I’m sorry for disappearing for a day! It’s so rare for me not to post, but I’ve been working on a special (and very exciting/terrifying) project and it took all of my time yesterday. I’ve been in video-uploading, picture editing, error-receiving purgatory and just didn’t have time to get a post up. I also spent three hours (and a ridiculous sum of money) at the hair salon yesterday. I’ve never had my hair properly and professionally colored and I decided it was finally time. Mary, the miracle worker, swapped out the brassy blonde color-from-a-box for a color closer to my natural shade. It was quite a shock for me, since I’ve been bright blonde my entire life (expect for a brief period when I was the victim of a terrible goth-blackberry color of red.) She colored it a dark blonde and with warm blonde highlights. The base color ended up looking slightly red and it’s really pretty. I still have to do a double-take when I see myself in the mirror, but it’s definitely a change for the better. She also sold me on, what must be, the best shampoo on the planet, because it was so expensive, but I figure if I spend $50 on a gallon of paint, I can spend a little money on my hair. It’s about time, I guess.
Boy, I’m chatty today. Keep me away from my blog for the day and I have to unload the next. Anyway, here’s the long-awaited, five years in the making home office in all of its glorious done-ness.
When we first moved into our house, this was probably the worst room in the house…well, the half bath was really bad, too… Let’s just say I was not in love with this house when we bought it, but we were on a tight budget and I saw the most potential in this place. This room was the kitchen in the 1940′s part of the house, but became redundant once the addition and modern kitchen was added onto the back of the house a few years before we purchased it. Most of the kitchen was removed and what was left was layers of linoleum, plywood patches, a refrigerator with a carpet of dog hair underneath, a gas pipe sticking up out of the floor where the oven used to be and an old ironing board cabinet (behind the fridge.) The room also had four doorways…one to the new kitchen, one to the basement, one to the hallway and stairwell and one to the dining room. I think the previous owners were at a total loss as to what to do with this room. I had some ideas, but even I was a little baffled. Should we turn it into a breakfast room, since it’s between the kitchen and dining room? Should it be a playroom? A craft room? A mudroom, even though it’s not by the front door? We finally settled on putting in built-ins that would define the space as a home office and “landing space” for backpacks, purses, coats, etc. Due to the flow of traffic, it was tough to make freestanding furniture work in this space, so customized built-ins were really the best option.
We had zero budget for renovations when we first moved in, so I started out with an oops can of yellow paint for the walls, painted the pine trim white and just ignored everything else. We did move the refrigerator to the basement, which was a big improvement immediately. (A funny little side story to that is my mom and I decided to cut the water line to make it possible to get the fridge out of there. Well, water spewed everywhere. We were grabbing pots and bowls and anything that would hold water. We were both drenched, cracking up and surrounded by vessels of water before we figured out we could crimp off the line.) My mom later bought me new lighting fixtures and my husband built a radiator cover for the heater in the corner. A couple of years later, my parents and husband chipped in to get me the hardwood floors for my birthday. We bought unfinished oak floors to match the rest of the house and then we installed and refinished them ourselves. If you’ve never read my floor refinishing story and need a good laugh at my expense, check it out. So, this is what the office looked like a few months ago…
Here’s another before shot of the corner next to the kitchen…
…and what the room looks like now…
…and the other corner before…
…and now…
…and here’s the corner with the fridge…
…and now…
Sigh.
I’m linking this up to Thrifty Decor Chick’s Office Party.
When you’re finished browsing around here, make sure you visit the posts from the Growing Your Blog series. The topic for yesterday was Monetization with Thrifty Decor Chick and today it’s all about Community and Social Media and Tatertots and Jello.
indeed! It’s gorgeous. Love how the radiator cover is incorporated into the bottom of the bookshelf. Love the coatrack with the bench underneath. Love the Tourist sign! You did an amazing job.
Wowee, that is gorgeous, stunning, beautiful! What a transformation! The beadboard and built-ins are fantastic. I love all the white with hits of black and wood. Such a great room. And its done!!
But where are pics of the new haircut?
Oh Marian. I didn’t realize this was next to your kitchen. You can work and cook at the same time. Sounds like heaven to me. Well done.
Yes, it’s a nice, central location. My work office, though, is around the corner and little off the beaten path. I usually do my work on the kitchen counter.
Beautiful, as is all your work. It’s so important to have space to work that is beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for sharing, liz
I’m so jealous (just kidding)…I have had my home office makeover on my to-do list for about four years now…it is so getting done in 2012!!! I love the built-in shelves and how you pulled them together with so many neat smalls. Awesome desk chair too!!
Blessings,
Linda
I love it!!
I really like the bench and hooks, do you happen to have a how to on that?
No, unfortunately not. We sort of made it up as we went along. We’re going to do more woodworking posts in the new year, though.
Spectacular! I am in awe!
Love it – want to copy it.
Fantastic job x
So bright and white and gorgeous! Nice work!
