One of my favorites spots in the house to decorate has been my office. It’s an area completely my own and I can do whatever I like to the space and don’t have to run anything past my other half (who recently shot down my longing for a hot pink coffee table when we finish the basement…I’m dead serious…but I suppose it’s understandable he’s not exactly on board).
Anyway…
The final piece for my office literally wouldn’t fit in the car during our last Ikea expedition. So without a long list of other items to pick up, we made a day trip up to the yellow and blue heaven store in Minneapolis and brought home the chair and ottoman I’ve been waiting for!
I love having a comfy spot to sit by the window and read, but I also like having a place for Page to sit. We often come into each others’ offices when the other is hard at work on a project. I sprawl out on the couch in his office and chat with him about the project or anything else that is going on. I feel like now that there’s a spot for him, he’ll be more likely to swing by my digs from time to time while I’m working. It seems like a small thing, but it helps us both continue to get work done in our freelance business, but also spend time together.
Did I mention the ottoman has storage? Always a score for me. In this case, I’m using the space to stash all of my gift wrap supplies. Minus a few rolls of paper in the closet, everything else from ribbons to tissue and gift bags to on-hand gifts fits in here.
The last thing to do in here is to find a way to add some *bling* to these letters. I would like to cover them in some kind of shiny coin or round sequin object. We’ll see what Hobby Lobby has in store for me.
Otherwise, I’m feeling like this space is complete.
I’m sure I’ll keep tweaking the details, but it’s so nice to have this room checked off my list!
Comments (9)
Love that chair. It is so comfy looking. And the added storage space is definitely a huge bonus. I too think like you do. My husband and I both have an extra chair in each others spaces for the other to just hang out in.
Your room looks great.
TFS. Ana
Love it Liz! Where did you get the flowers above your computer….or how is it attached? Very cool and comfy room!
Hey lady! The flowers are made by Umbra – Target used to sell them but you could search Amazon. They literally just thumb-tack-attach into the wall.
thanks 🙂 Hope everything is going well!
I love it! Do tell where oh where did the light fixture come from!?
Hey there! The light fixture came from Ikea – our go-to place for fun lighting! 🙂 The style is called “Maskros” and it comes in two different sizes…the one we have is actually the smaller size!
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Hi! Love the “LOVE”. Where did you buy the letters? Did you just spray them metallic, or are they actually metal?
Thanks!
Hi Megan! I need to do a post on these – I’ve had this question a few times! The letters are from JoAnn Fabric (I had to order them online, my store didn’t stock them) – and then I used a couple thin coats of a hammered silver spray paint (Rustoleum) to give them that “metal” look. If you do your own version, email it – I”d love to see! 🙂