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This weekend, we started settling into our new art studio and bringing it to life, with the help of our maker art friends. Sarah moved boxes with art supplies, Mark helped set up the pegboards, Howard filled them with tools, Natalina decorated the shed, Jean set up an art bench and Phyllis treated us to fresh fruit.
It felt like an old-fashioned community barn raising! I am very lucky to have such a supportive group of friends, and am really grateful for all their hard work and creative touches.
Our new backyard makerspace is a wooden 12’ x 10’ Tuff Shed, made to order, opening into our patio. It will be a great place to make art with friends, prepare for my classes and work on new ‘pataphysical projects.
I’m so happy to finally have an open space to create in, after decades of clutter in my overcrowded office. Can’t wait to start making cool things in it!
View more photos of our art studio as it develops:
www.flickr.com/photos/fabola/albums/72157670244673286
Learn more about my maker art projects:
This interesting artifact on display at Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is a dispatcher's pegboard from the Harmony Route interurban. The line had no automatic signals, the dispatcher used this board to keep track of car locations.
Displayed in meticulous detail inside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., Julia Child’s Kitchen is one of the most iconic and beloved museum installations dedicated to American culinary heritage. These photographs offer a vivid, immersive view into the very kitchen where Child filmed three of her acclaimed cooking shows between 2000 and 2001—including Julia’s Kitchen Wisdom—before donating the entire room, including its structure, tools, and appliances, to the Smithsonian Institution.
Originally installed in her Cambridge, Massachusetts home, the kitchen reflects Child’s philosophy that cooking should be joyful, personal, and accessible. It was custom-designed in the early 1960s by her husband Paul Child, who raised the counters to suit Julia’s 6-foot-2 height and helped build an environment that encouraged her intuitive approach to cooking and teaching.
These images reveal the kitchen from multiple vantage points: the familiar pegboards of copper pots and pans arranged precisely by Paul’s hand-painted outlines; walls lined with bookshelves holding Julia’s well-loved cookbooks and scripts; and mid-century appliances such as the Garland gas stove and vintage wall oven. The famous yellow Formica table is surrounded by mismatched chairs, and even the utensils appear to be mid-recipe, frozen in time.
Every item is authentic—from the mixing bowls and whisks to the timers, mixers, and notes taped to the fridge. The Smithsonian took great care in preserving the kitchen exactly as Julia last used it, reassembling it piece by piece to maintain its sense of vibrancy and lived-in creativity. The installation doesn’t just honor a legendary chef; it tells a story about mid-20th-century domestic life, media, and the democratization of food knowledge.
Julia Child wasn’t just a cook—she was a teacher, television pioneer, and cultural bridge between French culinary traditions and American home kitchens. This space stands as a monument to her legacy. Through these photographs, viewers can experience the intimacy of her creative environment, where camera crews once roamed, and where generations of viewers learned to be fearless in the kitchen.
Visually, these photos are warm, detailed, and filled with layered textures—from the golden glow of the lighting to the shadowplay of ladles and strainers, the tight focus on domestic tools, and the careful arrangement of the mise-en-place. The images evoke not just a physical space, but the personality and purpose that filled it.
Whether you're a food historian, a museum enthusiast, or a longtime admirer of Julia Child, these images serve as a portal into one of the most influential kitchens in American culture.
