As promised I finally snapped a picture of the new office nook redo. I got to pillage my warehouse office for things like these pretty curtains (from Anthro) and the ikea desk. The nook already has built in wooden hanging rods and there's glass shelving behind the columns. Cool features I was previously using to hold dumb bells and hide pillate's balls. What was I thinking? Now they are full of stationery, journals and handmade books. Way better. And far more inspiring for me.
Claiming a new space for myself here at the house feels like a fresh start. I feel more excited to start my new projects and facing out the window I get to see rhodies in bloom and not starve myself of natural light.
It's nice to get a new perspective at home.
What a beautiful space;)
Posted by: Linda | May 16, 2010 at 07:20 PM
nicely done!
Posted by: brennan | May 16, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Right. That's it. I am going to toss a match into my office and start again. Metaphorically speaking. No need to call the police.
Posted by: Gill : ) | May 16, 2010 at 07:42 PM
Okay. Your space is lovely. You've inspired me. Time to search out all those dust bunnies and find them a new home. AND, rearrange my workspace to fire up the imagination and inspire... it's important!
Posted by: Penny Herring | May 16, 2010 at 09:35 PM
What a peaceful place to be working! Great style!
Posted by: Marcia Hamelijnck | May 16, 2010 at 09:54 PM
PS. before this looks too picture picture perfect bear in mind the hidden side of this image has a huge treadmill sharing the space. But luckily the woodwork kinda hides the beast visually a little. Not to mention can serve as my daily reminder!
Posted by: anahata | May 16, 2010 at 10:06 PM
Cool!I love your place...very peaceful and organized!It's really pretty cool!..You've really inspired me.
Posted by: Fast Healthy Figure Guide | May 16, 2010 at 10:42 PM
What a pretty workspace! You can see your painting style evident here: the layered patterns, feminine textures, and lovely colors. I imagine the muse would speak loudly in such a happy place.
Posted by: A Twitter User | May 17, 2010 at 01:03 AM
How inspiring! Good for you!
Posted by: Dreaming Bear | May 17, 2010 at 06:02 AM
how do you keep it so tidy? :o
Posted by: sasha | May 17, 2010 at 06:58 AM
omg. i forgot to add, what an amazing space! love it :)
Posted by: sasha | May 17, 2010 at 06:59 AM
hi from someone who reads and enjoys your blog on a regular basis but has, until now, not commented. i love the art and other images, being reminded of a wonderful trip to belize through hearing about your own trips there, that you are living your dreams ... but it's that tray in the third photo that is making me ask - where did you get it? and more specifically, where can i get it? :) please and thanks ...
happy day!
Posted by: kathy | May 17, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Elegant earthy feminine and serene..what wonderful elements to have make up your studio:)
Posted by: Christine | May 17, 2010 at 12:23 PM
So pretty! So inspiring!
Posted by: Kathie Gillaspey | May 17, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Stunning! Beautiful space.
Posted by: Jessamyn Sommers | May 17, 2010 at 02:18 PM
Kathy,
I always buy any tin trays - tin in general for that matter- when I go to vintage and antique stores, garage sales etc. Seems like they where more popular in the seventies. I remember them from my childhood and love that stuff. So this ne is just from a local junk shoppe. I bet they have old tin trays though on ebay.
Posted by: anahata | May 17, 2010 at 03:46 PM
Where'd you get that adorable little Buddha? Also loving the Anthro curtains!
Posted by: Kelly Grace | May 17, 2010 at 05:56 PM
hi.
i searched your "papaya" shop, hoping and thinking you might make and sell trays like that, but sadly found none so thanks for the tip. i will scour ebay and local shops (hopefully not in vain) for something as pretty as that lovely tray.
thanks again.
Posted by: kathy | May 18, 2010 at 09:34 AM
Beautiful space! I recently saw a Bee's Knees poster you uploaded. Are you the artist? Is it for sale somewhere? Poster, bag, etc? I LOVE IT!!!
Posted by: Megan | May 18, 2010 at 09:41 AM
Megan,
Yep the Bee's Knees image will probably be available in August through our company PAPAYA.
http://www.papayaart.com/
Posted by: anahata | May 18, 2010 at 03:39 PM
Kathy!
We are planning to make tin trays...shhhhh...
But haven't quite gotten there yet. We're on the same level though! Love it.
Posted by: anahata | May 18, 2010 at 03:42 PM
The office looks fabulous! You did a good job. Congratulations!
Posted by: Boracay beach hotel | May 19, 2010 at 06:50 AM
oh, that is good news about trays; thank you!!! i'll be watching. :)
kathy
Posted by: kathy | May 21, 2010 at 06:54 AM
I love your new space dedicated to creativity- gorgeous!!
Posted by: Eileen | May 25, 2010 at 06:22 AM
So amazing - the visual array. Is that an Aura Soma Oil.... they are lovely! Have not seen one since I was in Amsterdam several years ago. Those colors sure do suit the room and you!
Posted by: Twogrins | June 03, 2010 at 08:11 PM
I really feel drawn to this idea of a nook - - you must feel less distracted and drawn into your world in there! It looks fantastic!
Happy weekend!
Posted by: jenny | July 23, 2010 at 10:09 PM