YNc0Wy8QvaKVtpZA8Win3TU5NgdGKvdCXxn_oujnacH_i83cQZPovwq3hZOKLPyXf82HL_RD8XNY/s640/IMG_2135.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5xbsRPRgSsGMvrnqSXfIlxzxDj8vKAaZn92lZQ2dBUMANiUstdg16wntyLWpc0DjfMCKvaJxnzSi2J2OziL2o6ymbAjtImGDxuK5mzBUvM2pluYMLvZ7WZf7IfYbuHbkEFDkqiicZbBN/s1600/IMG_2090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5xbsRPRgSsGMvrnqSXfIlxzxDj8vKAaZn92lZQ2dBUMANiUstdg16wntyLWpc0DjfMCKvaJxnzSi2J2OziL2o6ymbAjtImGDxuK5mzBUvM2pluYMLvZ7WZf7IfYbuHbkEFDkqiicZbBN/s640/IMG_2090.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Then we removed the popcorn, laid some hardwood down, gave it a fresh coat of paint, and it became our master bedroom:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1raY9hE5u-qdovH3y99V2ZdS8Dc9-U2-tKXHod1gC9buI7LxA97zUeJKqN7iJRGv0iO3wxa464-r4luyzgyWuxzje1CRa-as6nvZWvmUmlwdw0M9qRGYhBhpj6VeCJAjw_Ek4ACq6MEeE/s1600/IMG_8547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1raY9hE5u-qdovH3y99V2ZdS8Dc9-U2-tKXHod1gC9buI7LxA97zUeJKqN7iJRGv0iO3wxa464-r4luyzgyWuxzje1CRa-as6nvZWvmUmlwdw0M9qRGYhBhpj6VeCJAjw_Ek4ACq6MEeE/s1600/IMG_8547.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUjmmJ1vfOHANQggS3e-RMAb4q9bq06n7JETpLBIH-jsV84VLpmZOIOIAiAVaaE0UENJOJsfKpkDC_vVP7q6wQrvvP50-rv0omrs7v7lQ95gxflrbk9cFguhJmx9Ino3uBRwpq4BL6ZOb0/s1600/C-_Users_Jenna_Desktop_IMG_8148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUjmmJ1vfOHANQggS3e-RMAb4q9bq06n7JETpLBIH-jsV84VLpmZOIOIAiAVaaE0UENJOJsfKpkDC_vVP7q6wQrvvP50-rv0omrs7v7lQ95gxflrbk9cFguhJmx9Ino3uBRwpq4BL6ZOb0/s1600/C-_Users_Jenna_Desktop_IMG_8148.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />We loved our bedroom, but times were a changin' and business came first. So we moved out and the office moved in.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiKJ6TFYy4fEmj5LGf8w_kZT7-06LQbtNnkIv3JKr2YTtF0xHtHayuqFxolXLxBFcMvO7N3voObZKZq26daA5l3MYc6k5hUXlmK3xoh25DmNo63XbLaJUs7aSUDiESg3o9aVehdnJyA4iT/s1600/IMG_9997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiKJ6TFYy4fEmj5LGf8w_kZT7-06LQbtNnkIv3JKr2YTtF0xHtHayuqFxolXLxBFcMvO7N3voObZKZq26daA5l3MYc6k5hUXlmK3xoh25DmNo63XbLaJUs7aSUDiESg3o9aVehdnJyA4iT/s1600/IMG_9997.jpg" /></a></div><br />And after some beefed up lighting...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jI80obI9fK0GutQfuSdNz_q2DFj20mkgPcDEUdMYMzKhjN8iM4EvnfbcCSAHBEXhNiVz_tKjfoFo6KfTjbW3IeG6Riey8Ync8y9FD1dxaAK13ACDWd6vsXkmmDX_jwUA7ePZTxXJlcA6/s1600/IMG_0204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jI80obI9fK0GutQfuSdNz_q2DFj20mkgPcDEUdMYMzKhjN8iM4EvnfbcCSAHBEXhNiVz_tKjfoFo6KfTjbW3IeG6Riey8Ync8y9FD1dxaAK13ACDWd6vsXkmmDX_jwUA7ePZTxXJlcA6/s1600/IMG_0204.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />...new wall treatment,<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVghU6yUMBIaNxgl4e95r6hdMUKoP4V3BJ7aacVAcy6haWwmSUC7jmlocN656xYJL_W2OSNsSRhuPDt-S30apKUJG_PDIW65NF5mT5Nwub8Yby5uweUvG1WzTJkE_clOZJEknp6vfK9AAD/s1600/IMG_0265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVghU6yUMBIaNxgl4e95r6hdMUKoP4V3BJ7aacVAcy6haWwmSUC7jmlocN656xYJL_W2OSNsSRhuPDt-S30apKUJG_PDIW65NF5mT5Nwub8Yby5uweUvG1WzTJkE_clOZJEknp6vfK9AAD/s1600/IMG_0265.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />a much larger workspace...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJduhB8fQQ4J_av8Ew2s_MtXnHiYRIk_xbpCKIWqIeXOg7AIguAQd8y01fdPfxzDt_SL4AMYWleVoH9zWzSeiin3ulHQNCR9VVYf_Yzyq8exJzgnhTBXGz13CrUTbKxFqBUCqMd4YHMkw8/s1600/IMG_0197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJduhB8fQQ4J_av8Ew2s_MtXnHiYRIk_xbpCKIWqIeXOg7AIguAQd8y01fdPfxzDt_SL4AMYWleVoH9zWzSeiin3ulHQNCR9VVYf_Yzyq8exJzgnhTBXGz13CrUTbKxFqBUCqMd4YHMkw8/s1600/IMG_0197.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />and, of course, this beast of a machine...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILC56aet2eQ3hn2J4Mqv9CTVFOFtQfBBOQMPJ0nCo7iUp4jPFGI-CBqfBEf9ySQgorAmm6Ov93v6twMwdKL5NqIOfPPlzzqE5zc2Vm_GE9Le3F9Dg88Jl3vkPwhnTY8zDpIPBY2U5Ul_-/s1600/Printer-copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILC56aet2eQ3hn2J4Mqv9CTVFOFtQfBBOQMPJ0nCo7iUp4jPFGI-CBqfBEf9ySQgorAmm6Ov93v6twMwdKL5NqIOfPPlzzqE5zc2Vm_GE9Le3F9Dg88Jl3vkPwhnTY8zDpIPBY2U5Ul_-/s1600/Printer-copy.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />...we've made it to the finish line!<br /><br />Let's also remember what the old office looked like...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzDpbvS6mMx7sNba8Ik2b6rTn82qyLM2Ws42b4sRS4loJ1njGEJUBT-cQebDiC0SX6Ul42Y0QChSaFEBElXpw-XqD1OHF0u4y2Mwq6Le02eflb7Z3ioZs8iPp7z392XZiy20bMswAn4aR/s1600/IMG_8835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzDpbvS6mMx7sNba8Ik2b6rTn82qyLM2Ws42b4sRS4loJ1njGEJUBT-cQebDiC0SX6Ul42Y0QChSaFEBElXpw-XqD1OHF0u4y2Mwq6Le02eflb7Z3ioZs8iPp7z392XZiy20bMswAn4aR/s1600/IMG_8835.jpg" /></a></div><br />Don't let the wide angle lens fool you—this room is about half the size as the new office. Cramped, humble beginnings.<br /><br /><br />Welcome to the new and improved, Jenna Sue Design Co. Studio...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMRs9psoYiG7LMO9Hvk7jDrm8LSF3szp7iTEhrgE4FhMvta9AHs_Htw2p0W60O9EiWjw-7WW0PE-UdGOx3D148qZu6CU1CYbzrjd7ZiZuWaiwZcnKylFCEzENVVfi_yoTQhzyVg4VXsCA/s1600/IMG_0555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMRs9psoYiG7LMO9Hvk7jDrm8LSF3szp7iTEhrgE4FhMvta9AHs_Htw2p0W60O9EiWjw-7WW0PE-UdGOx3D148qZu6CU1CYbzrjd7ZiZuWaiwZcnKylFCEzENVVfi_yoTQhzyVg4VXsCA/s1600/IMG_0555.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />You'll recognize the cabinet and two side desks which were reused from the old office...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yz9H9u-pJzkzp9BAXROJDiCcZKfyqu7jTFXIJeFnEFY0WyTZzk-Eh0Ide3Adhh5TQCKJsJ6DEOUB0jduQS-BXBiVXeM7ny1gQYnN7FqLQW3Y8S0u5Wso4O8C43l_0MSeR7-zQFIZDQGB/s1600/IMG_0580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yz9H9u-pJzkzp9BAXROJDiCcZKfyqu7jTFXIJeFnEFY0WyTZzk-Eh0Ide3Adhh5TQCKJsJ6DEOUB0jduQS-BXBiVXeM7ny1gQYnN7FqLQW3Y8S0u5Wso4O8C43l_0MSeR7-zQFIZDQGB/s1600/IMG_0580.