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the desk with large window! And it’s in such a convenient location right next to the kitchen…not in some separate room down a hallway away from everything. Enjoy!
Beautiful!!!
This is a great inspiration! Thanks for sharing and congrats that it is done.
Love what you have done with the room! It is truly amazing what the built-ins do to that room. Makes it all flow like it is supposed to be there:) Yay to you for getting it finished!
Gorgeous! Love the built-ins which allows for easy flow through the room.
its wonderful! fabulous job!!
Love,love the desk top! My kitchen and bathroom countertops are wood as well and I love them!
Looks beautiful! Did you DIY this? What an amazing difference.
Yep, we designed and built it all ourselves.
I’d say well worth the wait to get such a gorgeous end result! What a pretty, functional new space. We work on a 1 year plan, 5 year plan, and 10 year plan for our home reno’s. Of course as a retired military family we have only just now managed to get close to the 5 & 10 year projects.
I’m hopeful this time around! Great job! Deb
So pretty and crisp!
I love it. I really like your storage that you have too. Y’all did a great job.
Pat
F-F-Fantastic! You must be over the moon to have, not just a functional space, but a beautiful one. What a dreamy dream, MMS!!!
Beautiful office! Love it!
It looks really nice Marian. I love the wood counter and the white cabs tie in nicely with the kitchen. Little seating area~perfect. Great office and a great location.
Ooooh, is okay to be drooling a little bit? What a perfect little space it it! As always, you hit the head on the nail!
fanFREAKINGtastic!
Wow! I’m in awe! You guys did such a fabulous job!!! (where’s a picture of your hair??)
Wow Marian, so so beautiful! I am in LOVE with the wood countertops, just gorgeous! Can’t wait to see your new hairdo, I’m sure it looks lovely!
xoxo
Kate
WOW!!! This is simply amazing. I’m so inspired now to start working on my own office!! If it turns out looking like yours, you’ll take that as a compliment, right?
this is literally JAW DROPPINGLY gorgeous. Especially comparing the before and afters – you are AMAZING! The is the BEST office ever – totally pinning it for inpiration on my someday list!
Marian~ Absolutely beautiful! Amazing~!
Stunning! This is just great! I love the clean lines and yet the nod to vintage….very well done!
It’s fantastic–my favorite space in your house!
congratulations on a job well done! and by that i mean taking care of yourself for a couple of hours. next chance, perhaps we can have a pic of you and your new hair?
as for the entire office reno… it must be so nice to have vision and an execution of that. my mr. is a carpenter extraordinaire. he also is not finished with the kitchen reno started when my son was one. the boy is now in college. the old saying… the cobbler’s family has no shoes? well i have been barefoot so long forgetfulness is settling in.
your work is just wonderful as always and befits your own iconic style. can’t wait to see it all compiled in your MMS book.
happy new year to you, wendy
WOW. It looks amazing. Love how bright and airy it looks!
Wow, it’s fabulous! So much cleaner and brighter and yet cozy! Beautiful job.
oh!!!! that is sooooooooo gorgeous!!!
This is beautiful! I’m very interested to know what you used for your countertops! We just installed shelving and additional cabinets in our laundry room and are planning to add a wood countertop for me to use as a small workspace…we’re just not quite sure what to use!
We used oak over a plywood base. We then added an oak 1×2 with a beveled edge to cover up the plywood edge.
Love it!!!! Wow what a change! Love the built ins. Did I say that I LOVE it !!???
Oh so pretty! You did an amazing job!
Looks fantastic! has such a comfortable feel! Where did you get the desk top from??
Genius! I love everything about it, but especially all the warm wood mixed with the crisp white! Great job transforming the awkward space into something completely functionally and beautiful to boot!!
You’ve done wonderful things with your home on a budget that most of us can relate to. I’ve printed out so many of your photos as inspiration for my own home. Your office makes a great ‘mommy central’ and heart of your home. Everything about it seems perfect.
It looks sooo good!! Great job! What color paint did you use for the walls?
Can’t wait to see a picture of the new hair color
I was blonde and recently attempted to dye it back to it’s ‘original’ color. I was like you, I had to do double takes in the mirror at first but I’m definitely liking it now and might keep it for a while!
Wow. This is incredible! Absolutely beautiful. I’m curious to know about the built ins if you did them ourself, and how much you think it all cost. Thanks for sharing!
Yep, we designed and built them ourselves. We were trying to figure out the cost and it’s a little tough because it was done over such a long period of time. We saved money on the plywood by buying 10 sheets from a cabinet shop that was going out of business. I’m not sure how many we used on this project, though. I would guess the entire room from floor to ceiling was probably about $1,500 or less.
Well it’s just beautiful! You guys should be really proud of yourselves, and I hope you get lots of use out of it!
Just Beautiful. My goal for 2012 is my home office and you have inspired me. Can you tell me the length of the wall with your desk?
With your hubby’s building skills and your visionary combined… KABOOM! Anything’s possible and you certainly proved it here! This is gorgeous!
Are you two for hire?
