TOTALLY SMITTEN WITH: Continued improvements to the home office!
The office has been getting an extremely gradual makeover, which I think most people can probably relate to. Here’s what my desk looked like this time last year.
Last fall, it took a HUGE step forward with lots of updates. I switched from using a HUGE farmhouse table, to a small writing desk that we’ve owned for years. I loved that the switch freed up room for a reading chair, but as the months went on, the desk just wasn’t cutting it for me to work at it for hours straight. I couldn’t spread papers out and didn’t have much room to fill ETSY orders. The drawer space was minimal and limited to things less than 2 inches tall. The chair was an even bigger problem since it wasn’t height adjustable and wasn’t intended for sitting in longer than a meal.
I realized a new desk and chair were legitimate business expenses and that I was starting my third year of self-employment still working from a dysfunctional set-up. FAIL! Some good old-fashioned internet research later, I found the perfect size desk and a chair that was cute, had positive reviews, and didn’t cost a fortune.
I’ve only had the chair for a few hours and the desk for a day, so I’m not ready to vouch for them yet. But, so far the set up is SO MUCH BETTER. I’ll report back when everything is organized and I’ve had a chance to test it out.
ALSO SMITTEN WITH: The nailhead trim on the new headboard in the guest bedroom. What? We got three new items in one week? I swear, we sadly didn’t win the lottery, nor lose all control of the budget. I got an opportunity to pick out an item from Wayfair in exchange for posting a review of it on their website. When I looked at the list of items I could pick from, I was shocked that it included this cute upholstered headboard. Ever since I took down the art above the bed to sell, the room seemed so unfinished. What a difference this made!
BEING INSPIRED BY: Paper – Sometimes I need a break from the computer, which is hard when I end up scrolling Pinterest for inspiration when I have a little downtime. I’m trying to make more of an effort to turn to real books and magazines instead, and it’s so refreshing!
My Favorite Decor Books
Homemakers by Brit Morin (Brit & Co)
Styled by Emily Henderson
The Nesting Place by Myquillyn Smith
The Inspired Room by Melissa Michaels
(Book links are Amazon affiliate links – if you buy them, you pay the same price and I get a small commission. Win-win!)
Lauren@SimplyLKJ says
Love the new desk and chair. And wow, that headboard is amazing.
Lindsay says
I love the desk… Where did you get it?
Melissa George says
Thanks! I ordered it from Amazon. Here’s my link to it: http://amzn.to/20O921m The price has been fluctuating a ton. When I ordered it last week, I paid $310. Then yesterday it was up to $365 and today it’s $350. I don’t know what’s going on! It was ALOT of pieces to put together, but totally worth it.
Darlene says
Hi Melissa! I’ve recently found your blog. I love your organizing posts and sense of decorating style. Would you mind sharing where you purchased your office chair? Thank you!
Melissa George says
Hi Darlene, so glad you are enjoying the blog! I ordered the chair from Wayfair ( http://www.wayfair.com/Pastel-Furniture-Hoquiam-Mid-Back-Office-Chair-QP2742.html ). Just make sure you check the measurements of it against an existing chair, it’s a little smaller than I expected because I didn’t even think to look at the width. I’m 5’4″ and feel like it would be uncomfortable if I was much bigger. That said, it’s working out so much better for me than my old chair. I can sit here for hours without any issues even though I wasn’t sure if that would be the case when I first sat in it.
Evelyn B says
Just love the desk and chair – also know that the chair is much better for your body!! The looks are so changed by the desk that I’m really surprised. Headboard is good too – I have windows above my beds so that becomes the headboard for me and I decorate on the sides which make it easier to clean. Love your office space now! Thanks for sharing.
Melissa George says
Thanks so much Evelyn! After working at the new desk, and especially with the new chair, it’s amazing what a difference it has made in how I feel. So fun to have windows above your bed!