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Still loving my <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-alternative-to-file-cabinet.html" target="_blank">binder filing</a> organization system!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQHh0ulGCV8MVR21WO-mvwuwpNblxr6WR5QCQfQ2SAEubSdr2Gzg5B2mrD0NZhOO8CaRqGI-WNjqMbdIKE_Zh5EFdH8cogGx0HYYzsiiOG4P7FnAj6MUpfO_ZN5RG2Q_d_x5nqFfDeHy0/s1600/IMG_0567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQHh0ulGCV8MVR21WO-mvwuwpNblxr6WR5QCQfQ2SAEubSdr2Gzg5B2mrD0NZhOO8CaRqGI-WNjqMbdIKE_Zh5EFdH8cogGx0HYYzsiiOG4P7FnAj6MUpfO_ZN5RG2Q_d_x5nqFfDeHy0/s1600/IMG_0567.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />There's plenty of desk space now to spread out while I'm working on the computer:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCRJ99pxuwSj0bqqn26b_M9W1qlCSuv0JxQ-7Z4_rQXfzGsWgVf-npoVFcSEdRJNK5InidetWGKwNFtYCAb5wQzE_4lmAR5cPXSZdXX3GNEx1lncrAxXWOE3V641riWnYJFQMg8imM1A7/s1600/IMG_0574.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCRJ99pxuwSj0bqqn26b_M9W1qlCSuv0JxQ-7Z4_rQXfzGsWgVf-npoVFcSEdRJNK5InidetWGKwNFtYCAb5wQzE_4lmAR5cPXSZdXX3GNEx1lncrAxXWOE3V641riWnYJFQMg8imM1A7/s1600/IMG_0574.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJo5sN2cEchoN6rWtQtTCo7Pqrey8Sgn3HWBVJTdEp5HucVerft7Z0vjU7_Bg6DBWqwZ9z2OsqJ5PqxBTP-c96FhK4QS3USb2vauRRFmXOPdh2TOMV5tWOM8shHoI56UKB4YEYVVSJFr5/s1600/IMG_0591-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJo5sN2cEchoN6rWtQtTCo7Pqrey8Sgn3HWBVJTdEp5HucVerft7Z0vjU7_Bg6DBWqwZ9z2OsqJ5PqxBTP-c96FhK4QS3USb2vauRRFmXOPdh2TOMV5tWOM8shHoI56UKB4YEYVVSJFr5/s1600/IMG_0591-2.jpg" /></a></div><br />In the center of the room is a 4x6 foot table that's just the right size for cutting posters.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7aq4ttJuOrQH3Dity54QfXz8jfybLJeZIol3Y9_azrgCzm-FnS49Y0FK6Hk5qy6gUkjJxsWobtRCW239RNo4vr76vUFiZtsZ5Z3LQDzZLfPHnhF_yAQJeOc4gju5ydSX2ayS12QgJvULI/s1600/IMG_0582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7aq4ttJuOrQH3Dity54QfXz8jfybLJeZIol3Y9_azrgCzm-FnS49Y0FK6Hk5qy6gUkjJxsWobtRCW239RNo4vr76vUFiZtsZ5Z3LQDzZLfPHnhF_yAQJeOc4gju5ydSX2ayS12QgJvULI/s1600/IMG_0582.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />The wall space is used as convenient storage for tools:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54v699TJh52CAy6Dbzd6mUuTFf760s63vb73sMwXuStJ5wv_xIZL62JIvcEbydTvrN7YQlWgK0I6BLfn2HL4o5uBgWkyT-dhuJFlHe9Wn1LpI3DgUEy-RXEaohB7oB-CrGrIyc23L1gOI/s1600/IMG_0587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54v699TJh52CAy6Dbzd6mUuTFf760s63vb73sMwXuStJ5wv_xIZL62JIvcEbydTvrN7YQlWgK0I6BLfn2HL4o5uBgWkyT-dhuJFlHe9Wn1LpI3DgUEy-RXEaohB7oB-CrGrIyc23L1gOI/s1600/IMG_0587.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />On the other side is my packaging station:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJKS5TGJPQF7FePGnlWQld2vuoQx8J7JTcyzD8Ra93gt0nY52LDIGrrlLF8KNS7Co2Hh744XDBHyPJZ0CHZlIolMAKi4MP7wzCNScqrJCAesDTtOCJeM7pUqgAbH5suqy7AtkxnrY9PHu/s1600/IMG_0578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJKS5TGJPQF7FePGnlWQld2vuoQx8J7JTcyzD8Ra93gt0nY52LDIGrrlLF8KNS7Co2Hh744XDBHyPJZ0CHZlIolMAKi4MP7wzCNScqrJCAesDTtOCJeM7pUqgAbH5suqy7AtkxnrY9PHu/s1600/IMG_0578.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here you'll find a waiting area for prints about to be sent off, along with smaller supplies and a scale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZ9j1O-sOCD5q2X-m2VT1ivQBRhtFDAJpDIGojmGBQOsqr8vkiQbDTNkcV_TwKK7ExJeZG16zpjAyVcwT1C5okshlzfRNuTG_igxhHlPqyaRTZRvyXknO_pPg8YjcLXmhhVxG-i3Ar5hb/s1600/IMG_0556.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZ9j1O-sOCD5q2X-m2VT1ivQBRhtFDAJpDIGojmGBQOsqr8vkiQbDTNkcV_TwKK7ExJeZG16zpjAyVcwT1C5okshlzfRNuTG_igxhHlPqyaRTZRvyXknO_pPg8YjcLXmhhVxG-i3Ar5hb/s1600/IMG_0556.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I picked up these brocade paper trays at Office Max,<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQD_D7tHV8ATPulcBWbb4WvOecNNo0GTyC9T0jb9INSpM98IljyoBTx3NJchN5b-bGhU61y7Q4OIeCFHHFuDiBTFGq6-s8rlHMeYIkS_GRF5OTrX3w1sppMZkVGXwh6uMOE4BC7_t_KcKE/s1600/IMG_0562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQD_D7tHV8ATPulcBWbb4WvOecNNo0GTyC9T0jb9INSpM98IljyoBTx3NJchN5b-bGhU61y7Q4OIeCFHHFuDiBTFGq6-s8rlHMeYIkS_GRF5OTrX3w1sppMZkVGXwh6uMOE4BC7_t_KcKE/s1600/IMG_0562.jpg" /></a></div><br />along with a matching business card holder:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxW3ah7Hk_H2B0fgcJ6kep-LYfSbEFBiSNirOz1Er1ihMxfYAoEBNQOv2msDmxML764hx8UIO3EqCe27ODmA1G6T2q6yg2tOxXpv6GB6zkAOYj3JhJeCj_0s9vXDDQDEkzzZRq2uQwdl2/s1600/IMG_0563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxW3ah7Hk_H2B0fgcJ6kep-LYfSbEFBiSNirOz1Er1ihMxfYAoEBNQOv2msDmxML764hx8UIO3EqCe27ODmA1G6T2q6yg2tOxXpv6GB6zkAOYj3JhJeCj_0s9vXDDQDEkzzZRq2uQwdl2/s1600/IMG_0563.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />These just happen to match the wall file I purchased a couple years ago at the Container Store:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXIZS75ND8HXtkMLGBWSdjGbJ-5z_tRUddYiuHf1H9pi5MX92V_NmwHvBasNrnKBg4Gh4OpoyexngunIkT3mYQykDr2xwzRTepjti7l0REm3wSWNgmCDy3P5ku-XNKn7vPNux8wNiIe1E/s1600/IMG_0560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXIZS75ND8HXtkMLGBWSdjGbJ-5z_tRUddYiuHf1H9pi5MX92V_NmwHvBasNrnKBg4Gh4OpoyexngunIkT3mYQykDr2xwzRTepjti7l0REm3wSWNgmCDy3P5ku-XNKn7vPNux8wNiIe1E/s1600/IMG_0560.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Above the hanging files is something very special to me...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd9pEypFsHZ7ZqcCs6XZRiQUzBj9y3gubt1ZiiTKigJiF_rHI-ZLN9stEosfoX-0a9OQvVn9Dp3ZnkXH6Bthlr6cqICXmfI8U_dGJYJuSdUcVspYvSxzWohtwdxvxiAIqBMtkXc3OB0joO/s1600/IMG_0561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd9pEypFsHZ7ZqcCs6XZRiQUzBj9y3gubt1ZiiTKigJiF_rHI-ZLN9stEosfoX-0a9OQvVn9Dp3ZnkXH6Bthlr6cqICXmfI8U_dGJYJuSdUcVspYvSxzWohtwdxvxiAIqBMtkXc3OB0joO/s1600/IMG_0561.