BOX DATE: None
APPROXIMATE RELEASE DATE: 2008
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
DOLLS IN LINE: Cloe; Yasmin; Sasha; Jade; Eitan
RELEASES: 2008 separately sold; 2008 "3 Pack"
BODY TYPE: 2001; pink painted panties; bend & snap legs
HEAD MOLD: 2001; parted lips; pierced ears
***My doll is wearing 2002 Funk 'N' Glow Yasmin's jeans with 2003 Struttin' Style shoes.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: It felt like an eternity that I pined for this Yasmin doll. The Girlz Really Rock! line was one of the first that I picked up on with my dolly radar, during those early months of doll collecting. In 2011, I found my first Girlz Really Rock! doll in the "Bratz Guy bin" we purchased that fall. Eitan was the lone doll from this line, until 2012, when we found Cloe and most of her goodies at the local flea market. Cloe and Eitan were always super special to me. I feel an extra fondness for the duo whenever I'm dusting my dolls or admiring my displays. So naturally it has made me feel extra warm and fuzzy towards any doll from this line. I was ecstatic to find Jade some years later, and eagerly awaited the day I'd find Sasha or Yasmin. Of the four main dolls from this line, Yas was always my personal favorite. I thought she was the true beauty from this collection, despite the fact that all the dolls are ever so captivating. The key features that drew me in were her glittery eye shadow, pouty lips, and of course her super long, highlighted hair. The day I finally got my hands on Yasmin, it felt surreal. Almost seven years exactly after I found Eitan, I came upon this Yas doll. She was hanging from a pegboard at Saver's, surrounded by hoards of other bagged dolls. Colleen and I always look forward to our once yearly trip to this local Saver's. It's located about 30-40 minutes away, near our eye doctor's office. I had spent several minutes searching for treasures, and was not having much luck. The first bag I found with Bratz contained this Yasmin and Racecar Driving Cameron. I noticed Cam initially, since he was a boy doll--one of the few stocked at Saver's that day. But then my eyes were drawn to the female doll he was stowed away with...some kind of Yasmin I didn't already have. Could it be? Was this the elusive Girlz Really Rock! Yasmin? She was wearing only her original shirt, but between this piece and her distinctive appearance, I was fairly certain I finally had a Girlz Really Rock! Yasmin. I was able to confirm this right away when we got home. She was a sorry sight at the time--her long hair was matted and nasty feeling, and she was rather grubby in general. It took a little extra care to get her to my sparkling clean standard. But boy is she a knockout now! I will say that most of the time 2008/2009 Yasmin dolls aren't my favorites. They tend to be painted in a manner that I don't feel exudes "Yasmin" vibes as well as some of the other generations of facial screenings. But this gal is spot on--she's the perfect example of Yasmin to me. In many ways she reminds me of my first doll, Xpress It! Yasmin. Probably because the base color of her hair is so similar. She also channels some Funk 'N' Glow vibes, what with her glittery eye shadow. Although she's currently the least complete of my Girlz Really Rock! dolls, Yasmin is definitely the show stopper on display, and aesthetically my favorite! While I would have been over the moon to have found this doll boxed or in mostly complete condition, in a way I'm happier to have found this lady. She was clearly in need of a loving home, and a lot of TLC.
yarn organization beats yarn storage with this peg board yarn wall. read about it at knitsforlife.com/2013/03/26/the-worlds-best-yarn-storage-...
BOX DATE: 2003
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
DOLLS IN LINE: Cloe; Yasmin; Sasha; Jade; Dana; Cameron; Dylan; Eitan; Koby; Nevra
RELEASES: 2003 Formal Funk; 2022 The Bratz Pack
IMPORTANT NOTES: I pictured the runway and playset accessories separately. The 2022 Bratz Pack re-release was not packaged with the purse or second pair of boots. Instead she was sold with an entire spare outfit (reissue of one of 2004 Girls Nite Out! Jade's).
