Nicole Nikolas Studio
Welcome to my studio! This is truly my happy place. I love to come in everyday and can’t wait to see what creative thing the day brings. Even if the day is filled with paperwork, admin or other non-creative tasks, I still feel happy and privileged to have this space.
I was also fortunate to be gifted a professional organization by two wonderful ladies from The Home Edit in the Fall of last year. However, The Home Edit is no longer offering in-home organization services. But, one of the ladies, Lauren Cicerchia, is now offering organization services for customers in the greater Nashville area. If you’d like a beautiful organized office, closet, kitchen or more, reach out to her at organizedwithlc@gmail.com. Tell her Tadara sent you!
For my fellow bookbinders, here are some of the resources used to make my space neat and organized.
Pictured above:
Wood Boxes - Rowan Acacia Pantry Box, Large https://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/pantry-organizers/acacia-pantry-bin/12d?productId=11017689
White 3 Shelf Bookcase
https://www.target.com/p/3-shelf-bookcase-white-room-essentials-8482/-/A-54358443
Clear bins, inside of wood boxes above:
https://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/pantry-organizers/the-home-edit-organizer-bins/12d?productId=11010522
These are two organizational units with interchangeable drawers. Components consist of :
Elfa Medium 4-Runner Frame White
https://www.containerstore.com/s/elfa/components/classic-by-elfa/elfa-drawer-frame/123d?productId=11021307
Elfa Classic 18” Medium Melamine Top
https://www.containerstore.com/s/elfa/components/classic-by-elfa/elfa-melamine-top/123d?productId=11021335
White Mesh Drawers - Medium - 1 runner, shallow & 2 runner, deep
https://www.containerstore.com/s/elf-a/components/classic-by-elfa/elfa-mesh-drawers/123d?productId=110213
Drawer Label Holders
https://www.containerstore.com/s/elfa/components/classic-by-elfa/elfa-drawer-label-holders/123d?productId=10028114
White Tall Storage bins (pictured above in bottom drawers)
https://www.containerstore.com/s/storage/plastic-bins-baskets/smartstore-tall-inserts/12d?productId=10037008
White drawer organizers
https://www.containerstore.com/s/storage/plastic-bins-baskets/smartstore-medium-insert/12d?productId=10037002
Also, I know all the bookbinders want to know where I got all the colorful thread. Here’s a link for it: https://amzn.to/4hJnUvl
The black cart was built by my husband. It is 24” wide x 36” deep. It was built with 2x4 base and clad in 3/4” mdf boards & a thin plywood facia.
12 x 12 Paper Storage
https://www.containerstore.com/s/office/craft-hobby/iris-12-x-12-paper-storage-case/12d?productId=10009754
Large, oversized paper storage bins (similar, exact bins are no longer in production)
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kuggis-box-with-lid-white-s89561200/
Pictured on top, stack ream paper cutter. This needs a sturdy surface; it is heavy. Here is a similar model:
HFS Paper Cutter, 17” - https://amzn.to/3CGorz5
Clear Storage Bins
https://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/pantry-organizers/shelf-depth-pantry-bin-with-divider/12d?productId=11017102
Stackable, Clear Portrait Letter Tray (top 2 shelves)
https://www.containerstore.com/s/office/office-supplies/everything-organizer-stackable-letter-tray/12d?productId=11019932
The white, plastic storage bins on shelves 3 & 4 are no longer in production. Here is a similar design:
White storage box with lid
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kuggis-box-with-lid-white-s59561188/
White bins with lids (under the cabinets)
https://www.containerstore.com/s/office/craft-hobby/all-in-modular-boxes/12d?productId=11015311
The large white cabinets are from IKEA. They are part of the Besta line. You can find a cabinet frame to fit your space, then customize it with doors & drawers to fit your needs. I have two pushed together in my space; topped with a black glass. (Black glass is no longer offered.)
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/besta-storage-system-46053/
Book Press
https://amzn.to/4k7RD2w
Akiles Wiremac 21 WireO Binder
https://amzn.to/4gO028F
For more info on the printers, please see my blog post below:
https://www.nicolenikolas.com/blogs/journal/book-binding-secrets-the-ultimate-guide-to-printing-pt-2
If you have any other questions, send me a note - through the help button or contact page. Happy Book Binding!
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