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />My Grandpa recently passed, and a sweet friend surprised me by getting a star named after him. He always told me how proud he was of me, and this is a nice reminder of where I came from and where I'm going.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7AHTwHpjBW1lZSlK_QENXbozvwfobMcMoIIqnHDNv00iFD4l3fhc4pg5VBNpg7xh8iH0-YxFM0E7J1wtusd1JRqrzug_EOQ5jhyUwiPmMLoRIClL_sb262Xc8o6MN3Xg-ixdFyFTh-01T/s1600/IMG_0586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7AHTwHpjBW1lZSlK_QENXbozvwfobMcMoIIqnHDNv00iFD4l3fhc4pg5VBNpg7xh8iH0-YxFM0E7J1wtusd1JRqrzug_EOQ5jhyUwiPmMLoRIClL_sb262Xc8o6MN3Xg-ixdFyFTh-01T/s1600/IMG_0586.jpg" /></a></div><br />At the end of the room is a sliding glass door leading to the backyard, with lots of light and a perfect view of afternoon storms. A much more inspiring view than before!<br /><br />Across the desk area is my big printer...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOKCtk9OUA4_4BSzmBF2-5ZlqKoAzOxpzgWitA7cFfQm2vACAZxpClk0IMpLQNqLdooCfYaciSYoyKxuvLGA8pfJZXBPZE4wYLAxsxzjnmnbyeK2WrMV3eNxyuuy7aq8YO3TqSkMJdxm9/s1600/IMG_0584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOKCtk9OUA4_4BSzmBF2-5ZlqKoAzOxpzgWitA7cFfQm2vACAZxpClk0IMpLQNqLdooCfYaciSYoyKxuvLGA8pfJZXBPZE4wYLAxsxzjnmnbyeK2WrMV3eNxyuuy7aq8YO3TqSkMJdxm9/s1600/IMG_0584.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgih0eQl06TMqV3_cRV4nDTUSoOKPWwJkHLNOyzeNzS38B1Uvl20PSyiIvxujhxKmw7zrmnMeO_RAIlmtQaPut6AwK3_dDPbNgF1Vztr5p2Uhyphenhyphend4JHMWrwZtIqJb0BjqvrxHrYaAElkT6Mp/s1600/IMG_0565.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgih0eQl06TMqV3_cRV4nDTUSoOKPWwJkHLNOyzeNzS38B1Uvl20PSyiIvxujhxKmw7zrmnMeO_RAIlmtQaPut6AwK3_dDPbNgF1Vztr5p2Uhyphenhyphend4JHMWrwZtIqJb0BjqvrxHrYaAElkT6Mp/s1600/IMG_0565.jpg" /></a></div><br />And finally, one of my favorite parts... storage!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSw0aB8WqGm-yW7XXfoD6jiZiaVAqkLdodzq-L2hasmvv1yk-mnLvJAWcFH28qgYB8bgBevFQLNsHGscbaQgkyMTEJN_g5jqsNWkzmMcbeJPXerBAcmXA1c9LcOwWzmo9PAiiBYeokpaE6/s1600/IMG_0581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSw0aB8WqGm-yW7XXfoD6jiZiaVAqkLdodzq-L2hasmvv1yk-mnLvJAWcFH28qgYB8bgBevFQLNsHGscbaQgkyMTEJN_g5jqsNWkzmMcbeJPXerBAcmXA1c9LcOwWzmo9PAiiBYeokpaE6/s1600/IMG_0581.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />These <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2013/04/studio-storage-finally.html" target="_blank">Ikea Vittsjo shelves</a> have been a lifesaver.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiXkM_UOBpDOEDLWikesb744cgfWQZJOgg4t_iPKOIQL4rIPoitD-fozWY2r2KjiCcV9jO5UhED2Vh9Dm8DKRTH8bRAJT5BrU2ILhBy_fb16GsiKJdgK2Wlk_EWPJxfbeNzXUkQZHwd9p/s1600/IMG_0594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiXkM_UOBpDOEDLWikesb744cgfWQZJOgg4t_iPKOIQL4rIPoitD-fozWY2r2KjiCcV9jO5UhED2Vh9Dm8DKRTH8bRAJT5BrU2ILhBy_fb16GsiKJdgK2Wlk_EWPJxfbeNzXUkQZHwd9p/s1600/IMG_0594.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I love that everything has a place—I know exactly where to go, and can easily see when I'm running low on something.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZKt2rkrPXpS8XweEVpcES2QGJMKTzF8LoXmXqv9bhulPr3EK2OPzobU-bpEFiWBxkOhOuOJNQAdHdu8rzdT58-BbwPWq0nSrA5OrvoxESfuGryK1vfKvXbL1iYB1V-XB3Cplu1N6I-O3/s1600/IMG_0559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZKt2rkrPXpS8XweEVpcES2QGJMKTzF8LoXmXqv9bhulPr3EK2OPzobU-bpEFiWBxkOhOuOJNQAdHdu8rzdT58-BbwPWq0nSrA5OrvoxESfuGryK1vfKvXbL1iYB1V-XB3Cplu1N6I-O3/s1600/IMG_0559.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />There was even room for a couple pretty things.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHmKOEHWE8ozIo8Zf5Tb-Y14NQ4BM9ldUuXwHdn7kcZDUsjxFEcVGhFkVe1IpKszMmq9XWSizHtapL2nxVsdeMECnZ81jTGNXjTIbswNQuJ5xGNcuVe1NTPLtADdWApz7aXfxWOLULXjZZ/s1600/IMG_0557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHmKOEHWE8ozIo8Zf5Tb-Y14NQ4BM9ldUuXwHdn7kcZDUsjxFEcVGhFkVe1IpKszMmq9XWSizHtapL2nxVsdeMECnZ81jTGNXjTIbswNQuJ5xGNcuVe1NTPLtADdWApz7aXfxWOLULXjZZ/s1600/IMG_0557.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I designed this print specifically with this space in mind, and will also offer it for sale soon...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2niPkEvqX3UWidvkG15GXT288tCEAqac89rtE-SkBPVlvNVZEOjSJdJK-YmC4qKDgMTVEb-7RgNMuHG3ozAUv5a-dzkEPndGvny5VqXqbe99DVBx_LKHTWtjYAN5HR9QPgof5wg8THcE3/s1600/IMG_0571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2niPkEvqX3UWidvkG15GXT288tCEAqac89rtE-SkBPVlvNVZEOjSJdJK-YmC4qKDgMTVEb-7RgNMuHG3ozAUv5a-dzkEPndGvny5VqXqbe99DVBx_LKHTWtjYAN5HR9QPgof5wg8THcE3/s1600/IMG_0571.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Make sure you're following me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jennasuedesign" target="_blank">facebook</a> to be the first to know when it comes out!<br /><br />If you missed any steps, make sure to check out <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2013/02/whats-next.html" target="_blank">our decision to switch rooms</a>, <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-blackout-shade-liner-new-office.html" target="_blank">adding lighting and setting up the desk area</a>, <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2013/04/beadboard-wall-shelf-ledge.html" target="_blank">making beadboard wall and shelf ledge</a>, <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2013/04/studio-storage-finally.html" target="_blank">adding storage and an area rug</a>, and wrapping up with the <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2013/05/studio-progress-finishing-touches-slr.html" target="_blank">finishing touches</a>. And as always, you can find a complete source list, including paint colors, on my <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/p/florida-house.html" target="_blank">Florida House</a> tour page!<br /><br />Well folks, that wraps up the new studio tour. Special thanks to everyone who has been following along since the beginning! It's been a fun ride, and I can happily report that the 8+ hours I spend in here each day are much more pleasant—and most importantly, efficient! It's amazing what a well thought out arrangement can do for your workflow.<br /><br />Here's to the next chapter of Jenna Sue Design Co...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />

