Book Suggestion for Craft Studio Organization

While planning out my studio rehab, I have found these two books to be invaluable. They contain many beautiful photos and suggestions for many different kinds of studios. From sewing, paper, jewelry and photography, you will get a million great ideas for organizing your own space. From tiny nooks to spacious barns, you won't be disappointed.

This links to Amazon where you can purchase the books in new or used editions, with their ever popular free shipping for orders over $25.

Where Women Create by Jo Packham

Organizing your Craft Space by Jo Packham

If you were to purchase only 1 go with Where Women Create it walks you through the craft spaces of famous and not-so-famous artists. Organizing Your Craft Space gives you practical suggestions on craft storage and isn't quite as inspiring, but they work really well together.

Must read book for designers

 PANTONE, The 20th Century in Color is a fantastic resource looking at the color trends of the 20th century. This book would be a fantastic resource for graphic designers, costume & lighting designers, or anyone who is inspired by color. Even non-designer types would enjoy the brief yet informative copy that accompanies all the photos and pictures, and believe me, there are tons of gorgeous pictures rendered in gorgeous color.

The pages are laid out like my new favorite website, Design Seeds, with a photo from the era and the corresponding PANTONE colors. Even if you aren't designing to a specific era, the color palettes alone will be inspiring to designers. I purchased this book for work, and can see sharing it with the theatrical costume, lighting and scenic designers I work with.