I know, I know...
What the heck is taking me so long to update the ol'blog? Well, I've been on an important task these last few days. With the help of family members (thank you guys!), we've redone the office in the house. Eric and I used to spend lots of time in the office together. He would play World of Warcraft while I scrapped at my scrappen' desk. Since his passing, it's been difficult to spend time in the room. It's my primary place to scrap and hang out on the computer. I decided it was time to change it. Create a sanctuary for myself where I can go and feel at peace. Last week, I went out and bought some affordable furniture at Ikea (thank goodness for that store), decor items (thank goodness for Target), and Paint. We emptied out the room on Thursday/Friday and painted it a mild blue-green color. I found the color in the latest issue of "Creative Home" by Better Homes & Gardens Magazine. They matched it up with these gorgeous dark brown silk curtains. I fell totally in the love with the combination and decided it was a perfect option for the new space. Because there were so many helpful people assisting in getting the room completed, we finished it up last night. Below are some photos of the (almost) final results:
The desk and chair sit in the center of the room facing the storage area. I like to bring the furniture away from the walls to create "mini spaces" within a single room. I think it's a great way to create more space for additional furniture pieces.
I stuck this in the corner of the room. By surprise, I saw this chair at "Home Goods". Usually, I wouldn't think to buy big pieces of furniture from this place, but this chair was a perfect fit for the room. Introduces another color into the space. It also adds a little bit of warmth considering the wall color is on the cool side.
This is the first thing you see when you walk into the room. My favorite place to sleep. It's sort of weird sleeping in a twin again, but it's cozy and cute. It's also a safe place for me to be at night and I'm closer to Ethan. That's a good thing for a worried mom.
Using the baskets for all my various scrapbook supplies. They're almost the perfect size (I may have to go bigger on a few more). I like to categorize everything so it's easy to find. I put my "label stickers" in one bin, my rub-ons in another, letter stickers here, word stickers there, etc. It all makes sense to me and keeps me on track.
Trying to get a head start on storing my Prima Flowers. I have a few right now, but not a ton. I collected them as I ran into them and the colors matched my scrapbooken' needs. I'm sure they'll be quite a few coming my way soon, so I'm trying to make space for them. These glass jars from Ikea are another one of their great deals.
These pillows are definitely my favorite part of the entire room. I'm really into the "orange" thing right now. Who would of ever thought we'd get back into the orange scene? Wasn't that popular back in the 1970's and weren't we all in a rush in the 1980's and 90's to remove it from our homes? Look at us now, we're using it again. This time though it's a little deeper..closer to the red family. Picked up this modern, stylish pillow at Target. They have the yearly "world bazaar" decor sale happening right now. It's on the pricey side, but it will go on clearance in April. I picked up only a few things from the bazaar. This pillow was one of those things...couldn't pass it up. I think it finishes off the space.
Will be back to update some more a little later. Going to scrapbook tonight and relax in the new room. Will have a layout to share when I come back. Take Care.
Looks wonderful Christine!
Posted by: Aleida Franklin | January 20, 2008 at 10:06 AM
I think it looks wonderful!!!!!! Everyone needs a space of there own and this is perfect! enjoy creating!!!
Posted by: Wendy McKee | January 20, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Wow, I think we have the same desk, shelf and baskets Christine! That is too funny. I like your taste!!
Posted by: helen | January 20, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Beautiful beautiful room Christine ... I hope it helps you be able to relax and spend time in there doing what you love. :)
Posted by: Katy | January 20, 2008 at 11:32 AM
I LOVE what you did with this space !!
Posted by: Sophie | January 20, 2008 at 12:06 PM
I love your color choices and how you made the room both for scrapping and resting.
Happy scrappin' and sweet dreams!
Posted by: Kelly | January 20, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Oooh, it all looks so pretty!! The blue, green and orange combo are so perfect! :)
Posted by: Emily (skrpbkmom) | January 20, 2008 at 01:22 PM
What a great way to make it yours! And the pop of color rocks!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 20, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Oh my gosh that is beautiful!!!! What a great scrapbooking sanctuary. I am so inspired. Someday I hope to have a room like this!!!
Posted by: Cynthia | January 20, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Oh my gosh that is beautiful!!!! What a great scrapbooking sanctuary. I am so inspired. Someday I hope to have a room like this!!!
Posted by: Cynthia | January 20, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Oh wow, your office looks amazing!! I love the color combinations. It looks like a place where peace and tranquility will reign. My prayers are with you.
Posted by: tina | January 20, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Wow Christine! This looks like it should be in a magazine! so happy you could create such a beautiful space for yourself! :)
Posted by: emily (justem) | January 20, 2008 at 02:56 PM
Christine - it's so beautiful. Just like your pages, you did a tremendous job of mixing up the palette and making it uniquely yours and beautiful!!! I just painted my scrap room a similar blue/green and I LOVE it. Got the black project desk from Pier 1 and waiting for some shelves, etc. Mine's so not close to being done - but it's getting there :) Can't wait to see your new lo. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
-Laura
Posted by: Laura | January 20, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Beautiful! Wish my room look like yours. Good Job!
Posted by: Shari | January 20, 2008 at 03:48 PM
What a beautiful job you've done. Makes me rethink the colors in some of my rooms. I love this color combination.
Just wonderful!
Jacquie
Posted by: Jacquie | January 20, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Beautiful room Christine! I am hoping that someday I can have a room to create into my own space. These colors are gorgeous and you have done a fantastic job of putting them together. awesome.
Posted by: Tiffany | January 20, 2008 at 05:38 PM
wow, that room is just gorgeous... so inpsiring! Love that pillow too... I may have to make a Target trip to check it out!
Love the soothing colors ! Enjoy this new sanctuary!
kim
Posted by: kim Faucher | January 20, 2008 at 06:53 PM
That room is gorgeous, just filled with my favorite colors. I love the light and the fact that you had the courage to change things to make it what you need, I so admire that. Congrats to you on the DT, I hope many good things come your way. I want to redo my room now:)
Posted by: Heather Prins | January 20, 2008 at 07:13 PM
what a gorgeous space!
i love the brown and blue combo (my alma mater's school colors! go tufts! LOL)
Posted by: Cathy P. (Cayla73) | January 20, 2008 at 08:52 PM
beautiful room! very comfortable color too!
happy Scrapping!
Posted by: Jennifer Camplin | January 20, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Christine your room looks magazine fabulous!!! I love the colors you picked out and the different accent colors and also the black in the room, always makes for a clean, classy look. Have fun creating in that space, can't wait to see what you come up with in that bit of inspiration!
Posted by: casey boyd | January 20, 2008 at 11:24 PM
I love the Color you picked out! It is such a peaceful color...not to mention how the room decor just seems to POP! Awsome room
Posted by: Tammy | January 21, 2008 at 12:09 AM
wow- this is amzing! i love the colors and i hope you´ll be able to find peace and comfort in there....
Posted by: jana | January 21, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Gorgeous redo! you are sooo talented. I could never put all that together!
Posted by: Susan Dingess | January 21, 2008 at 05:00 AM
I LOVE this room & I bet you do too!! GREAT wall color. Sure wish I could be brave & try something cool like that!
ENJOY!!
Wendy
Posted by: Wendy Vecchi | January 21, 2008 at 05:13 AM