Jenna Sue Design Co. Studio: The Reveal!

After months of work, the time has finally come... my studio is complete! Before I show the photos, let's take it back to the very begin...

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BHG Flash Sale!

Happy Friday!<br /><br />I wanted to pop in for a quick surprise announcement... I've teamed up with Better Homes and Gardens for an exclusive 3-day flash sale!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i43.tinypic.com/30kdd7k.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i43.tinypic.com/30kdd7k.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />I always offer my blog readers a 10% discount, but this weekend you can score <b>30% off</b> everything my <a href="http://jennasuedesign.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy shops</a>! This is the biggest storewide sale I've ever had so I thought I'd give you guys a heads up if you've been waiting for the right time to order that new print. Well, now is the time!<br /><br />All you have to do is...<br /><br />1. Visit <a href="http://jennasuedesign.etsy.com/">jennasuedesign.etsy.com</a> or <a href="http://jennasuemaps.etsy.com/">jennasuemaps.etsy.com</a><br />2. Find your favorite print(s)<br />3. Add everything to your cart and enter the code BHG66 at checkout<br />4. Wait for your awesome custom prints to arrive in the mail.<br /><br />I'll be working tirelessly over the next few days to fulfill your orders ASAP before the big studio reveal!<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend everyone!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />

BHG Flash Sale!

Happy Friday! I wanted to pop in for a quick surprise announcement... I've teamed up with Better Homes and Gardens for an exclusive 3-da...

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Studio Progress: Finishing touches, + an SLR lens breakdown bonus.

This past weekend I finally got around to completing the last couple projects in the office before I can call this room "Done".<br /><div><br /></div><div>First up... a new way to display an inspirational quote.</div><div><br /></div><div>After the <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2013/04/beadboard-wall-shelf-ledge.html" target="_blank">wainscoting and shelf ledge</a> went up, the upper wall area was lookin a little lonely...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1o-9qF-TaC7w75aliLCN1Gv45ohW71EsWipw_RHrlIUGEln4K_puLxVgEhqLG88SLNMJiWCYH_Vd4wyl78J7Yyl9_5hdw4GmNaYKwlbxZlaQmTQyHFXF8EuFjw8v2R0seS0C-6onZMNwy/s1600/IMG_0285.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1o-9qF-TaC7w75aliLCN1Gv45ohW71EsWipw_RHrlIUGEln4K_puLxVgEhqLG88SLNMJiWCYH_Vd4wyl78J7Yyl9_5hdw4GmNaYKwlbxZlaQmTQyHFXF8EuFjw8v2R0seS0C-6onZMNwy/s1600/IMG_0285.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I knew right away I wanted to incorporate some sort of inspirational quote, as a studio should be an inspiring place to spend your day.</div><div><br /></div><div>Instead of slapping something up on the wall, I thought a little harder and decided that something suspended from the ceiling could be a neat alternative.</div><div><br /></div><div>Step 1 was to choose my quote. One of my favorites is from a very smart man by the name of Walt Disney... </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.swagistic.com/sites/default/files/styles/pin_page/public/field/image/walt-disney-quotes-if-you-can-dream-it-you-can-do-it.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.swagistic.com/sites/default/files/styles/pin_page/public/field/image/walt-disney-quotes-if-you-can-dream-it-you-can-do-it.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This quote feels very relevant to me, as I started with just a dream myself and am now aiming to make it my reality.</div><div><br /></div><div>After that was settled, I figured the easiest way would be to paint the words onto wood (something I am quite familiar with).</div><div><br /></div><div>I picked out a 1x3 plank of Whitewood from Lowe's. This type of wood is my favorite because it's a light, neutral color (not orangey), it's very lightweight, and it's also very soft which means easy to imprint/modify for projects like these.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_940-99899-1031366_4294815599+4294965507+4294838194_4294937087_?productId=3605310&Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_qty_sales_dollar%7C1&facetInfo=Top%20Choice|Whitewood" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/094561/094561313631lg.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I thought I'd also fancy it up a bit by notching out a little flag/banner shape on the edges. I did this once before on a smaller scale and loved the way it turned out:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoH1TxjHWZs8QYpA0lUTmj1qeaRV3G7dN_gAqGSflZ76xMj9qPDTu2Mg4CzAvSK9s1bBfepO5dULkTpMwTaWR_VdSaqBQV8tiV_vUUKnmMO3oCRpdvbR-e4J9W7q88q6bBOqft9sSL3dVC/s1600/IMG_9120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoH1TxjHWZs8QYpA0lUTmj1qeaRV3G7dN_gAqGSflZ76xMj9qPDTu2Mg4CzAvSK9s1bBfepO5dULkTpMwTaWR_VdSaqBQV8tiV_vUUKnmMO3oCRpdvbR-e4J9W7q88q6bBOqft9sSL3dVC/s1600/IMG_9120.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>For this part, I got to use my brand new jigsaw for the first time. It was fun!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnZtFpRiNFRZMcjqvMIHL2R8TeEnhpV56imxlY2n2oWSy1jn4lIz3US8sXlmxWGrlovAklTykAbZreof1EDO2_Z1kylvhwNjgvJRvOEWcaLH_1pIR2tkxqSWL9lJHlOL1aaizKbHCbqyc/s1600/IMG_0460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnZtFpRiNFRZMcjqvMIHL2R8TeEnhpV56imxlY2n2oWSy1jn4lIz3US8sXlmxWGrlovAklTykAbZreof1EDO2_Z1kylvhwNjgvJRvOEWcaLH_1pIR2tkxqSWL9lJHlOL1aaizKbHCbqyc/s1600/IMG_0460.