Thursday, January 27, 2011

A Room of My Own

And by room...I mean, corner.But, it's all mine! To craft, sew, scrapbook, coupon....and by "all mine", I mean it has all of my supplies stored at it. Dmitri thinks its a jungle gym designed just for his creative exploration, and in the last day he has dumped out an entire bottle of glitter and broken one of my favorite Christmas presents...sigh. But I digress, I am loving the transformation that my corner has taken...Here is an embarrasing before shot pre-master bedroom renovation:

Chaos


And now....

 So crisp and organized!





 David built the shelves

 I made tags for the boxes: "Remember," "Tie a Bow," "Write," "Stamp," "Embellish," and "Paint"!

I could not be happier. It makes me want to start a scrapbooking marathon (which is what I need considering I have 18 months to scrapbook before baby # 2 arrives...yikes), sew 7 different window treatments, and match-up my coupons for my shopping trip. ALL at the same time...

A few details:
Desk: Pier 1 on sale several years ago
Shelves: Built by us using a 1x10, trim, brackets, and green spraypaint
White boxes: Ikea (2/ $4.99)
Pink crates on bottom shelf: Liberty of London for Target (on sale a while back for $9)
Galvanized lantern: Ikea
Pink orchid: Gift

I linked up @ The Weekend Wrap Up; The Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors,
Saturday Soiree @ a little lovely, & The Sunday Showcase at Under The Table and Dreaming !
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50 comments:

  1. the girl in the red shoesJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Wow, it looks so beautiful! It could be in a magazine!

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  2. Gina @ Temporary NestJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I am so jealous!! Your master is absolutely gorgeous. Even the work space flows perfectly!! You are a master. You should be a proud proud lady!! :)

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  3. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    This really looks like it is out of a magazine. Great job! What a great "retreat" to have...

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  4. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    So pretty! I love the green shelves - they are so cheery. Great job.

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  5. HollyJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I love it - so pretty!

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  6. JillianJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Looks awesome!

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  7. Cassie BustamanteJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    what a beautiful and inspirational place to craft!

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  8. michelleJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    What a beautiful corner you have! Your room turned out so gorgeous Caroline, I bet you enjoying it so much!

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  9. LeanneJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    What a beautiful space. I love your personal work area. Your master bedroom is gorgeous too. It does look like it belongs in a magazine.

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  10. AdrianaJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    It looks fabulous, I love the color combo!

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  11. Rebecca@This Present LifeJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    What a beautiful corner of the world for you to create in! It's so bright and colorful I'm sure you feel inspiration just admiring it! I love it!

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  12. SarahJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Yep, I agree with the others. These pictures really do look like a magazine spread.

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  13. CourtneyKebJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I'm getting tired of being super jealous of you for this entire room.

    ;)
    Great space, momma!

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  14. Katie OlthoffJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    100 million % better! I LOVE the green shelves, and thank pink flower is just icing on the cake!

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  15. Mama Gone GreenJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Looks great! You sure are motivated for a pregnant mama!!
    I have my own corner for my sewing, etc. and I LOVE IT! I hope you enjoy yours just as much...

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  16. HomeroadJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I love the colors you used in your room. Isn't it nice to have a little place of your own. I have to share my new room with my husband but that's ok. Have a great time with it!
    Susan
    check out my new room:
    http://myhomeroad.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-craft-room-reveal.html

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  17. Clandestine RoadJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  18. Sheena Louise RoetmanJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    SHUT UP Caroline!! The "after" picture is straight out of a magazine -- so beautiful. Come decorate my house!

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  19. ShannonJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    This is beautiful! I am mega impressed by your entire house!

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  20. FranJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Oh MY! Transformation is an understatement! Looks gorgeous!!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    What an amazing transformation. Great work!

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  22. Mandi MillerJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Holy cow Caroline!!! That looks amazing!! Come organize my desk! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

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  23. Beth @ The Goad AbodeJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    what a happy space, love it!

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  24. CateJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I LOVE IT! At first, I thought your "after" photo was an inspiration photo from a magazine...you've officially amazed me!

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  25. UnknownJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    can you tell me the color of the paint you used for the wall and what did you used to make the wall look beautiful? you did a great job!!!!

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  26. CanaanJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    So beautiful!! I have been telling my husband that I feel like I need a space that's JUST mine in the house and suggested a desk in our bedroom. He thought it would be ugly, so I can't wait to show him how beautiful it can be! Thanks!!

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  27. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    What a great space. It looks beautiful.

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  28. Jenny RodriguezJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    It is so fresh! What a fabulous space to call your own (well kinda your own...lol)

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  29. EmilyJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    It looks beautiful, I just wish I could get mine to look so neat and orderly, but I have wayyyyyy too many craft supplies. domesticdeadline.blogspot.com

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  30. AnneJanuary 29, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    It looks fantastic!

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  31. Kara E.January 29, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Wow! What a beautiful transformation! Great colors, beautiful wall and love the cheerful green shelves too! Great job! :)

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Very pretty...love the colors!

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  33. kim westJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    it's BEAUTIFUL! I thought it was a picture in a magazine...Can't believe the before and after! gREAT JOB!

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  34. Honey I'm Home BlogJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I love the way this turned out. What a bright and cheery room.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  35. Alisha @ SnugasaBugBabyJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    You are right...cute and crisp. I am working on my craft/sewing space right now, so it was fun to see yours :)

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  36. Elle UyJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Oh wow, super cute! Looks like it came straight from a magazine! Great space.

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  37. SamanthaJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Love your new "area". It goes so well with your crazy bed and stencil wall.

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  38. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    thank you!!! I will for look the paint.

    have a wonderful weekend.

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  39. JanaJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    I'm seriously in love with this craft room. I am getting ready to redo mine myself and this just motivated me a lot!

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  40. Trudi * Fabricated TalesJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    My desk is an absolute mess and one of my New Year's resolutions is to keep it tidy and give it a makeover. That's really a beautiful little corner you've made yourself there. I'm totally inspired ;o)

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  41. Michelle J.February 1, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    18 months is one long pregnancy! :)

    Your corner looks beautiful. I really think that would be the cheapest gorgeous solution for my crafting mess.

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  42. LeiFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Cute, cute corner... but I really love the splash of the color that strip of wallpaper provides!!!

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  43. Audrey CrispFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Super cute! I love love it!!!

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  44. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Visiting from tatertots! Love your room! It is so fresh feeling!
    x

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  45. KLMFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    That space gives me some Spring Fever. Love it! :)

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  46. Laura at Ms. Smartie PantsFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    So very cute! Fresh and clean looking too! Who wouldn't want to create there? I'm loving the bedspread too, where did you get that?

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  47. Stephanie CameronFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Love it...My favorite part is the damask on the wall. How did you do it??

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  48. I am Nicole...February 4, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    OK, the finished product is beautiful! But, I have to say the most entertaining part was your comment about how you have 18 mos till baby #2... I already have baby #2, but feel that way about possible having baby #3. I really should finish baby 1 and get a good start baby 2's book before I pop out baby 3 :-). Thanks for the smile!

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  49. I {heart} Nap TimeFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    LOVE this! The stencil is beautiful! I'd love for you to link it up at I Heart Nap Time.

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  50. SweetSugarBelleFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    This is incredible and I love every bit of it!

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