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Getting Organized…in the Home Office

Happy Monday! Was that not the most beautiful Fall weekend weather? A little shout out to Mr. Decor Happy who ran in our local half-marathon yesterday. So proud of him and all of the other runners including an 81 year old runner who set another world record! So inspiring!

Seeing as I was featured in print in an “Organizing” issue, thought I will share some organizing tips now and then.

On one side of my home office is cabinetry and workspace which I blogged about here. (It’s getting a little makeover too as I replace the desktop with stained wood.)

photo credit: Leah Kirin

And on the other side of the office is a bookcase on the wall which I installed years ago so that I could place my drafting table below it. I wasn’t really using the drafting table any more so I was on the hunt for a shelving unit to fit the space. I was looking for specific dimensions in a specific finish and it was impossible to find.

This is when having something custom made is the best solution. So I contacted Vie from Anvil Wrought Iron and we created this bookcase called the “Vanessa.” :)

I wanted to have a place to store trays for client samples along with their files. It really is the best way to keep this organized on current projects – everything is together in one spot and I know where to quickly find it. (I’m actually on the hunt for smaller trays (15”x15”) so I can fit three across.)

Photo credit: Leah Kirin

I also have space to house fabric samples, and art, books etc on the top shelf. The art is from Etsy and a thrift shop of all places.

Yes, I know I have a bit of a magazine obsession – this is only a portion of it, the rest is in my family room and bedroom!

You can’t tell from the photo but the bottom shelf is mirror and the rest is glass. (I’m going to switch the mirror shelf to the top shelf so it is more visible.) I love the aged brass finish.

The gorgeous navy paint wall colour which I absolutely love is Para’s Straight Leg P5157-75. I’m so glad I didn’t go any darker towards black as was my original intention.

Well must go, I’m inspired by all those runners I cheered on yesterday, and am off to the gym!

Have a happy week! I’ll be back with a message from one of my sponsors mid-week, which you won’t want to miss!

Where I Blog

Kate at Centsational Girl is having a linky party where bloggers show the space where they blog.

My home office is a separate room on the 1st floor of my home where I have tons of storage and desk space. As a decorator, storage is key.

These photos are reminding me of all my to-dos related to prettying up the office! I don’t really use the drafting table any more and am thinking of replacing it with a round table that I already have. (A painting I did at art school adds some colour.) The bookcase for magazine storage is built at this height so I could accommodate the drafting table or table below. I really must get rid of that clunky all-in-one printer as I haven’t received or sent a fax in ages!

I built this chalkboard because my daughter loves to play “teacher” or I can leave important reminders for myself. This is probably only 1/2 of my magazine collection which is scattered throughout the house.

Before the house was built, I had the builder bump out this wall (on the left) by two feet to accommodate the large storage drawers and to have ample room for a desktop with two workstations. My daughter loves to do her crafts while I am working or blogging.

Yes, these chairs aren’t the most comfortable – I only brought them in for the photos! Our regular desk chairs are not that pretty, but oh-so-comfortable and are similar to the one at the drafting table.

So, there you have it! I’m probably the only person on the planet that doesn’t own a laptop. I would love to have a more portable office and be able to work/blog in other areas of the house, so a laptop is definitely in my future!

Working from Home

I love these long and lean desks situated in front of windows. Makes you want to jump start the work day. Lots of natural light and desk space. There’s room for at least two people to be working or one working and the kids doing homework or crafts. It’s a great use of space and much better than having individual desks.

When we built our house, I had the builder bump out one wall by two feet to accommodate a desk with two workstations. Home Depot built it and I must say I love it, especially all the cabinetry for storage. Right now as I am blogging, my daughter is doing her homework – works well. (I will show a picture once I do some Spring cleaning – I promise!)