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>After the edges were shaped, I decided to go with a rustic look and weather the wood using tools I had lying around.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56uhNV7RnJsE7xYijkjNPoChwiMNB0ZxzXrbNGBdauqqz6x4vTEktsFmLhjxx0XxTBSQL1kpAvoE32qloZW8Kx_izH1DX2XF4xIFSWDBXWsr2CXYdRQupuFz3YwmGx_iqQwr-j6MCKbSR/s1600/IMG_0465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56uhNV7RnJsE7xYijkjNPoChwiMNB0ZxzXrbNGBdauqqz6x4vTEktsFmLhjxx0XxTBSQL1kpAvoE32qloZW8Kx_izH1DX2XF4xIFSWDBXWsr2CXYdRQupuFz3YwmGx_iqQwr-j6MCKbSR/s1600/IMG_0465.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Since the wood is so soft, it dents easily which is perfect for this process.</div><div><br /></div><div>After it was distressed enough to my liking, I gave it around 4 coats of my go-to stain, Minwax in Ebony, and let it dry for a few days.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcuizPZSxX6ET2V8jNUu_yUe0nQvn6ZeKgVp8c_FHCO7rBN0Z44bEDSv0GeDv4rFJyc03yYJPw_x-VO3C2-ld9dSoPilMDZxYWy2_HbA1uuHhnISjq1gEKrXXaf58LK78M0oT7ReOs83u/s1600/IMG_0468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcuizPZSxX6ET2V8jNUu_yUe0nQvn6ZeKgVp8c_FHCO7rBN0Z44bEDSv0GeDv4rFJyc03yYJPw_x-VO3C2-ld9dSoPilMDZxYWy2_HbA1uuHhnISjq1gEKrXXaf58LK78M0oT7ReOs83u/s1600/IMG_0468.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Then I had to make my word template.</div><div><br /></div><div>For this part, I measured the height and length the overall quote had to be, typed it out in Illustrator and spaced the words appropriately, and then printed them out using several pages of plain paper:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxHZhWuXqgBcQCPktl8TK5pXAd3_PHoeeQhLelZ-QfIQRo2HQBTB_y4YKfsAsAOtqfMOm3eFUJzzldfGf3IrnE6BD65yUYfYaPnmPiue4bh3e24xiufQ229WiDiEgV0xuM8wwKMnFZRdD/s1600/IMG_0469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxHZhWuXqgBcQCPktl8TK5pXAd3_PHoeeQhLelZ-QfIQRo2HQBTB_y4YKfsAsAOtqfMOm3eFUJzzldfGf3IrnE6BD65yUYfYaPnmPiue4bh3e24xiufQ229WiDiEgV0xuM8wwKMnFZRdD/s1600/IMG_0469.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Then I cut boxes around the letters so I could easily tape them within the wood piece, like so:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizpbmCFRYWZgGvF_tSBqJHFqYzlfBML4PH9LZBugpWda5nQEIMTT6xVj5zjIZkCfJkN9e2fzLBH89E5S1_3kOk6UyaEC-KVcIUi3Ug6YIFoQbBezmddYz9YGMLj6FP-0CJn4y844tSvxYB/s1600/IMG_0498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizpbmCFRYWZgGvF_tSBqJHFqYzlfBML4PH9LZBugpWda5nQEIMTT6xVj5zjIZkCfJkN9e2fzLBH89E5S1_3kOk6UyaEC-KVcIUi3Ug6YIFoQbBezmddYz9YGMLj6FP-0CJn4y844tSvxYB/s1600/IMG_0498.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I carefully lined up my words and taped them down...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJdKCROqJMGhvpqZiiMbG_btySYvoznvLpuWSa1wbqRbwRERYgiA_jQr4VnODYoM8aqyQ6jnoMcIuUjhDs2Hz9MiCIp_XU8_dh2XxJrv9BCzT8XIMwINXAPsftprFpAav4JCJytQVWkrZ5/s1600/IMG_0499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJdKCROqJMGhvpqZiiMbG_btySYvoznvLpuWSa1wbqRbwRERYgiA_jQr4VnODYoM8aqyQ6jnoMcIuUjhDs2Hz9MiCIp_XU8_dh2XxJrv9BCzT8XIMwINXAPsftprFpAav4JCJytQVWkrZ5/s1600/IMG_0499.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Then I took a pen and pressed firmly on the outline of the letters to leave an imprint in the wood.</div><div><br /></div><div>See it?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvDcdnpH1p5Tvm5VKJTb4IpN3k5bTQR0xHntaBEhRIk9BPIEB9OYvOgFqW3WvUSdnhC1ntiT8EYEon9knGb7Wno_qRkTiaJkjnuYn2DFt06_eydHvlCMPpfJukhjVZ1GP_tCeyvUZs20C/s1600/IMG_0500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvDcdnpH1p5Tvm5VKJTb4IpN3k5bTQR0xHntaBEhRIk9BPIEB9OYvOgFqW3WvUSdnhC1ntiT8EYEon9knGb7Wno_qRkTiaJkjnuYn2DFt06_eydHvlCMPpfJukhjVZ1GP_tCeyvUZs20C/s1600/IMG_0500.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Using a small paint brush and a steady hand, I filled in the letters, one by one...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6-8oELifHXRg2B6050YNWBXu7aKE8pVdM0prk1yICfGOYU1YFXpFlSUMkazyeIPn_3v6B1mY82J728Ba6At6Wk0HhUGpsRtnynbCe2gxyQmeL6NhTLscEFKxESMYbDuY4a19PmaKd4fP/s1600/IMG_0501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6-8oELifHXRg2B6050YNWBXu7aKE8pVdM0prk1yICfGOYU1YFXpFlSUMkazyeIPn_3v6B1mY82J728Ba6At6Wk0HhUGpsRtnynbCe2gxyQmeL6NhTLscEFKxESMYbDuY4a19PmaKd4fP/s1600/IMG_0501.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>After probably an hour, it was done!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRl8cLD5J9wjhJN-GZjMti1FMkGLlCrWEwxCeF7iV6RwfPSq_n_VCnShCNqeoEDTjkGxNdV4Zw7r9BSWvDVbpkRLWAtk2V1U9rv7HBoEwyKHoBM8FWYzyF-EhLYi49z0-DLJHm5YJe2T67/s1600/IMG_0503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRl8cLD5J9wjhJN-GZjMti1FMkGLlCrWEwxCeF7iV6RwfPSq_n_VCnShCNqeoEDTjkGxNdV4Zw7r9BSWvDVbpkRLWAtk2V1U9rv7HBoEwyKHoBM8FWYzyF-EhLYi49z0-DLJHm5YJe2T67/s1600/IMG_0503.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Now it was time to hang this baby.</div><div><br /></div><div>After considering my options, I decided hooks and twine would be a good solution. The board is so light that it doesn't need anything heavy duty (like chains). </div><div><br /></div><div>I picked up a pack of eye hooks, and screwed one in on each end (by hand):</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKn5JMOUb_aUISXzvUCKIfO5PEE5gc8Eb5s9zJyxAzuwTesXB179Old0ctt_nJFXoh9XbadYCbtTi-a9yj7zGXkS6f4NiSvzs00ic1e55PT39eOhIVegZNxNgGB2lJQ8vD3tzT-S1WdnW_/s1600/IMG_0523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKn5JMOUb_aUISXzvUCKIfO5PEE5gc8Eb5s9zJyxAzuwTesXB179Old0ctt_nJFXoh9XbadYCbtTi-a9yj7zGXkS6f4NiSvzs00ic1e55PT39eOhIVegZNxNgGB2lJQ8vD3tzT-S1WdnW_/s1600/IMG_0523.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Then we hung it up to the ceiling, made our marks for the ceiling hooks, and used inserts to secure the top hooks into.</div><div><br /></div><div>Once the hooks were in, I snipped off some twine, knotted them tightly and it was good to go.