My Instagram Weekly Round Up – Studio Updates, DIY Fails, and Words to Live By

I'm obsessed with Instagram – it's my favorite online home! Here's a recap of my week, and for those of you who aren't on Instagram, come and join me!

Friday January16


Friends, the Dallas gift show is happening now. Loving this photo @demdaco sent over from the showroom showing my new holiday goods. #lovemyjob #grateful #kellyraeroberts
Saturday January 17

Twinkle lights are going up today. Hoping my energy continues to improve (entire family has had the flu, but I seem to be getting over it faster) so that I can work my decorating and organizing magic next week in this space. So ready! #kellyraesstudio


True and I just got up from an epic three hour nap and it looks as though Bella is still working on hers. Next to the fire, of course. #adogslife The rain outside today is intense and matched our day perfectly. Naps, cold meds, banana bread, and taking it easy. Later, I'm going to Netflix Advanced Style, the documentary about elderly women wearing their joy! Xxo


Today at the Dr's office (fever for days, just making sure it's not bacterial), she asked him if he had any questions. "Just one" he said before asking "do you know any good jokes?" She didn't know any so he offered up his: what did the papa tomato say to the baby tomato when he lagged behind? Ketchup! Later, when the Dr. was leaving the room he yelled after her "Hey Doctor! Be sure to retell that joke to the sick kids, okay?" You guys. This kid. He is so social. Helpful. Thoughtful. Endearing. The other day he dictated a thank you note to us for taking him to Disney. Often I wonder who is this kid? And everyday I'm just honored to hang with him. #trueelioorlando #kidsareourteachers

 Monday January 19


What a remarkable human being he was. I love how he continues to inspire millions, including me, to be brave, to stand up for what is right, to be the light. #bethelight #bethelove


It's move in day today. New studio, here we come. Do you spy my couch? So excited to see it again! Grateful that it's not raining today. Also grateful for Sunny, my mover who despite a hard life, including 19 mos as a Vietnam POW and the death of his beloved wife, has the most positive attitude ever. He says his rules in life are to respect and love the person in the mirror, laugh daily, and not to take life too seriously.


First things in. So far loving the colors. #kellyraesstudio


One of the best things about my new studio building is the huge park out front with views of downtown. I see future work picnic sessions for sure, if the dogs will allow:). Friends, it's hitting me. I think I'll be really happy here, or at least I hope to be given I signed a three year lease. #kellyraesstudio


First little area to kind of sort of look like something coming together. #eek #kellyraesstudio
 
Tuesday January 20


Current scene. Today is the first full day of unpacking. Mustering up my energy and determination to get er' done. #progress #kellyraesstudio

Yesterday my mover Sunny took one look at this suitcase and said "you must have been on another planet when you bought this thing." I didn't tell him it was MY artful suitcase, but I chuckled on the inside nonetheless. If I'm on another planet, then I sure do love it here. #kellyraeroberts


This area is coming together. This will be my painting table. Lots of rolling carts up against the wall for easy access to materials. Love the little built in drawers and shelving. #progress #gettingthere I likely have one more full day of unpacking and organizing. And then I'm on to more installation type decor for height. #kellyraesstudio

Wednesday January 21


I love my friends. They are my mirrors, my hope, my reminders for why I am here. This sweet text brought me to my knees. To every one of you out there, may you truly know that your voice, life, and story matter. And you are doing a beautiful job here at Earth school. Xxo Let's raise one another up and send some love today.  #sendlove #riseup


Adorable ribbon lantern going up. @lynzeelynx your feather lives on! Major progress today in the studio unpacking. More photos coming! #kellyraesstudio


Front of the old school where my new studio lives. #pinchme


I fashioned a curtain with PVC pipe to hide our little storage area. Now I'm draping extra fabric I had hanging around over the pipe. It's a no sew project as I'm just using pins and clips to fasten the fabric together. By the end it will be a patchwork of fabric scraps that make up the entire large curtain. This was a last minute idea. I'm hoping it works and looks cool. I'll keep you posted! #kellyraesstudio


Here's where I'm at right now. Hmmmm, jury's out. I'm gonna keep going and see how this turns out. #notquitesold


This will go down in history as a DIY fail. It looks like a giant square monster draped in old rags. Cracking up. I'm thinking I will replace this entire area with a very tall teepee that we can use as storage. Does anyone know where I can get a 12' teepee?


Whew. I am officially unpacked. This is the view from my desk. Nichole's (@freewitchnoguilt) desk is on the left and behind the green couch is my painting area. I still have a little left to do: figure out what to do above chalkboards (considering removable wallpaper), more plants, one more rug, and a new storage solution for my DIY fail earlier today. Otherwise, we are functional. Even got cable today. For those of you asking, there will be small (12 folks max) intimate workshops in this space. Stay tuned! And thanks for following along. I'll keep the photos coming as we settle in. #kellyraesstudio

Thursday January 22


Between the flu and then moving the studio, it's been DAYS (weeks?) since I put on makeup and wore an actual outfit. Feels really good to get #dressedupinjoy today. On the list today: some studio organizing (I think I have a plan to replace the DIY fail), send a newsletter, urgent emails, and a trip to the plant store. Happy Thursday friends! #thewearyourjoyproject

Dying over how Nichole's space turned out in the new studio. The rug from Target was the finishing touch. #kellyraesstudio

I apologize for my feed being hijacked by new studio pics! It's all I'm up to this week. Mr. true had a great idea to draw a hopscotch lane down the center of the floors with chalk and that is exactly what we did. #loveit #awesomeidea #thankstrue #kellyraesstudio #comingtogether



That's it for this week! Check back here next week for another update, or join us over on Instagram for daily photos and thoughts!

XO,
Kelly Rae