The BIG reveal

I'm starting back up with my Friday From the Bench series again, where every Friday I'll be blogging about whatever is happening (or NOT happening) in my studio each week. This week's From the Bench is actually my big reveal you've all been patiently waiting for…

MY NEW STUDIO!!

This is VERY exciting for me because it's my first studio outside of my home and certainly my largest space to date. After almost a year of endless searching, I found the perfect work space in an artist's loft only five blocks from my apartment in Brooklyn! It has enormous windows with incredible light and city views, high ceilings, beautiful wood floors, slop sinks down the hall, etc. I don't think words can express how happy I am about this new step in my career.

The space is not entirely set up yet, (note the completely BARE walls and mountain of Barbie storage bins!) however I've been working in it nonetheless. This was the main reason for my delay in sharing… I wanted it to be all perfect and fully functioning before I posted photos. I finally decided that was silly because it will likely be in a constant state of flux for god knows how long! I recently purchased a new/used "Official" jeweler's bench (also a first for me) which is now in the space as well (but not in these pictures.) I'll share studio set-up pics as it progresses. And now for the best part…

The View:

Empire State building, the Chrysler building, UN headquarters, etc…

I am one lucky gal!