I spotted these incredibly awe-inspiring spaces on Instagram and immediately wanted to move in! Upon doing a little more research I found that rather than actual living quarters, these images are works of art by New York Times senior designer, 3D animation and illustration artist, Joe Mortell and I just had to share! In a …
DIY Home Decor // Faux Stone Hand Sculpture, Statue, Art, Jewelry Holder
Okay so… this is a really simple DIY, almost unworthy of a post BUT it turned out pretty cute so I thought I’d share anyway. I did far more work to create my DIY Faux Stone Accent tables than I did on this, but since I had a little spray paint left over, I thought …
How To Turn and Old Table into a Statement Desk
Wearing: DIY Faux Fur Knot Headband, Checkered Sweatshirt, DIY Vintage Levi’s with Pom Poms I have used the Ikea Expedit Desk in two different home offices now for about 10 years, and it has worked out really well for me. When I took over this new office space though, I knew I’d need a new …
My Office Sitting Area // DIY Ceiling Tiles Installation + Before & After
Well, I must admit that I have not entirely finished decorating my office sitting area BUT I finally received my globe chandelier/pendant light fixture and was so excited to share I thought it wouldn’t really matter. And even though I really didn’t capture many angles of the space (oops), this is the sitting area you …
DIY // How To Paint Light Switch Covers to Match your Walls
When thinking about painting dark walls in my new office, switches and plugs must also be taken into consideration. I didn’t want WHITE switch plates everywhere because it would draw the eye right to them. I could have chosen black plates or metallic covers or even opted for a pretty decorative plate in a similar …
Mirror Mirror On The Wall… My Favorite Arched Floor Mirrors
If you follow decor trends or well, mostly Instagram trends maybe, you’ll know that the mirror above is all the rage right now… and actually has been for the last few years or so based on how many bloggers and influencers have it in their homes and shoot it on the regular. It’s called the …
DIY Woven Cane Ceiling Panels for Fluorescent Light Fixture
As I mentioned in my First Look at My New Office post a few days ago, I knew when I walked into this space that this is where my desk would go. The ceiling on this side is dropped with recessed boxed fluorescent lighting fixtures and flanked with a popcorn textured finish. The other side …
A First Look at My New Office! My Desk Area – Before & Afters
Lovecats, I can finally share at least part of my new office and my level of excitement is off the charts! I’ve been working in my new office every day this week and though I’m still trying to get used to a new schedule, I am loving every minute of it! I smile when I …
Little Corners of my New Office with Pretty Paper Peonies
Happy Monday Lovecats! With the tragic event that took place on January 6th, it’s been a challenge to focus on anything other than the anxiety and fear that comes with the uncertainty about the world we are living in. Among all the other chaos we were hoping to leave behind in 2020 once we rang …
Decor Trends // How To Get the New Woven Cane Furniture Look
Source: The Style Saloniste Nothing reminds me of ’80s decor more than these woven cane chairs… well, and that orange-stained oak that they seemingly built everything in, and country blue and bears and… OK, there are a LOT of things that remind me of ’80s decor, but these chairs epitomize the decade for me. However, …
DIY // How to Make Faux Stone Accent Tables with Spray Paint
I’m finally in what I consider the most fun part of my office renovation and that is DECORATING! Chad has been working on my desk makeover, which just needed a (major planing and sanding) and paint refresh, but he gave it a really cool distressed top I can’t wait to show you and in the …
My New Office Renovation Progress Update
Happy Monday Lovecats! I hope you are well 🙂 It’s been two months since we started renovating my new office and that means it’s two months longer than I wanted it to take to finish it. But you know what they say about renovation… it always takes twice as long as you think it will …
New Mountain A-Frame Office Color Palette & Mood Board
Well, my excitement for renovating and decorating my new office was put slightly on hold this week when on Monday evening, after spending a good part of the afternoon painting (priming) the exterior of the A-frame, I started feeling under the weather. And then for the days that followed I basically sat at home on …
Guess What? This Mountain A-Frame is My New Office Space!
LOVECATS! I’ve got exciting news! Well, I’m not sure it’s really that exciting to you, but I am OVER THE MOON about this! Just yesterday, I signed a lease and got the keys to this adorable little mountain a-frame to use as my new office space and I can’t wait to get in and start …
DIY DECOR Inspiration // Tiled Tables
If you’ve been noticing design trends reminiscent of the ’80s, you are not alone. The soft pastels and big bulky rounded edges on everything from sofas and chairs, to tables, architecture and even kitchen islands, surprisingly looks fresh and new again. And for those born after the ’80s, it probably looks like nothing you’ve ever …