PERSONAL FUN FACT: Nevra had one of my favorite Bratz outfits when I was growing up. I loved the color and cut of her jeans in particular. Back in the early 2000s, I wore bell bottoms myself, and I always preferred those with a faded wash. I also had several pairs that were bedazzled with glittery designs, like Nevra's. That was the best aspect about Nevra's ensemble in my opinion...the GLITTER!! Her risque top, tiny purse, and jeans were all bedazzled with glitter. Even the stripes on her pageboy cap were tinted with glitter. The furry jacket was so perfectly Bratty. Even though I never cared for faux fur, I still loved this jacket. It was just the kind of ridiculous item a Bratz doll would wear. Even though this was a costly set when it was in stores, I have found duplicated items of Nevra's at flea markets and such. My Fashion Pixiez Breeana wears one of my extras. Anyways, I love that MGA included two pairs of shoes with this set. The reason for this is that these had holes punched in the bottoms. Prior to the release of this set, Bratz shoes had solid soles. Once this playset was made, MGA began punching holes in all Bratz shoes, so they could utilize the pegboards that were sold with this set. Basically you insert the pegboards into the holes of the shoes, and then stick the pegboards into the runway track, so the dolls can "walk." These boots are solid black, so they'll match just about any outfit. They also are not flesh toned, so you don't have to worry about them not matching a doll's skin tone either!
yarn organization beats yarn storage with this peg board yarn wall. read about it at knitsforlife.com/2013/03/26/the-worlds-best-yarn-storage-...
This is a sprite from "Quiz Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon" for Arcade.
It is 7.75" wide by 8.5" tall. It used 1,077 beads and 4 pegboards.
It is made with Perler/Hama/Nabbi fuse beads.
I made it on August 26, 2010.
This is the "tool" side of the bench.
I've since added a bunch of screwdriver racks and another pegboard along the wall to the left that holds safety gear, such as goggles, gloves and dust masks.
This weekend, we started settling into our new art studio and bringing it to life, with the help of our maker art friends. Sarah moved boxes with art supplies, Mark helped set up the pegboards, Howard filled them with tools, Natalina decorated the shed, Jean set up an art bench and Phyllis treated us to fresh fruit.
It felt like an old-fashioned community barn raising! I am very lucky to have such a supportive group of friends, and am really grateful for all their hard work and creative touches.
Our new backyard makerspace is a wooden 12’ x 10’ Tuff Shed, made to order, opening into our patio. It will be a great place to make art with friends, prepare for my classes and work on new ‘pataphysical projects.
I’m so happy to finally have an open space to create in, after decades of clutter in my overcrowded office. Can’t wait to start making cool things in it!
View more photos of our art studio as it develops:
www.flickr.com/photos/fabola/albums/72157670244673286
Learn more about my maker art projects:
BOX DATE: 2003
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
IMPORTANT NOTES: The runway also came with a cord for plugging in a cd player/mp3 player into the speakers. There were also two peg boards (which I did not picture) which were meant to be placed on the track of the dance floor so the dolls could "dance." I pictured Nevra and her outfit separately (see my albums for reference). Some of the clear colored bottles look like they are different colors in the photo, but they are the same (the light reflected differently on the green mousse bottles for example).
PERSONAL FUN FACT: Holy accessories, Batman!!! Seriously though, I was blown away as a kid when I got this playset for Christmas 2003, and I realized how many goodies it came with. Granted, there are some other doll sets out there that have been packaged with an equivocal amount of accessories. But generally speaking, that was not the case. This playset came with a variety of things, including makeup, drinks for the bar, and even hangers. There are also two pegboards for the dolls' shoes to snap into for use with the runway (not shown here). Nevra also came with an extra pair of shoes with holes punched in them (since prior to 2003, Bratz shoes didn't have holes in them, meaning the couldn't use the runway). Nevra's goodies are pictured separately, however. Anyways, I love how many of each item was included. There is so much makeup that the Formal Funk girls would never have to fight over it! Generally speaking, there are three of each item. As a kid, my favorite pieces were the lip nail polishes and the glittery eyeshadow palettes. I did not know what the flat iron was at the time...to me it looked like tongs. But I believe the original instructions list out what each accessory is supposed to be. I also had no idea what the eyelash curler was. Clearly I grew up with a single dad, during the years I would have been introduced to makeup. I was clueless! To me it looked like some kind of medical contraption.
My old pegboard tool wall was put up by our home's previous owner and was making me nervous. If it pulled off the wall, that would have been a mess so I made a new one that is secured properly.
