~ My ‘mom cave’ ~
Where else could it possibly be?
This is my funky eclectic blog area. A sacred place I consider all mine. My own personal little mom cave.
While the desk area houses two chairs and two computers, this area is generally used just by myself.
And my cats. 🙂
Those that know my style and habits won’t find it very surprising that this would be deemed my special place to hang.
Antiques speak to me.
They take me back to a time where life appeared laid back and easy going.
They also create memories of loved ones now gone.
I’ve been asked why I don’t have much art in my home. These items are 3D art to me.
And let’s talk a little about some natural weathered goodness… ahhhh 🙂
No two boards are alike which is what makes them extra special. We’re all diverse in our own way, aren’t we?
What’s not to love, when you surround yourself with all the things you love?
Pride has alot to do with this area. I built it. From the ground up.
My mom cave. Where passion takes over and time stands still. 🙂
Join Kate’s Mom Cave HomeGoods contest!
How wonderful, Donna! Now, what were we saying earlier about lack of sleep? When I first saw the snippet for this post my brain read, “This is my election blog area.” And I thought, “Ooh, I didn’t know about that!”
Mmhmm…oh, and my kitty likes to sit ON my computer, whether it is open or shut. Do your cats do that? Do you then disinfect your keyboard? I had to do that today.
Your space is awesome! I especially love the meet grinder pencil-holder!
: )
Julie M.
Ohhhh yes Julie. I have photos somewhere where each one is sprawed out all over the laptop. At two diff times. 🙂 One is snoring right beside me now as I type. Smart cat. I need to take a hint! nitey nite. LOL
Donna
I love every stinkin’ thing in every stinkin’ picture!!! The pencils in the meat grinder put me over the top. You are so incredibly talented Donna! This is how I want my house to look, but I feel hopeless in getting it there, and I’m not sure why….thanks for the inspiration!
Love this cave! Extremely beautiful and inspiring.
Love your mom cave!! The funkiness is fabulous!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Your mix of industrial antiques is fab…..this cave is better than any I have seen….xv
you are so incredibly brilliant! how wonderful to have a space that is 100% you… your whole story is so inspiring!
Once again, proven that you are the master!!!!
I love it!
That is the best Womans cave I have ever seen. With so many unique touches too. Love that table!
~Debra
Capers of the vintage vixens
Fabulousness. And your photography is stunning as always. I’m always reminding myself you using a point and shoot. Incredible.
Love this space…all the touches….every wee thing. Love that you put your heart and soul into it. Wish every one of my spaces was like that!
Very cute. Do you have room for a cozy chair and a lamp….I’d be in there all the time:)
lol@ cat’s gosh mine just sprawls over keyboard when ever it can and while i am using it last night she got her lil hiney smacked she had something all screwed up but course this am she is walking back and forth as i type now…got to love em
Oh my gosh !!!
What a GORGEOUS space !
I love it !!
I wish my little room of disaster
looked so wonderful ~
I have creating stuff everywhere !
xoxo
Lori
Love this space! So creative and you always amaze me. I look at cast offs so differently! When I saw your post Mom’s cave I thought of the pink homegoods ad..wow way better.
hugs,
Donna
Donna your cave is my favorite of all time! I have watched you put it together and you always inspire me with great ideas to use what I have gathered along the way! You also inspire me to put the things I love all around where I can see them, instead of in a box somewhere wasting away! I love your ideas and gitter done attitude and look forward to seeing what’s next! thanks for sharing your many talents with us!
Love the funkiness of your Mom Cave!!
What a gorgeous mom cave!! The fact that you built it from the ground up – perfect! Nothing says relaxing like knowing what things that you can accomplish!
You know I love your funky spot. I don’t remember seeing that propeller sitting there before… I think one of my current favorite things is your window framed photos with the gears/pulley.
I could pack a bag and move right into your home. It is so cozy and perfect, Donna.
I love your mom cave… what better place than one filled with things we love!
Hey your mom cave inspired me to do a post on my mom cave! I think it is soooo you, and the fact that you did it all yourself is even cooler. Don’t forget to tweet your link to your cool cave.
Ahhh, to dream. You always inspire me.
You have a perfect eye for detail! Love what you have done and always do!!!! Ms. Do Right! Keep it up!
I want a “mom cave”. Maybe I can find a spot in the basement. You are truly gifted and talented. I’m always inspired! Your blog was the first one I ever saw and now I’m hooked. Great space!
