Domesticraft Before Pictures

This is the basement of my home and is what Domesticraft looked like when it was empty.   The house was built in 1961, so it is a mid-century modern house and I am a mid-century modern girl.  I have such fond memories of this era . . .  I was born in 1957.  Back in the day, it was a giant rec-room and bowling alley.  I am not kidding.   I'll tell you more about it in a future post.

Later this week I will do a post on the "during" phase and then another one of the "after" phase, opening day.  I know it will always be a work in progress and that's  part of the fun.

Domesticraft's Open House was a HUGE success!

Thank you ladies!   I sure do appreciate you coming out in the rain for Domesticraft's Open House.  I had so much fun meeting such a lovely bunch of artistic and crafty women.

I received so many good ideas and such inspiration from all of you.  I am working hard on putting the final touches on Domesticraft so we can get to some serious crafting.  I will let everyone know when I am up and running with a  schedule of workshops, open studio times and special events.  I am shooting for mid April.

Thanks again ladies, for all your encouragement and support and oooohs and ahhhhhs.  I am so looking forward to having you all over again for some amazing crafting!

Domesticraft Grand Opening Open House

Wow,  I am so excited!  As my husband would say . . . I am dancing on the ceiling!  First of all, a HUGE, warm welcome to all of you ladies.  My name is Nancy, the head maker & shaker of this blog and my brand new biz, Domesticraft.  I've made up 4 infographics (they were part of the invitation packet given to select local peeps) to tell you more about myself & biz.  This has been my dream and goal for a long time and finally, it is almost here.  Yay! 

Of course, being a creative and a type A, the mindset that everything has to be perfect before the public can see it, has slowed me down.  For way too long.  So, the cupboard that holds my collection of vintage linens is not painted white yet.  The vintage doilies that I am stitching to the velour rocker chairs in front of the fireplace are just barely tacked on.  All the sewing cabinets don't have a fresh new color, not to mention they could probably use a tune-up as well.  And, oh my, all the craft work chairs don't have new cute covers for the cushions yet.  The list is long in my head.  Boo & hoo, right?  

Everything will always be a  work in progress.  I am a WIP (work in progress).  I am a creative and am now embracing 100% that if I am a WIP, that means I am growing and learning and always creating.  So yeah, craft happy ladies . . . Domesticraft is open for business.  Bring it.