This is a sprite from "Quiz Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon" for Arcade.
It is 9.75" wide by 13.5" tall. It used 1,904 beads and 6 pegboards.
It is made with Perler/Hama/Nabbi fuse beads.
I made it on August 26, 2010.
This weekend, we started settling into our new art studio and bringing it to life, with the help of our maker art friends. Sarah moved boxes with art supplies, Mark helped set up the pegboards, Howard filled them with tools, Natalina decorated the shed, Jean set up an art bench and Phyllis treated us to fresh fruit.
It felt like an old-fashioned community barn raising! I am very lucky to have such a supportive group of friends, and am really grateful for all their hard work and creative touches.
Our new backyard makerspace is a wooden 12’ x 10’ Tuff Shed, made to order, opening into our patio. It will be a great place to make art with friends, prepare for my classes and work on new ‘pataphysical projects.
I’m so happy to finally have an open space to create in, after decades of clutter in my overcrowded office. Can’t wait to start making cool things in it!
View more photos of our art studio as it develops:
www.flickr.com/photos/fabola/albums/72157670244673286
Learn more about my maker art projects:
the piano sitting in todd's kitchen, currently undergoing a step by step demolition.
it's so, so pretty; i'm sad they're taking it apart.
Spotted during the last week of business at the Del Ray Giant. With so much off the shelves, you can see old price tags affixed to the pegboard.
But I'm most tickled with the long-understood joys of pegboard for storing cookware. How did I ever survive without this?
By the way, this is why we omitted a pantry door and I chose to hang curtains instead. It leaves a lot more room, whether the door opens in or out into the hall, and is a lot more convenient than opening and closing a door while getting ready to cook anyhow! Also, I can swap out my curtain for the season. How about that, Martha Stewart? ;)
This weekend, we started settling into our new art studio and bringing it to life, with the help of our maker art friends. Sarah moved boxes with art supplies, Mark helped set up the pegboards, Howard filled them with tools, Natalina decorated the shed, Jean set up an art bench and Phyllis treated us to fresh fruit.
It felt like an old-fashioned community barn raising! I am very lucky to have such a supportive group of friends, and am really grateful for all their hard work and creative touches.
Our new backyard makerspace is a wooden 12’ x 10’ Tuff Shed, made to order, opening into our patio. It will be a great place to make art with friends, prepare for my classes and work on new ‘pataphysical projects.
I’m so happy to finally have an open space to create in, after decades of clutter in my overcrowded office. Can’t wait to start making cool things in it!
View more photos of our art studio as it develops:
www.flickr.com/photos/fabola/albums/72157670244673286
Learn more about my maker art projects:
Step into the warm, well-worn kitchen of culinary legend Julia Child—just as she left it. This carefully preserved exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. captures the essence of a life devoted to food, flavor, and fearless experimentation.
More than just a set, this is the actual kitchen from Julia Child’s Cambridge, Massachusetts home, where she filmed three of her PBS television shows. The exhibit preserves over 1,200 original objects including her well-used copper pans, classic blue cabinetry, signature pegboards, and vintage cooking appliances. Every detail offers a window into Julia's exuberant spirit and practical creativity.
The Smithsonian display recreates the room exactly as it stood—down to the table settings and quirky wall art. Knives are lined up on a magnetic strip, pots hang in easy reach, and her famously towering presence is felt in the room’s custom-height counters. The open shelving and functional chaos reflect the working kitchen of a woman who revolutionized how America thought about cooking.
Visitors can peer into this space through glass, as if walking into a moment suspended in time. For fans of food, history, or television, it’s a meaningful pilgrimage spot.
Photographed with care to minimize reflections and glare, these images highlight the museum's immersive preservation work and the enduring legacy of one of America's most beloved cooks.