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3-SZhQVxOl52WlcAS7rie1JO3GvooYE77BFMqVrjEtVlgen9-4G9UOlPSCQ1ciXiCQIYwPeLMV9RL3ZICKXJ4ZQ-mac_BiZhSPvJklM-z6HrJi2hRX4LbHNxxKElinxJMip6nAfp0-dU/s1600/IMG_0544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3-SZhQVxOl52WlcAS7rie1JO3GvooYE77BFMqVrjEtVlgen9-4G9UOlPSCQ1ciXiCQIYwPeLMV9RL3ZICKXJ4ZQ-mac_BiZhSPvJklM-z6HrJi2hRX4LbHNxxKElinxJMip6nAfp0-dU/s1600/IMG_0544.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHVgwHV6sQKYRXToOKVv0u8kHC08PQPIkN3OOvtpcqIK53bLDCJ7thYMCpLvYafBT1YyayuYW6y31cYrbWO3eBVU5RyjnufOBbV1ZseEiL6bDER7gUgOsdwaMdTaRQ2bBHniPxomZqiiAE/s1600/IMG_0547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHVgwHV6sQKYRXToOKVv0u8kHC08PQPIkN3OOvtpcqIK53bLDCJ7thYMCpLvYafBT1YyayuYW6y31cYrbWO3eBVU5RyjnufOBbV1ZseEiL6bDER7gUgOsdwaMdTaRQ2bBHniPxomZqiiAE/s1600/IMG_0547.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I love my hanging sign. It makes me happy :)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Ready for the next one?</div><div><br /></div><div>With the amount of paper and scraps I go through on a daily basis, I needed a pretty substantial waste bin to contain everything so I don't have to empty it 24/7. I'd been using a wicker basket in my old office but it was too small and not very efficient.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enter the steel tub.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YJJJQ6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002YJJJQ6&linkCode=as2&tag=jensuedes-20" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41SCAM24aGL._SY355_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>I purchased the 16 gallon version on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YJJJQ6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002YJJJQ6&linkCode=as2&tag=jensuedes-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a> because I loved the rustic look, the size was perfect, and it was just $26 shipped.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUc9eEoRZuS-h4OQHC_3_xwKdIqMurQZi84XU3aHCHdbhfjwtsHghq1lPyZhbNpJLXrpEzIH-KH0AxhmRGN8gUZT5_kvmJUfWGHgoAojjYUTyhEIFcLg_XiYteGiMeg9aZ9UrMuWW04nZ/s1600/IMG_0524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUc9eEoRZuS-h4OQHC_3_xwKdIqMurQZi84XU3aHCHdbhfjwtsHghq1lPyZhbNpJLXrpEzIH-KH0AxhmRGN8gUZT5_kvmJUfWGHgoAojjYUTyhEIFcLg_XiYteGiMeg9aZ9UrMuWW04nZ/s1600/IMG_0524.jpg" /></a></div><div></div><div>It was technically cool looking enough to leave as is, but I wanted to jazz it up a bit.</div><div><br /></div><div>So I printed this out and cut each letter out using my Xacto knife:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmvdksZFBeptJnSWzVhX7Dd5LeXH95FQ_h8cicqFGdxGyZJ47uPBL3etp_aTedCuWe2aEdUh-t03-qRKCSxTy8skH1T9IEgT589IcQ2nnuKqo0Rr8gkCw7IpSE03fUDyEhWfgWa_OutFP/s1600/IMG_0471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmvdksZFBeptJnSWzVhX7Dd5LeXH95FQ_h8cicqFGdxGyZJ47uPBL3etp_aTedCuWe2aEdUh-t03-qRKCSxTy8skH1T9IEgT589IcQ2nnuKqo0Rr8gkCw7IpSE03fUDyEhWfgWa_OutFP/s1600/IMG_0471.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I wanted to add a white stripe across the center and have the word RECYCLE show through in the bare steel. </div><div><br /></div><div>The first step was using painters tape around the edges of my border:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ILSDgc28UKhcfYn7DyEAJP1uINo89YLqWYSymljDDfkx3GYRA-NKCAc5O-wS_fq1cBM40Q0ETONc-yYxDIUB2J5nJgseg3kiR4_hoUAtfw5vr4ZYR-zs7xu-c8OfmmDScSgvGBQ3H19s/s1600/IMG_0527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ILSDgc28UKhcfYn7DyEAJP1uINo89YLqWYSymljDDfkx3GYRA-NKCAc5O-wS_fq1cBM40Q0ETONc-yYxDIUB2J5nJgseg3kiR4_hoUAtfw5vr4ZYR-zs7xu-c8OfmmDScSgvGBQ3H19s/s1600/IMG_0527.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Then I cut some plastic sheets and taped them on top and bottom so they wouldn't get sprayed.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mAl0mzIdZv42oLO6G57aSxPZXCyiKSchmU6Rz4RQrSHW6GS_qTCKCjX7Lozbynv1dZYAVG2c84RuenatIcNDPnovZUR0N9hZL69KLFDKCgOQ0QqeI-VOYiUWlDGj5J6D0ST8-3Y8yT4Y/s1600/IMG_0528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mAl0mzIdZv42oLO6G57aSxPZXCyiKSchmU6Rz4RQrSHW6GS_qTCKCjX7Lozbynv1dZYAVG2c84RuenatIcNDPnovZUR0N9hZL69KLFDKCgOQ0QqeI-VOYiUWlDGj5J6D0ST8-3Y8yT4Y/s1600/IMG_0528.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Once it was prepped, I whipped out my trusty spray adhesive (I've had this bottle for years—works every time)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOsVACItj3IxACob4TEuazQANsojvbApkek4z8Aqy_xlIP48BEcNRC4yJhxuVgXUlt-w9vfw2ecV6nmczIyy9s7OGgG_emcMwKj4H-7Ke3zdfi43V_1JlmHiIP7FIkuVMpMVRSvHrNKHW/s1600/IMG_0529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOsVACItj3IxACob4TEuazQANsojvbApkek4z8Aqy_xlIP48BEcNRC4yJhxuVgXUlt-w9vfw2ecV6nmczIyy9s7OGgG_emcMwKj4H-7Ke3zdfi43V_1JlmHiIP7FIkuVMpMVRSvHrNKHW/s1600/IMG_0529.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I gently sprayed the back of my letters, and used a piece of tape to line them up.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvtL5YdOZXFltym-MsCVCDe0J4nn2g8fVzriLPk7vaiMnLBNnxp38d6DYqHNoGpHdBTYf1yZvfNVeqCSEytMnhD1mkvKKlkk-lri1KfCcawb8vaRLaGgxJKjW2pxOdgSkG5BdZGaZ1-vJ/s1600/IMG_0532.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It adds a nice touch, don't you think?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguAXRoajP3juAAgxIWw3j_GVUq8XWDnoK2OGe0apXLGtHnEeeiln9a0Ul19x9yZGJ8jHuELy1z5ATonGSaJYLCG9JServumwqOkzZsYGsr9iRXicnANEoPGuprmB-DoBvcr5bEqqinD6jI/s1600/IMG_0538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguAXRoajP3juAAgxIWw3j_GVUq8XWDnoK2OGe0apXLGtHnEeeiln9a0Ul19x9yZGJ8jHuELy1z5ATonGSaJYLCG9JServumwqOkzZsYGsr9iRXicnANEoPGuprmB-DoBvcr5bEqqinD6jI/s1600/IMG_0538.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZjG_ehoCJd5Kk1V__A5bTkjRMudwseoFOR_VZvsmckgvKoJ-N0LC5HwSnSIMasOO3UfxrPHRtAd0mnMxVb0R5Cj6T3tr_s_dJOU72KVYh8nPwjqb-njjHBe7_vA7MAIvpLamNanKDMAvg/s1600/IMG_0541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZjG_ehoCJd5Kk1V__A5bTkjRMudwseoFOR_VZvsmckgvKoJ-N0LC5HwSnSIMasOO3UfxrPHRtAd0mnMxVb0R5Cj6T3tr_s_dJOU72KVYh8nPwjqb-njjHBe7_vA7MAIvpLamNanKDMAvg/s1600/IMG_0541.