My sewing room desk.

I finally did it!

It took me one year.

I'm not a speedy person.

I worked on this for a long time, as what is here is what I'm keeping for a while.

This maple wood desk and hutch was bought for our son Matthew when he was young, and he used it for school, and for his crafts. He moved out in 2008, which will be 10 years ago this fall.

At first I thought I'd sell it, but then realized the wood was beautiful, and the pieces are made in Canada. So to replace it would be foolish.

I put a few of my favourite American Girl dolls on top.

Ruthie, Isabelle, Josephina, and Tenney, along with a doll plate and a vintage dolly picture. This is to keep me inspired.

Here is a closeup of my sewing books and magazines, plus my Shutterfly photo books. On the left are my doll books. These are books I enjoy and use over and over again.

The Dollarama bins were $1.25 Cdn each, and hold all my patterns. They used to be in drawers and I found that too hard to access.

I'm so pleased with the result.

Now for the rest of the room!

I need to attack that fabric!

By Loretta Houben

Hummel pictures in the doll room.

A few months ago I bought these darling hand stitched prints at a local thrift store. They were in old ratty frames, but I quickly removed them and transferred them to Dollarama store frames. (only $2 each)

Then they sat for a while in a pile, waiting to be put up.

I had just the right spot for them near the window beside the closet.

It takes me ages to get a project done lately, and I don't know why. I'm very pleased once it's done!

I think the pictures look perfect.

I love Hummel prints.

By Loretta Houben