This weekend, we started settling into our new art studio and bringing it to life, with the help of our maker art friends. Sarah moved boxes with art supplies, Mark helped set up the pegboards, Howard filled them with tools, Natalina decorated the shed, Jean set up an art bench and Phyllis treated us to fresh fruit.
It felt like an old-fashioned community barn raising! I am very lucky to have such a supportive group of friends, and am really grateful for all their hard work and creative touches.
Our new backyard makerspace is a wooden 12’ x 10’ Tuff Shed, made to order, opening into our patio. It will be a great place to make art with friends, prepare for my classes and work on new ‘pataphysical projects.
I’m so happy to finally have an open space to create in, after decades of clutter in my overcrowded office. Can’t wait to start making cool things in it!
View more photos of our art studio as it develops:
www.flickr.com/photos/fabola/albums/72157670244673286
Learn more about my maker art projects:
The “front door” of the hardboard manufacturing process is where raw material physically enters the plant. Note the lines of pulpwood logs straddling the conveyor that takes the logs in for chipping. Look closer and you will find the three railroad tracks on this end of the factory, on either side of the larger chip pile. This facility was served by Northern Pacific and later Burlington Northern. You can read the full story on this industry now and see many more pictures too at: zenithcity.com/pegboard-puzzles-pre-made-furniture/
Founded right after WW2, Superwood Corporation was a cornerstone business in Duluth, Minnesota for decades. It produced a product called hardboard that was heavily leveraged in automobile manufacturing. Hardboard made up interior door panels, interior roofs, spare tire covers, dashboards, and back-in-the-day—perforated radio and TV set backs. More recently Superwood produced parts for the ready-to-assemble furniture market. Perhaps the most popular and recognizable use of hardboard was pegboard that was hung on walls in garages and hardware stores to keep tools and products organized.
You can follow my stories about railroading and industrial subjects in Duluth-Superior (including this one) at: zenithcity.com/author/jlemke/
Do it just like they do at the art store! This is an easy way to organize and store your paints so that they don't take up a lot of space. (Great for artists living in a small space!)
you'll need :
a peg board
peg board rods, hooks, etc.
binder clips
(you can find your pegboard and accessories at most hardware store.)
this is really simple and easy. just put your peg board up and put all your rods & hooks where you want them on the board. then take your binder clips and clamp your paint. you should be able to hang 3-5 on each rod depending on the size of the paint.
I also had an old shower caddy laying around so I hung that up there too. This way I can store bottles too! The little things holding my brushes at the bottom are pencil holders that are made to go on peg boards. I love them!
I have always wanted some pegboard and am notorious for misplacing tools. This hour-long, satisfying project entailed mounting the board to studs with wood screws, then repeatedly configuring a pegboard hardware set until figuring out something that would hold all the tools and maintain easy access without overlaps or gaps. Nerdy fun I guess.
Step into the warm, well-worn kitchen of culinary legend Julia Child—just as she left it. This carefully preserved exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. captures the essence of a life devoted to food, flavor, and fearless experimentation.
More than just a set, this is the actual kitchen from Julia Child’s Cambridge, Massachusetts home, where she filmed three of her PBS television shows. The exhibit preserves over 1,200 original objects including her well-used copper pans, classic blue cabinetry, signature pegboards, and vintage cooking appliances. Every detail offers a window into Julia's exuberant spirit and practical creativity.
The Smithsonian display recreates the room exactly as it stood—down to the table settings and quirky wall art. Knives are lined up on a magnetic strip, pots hang in easy reach, and her famously towering presence is felt in the room’s custom-height counters. The open shelving and functional chaos reflect the working kitchen of a woman who revolutionized how America thought about cooking.
Visitors can peer into this space through glass, as if walking into a moment suspended in time. For fans of food, history, or television, it’s a meaningful pilgrimage spot.
Photographed with care to minimize reflections and glare, these images highlight the museum's immersive preservation work and the enduring legacy of one of America's most beloved cooks.