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Shared Work Spaces

I LOVE these ideas for shared work spaces. The best part? They look pretty--oh, and they're functional, if you're into that kind of thing.   

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Steel Windows

Know what I LOVE--besides the fact that all ten seasons of Friends is now on Netflix? I love black steel windows. I'm sure I've mentioned it before, but that's how much I love them: enough to mention them twice. Or three times. Seven times tops. I was completely bummed out that we couldn't get them for our house. I can't remember if it's because they were not available through our builder or that they cost thousands of dollars. Either way, not available. Steel windows are amazing--I love how the black is so sharp and clean and everything else I love about lines and black and squares and the combination of everything I just mentioned. I mean really, could there BE anything better?

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[so cheap, so easy]: Decorating with Branches

I'm not sure what my fascination is with sticks and branches, but it's true: I love them. I love the natural, raw, way of them. I'm pretty sure I have them in every room in some form or another. Stella often brings me sticks from outside, because she knows I love them, and I even keep those. When Christmastime rolls around, I have been known to have Hubs join me on a stick hunt, because I like to add them to my Christmas tree or put them in vases and hang ornaments from them. I finally talked him into just letting me store them for the next year, because sometimes those stick hunts get pretty cold. Unfortunately, the sticks from last year have found new homes around our house, so we will need more this year. I have a beaut of a branch that I found in the canyon while riding horses with my family one day. I've been mocked for that thing, but I have grand plans for that thing. I mean, really, look at all the amazing things you can do with a branch. Oh yeah, and they're free. P.S. Does this post make me sound weird or obsessive, or like a stick hoarder? It's okay if it does. I'm okay with all three.

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[color kreyv]: Pink

According to Stella, yesterday was the best day ever. She started preschool (I cried, she didn't.); I bought her a kids' meal from Chick-Fil-A, and the toy was, apparently, the coolest thing ever; she got to visit Daddy at the clinic; and she got to go to the dentist, which she loves. I have to agree with Stella and say that yesterday was, indeed, pretty awesome. I had a cookies and cream shake to help drown my sorrows from the preschool drop-off, and I also got to take a nap. It wasn't a long one, but it was a nap. Best. Day. Ever.

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[color kreyv]: Navy & Peach

I am a sucker for navy, and I love adding a pale peach or pink to the mix. It's kind of got a hard and soft thing going on. Speaking of hard and soft, my soft baby is crying really hard, so...gotta run.  In summary: peach, navy, good.

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[color kreyv]: Gold Pendants

How fabulous are these gold pendants? I definitely feel the need to say fabulous (I'd even go as far as fab) when describing the lighting in these spaces. I think I kind of need them as soon as I get a house. And a white kitchen. And, of course, space for two or three gold pendants.  I've got goals, people.

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Simple Styling

Remember this post--a how-to on how to create a vignette? In case you forgot, or in case you really don't read this blog and just look at the pictures, here it is again: When creating a vignette, the easiest way to do it is to remember the tall, medium, short, layer, layer, layer rule. If you just look at the pictures, I realize you will miss this again. BUT for everyone else, start your vignettes with three items: one tall, one medium, one short, then add other elements to add depth, character, and texture. Check out the below pics for inspiration and style away!

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[color kreyv]: Black & White

Four words: black and white; yes and please. Enough said. (Oh, and I'm not counting the ands in my four words. Just making sure you all know I can, indeed, count.)

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[so cheap, so easy]: Office Pinboard

This is completely adorable, and I know I have a bad habit of saying, "How hard can it be?" when really it is usually beyond my skill level. BUT, this, this is as easy as a fabric-covered cork board and some twine and clothes pins. I mean, really, the possibilities are endless. I think I need one of these, don't you?!

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[color kreyv]: Pale Mint

Springtime has arrived, and I'm definitely feeling the lighter, brighter colors. Today, I'm digging pale mint. I love the way it adds a pop to a room in a subtle, neutral way. In fact, I'm wearing mint as I type. Don't be too impressed though, I'm still in my workout clothes. I worked out, went grocery shopping, folded some laundry…and that about sums it up. Oh, I forgot. I did go out tonight…to our church to help clean. (Remember when "going out" meant going somewhere exciting, not just literally going out of the house?) Please don't be jealous of my life, not everyone is made to handle a life as fabulous as mine.

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Windows. Lots and Lots of Windows.

Oh, how I love windows…great big, let-the-light-shine-in windows. Aren't these gorg?  Sigh.  An-y-way…how was your weekend? I have to say, I love a long weekend. Let me rephrase: I love a long weekend when Hubs in not working. We watched a movie, saw Disney Princesses and Star Wars characters at the library, went to lunch with friends, went iceskating, had dinner with family, had a game night, and saw Frozen.  And then we had family nap time to recover from all of the fun we had this weekend. Oh my gosh I love my little family. And these windows.

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[color kreyv]: A Touch of Gold

I love me a little touch of gold here and there…unless it's real gold. I'm pretty sure I would like big touches of that.  That's all--just a few pretty pictures and one big deep thought for the day. 

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All About the Accessories

Accessorizing or styling a home is definitely the bringing-it-altogether component of a room. Styling is what gives character, personality, quirk, and depth to a space. It takes a space to the next level. Unfortunately, styling is what scares a lot of people or at least leaves them at a stand still. Clients often tell me that they have a hard time bringing a room together. The good news? There's nothing to be scared of. Chances are, you have a lot of items around your house that you could use. The more random and unique, the better! Here are a few quick tips when styling:

1 | Choose items that represent you, have meaning, or that you love.

2 | Remember the tall, medium, short, layer, layer, layer rule. Check out this post for more deets.

3 | Take your time. This is the hardest one for me. I have a tendency to want to hurry and "finish" a room. But, at the same time, I want to love the items in it. Don't buy items to fill a space, buy items to make a space represent you and your aesthetic.

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Floor to Ceiling Wainscoting

I love the look of floor to ceiling wainscoting. It's such a modern way to introduce texture, interest, and warmth to a room. And, from what I hear, it's not terribly difficult to install--especially if you install the way I do: watch someone else do the work. 

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Work Space Shelving

Did anyone else miss the first two weeks of August? Seriously, where did the days go? I can't believe it is August 14th. It's practically almost Christmas, and apparently, Halloween is pretty much tomorrow, according to every store that has been carrying Halloween candy for weeks.  What's up with that? Calm it down already.

I am completely in love with these work spaces and, specifically, the shelving.  It is so simple--and pretty darn functional for those of you who are into that kind of thing. (Wink, wink!) The other thing I am loving about these particular spaces is the transformation of a small space or wall to define the space. These offices, or something similar, could easily be a part of a larger room playing double duty. And really, who doesn't love a double duty room? In other words, most of us have no choice but to have at least one double duty room, so we better love it, right?!

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Loving Ladders

I've been loving ladders for a while now. Here's why: 1| They're versatile. You can hang blankets, towels, magazines, or nothing from them. 2| They add character to a space. Even if you go out and buy a ladder from Pottery Barn, it looks like it has a story behind it. (You know, kind of like the apothecary table Rachel bought from PB, but told Phoebe it was from the "swap meet" from the days of Yore?) My last reason: 3| They're easy to make in any size. And because of that, I have one. I'll show you tomorrow. I kind of love it! 

P.S. Does anyone else have, Go My Son, Go and Climb the Ladder stuck in their head? If you didn't, I'm sorry that I put it in your head...make your people proud of you, ooooh, oooooh...

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