I've been plugging away working on projects that I have either stored up from the winter or have an acquired during Thrifty Friday outings. Recently, I painted a cedar chest, and freshened up a tired mirror. I'm feeling good! I can see progress, that's always motivating. I don't know what came over me but I was very much in a groove. So much, that I neglected to take photos of my work until they … [Read more...]
No Cost Decorating- Shopping My Stash Home Office
Last month I came across a decorating challenged to take one space and decorate it a new way each month using items already owned. It was a no cost decorating challenge. If you would like to take a look at some great looking spaces, you can see it here. I discovered this challenge a little too late in the game, but it made me start to think about my own space. Could I decorate or redecorate my … [Read more...]
Friday Finds -Home Office Accessorizing
A few weeks have past since my last post and as stated, I am focusing on finding accessories for my home office. Little by little I have been gathering pieces that would be both useful and decorative on my new Craigslist desk. I started by brainstorming a list of items to look for. Here is what I came up with: Desk lamp pen/pencil holder book ends file folders note pad file … [Read more...]
Office Space on a Budget- Part III
The search is over. I found a desk! The search didn't take as long as I thought. I guess I had the idea of what I wanted in my head and when I saw it I pounced. It was located on Craigslist at the price point I was willing to spend. I made the call, put in an offer and the gentleman accepted as long as I could pick it up that day. I asked my son to come along to help with the lifting and we … [Read more...]
Office Space on a Budget -Part II
I have beed adjusting to using the white cabinet for my office space. However, its just not a big enough space to store all my important files stuff. However, what I really find I miss the most is actually sitting down at a desk with all my wonderful supplies surrounding me. Time for another confession. I love school supplies, and this time of year I am just giddy with the selection and … [Read more...]
Home Office on a Budget
After reading some of my posts, you may have come to realize a pattern of how I do things. (Or not). It's kind of backward.... I will go on the hunt, find the treasures and then decide where and how I will use them in my home. This exact method happened when I came across this white cabinet a while back. Do you remember my posting this in a Friday Find? I purchased it because it was a … [Read more...]