This is where we left off with the new space. We moved all the furniture and opened up the whole area. Felt like a breathe of fresh air.
Then last week, I made some trips to Ross, Homegoods and Home Fabrics & Rugs and found some great stuff to add to the office portion of this space.
At Ross, I found a great curtain rod for $14.99!
The finials are what sold me. They were reminiscent of the curtain rods in a 1920′s home where my friend was recently wed at.
Then the girls and I went to my “go to” fabric store and scored a great print for the curtains. I also found another print that I might use for something…still haven’t decided yet =) Here’s the fabric close up…
Instead of just sliding the curtains onto the curtain rod, I found these drapery rings at Target for only $6 for a set of 7. I felt like adding the rings would give the window a more airy feel.
So this past weekend I whipped up the curtains, and dressed the window up…
Adds warmth and softness doesn’t it?
The girls and I also made a trip out to Homegoods, and can I just say how much I love that store! Wow!!
We found 2 things…
a wall shelf for $36
and a tufted striped parsons chair for $99
The chair is so me. I thought I wanted a chair with wheels, but this chair has just the right amount of softness, and the stripes! LOVE!
I needed a place to put the printer, and office supplies, so we brought down this silver chest of drawers we bought a while back. I was using it as my night stand, but I decided to bring it down, cuz it’s just too beautiful to keep upstairs =)
And if you’re wondering what’s inside the drawers…
paper, paper clips, usb wires, and a lighter for my candles
my notebook where all my ideas call home, annalise’s butterfly that I promised to hang up, and my secret chocolate stash hehe
And did you notice that I removed the red rug? Doesn’t it look so much better?!
More ::After:: Pics
I’ve still got a lot to do, but I’m so happy with how it’s progressing!
My Thoughts
Hide all the wires
Accessorize and decorate shelf & walls
Keep organizing
Find a nice, affordable area rug
Memo board?
What do you think of the progress?
xo, Louise
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Love that chair and the little end table that you have the printer on! Can’t wait to see how the room evolves.
Thx Mel! Yes, I just wanna finish it already! But i know it takes time. XO
Love it! Looks like a great work space. The colors are so relaxing. I liked the red rug, but you’re right, looks better without. Hey, I might have an extra flat screen PC monitor at home. I’ll check and let you know : )
Thx Faye! Aww yer too sweet! XO
Oh my gosh, Louise — it is coming along so beautifully! I love the silver chest of drawers. And the fabric on both the curtains and the chair is lovely! I love HomeGoods, too — my mom and I go poke around in there about once a month and always find awesome things!
Thx Maria =) Yes!! Homegoods is a WIN! =)
Wow, it’s really coming along! Love the floral curtains and that striped chair is super cute!
Thx Steph! XO
Ooooh, it’s so exciting to see it all coming together! I love your curtains, and that chair is fantastic!!! Also, what a great deal you got on those curtain rods. Thanks for inspiring me as I continue clearing out my “office” (currently storage) and daydreaming!
Thx Joy! Glad to hear I’m inspiring you! XO
looks like things are really starting to come together
I absolutely love that striped chair!
~Lisha
me too!! its really comfy, even the girls like sitting on it =)
Oooooh, it is looking so pretty!!! Such great progress! The curtains and chair really lighten up the room. The upholstered, striped chair is simple and chic, way, way better than the rolling chair! I love the fabrics you chose! Just hide those cords and you will be good to go
Thx Clare! Yes, those cords have to hide somehow! XO