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More than twenty superstars from the world of crafting--including Anna Corba, April Cornell, Sandi Genovese, and Andrea Grossman--offer their exper... read full description

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Jul 23, 2007
Bonita rated it: 5 of 5 stars
this is a must have book for any one who loves to create anything.. full of beautiful pics and hints on how to make your creative space your own! LOVE THIS BOOK!
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Jan 18, 2010
Teresa rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This is not a heavy-weight book, but rather a small coffee-table type book that is fun to look at, and which sets you off on your daydreams about how your own ideal space should be.

Some of the spaces are too frilly for me, but I do absolutely love two spaces in particular: Susan Pickering Rothamel's and Suze Weinberg's. They are meticulously organized, and, best of all, Weinberg has a photo of the ST:TOS crew on her wall! How can I not love her space?

I think the fact tha More...
Mar 18, 2009
Elizabeth rated it: 1 of 5 stars
I wanted to like this book but the style of work spaces highlighted were too fussy for my taste. Also, the types of art the women created did not appeal to me.

If you are looking for some ideas on how to personalize your office/creative space, I recommend reading:

"The Nest Home Design Handbook: Simple ways to decorate, organize, and personalize your place."

For great art:

etsy.com

Jul 05, 2011
Mortalform rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Very promising title, disappointing content. Was looking for more inspiration through woman artists studios, but this focused on more crafty female creators and lacked the more formal art disciplines. Also all little know names. I respect craft as art but disliked the lack of balance. Seemed to suggest to that's all women artists are good for a sentiment I've come across before and resent.
Mar 11, 2009
Leaon rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Got this as a gift, and it's one of my very favorite books ever.
If you love pretty things... and shabby n chic, this will make you drool.
Every time I pick it up, I want to redecorate my craft room; and usually do!
Jun 27, 2008
Rachel rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I plonked myself down in a new papercrafts shop this afternoon and *read* this entire book. Each artist/crafter has about 6-8 pages of wonderful photos of her workspace, with interviews and favorite quotes and shared tips. I mostly looked at the great pictures and read the quotes and tips. I know many of these names from various articles and products, so it was inspiring, and intimidating, to see where they do their artwork.

Also a reminder that I need to do more of my own artwor More...
Jun 25, 2010
Paula rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading about these women's studios and dreaming about how much I'd love one of my own. I did come away with a lot of storage ideas that hadn't occurred to me before. Mostly this book is eye candy for artists like me who don't have nice big studios.
Dec 28, 2010
Relyn rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This book was full of eye candy, but very much like reading the magazine. I don't know why I was expecting something different, but I was.
Dec 30, 2009
Kristine rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Fun and interesting to see what other women do and where they create. I was inspired to create more and make my spaces more beautiful.
Mar 22, 2009
Linda rated it: 3 of 5 stars
a gorgeous book, some wonderful spaces and inspiring women
Oct 29, 2011
Danalia rated it: 3 of 5 stars
It would be a dream to have any of those spaces.
Jan 24, 2008
Susan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed being able to take a peek into the work spaces of a collection of very talented women artists. The photos are very inspirational and each artist talks about why they have created a space that nurtures their individual creative process, shares their favorite quote and a tip for carving out your own creative space.
Jan 17, 2008
Hedy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
this will give you a peek and give you decorating ideas by people who are artistically inclined and you will see different ways of doing things. Good for people like me who are clueless about decorating.
Feb 20, 2008
Kristen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Eye Candy!!! I love the thought of an organized and creative space and enjoy dreaming over the creative spaces of others
Dec 17, 2009
Tiffany rated it: 2 of 5 stars
I was a bit disappointed by this book, but I keep it nonetheless to look through for inspiration.
Apr 04, 2009
Wendi rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Just makes me so jealous that I can't have my own studio too. *sigh* Some day I will!
Jul 22, 2008
Amanda rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Most of the areas looked very similar to me. Nothing like what I would do.
Mar 14, 2008
Cheryl rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Beautiful and inspiring studio arrangements. Well photographed.
Feb 12, 2012
Khris rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 10, 2012
kate marked it as to-read
Feb 09, 2012
Scourgiffy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 06, 2012
Emily marked it as to-read
Feb 06, 2012
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Feb 04, 2012
Marcyb rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 03, 2012
Jane rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 02, 2012
Heather marked it as to-read
Feb 01, 2012
Okanulgen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 31, 2012
Lesley rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 28, 2012
Eithne rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 23, 2012
Nicole marked it as to-read