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Tips For Furnishing And Decorating Your Art Studio Apartment
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Tips For Furnishing And Decorating Your Art Studio Apartment

Your art studio apartment is your creative haven. It’s a place where you can let your imagination run wild and create something beautiful. But, if your studio is feeling a little cold and uninviting, it can be tough to get inspired.

If you’re an artist, chances are you’re also on a tight budget. But that doesn’t mean your art studio apartment has to look like a college dorm room. With a little creativity and some thrifty shopping, you can turn your studio into a stylish and functional space that reflects your personality and creativity.

Tips for furnishing and decorating art studio

Here are some tips for furnishing and decorating your art studio apartment on a budget:

Get creative with your furniture

Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you have to settle for boring, mass-produced furniture. Get creative with your furniture choices and look for pieces that double as both art and functional items. For example, a vintage dresser can be used as a buffet table for hosting parties, or an old door can be repurposed into a unique coffee table.

Shop at thrift stores and flea markets

If you’re looking for unique, one-of-a-kind pieces, thrift stores and flea markets are great places to find them. You can often find furniture and home decor items for a fraction of the cost of what you would pay at a traditional store.

DIY it

If you’re handy, why not DIY some of your own furniture and decor? There are plenty of easy and inexpensive DIY projects that even the most novice do-it-yourselfer can handle. Check out Pinterest or your favorite DIY blog for some inspiration.

Get creative with your wall decor

Your walls are a blank canvas for you to get creative with. Hang up some of your own artwork, or frame interesting found objects like old maps or antique postcards.

Use lighting to your advantage

Proper lighting can make a big difference in the feel of a room. If your studio doesn’t have a lot of natural light, make sure to invest in some good quality artificial lighting. String lights are a cheap and easy way to add some ambiance to your space.

How to make your art studio apartment cozy and inviting

Here are a few simple tips to make your art studio apartment feel cozy and inviting:

Bring in some plants

Adding some greenery to your studio will not only make it feel more inviting, but it will also help purify the air. Choose plants that are easy to care for, so you can focus on your art, not on your plants.

Add some cozy blankets and pillows

Making your studio cozy doesn’t have to be expensive. Simply adding a few blankets and pillows can make a big difference. Choose cozy fabrics in colors that complement your artwork and make you feel happy.

light some candles

Candles add both warmth and ambiance to any space. Choose candles with scents that make you feel relaxed and inspired, like lavender or citrus.

Play some relaxing music

Having some soft, relaxing music playing in the background can help you get into a creative mindset. Make a playlist of your favorite calm songs to help you focus on your art.

Hang some artwork

Of course, no art studio is complete without some artwork on the walls. Choose pieces that inspire you and make you feel happy. Seeing your own artwork on the walls will also help you feel proud of your accomplishments.

With a little creativity and some thrifty shopping, you can turn your art studio apartment into a stylish and functional space that reflects your personality and creativity.

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Use This Promotion Code For Free Shipping On Your Snapfish Order
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Use This Promotion Code For Free Shipping On Your Snapfish Order

You love taking photos. Whether it’s of your friends, family, pets, or just random things you see while you’re out and about, you love snapping away. But what do you do with all those photos? If you’re like most people, they just sit on your phone or computer, collecting virtual dust. But there’s a better way!

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If you’re like most people, you love to take photos. Whether it’s of your friends, family, pets, or just random things you see while you’re out and about, chances are you have a lot of photos. And what do you do with all of those photos? If you’re like most people, you probably just leave them sitting on your computer or phone, never to be looked at again. But what if there was a better way?

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Fun at the Drive-In Theater
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Fun at the Drive-In Theater

The Classic Drive-In Movie Theater

Enjoy the nostalgia of a drive-in movie theater. Do you remember those days?

Maybe you have heard your parents or grandparents talking about how they would go to an outdoor theater. Here the latest featured movies would be on a giant outdoor screen that stood larger then life in front of many carloads of families. Double features were the norm. Although at times one could see a triple movie feature.

Back in time as late as the 1970’s, it was common to see two and sometimes three movies in even the walk-in movie theaters.

Present time, there is one movie for the walk-in theaters for one large price, though up to a few dollars cheaper if you go to the matinee show. However, if you happen to live close enough to go to an outdoor drive-in theater (yes, they still exist), then you can see two movies for the price of one matinee ticket.

Theatre or Theater

The first drive-in opened in New Jersey on June 6, 1933. The American name is theater. Though many drive-ins located in America have theatre within the name.

Drive-in Theaters: A History from Their Inception in 1933 [Paperback]

Learn the history
Drive-in Theaters: A History from Their Inception in 1933 Available in paperback, hardcover and Kindle Edition.

Look inside before you buy. Many books on Amazon have this option. It gives the customer the chance to see what is in store in a particular book before they decide to purchase it.
Along with history of the drive-in theater are historical photos that you will enjoy to look at as much as read the book!

Do you know the history of the drive-in theater?

This book will enlighten you with how Richard M. Hollingshead, Jr. came up with the idea of an outdoor movie. How he started this with test in his home driveway with a 1928 Kodak projector.

This is not a picture book with light information. This is for the research enthusiasts. It goes deep into the history of the outdoor theater. The book takes you through the golden years and the decline to near extinction of this entertainment pastime of a great movie watching experience.

Drive-In Theater Poster

Our Hometown Theater History

In our hometown we had two outdoor movie theaters until the early 1980’s. One being on the west side and the other one on the east side of town. But then the times had changed and the theaters closed down to make room for apartment buildings.

This is the common scenario across America. The outdoor drive-in theaters were disappearing. It looked as though this would soon be a thing of the past. This is something that you would tell your grand kids about, “When I was your age, we would load up the car with snacks and blankets. See not one, but two movies outdoors. It was a lot of fun.” And if the grand kids are teenagers, you may not want to mention in detail all of the fun that you had at the drive-in.

There is a smaller percentage of drive-in theaters presently then back in the good o’ days. Though many places are revitalizing this historical treasure and bringing back the outdoor theaters.

As for where I live, we have three outdoors, with the furthest being in Door County at 1 1/2 hours away. To the closest, at a little more then a half hour drive.

Two of the three allow you to bring in your own food and beverages. However they encourage you to order from their snack bar. We do bring our own snacks but we usually end up ordering nachos and sometimes a pizza.

Drive-In Movie Theater Wall Art Snack Metal Signs

Best part of the movie

Often the best part of the movie is the old time commercials for the snack counter. It would be so disappointing if these weren’t shown before the movie.

At the same time it is a bit eerie thinking that the food and beverages are alive with hands, feet and faces.

Things to Bring to the Drive-in Theater

Besides yourself and children

What I love about going to the drive-in is that all the family is included. Even our dog Buddy. For the price of an afternoon matinee, you can watch two movies at the outdoor. We find it fun sitting outdoors getting fresh air and wrapped up in blankets, while watching a great movie.

Note: Links are included to take you to the items you will need.

Bring the dog along. Be sure to bring the leash, water and a dog blanket.
Outdoor folding chairs
If planning on laying on the ground. Be sure to have an outdoor blanket that is water resistant.
Sitting in your folding chair, you will want a nice warm fleece blanket to wrap up with. The temperatures do drop and the night can get cold.
Bring a cooler for those beverages and snacks that need to stay cold.
Make sure to have mosquito repellent. You may be there to enjoy the movies. But the mosquitoes are there to enjoy you.
A rechargeable portable radio is good to have if there is no movie speakers. Some theaters have them and some do not. Plus if you plan on sitting outside, a portable radio is ideal to have.

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