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRa2l6oOnjdeVoZMp1zbSJyFgkZPTQs7rH3lMbflLKcgo0T4fPi559fmo0dz_HrMb-WmB5mu23qDlS4Sf3GEXEB81wxrE6y6VZRwh-KTe32gRh97LtNhZ9GRpJ-_k2pdTf5H4a0r9j-m0/s1600/IMG_0542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRa2l6oOnjdeVoZMp1zbSJyFgkZPTQs7rH3lMbflLKcgo0T4fPi559fmo0dz_HrMb-WmB5mu23qDlS4Sf3GEXEB81wxrE6y6VZRwh-KTe32gRh97LtNhZ9GRpJ-_k2pdTf5H4a0r9j-m0/s1600/IMG_0542.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And that's as much as I can show you for now before the big reveal!</div><div><br /></div><div>But I do want to mention my other latest <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076BNKOY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0076BNKOY&linkCode=as2&tag=jensuedes-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a> purchase... (if photography doesn't float your boat, you may want to skip the rest of this post!)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076BNKOY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0076BNKOY&linkCode=as2&tag=jensuedes-20" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="504" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81aRlSgZmlL._SL1500_.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>Hello, lovely 24mm f2.8!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the deal. I'm obsessed with my 50mm f1.4. It's so perfect in every way, I rarely even have to touch the photos in processing before posting. I use it every chance I get... except that doesn't happen too often because 50mm is not ideal for full room shots. </div><div><br /></div><div>So a while back I bought a 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 thinking the wide angle lens would be perfect, but I didn't love it. And I've finally realized that the small aperture is what's killing me.</div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to drop $1500 on a 24mm 1.4, so after some research, I figured the best compromise would be the 24mm 2.8. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's pretty much exactly what I had expected, and I do like it. I'm still trying to decide if I want to sell my 10-22, because it does come in handy with the small rooms in my house. It just sucks in low lighting, which is pretty much my whole house minus the sunroom.</div><div><br /></div><div>Just for fun, I've done some comparison shots with all 4 lenses I own (all Canon): <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002Y5WXE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0002Y5WXE&linkCode=as2&tag=jensuedes-20" target="_blank">10-22mm f3.5-4.5</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076BNKOY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0076BNKOY&linkCode=as2&tag=jensuedes-20" target="_blank">24mm f2.8</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009XVCZ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00009XVCZ&linkCode=as2&tag=jensuedes-20" target="_blank">50mm f1.4</a>, and the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00421SGTA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00421SGTA&linkCode=as2&tag=jensuedes-20" target="_blank">18-55 f3.5-5.6</a> kit lens.</div><div><br /></div><div>These are all straight out of camera shots, no cropping or editing at all (aside from the 'enable lens profile corrections' checkbox in RAW). I tried to keep the focal length about the same (except the 50mm of course). The goal was to keep a low aperture so you can see the difference in the lenses capability as much as possible—so I set it on Av and had the camera do the rest to even the playing field as much as possible.</div><div><br /></div><div>Disclaimer: I know some of these photos are dark. And also the ISO is too high (800). All shots taken with a T2i.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ready? Here's scene #1. The focal point was on the center of the light aqua pillow, for reference.</div><div><br /></div><div>10-22mm:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HGbrbhD9IgcY7labgxXAykckJajcWodsnvC8F1U0RGAuiubklFKDW4ApgHZmeig57MIFadJqji6Mchft3LKCSPdFc-TxcqfNhzLtxKor5J8U043vL3BPf8t5-F5FiivpHnJo5JsTevn6/s1600/10-22-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HGbrbhD9IgcY7labgxXAykckJajcWodsnvC8F1U0RGAuiubklFKDW4ApgHZmeig57MIFadJqji6Mchft3LKCSPdFc-TxcqfNhzLtxKor5J8U043vL3BPf8t5-F5FiivpHnJo5JsTevn6/s1600/10-22-1.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>24mm:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQXqB9oXNBLDwAjJVr3q7btq7264W2YxrROduUBsazXDI9eP4uuJJ31CARvTH57T67On8nPM-z2-X792LSk2N0uGHUPXoRrD5tdgyX6nexZ9wRPf_k9k7AfiX7kGV0mYcPdXUXKAKEL-g/s1600/24mm-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQXqB9oXNBLDwAjJVr3q7btq7264W2YxrROduUBsazXDI9eP4uuJJ31CARvTH57T67On8nPM-z2-X792LSk2N0uGHUPXoRrD5tdgyX6nexZ9wRPf_k9k7AfiX7kGV0mYcPdXUXKAKEL-g/s1600/24mm-1.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>18-55mm:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywwYNHvQWlAHqSRyrwWBvbErsS3MhTVZ-GQew3SR6OcSV9kTN9BZ-QkN3Qpl6LHAa7R_AUCM_4dcnLJKmYE6KVFzxz8sZWnSohWgfANFZTr6LY0gBawVGAhJM1J8p6umwnOXbkl62gEyX/s1600/18-55-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywwYNHvQWlAHqSRyrwWBvbErsS3MhTVZ-GQew3SR6OcSV9kTN9BZ-QkN3Qpl6LHAa7R_AUCM_4dcnLJKmYE6KVFzxz8sZWnSohWgfANFZTr6LY0gBawVGAhJM1J8p6umwnOXbkl62gEyX/s1600/18-55-1.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>50mm:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3sZkUVMrmxvZ9_fuZW61UfMvL_s9DCkSx6i_rRaUCulpNIvDRrM7MQzUhN32Qun0TQRs0SUTZxvsWcaCilYJi1c9JzveGDTaXgpde7Pw5ECxKX_5NAz5Cc1bTIPmXrF_x2JY-AgaBQNt/s1600/50mm-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3sZkUVMrmxvZ9_fuZW61UfMvL_s9DCkSx6i_rRaUCulpNIvDRrM7MQzUhN32Qun0TQRs0SUTZxvsWcaCilYJi1c9JzveGDTaXgpde7Pw5ECxKX_5NAz5Cc1bTIPmXrF_x2JY-AgaBQNt/s1600/50mm-1.