since putting our loft in last summer, i have been slowly getting stuff together in my office space. this weekend, i finished it all up and took some pictures.this is what you see as you walk up the stairs:
my expedit bookshelf, probably the coolest thing ikea has ever made:
the view if you are sitting at the computer, or standing with your back to the expedit:
“dont put off your happy life” is illustrated by linzie hunter. her website is here.she has done a whole series of illustrations based on spam emails she has received.another favorite of mine is this one.some pretty little things ive collected:
polka dot suitcase from land of nodcupcakes from i cant remember-they hold thumbtacks.camera from ebaymy work station:
printer: HP Photosmart Pro B9180silver bucket things: ikeaclipboards: melissa franciswire thing: online purchase from too long ago to remembera little friend in the window:
birdie from: once upon a designi love him-if he was a real bird that would be a different story. but fake, and vinyl-i can handle that.my lifeline:
with album covers from my itunes playlist as a screen savera favorite shelf:
jars: ikeapeople: gemmielouand another:
jars: home goods and old pickle jarstamps: decoleand my inspiration door. an old door picked up at an architectural salvage place in LA:
i put anything i want up there-cards from people that love me, thank you notes from clients, magazine ads that inspire me with cool poses or ideas, things to do, things to think.and now that this room is clean and organized i officially have jeff off my back.dust off my hands and call ‘er done.
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Love, love, love your space. I’m loving all of the little details and that door–wow! Such a fun, happy space. TFS!
i love your new space. so fun. It looks like you. I ma in the process of revamping my space…you inspired me. :)
What a great phrase to have in plain view: “Don’t put off your happy life.” You know I love your little nook. I do notice a few changes since I was there last. Love the birdie in the window. Good for you getting organized. Spring cleaning is upon me. UGH! LOL
Such a happy space! You did a great job!! BTW, your last Simple article was so inspiring and I am really gonna miss that. Have a great day! :)
now, if only you would scrapbook again LOL>>>>
do you at all anymore? i hope you will again one day because that’s a way cool space!
tara
Beautiful, Tara! You inspire me to someday have an office space as creative and fun as that! The door idea is FABULOUS!
i HEART your office space! Its so funky and unique but not distracting. I also very much love the shelf from Ikea–I have been scoping those shelves out myself–they are so organized and cool and I love the black!
What a happy, sunny, colorful, neat space. It makes me happy :)
very cool room!…thanks so much for sharing it!the color is just so refreshing i need some pops of it in my house. right now….hey, where did you get your ‘don’t put off your (something) & happy life’ poster? i L-O-V-E love it! i’m not sure if the comments is the place to ask so if i don’t get an answer i will email you…oh yes i will:)
ahhh congratulations on finishing your space – isn’t it great to put everything in and say.. DONE… Congratulations on creating such a fab space!
absolutely wonderful area Tara!
just love it!
i have the expedit bookcase too – it’s the best!
p.s. how did you get all of the album covers on your desktop like that? i love that look!
hope all is well!
hugs,
kim :)
Awh shucks. This is just the darn cutest thing ever. I am going to have to link this so everyone can see what I WISH my office looked like. Really inspiring. However, I’m way to lazy to go do anything about mine :) LOL
i edited my post to answer the questions ive been getting. feel free to keep asking if you want to know something! :)
d baker-ive been too lazy since august 07. :) itll come in time right?
I LOVE your office!! It’s organized, fun and a little quirky ;)
Beautiful place all for yourself !!!
I could spend hours in that beautiful and inspiring
green room !!!
Enjoy it !!!!
As I enjoy reading your blog every day !!!
Isabel
What cool work space.
what a happy place!!!!!!
I love love love that your album cover screensaver includes Kidz Bop. Can any mom do without having to hear that??? LoL!
What a FUN, happy place!
I’m all inspired.
Maybe I’ll clean the crap off my desk now… :)
Such an awesome space, of course. :) Anything Ikea is cool as far as we’re concerned! I’m in love with your library card cabinet – was that an antique/salvage find too?
Yeah I heart her office space as well but only when it is this clean. LOL :-P Great work Tara it is looking marvelous!
Oh wow!! I stumbled on your blog somehow..
and I love your workspace! It really looks like a cool space with lots of creative things. Thanks for sharing!
ok, that was awesome. im moving into a new house with an office and IM SO EXCITED. your entry got me even more excited. so tell me, hows the hp printer? i need to buy a good printer that does a little bit of everything. prints photos, documents, labels, etc. you recommend?
It’s gorgeous and perfect inspiration to get my own space all gussied up!
this is exactly the type of room i want in my house whenever i get one. :) it looks soo great!! the door idea is just genius! i’m going to have to keep that in mind for whenever i get the chance to start decorating. :)
radness! LOVE the little people!
tara,
that is just the happiest, most inspiring and creative space i’ve ever seen! thank you so much for sharing with us. :)
Love it. I love the door idea! I think you’ve mentioned the paint color elsewhere in your blog…I’m off to hunt it down!
I love your little birdie friend and your wooden miniwhitneys. It looks like a place where one can really be inspired! Thanks for sharing it!
either you’re decorating my workspace or i’m moving in with you! your choice. :o) i LOVE this! thanks for sharing it all with us and for the awesome juicy details on where you found all that cool loot!
love the space!
I love your space Tara. I have wanted that bookshelf for so long, but I don’t really have a space for it. I am still working on it. I also love your metal hand doing the peace sign, too cute.
Love it, thanks for sharing!
Those little people are the bestest things ever. So in love with those…I think her Etsy shop is going to be flooded with requests now. :-)
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Such cool pictures. I love that happy life print. I think I may have to order myself one!
Of course I luv the space!! It is for sure you! But the first thing that made me smile was that you have a table instead of a desk. Which tells me that you at sweet moments share this space with your kiddos, husband or a dear friend. I like the idea of my kids and husband to be able to come in and hang out with me or work on their next art project. Or a good friend and a cup of coffee keeping me company while I edit! :) You Rock!
What a wonderful space to call your very own!!
Isn’t it nice to have everything freshly organized?
I love your space… it’s a lot like mine – nice, neutral colors on walls and furniture with punches of colour here and there. I envy your natural light, though – my space is in the basement where I have a tiny little window through which I can only see the sad state of my flower beds and the occasional cat, coming to use said flower bed for a litter box. Lovely, no?
Oh, and I LOVE the little cupcakes!
Where did you get that table? and those library-type drawers?
Thank you for sharing your office :o)
It makes me very happy to see it.
I have the expedit bookshelf also! LOVE IT :)
did you say where or how about the desk(top)?
love it and thanks for sharing.
Looks just wonderful.. You did an awesome job with the space
the most fabulous work space ever.
this totally rocks!
thanks so much for sharing with all of us!
WOW !! I love your space !!! I love linzie hunter’s prints they are soooo cooool !!! And i love the “just be” letters on top of your board ! How did you make the “just” letters ? Thanks for answering … well if you have time since you have so much coms ! Take care !
love, love your space…I wish I had one like that! :)
Oh Sigh, ….. I just LoVE Everything about this space, down to the very last touch, Incredibly perfect!
–would love to know what you store in the baskets on the Ikea shelf, -wanna share shots of the tags? :)
and oh how I will miss your articles in SS, I looked forward to your layout and page every month, please say you will still scrap!
Lovely, just lovely
Beautiful and fun! It’s always nice to see where people spend their time, especially when you see their lives from a digital distance. :) You didn’t mention what computer and monitor you use?? ;) I’d love to know…have a great day!
What a wonderful space. It is so inspiring and just oozzz’s productivity. Good stuff…