Thank-you, all! How sweet of you!
This is freaking hilarous… I couldn’t find my stencil brushes. I knew I had two wonderful ones. I had to use a ‘fisted up’ regular paint brush instead.
So I saw the gear picture just now. DOH! They look exactly the same as I sit and type right now.
Duh.
Donna
What a great space, Donna! I love all of your antiques displayed on your shelves… just gorgeous! I feel the same way you do about them… 3-D art. I wish I had me a mom’s cave (pouting)…
Thanks for sharing your fabulous space with us!
Have a great week my friend!
Hugs ~ Jo
LOVE THIS!!! The table is so perfect. I am truly inspired.
I want to have a glass of wine and just hang out in that happy place! I love the table, of course. It is the perfect place for you to run this blog! Great job.
Vicki at Rusty Rooster Vintage
This is amazing… I especially love the contrast of “old and new” with the rough cut lumber and your pc and laptop sitting on top with a neat uncluttered space. I believe that you have just given me some inspiration!
This is such a great visual buzz! So energetic and interesting. I love looking at it. So great to see how you did it from the ground up. Spectacular Donna!
I guess I was pretty tired….”meet grinder???”
I hope you’re having a beautiful day!
: )
Julie M.
Psssst – I looked and saw other caves… I must say this: I love yours the BEST! xo
What a wonderful place to call your own. I am spread out all over my house. I plan on turning the back half of my garage into my studio….someday when I have the time. For now my office is on my couch, in my diningroom and breakfast room.
I love all the things you do on your posts! I’m a new subscriber and your blog is one of my all time favorites!! I am going to try to upload (I am a new blogger) a picture of a wedding I did for my daughter in a historical barn—I think you would appreciate the ladder that I did as part of her rustic/farm theme. Thank you for your posts and wonderful ideas!
I just recently found your blog and I am now following, I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! So inspirational! You have great ideas!!
OK, that has got to be the best cave I’ve seen. It totally has your personality all over it and I love that you made it all yourself. And the meat grinder is awesome. Oh, and the window with the pictures stuck in the twine. Very creative.
Your mom cave is simply amazing!
Hi Donna, I just wanted to say that is awesome! Seriously great spot!!! You built it, I love it. My wheels are spinning for my sad space now. Thanks for the inspriation ~Stacey
Oh my goodness.. I didn’t expect THIS kind of response. Thanks so much! You’re making me feel a little special right about now. 🙂
#31 Julie, you and I have a problem, girl. A sleepless one. Get to bed on time already! (me too)
Donna
I love your style Donna….and your comment about “art” is dead on! I have things in my house that make me happy just looking at them, but most wouldn’t give them a second glance, let alone decorate their homes with them. Thanks for sharing your spaces and talent with us!
Cassie
Your style is contageous! Very eclectic and fun! Funky junk is the perfect name for you! Your office is very calming and looks like it gets your creative juices flowing! Love it!
Ruthie
Donna,
What a neat looking “MOM CAVE”…love the style of it! That old window with the pics and twine is my fav (so cute). Good luck with the contest:)
Blessings,
Linda
Fantastic! I’m lovin’ every detail!
Heidi
I am so in love with this room! What an amazing job you’ve done!!
It’s so super duper!
Wow!Wow! FABULOUS Mom Cave! I LOVE your desk…the whole idea of the ladder with boards attached…such a cool idea. And the printing on them…and the old meat mincer!..and the big rusty ‘cog thingys’! LOVE them…You are extremely talented and very inspiring! Thanks for sharing..dunno where I found your blog..am bloghopping, started at Marias blog at dreamywhites…so somehow thru her blog I found yours…
will be following closely now! 😉
blessings from downunder…
oh, and happy new year!!!!!
jessie, nelson, nz
OMG I love the Mom Cave!! What an amazing space…I’m actually kinda speechless. Wow. Love it.
xoxo
jenny
http://www.confessions-of-a-domesticdiva.blogspot.com
Like Jenny McClain just said, OMG! It’s insane what you’ve done with the pallets and ladder, etc. I have a TON…well…a few pallets on my farm – i did make a ‘raised’ bed out of 3 of them cause I needed color spots on the farm….but who’d a thunk this desk and other stuff idea!
i’m in love with your blog!
xoxo lylah 🙂