office completion

Finally, I took some office "after" pictures. So here is my little office nook transformation:

Before:

After:

Junk pile:

Organization:

So much better. I threw a lot of stuff away, organized files, important documents, and supplies into separate boxes, and covered a few of those ugly boxes in some old wrapping paper I had lying around. For a little jazz, I (actually Jake) spray painted the framed cork board, which I turned into an inspiration board, added a few girlie details and...voila!

A Brooklyn Office

I've felt a little "uninspired" this week. I call it a "funk", but let's just blame it on the weather. I'm doing another office post, to hopefully motivate me to finish mine.


I was checking out Adventures in Renovating a Brooklyn Limestone, when I came upon their office. Which is a room I'm a little obsessed with at the moment:) it is beautiful.

I'm loving the stainless steel desk and wall color. Of course, the zebra rug just makes the room.

What a fun way to display office supplies. Sure beats a crowded, messy, desk drawer. I may have to attempt this one.

Another office I LOVE. Obviously I'm a "black and white w/a pop of color- girl"

via mandarinastudio

Again, minimal. But no one's desk really stays like this, obviously?!

                                                  


                                                  

office space?

So, I needed my own little space where I could go sit and read..or write..or blog..or surf the web (aka -shop online). There was nowhere in this 1,000 sq ft of house that I could find solice. Then one day, with the help of my mother, I had an epiphany- I could totally turn the upstairs walk-in closet into a mini office. So I set to work. I gathered everything I would need, (desk, computer, mags, lia sophia supplies, and paperwork) and I put it ALL in my "office."

So, are you thinking, 'Cute desk and director's chair, but whats with the mess??' I know, right. Since these pictures were taken, I got down and dirty, and got rid of A LOT. I threw out two full garbage bags of stuff. And it felt so good. But now, the next step is to make it look presentable, so I actually enjoy sitting in there. I love "minimal/chic" but being "minimal" is a challenge for me. I'm not sure why. I like throwing stuff away just as much as the next girl. Really, I do. Here are some office spaces that have inspired my vision.

Lord Jesus, please help me become more "minimal".