Workspace Nooks

TGIF!  Any big weekend plans? I am excited to be heading up to Dallas to spend a girls' weekend with Lindsay.  We plan to catch up and do a little shopping, consume copious amounts of wine, relax, and meet Albertina (for the first time in person!)   Before signing off for the weekend, I had to share a few workspace nooks that have caught my eye lately.  While I've often talked about my love of home offices- a space to uniquely call your own- I also love the idea (and the practicality) of utilizing a niche or corner in your home as a chic workspace.  Whether it be for writing letters, typing emails on your laptop, or simply organizing your mail- small does not have to equal drab:

{Jennifer Boles via Marcus Design}

{Apartment Therapy}

{The Selby}

{Lonny}

{Lonny}

Now I have an itch to turn a corner of my bedroom in to a functioning desk space.  It'd be perfect for storing my laptop and a convenient place to blog from (rather than my bed)!

I hope you all have a great weekend- and don't forget to submit your entry in the Polyvore giveaway, for a chance to win $500 to Layla Grayce!

My Temporary Workspace

Happy Tuesday!!  There's so much to look forward to today, but first I wanted to share my latest little project.  While in the process of working on my home office, I needed a small workspace to blog/design/study from in the meantime.  Nothing special or elaborate, since I'll hopefully be utilizing the office sooner rather than later.  You may have seen my instagram photos from this past weekend when I found an antique upholstered King Louis chair for $395- in a fabric and color I loved!  I had to scoop it up.  For the time being, I paired it with this shagreen desk in my entryway for a convenient space to pay bills, blog, write notes, sort mail, and study:

The instagram version pales in comparison to my DSLR camera, but I thought I'd share it for an additional look:

What would a desk be without a little accessorizing?

I have a serious thing for mercury glass...

Nothing special, but it'll do for now!  

In other news, the fabulous Sally Wheat of Sally Wheat Interiors is hosting a tastemaker tag sale on One Kings Lane today.  You may remember I interviewed her in my "Design Diaries" series a few months ago.  Her sale is full of fab finds that represent her elegant, eclectic aesthetic.  Check it out here!

And lastly, the Valentine's Day issue of to & from magazine has launched!  The brain child of Meg Biram and Modern Eve, this online publication gives you all kinds of gift ideas for the upcoming holiday.  If you make it to the last page, you might even discover my favorite romantic movie! ;)  

It's Time for a Home Office

The time has finally come for me to create a home office.  I've dreamed about having my own workspace for years, and although my first space will most certainly not live up to those lofty expectations, you have to start somewhere, right?

{Melanie Turner Interiors}

{Lonny Mag}

{Lonny Mag}

I currently have an extra bedroom that is the perfect size for my new endeavor, however, there is much work to be done.  Find a desk, chairs, and accessories all while adhering to a rather strict budget.  Find a chic way to store fabrics and supplies (i.e. not all over my dining room table as they are now).  Create a fun and inspiring mood board to hang above my desk...

{Katherine Sheppard via the Glitter Guide}

{Small Shop Studio via La Dolce Vita}

{Amber Interior Design via the Glitter Guide}

Of course it needs to be functional, but it also must be pretty!  I feel that a home workspace is kind of the female equivalent of a man cave.  I continue to see accessorized offices with lots of pretty details like fresh flowers, coffee table books, and candles.

{Gal Meets Glam Tumblr}

{Via Vintage Glamorous}

I'll be sharing the process of turning an empty guest bedroom in to my office with you over the next few months- so please bear with me.  This could get ugly. ;)

Wednesday Workspace

Now that we have all over-indulged ourselves with a nice steak dinner and a box of chocolates, it's time to get down to work!   And I know you wouldn't dream of getting down to business in anything less than a tres chic workspace... now would you?  

{Via Lonny}

This desk has me swooning almost more than my Valentine's date.  The fold-out desk is such a space-saver.  The shape is quite unique and would provide some delicious eye candy at the end of a hall.  The orange card-catalog drawers add storage and visual appeal.  Don't even get me started on that chair!  The brass foundation and white cushion creates a luxe combination.

{Via Lonny}

This design library was designed by Bunny Williams.  She sourced an antique Swedish bed corona- an architectural crown from which fabric would drape as a canopy over a bed- as a focal point above the planning table.  I also really love the symmetry in this room- it adds a sense of structure. 

{Via Lonny}

Lulu Powers designed this cheery desk space.   Maybe it's the matching pink lamps, maybe it's the picture of JFK (my favorite President of all time), or maybe it's the organized chaos.  Whatever it is- I just adore it!  I really would love to sit down at this Mac everyday and compose my blog posts.  

{Via Lonny}

This desk space captured my heart because it combines my favorite color combo= blue+pink+gold.  There really is nothing better!  I also go crazy for just about anything lucite, so the chair was a no-brainer.  I also love all the adorable envelope and card organizers, and the photos that add a personal touch.

Until I can create a luxe office space of my own, I'll continue to communicate with all of you from my comfy bed, laptop on my belly, wine on the bedside table.  I know I just created a great mental picture for you. :)

Cheers to Wednesday, my loves!