This little space has been a big pain in my butt ever since we moved in. Number one, it’s Jimmy’s spot to record music and all that equipment so isn’t chic to look at, and number two, it’s his spot to pay bills….and piles of bills definitely aren’t chic to look at.
No, there is no such thing as bill chic.
No, there is no such thing as bill chic.
And when I say “look at” I mean it’s one of the main things you see when sitting on the couch on the opposite side…other than the tv. So, it kinda needs to be pretty. Like my tv.
Once Heather got here, we set to work on a project that is still a work in progress.
But, as you’ll see….we’ve come a long way.
But, as you’ll see….we’ve come a long way.
It started with this:
And after a little elbow grease (still a work in progress):
I’m still desperate to find a way to hide those cords, because it’s just not cute to see cords, right?
Maybe a couple decals could dress it up too?
I don’t know….something is missing, but I’m not sure what….
Maybe a couple decals could dress it up too?
I don’t know….something is missing, but I’m not sure what….
But, it’s SO much better…SO MUCH.
I also want to convince my sewing friend to turn that bottom curtain into ruffles.
{Mari, you reading this?}
Kinda like this from Three Men & a Lady:
Now that’s an office space I could REALLY enjoy looking at.
I’m working on the pictures of the rest of the living room, so hopefully I’ll have them up later today.
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how does jimmy feel about the pink storage boxes..lol.
That made a HUGE difference… I think it looks SO great… although I think you are onto something with the ruffles 😉
Seriously though, I love this little area now!!!
Super cute! You’re giving me some ideas!
I think its looking great, I loveeee the bottom pic and would LOVE if mine looked like that too.
it’s looking great hun!! huge improvement! 🙂
ruffles would be so cute!
don’t you just hate cords! ugh!!!
what a transformation!! well done!!
SWOON! Fantastical ideas! I miss you ladycakes. I haven’t been round these here parts lately. Only long enough to post mostly. Hope you’re doing well!!
I love how the chair says sit on it. Your office space does look a lot better with the curtain there!
Oooooohhh la la, marvelous!! Sorry I haven’t been around much lately 🙁 That must change! xoxo, my dear!
that’s a huge improvement of it’s own. Ruffles would be cute but would your hubby like that? lol
It turned out great!! I love to organize, it always makes me feel better about my surroundings, lol.