Hi there! A belated Happy Independence Day to my American friends!
I hope you all had a great weekend.
We took a short road trip to Breckenridge for the weekend, where we met up with some good friends & their families (the guys are old friends from their Phi Delta Theta days & we gals get along swimmingly). We rented a huge, scenic weekend house that accommodated 8 adults, 7 kids, & seemed a lot cooler before several tantrums & meltdowns occurred there. HA! There was plenty of chaos & conversations we couldn't finish due to chasing after kids.....but the laughter was plenty, the mountain/lake views were magical, the wine was flowing, & memories were made dammit!
{ via my Instagram @freckleschic4 }
I had put in some work-from-home hours before we left town & as I tidied up my little desk, it occurred to me that I haven't shown my (basement) office nook in a couple years (here's how it looked). After the basement renovation was completed, it was one of those spaces that I wanted to pull together B.Q. (before Quinn). It hasn't changed much (it is only a nook after all) but since I do log hours working from home these days, I wanted to show how it works for me now. I'd say it's less "styled" & more realistic these days. I don't need much when it comes to my work: just my computer, basic office supplies (both hidden & on display), & a desktop file. This is where I prefer to work. Lounging on the sofa is enticing but I'm much more productive when there's a structured setup!
Excuse the grainy photos, lighting's tricky down there.
If you follow me on Instagram, you might remember that I got 2 ghost chairs for our dining room. Quinn's high chair is currently |
Of course, this "office" isn't all work.
It's also where I wrap gifts, write thank you notes, flip thru magazines, & blog.
It's also where I wrap gifts, write thank you notes, flip thru magazines, & blog.
I received this "Live true, be you" birthday card from a dear friend last January & promptly framed it. It's a nice reminder, especially in these days of carefully curated social media images. |
Quinnie chaser by day, paper chaser by night! |
And if I'm to be completely honest, this is what you'd see if photo cropping wasn't my best friend, HA!
SOURCES
wall color (Benjamin Moore Gray Owl) / desk (console table Home Goods ~2 yrs) / clear acrylic magazine holders / clear acrylic desk accessories, desktop file, & storage box (Container Store) / bulletin board (DIY) / ghost chair / confetti pillow cover (originally intended for Quinn's room) / preserved boxwood
Thanks for dropping by!!
