It Isn't Rocket Science... or is it?!?

In creating my craft room I decided to 'pull a Pinterest' (Patent pending on that trademarked phrase... yes, I know that doesn't make sense) and make myself an island. I dabble in stained glass and my back always ends up getting sore because I'm too lazy dedicated to sit down while cutting glass knowing I'll just have to walk over to the grinder on my now-turquoise workbench after each piece is cut. So I figured the height of an island would be perfect... not to mention all the extra workspace and storage!

And how does one create an island, you might ask? By folding a Strawberry Shortcake blanket, circa 1982, into various lengths and widths and moving it all over the damn room... of course.

After deciding on the size and position of the island I got assembled the necessary bookcases (courtesy of Martha, Martha, Martha!) and bought a melamine topper... which I had the friendly folk at the hardware store cut into 2 pieces not only so I would have the option of having 2 smaller workstations in the future (perhaps in an L configuration against 2 adjoining walls) but mainly so I could get it home in my car. Never mind the fact I had to drive home with my window open. In the winter. In the middle of the Canadian prairies. Brrrrr!

Some assembling, a lot of leveling (stupid basement floor!) and a few brackets later... and here she is:

Now all I have to do is fill it... and use it! Next up? A spot for sewing!