Genius Idea

When Jen of Made by Girl, shared a few shots of her new home office, I was instantly drawn to her luxe mousepad...

Can you believe it was actually a little DIY project?? She made it using a piece of an old handbag pasted onto an existing mousepad! What a creative way to upcycle!

Two Laptop Cases I'm Loving

The beautiful use of natural materials and the elegant handmade detailing of this one makes it so chic.

Portel Natural Felt Case

The fact that this one disguises your laptop as a vintage literature book is just plain cool. I love creative design and a sense of humor.

BookBook Hardback Leather Case

Can't decide which I'd rather have for my own macbook. For now, they'll both go on my wish list :-)

Office Inspiration: Get the Look

I did a little searching and found several items that help get the look of a few of Tuesday's and Wednesday's inspiration offices. Hope you enjoy!

1. Cube stacked lamp from Circa Lighting $336.00
2. Scoop-back chair from West Elm $99.00
3. Fashion sketch by Marcel Fromenti $14.40 for a 8 x 10 print


1. Hermes gift box from GoodDealBeauty $3.99 for a 5"x5"
I found a 16" x 15" x 7.5" one here -Anyone else know where to get just the boxes?
2. Orange lacquered boxes from Plantation $295.00 for a set of 3
3. Zebra print accent chair from Zgallerie $749.00

Pink lamp from Neiman Marcus $240.00


Magazine files from Ikea $2.99 for 5
I've bought several packs already to organize all my favorite magazines.
For less than $0.60 each, these are seriously awesome!


1. Mirrored Tissue Box from eCrater $70.00
2. Diptyque Mousses Candle from Barneys New York $60.00
3. High lacquered red box from Plantation $125.00


1. Twig lamp from Zgallerie $89.00
2. Jonathan Adler Meurice Table Lamp $259.91


1. The classic No. 2 pencils $7.99 for a 12 pack
2. See Jane Work Basics Pencils $7.00 for set of 12


1. Robert Abbey Light Blue Table Lamp $239.91
2. Parsons desk with drawers from West Elm $299.00
3. Jonathan Adler Capri Tall Blue Glass Table Lamp $239.91


1. Keep Calm and Carry On poster from sfgirlbybay's Etsy shop $23.00
2. Love poster by MadebyGirl $25.00
3. T desk chair in white from West Elm $249.00


Letterboxes from See Jane Work $40.00 for set of 3


Expedit bookcase from Ikea $159.00 for the one that's 58 5/8 " x 15 3/8 " x 58 5/8 "

Which is your favorite?

Office Inspiration Part II

As promised...more inspirational office interiors! Here's what else I'm loving:

Beautiful wallpaper, a lacquered table in an unexpected color, a twig lamp with a black shade, and touches of gold

The glamorous black and light blue combo, a collage of framed mirrors, a chair upholstered in a soft rich fabric, and a pretty lamp

Graphic artwork

A serving tray with sparkling water (Pelegrino -my favorite!) and an inspiration board for paint swatches, fabric samples, etc. and

Another color-filled inspiration board to get the creative juices flowing


A simple white desk and lots of monochrome storage

A zebra print rug and a white bookshelf for more storageThe classic black and white palette

Floating shelves on a dark wall

Organized necessities, simple artwork, a beautiful window treatment, flowers, and lots of sunlight

A poster that reminds me to stay sane


A bright colored chair and more sunlight!

image 1, 4-6, and 8, 10-12 via sarahleeab, image 3 via apartment #34, image 9 via desire to inspire, image 2 via domino magazine, image 7 via instyle magazine.

Office Inspiration Part I

After a week of relaxing and braving the great outdoors during a camping trip, I'm back at home working out all the details of my little start-up. Just a few days ago I was driving an hour to get to work. This morning I just took a few steps to my office...it felt so great. Ahhh...this is what I was waiting for!

Even though my office is actually simply just a corner of our living room, since I'll be spending a lot more time there, I'm planning on revamping it bit to accommodate my new storage needs and make it an inspiring space to work. I spent some time today combing through inspiration files. Here's what I'm loving...

Touches of color via accessories to liven up and add interest to an otherwise neutral space

Hermes boxes as stylish storage containersmore Hermes boxes!


A piece to hold and keep within easy access my growing collection of booksUniformed magazine files


A large working surface and framed fashion artwork

A simple white desk and a cool lampA neutral palette, a curvy desk, and big bouquet of flowers


Glam accessories


A tidy monochrome cluster of pencils


A pretty letter holder


A lacquered storage box, a mirrored tissue box, and chairs upholstered in baby blue.

A colorful inspiration board and uncluttered desktop


A touch of pink!

images 1, 3, 5, 6, 13 and 14 via sarahleeab's photostream, image 2 via sara story, image 4 and 7 via M.A. Belle, image 8 thru 12 via domino magazine, image 15 via HBO

I have several favorites so I thought I'd break it up in two parts --more tomorrow!

Kerry Washington's Apartment

~ Have you checked out Kerry Washington's fabulous apartment featured in this month's O Magazine yet? I love, love, love it because first of all the designer Danny Seo used green materials, products, etc. so it's planet friendly; secondly the prints and colors used are so vibrant and uplifting; and thirdly it has such a cozy feel to it! Who wouldn't want to live there?

kitchen
I love white kitchen cabinets against bold wall colors!

living room
How great is that Rubie Green red and white fabric??

office space
Stylish, organized, and eco-friendly, just how it should be :-)

bedroom
Doesn't that blue wall color remind you of Carrie's apartment in the Sex and the City movie?