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Not much of a difference between the first 3 lenses, although you can see the subtle background blur from the 24mm. In a larger room like this it isn't as noticeable, but in a smaller room it really makes a difference.</div><div><br /></div><div>Scene 2.</div><div><br /></div><div>10-22mm:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiU4_Umkzeu80svp0uK6NPqlhujutxyEJUJyLN4NleKjvfa4kxfWJG0MAUiXj08p76Yjs6CiWIhh19Rc0TTmrFDSc3Pjwi8u-14DgM77xel6qV4p7rcHux10czQC694OMK9AqNMZr_6GYL/s1600/10-22-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiU4_Umkzeu80svp0uK6NPqlhujutxyEJUJyLN4NleKjvfa4kxfWJG0MAUiXj08p76Yjs6CiWIhh19Rc0TTmrFDSc3Pjwi8u-14DgM77xel6qV4p7rcHux10czQC694OMK9AqNMZr_6GYL/s1600/10-22-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>24mm:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKemB2NeKmIgOwEo-FPb7NoJaVBPf_HQZzjeLPQ12pcHprPE2Efe5sTJmxP90E_0zIup1wcJyHhdWCixV2w9o4o9uj7Nr9MGc1jxp6bhazTf0vjvPrZ6CR0vtLzSw7rpdXXkC_j1xpefRB/s1600/24mm-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKemB2NeKmIgOwEo-FPb7NoJaVBPf_HQZzjeLPQ12pcHprPE2Efe5sTJmxP90E_0zIup1wcJyHhdWCixV2w9o4o9uj7Nr9MGc1jxp6bhazTf0vjvPrZ6CR0vtLzSw7rpdXXkC_j1xpefRB/s1600/24mm-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>18-55mm:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg29CQ_YqTOcdyzHCDC4peq2Ry3mtKqKDpt0FCg4jX36BjEXuHHyJU2dzNDlODC_cfWasyT6RGBgWO89d0kjFs6-IQj1qWQ6mKUzu_RlDIwlzz2DTYex2v-Z049q03YD0_kw7a4WujlZ0_/s1600/18-55-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg29CQ_YqTOcdyzHCDC4peq2Ry3mtKqKDpt0FCg4jX36BjEXuHHyJU2dzNDlODC_cfWasyT6RGBgWO89d0kjFs6-IQj1qWQ6mKUzu_RlDIwlzz2DTYex2v-Z049q03YD0_kw7a4WujlZ0_/s1600/18-55-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>50mm:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfdzO-rd-sRy4CJtXg4C_-9LXN2m4QZKv3U8aEZ4h954cbfsdlRUctMnMLYRYNKkoy2QJYgO1D5MjumiL86mF59bm9hgaOTFPBespanS3TAOBTMJ76o-9Mdsg3ADbuiqjSWWpqr4TBBEWz/s1600/50mm-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfdzO-rd-sRy4CJtXg4C_-9LXN2m4QZKv3U8aEZ4h954cbfsdlRUctMnMLYRYNKkoy2QJYgO1D5MjumiL86mF59bm9hgaOTFPBespanS3TAOBTMJ76o-9Mdsg3ADbuiqjSWWpqr4TBBEWz/s1600/50mm-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The focal point in these shots was the top right corner of the black printer, and in this situation there is less of a noticeable depth of field difference.</div><div><br /></div><div>And finally, Scene 3.  I realize this setup sucks with the over and underexposed rooms, but I chose it because there are objects both close up and far away to illustrate the DOF. The focal point is on the sunroom pillows.</div><div><br /></div><div>10-22mm:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFf_LjasabXEQyIU6wqDwAZOYY2XhHAJvMAi2EJiWu8fF2yUMfGr9YwN0nhFNI9Z9r1rM7SrHn9iSKTY18UEJxAjT_wpE575P0Lqhcl4nP4SeFbwixQeFva43_9wJ_XGQaWz6icdVppEZB/s1600/10-22-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFf_LjasabXEQyIU6wqDwAZOYY2XhHAJvMAi2EJiWu8fF2yUMfGr9YwN0nhFNI9Z9r1rM7SrHn9iSKTY18UEJxAjT_wpE575P0Lqhcl4nP4SeFbwixQeFva43_9wJ_XGQaWz6icdVppEZB/s1600/10-22-3.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>24mm:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKp91RCnDRWfLIdM7F4bU2hpkJjtZWsYq-eK_UQ_dsOjUziVDpeZ7hS1sLSujqPSedQ4xrKtrPCfClSrd5_ZQdclJ1QrQXTtmEU7RUkwI0y6rrnc0iH4bbh-cjzRjbFCtADJjILJdAsI28/s1600/24mm-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKp91RCnDRWfLIdM7F4bU2hpkJjtZWsYq-eK_UQ_dsOjUziVDpeZ7hS1sLSujqPSedQ4xrKtrPCfClSrd5_ZQdclJ1QrQXTtmEU7RUkwI0y6rrnc0iH4bbh-cjzRjbFCtADJjILJdAsI28/s1600/24mm-3.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>18-55mm:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfBZBpoj5gViNp2609x9J77G2aJJmEqPAgXIz0ycPaQ9iGTzoUKr9bRWbwrS4Tiurkt7QC-T-uZTgxQoj-lof2hv5H1kkTWJk4Oyj-hcYji9AacbvSldj9FqhOrJpqYVeBuGwF_kNZUgmv/s1600/18-55-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfBZBpoj5gViNp2609x9J77G2aJJmEqPAgXIz0ycPaQ9iGTzoUKr9bRWbwrS4Tiurkt7QC-T-uZTgxQoj-lof2hv5H1kkTWJk4Oyj-hcYji9AacbvSldj9FqhOrJpqYVeBuGwF_kNZUgmv/s1600/18-55-3.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>50mm:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsybCdPJHrtMIGszZCxbCwA7unmNsCDldOgmZYvzbvEFYk1wPVTNV-jlGnEJW6qhdAWRQZq8Lul5HtZuh8rWsqiTHbvxm9TVI-nTBIuX8_vXEBI2PDsl1sGxiSwQDhPiGGvDFyUBHiqi4/s1600/50mm-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsybCdPJHrtMIGszZCxbCwA7unmNsCDldOgmZYvzbvEFYk1wPVTNV-jlGnEJW6qhdAWRQZq8Lul5HtZuh8rWsqiTHbvxm9TVI-nTBIuX8_vXEBI2PDsl1sGxiSwQDhPiGGvDFyUBHiqi4/s1600/50mm-3.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here you can definitely tell the 24mm from the 10-22 and kit lens with the out of focus couch and chest, and that is the reason I bought this lens. It would be nice to have a slightly wider focal length, but I had to compromise somewhere. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm still just at the beginning stages of learning my way around my camera and different lens options so I am nowhere near an expert at any of this. But it does help me to get an idea of how different lenses perform under identical conditions though, so hopefully this is helpful to someone else in the market for a new lens. (And if you are, be sure to check out this most helpful <a href="http://www.pixel-peeper.com/" target="_blank">camera & lens review site</a>). </div><div><br /></div><div>I'd love to hear about your favorite lenses for shooting interiors (I wish there was more resources on this out there!), or your thoughts/tips/opinions! </div><div><br /></div><div><i>Next week is the big studio reveal, whew!</i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

Studio Progress: Finishing touches, + an SLR lens breakdown bonus.

This past weekend I finally got around to completing the last couple projects in the office before I can call this room "Done". Fi...

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