Donna
First, congrats! I’m in the middle of moving my home office from our second floor (as we make room for new baby) to our third floor finished attic space – it can get quite crazy!
Your new space is gorgeous!!! So bright, and fresh and clean… Love it!
And, can’t wait to see the pictures of you sporting your beautiful new hair color!
Truly awesome makeover!!!! It’s amazing! You have to be so proud!
Also, could you share what shampoo your hair stylist wanted you to purchase?
Thanks! Keep up the wonderful blogs!
crisp. clean and clutter free! fabulous. you guys did an awesome job.
what’s next?
Stunning, as always! I could move right into that space!! Can’t wait to see the hair.
Fabulous! The wait and the work make the results even sweeter. Living in an old house I can totally relate to challenging spaces. Making a room work (and beautifully at that) is like adding extra square footage (and just a triumphant feeling once it is done.) I’m loving all the storage and display space and appreciating all the effort. Just beautiful!
You are the original transformer! All of the people who looked at the house and didn’t buy it are now wishing they had. Of course, they would need your vision as a part of the price of the home, and that’s priceless!
FABULOUS!!! You take the best before/after shots, too! I’d love to see your hair–& please share the shampoo!
That looks completely wonderful. And it looks functional, too!
Marian, once again you’ve given me inspiration. I too have a unique but odd little room off my kitchen that is part pantry and part home office. What it really becomes is a closet to throw everything in and close the door when company comes. This is the year I want to finish it off and turn it into a room I enjoy being in. Thanks again for sharing your story in pictures and in words. Bless you today!
You must be thrilled! We never did get a landing pad in our house. My kids are gone and my husband still charges his Ipad on the bathroom sink. I bought a recharger station at the Orvis outlet and am now trying to train him to use it. Your room is so neat now that it is going to be hard to drop your shopping bags and other stuff in it. Well done and BRAVA! Ann
WOW! Marian you are fabulous! You guys did such an amazing job. i am blown away. I am trying to convince my hubbs to build me some built ins! Maybe if I leave your blog post up on the computer he’ll get the hint!
Beautiful office! I love it! Ever since finding your blog, I have been INSPIRED!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! But I also want to see pics of your hair!
And by the way. If you are making videos and movies, etc for your business, hair and makeup are tax deductible. Also props, assistants, and wardrobe. Now, about the shampoo. I used to work for Revlon in finance. I have been in budget meetings when the top executive in the beauty division said that they were increasing the size of the hole in the shampoo caps so that customers would use too much shampoo and use it up faster. If you wet your hair really well first and work the water in your hair like it is shampoo, then add a small amount of shampoo diluted with water. Half water and half shampoo. Do the same with conditioner. Your products will last longer. I don’t think you will notice the difference in your hair. Then again, if you have been working in a hot barn all day, you might have to “rinse and repeat.” Remember my other tip: Two Applications of A&D ointment to your hands and fingernails before bed to get rid of bad cuticles, etc. I am thinking of fooling around with adding another ingredient so the ointment won’t soak in as fast. Ann
When you use a professional shampoo, it is more concentrated, so you don’t need to use as much. You are right about wetting the hair well before hand. It is all about the type and quality of sulfates used in the product. There are $3/gallon sulfates and $30/gallon sulfates. Cheap shampoo will strip your hair color. I tell my clients don’t use a shampoo from a manufactor that makes toilet bowl cleaner. The best advice I give my clients is to NOT wash their hair everyday. I have converted a lot of people and their hair is in so much better condition!!!
Wow, that’s really nice and so functional. It really makes me wish my husband were handy! Nice job!
BTW, where’s the hair reveal? lol!
Beautiful!
That office is awesome….I want to see your hair!
it’s perfect!!
Just remarkable! I am a bit jealous that you guys can do so much yourselves….it’s just beautiful and you should be very proud!
Love the office!! I’m beginning to think I need a (handy) man around the house….lol. OH — and now, how about a pic of the “new” you?
Oh my gosh – I LOVE your office space. It’s functional, pretty, bright and it has a great window view too! Love the built-ins and the bench too – so many of my favorite things all rolled into one sweet space! I just blogged about my 2012 projects, and one of my inspiration photos had a lovely office space like yours. No wonder I like yours so much.
Wow I like the crisp white and vintage feel. The built ins are amazing!!!
Looks AMAZING as usual!
You are amazing- what a transformation!! Wowee…
xo~
T
This is really an amazing transformation. You made such use of the layout and I’m sure your family will love it.
By the way, your photos are stunning too. I just got a Rebel and I’m noticing photos a lot. The room look great, so glad you have a new space to love!
Amazingly beautiful. Truly. I love the built ins. I laughed at your comment about $50 paint vs. good hair products. I was cheap on the hair care routine too, until I found an amazing hairdresser.
Funny story, I was at a NYE party with my neighbors and they all know I do a lot of woodworking. So the guys were razzing me a little about it saying they just can’t picture that little old me does all that. I shook my blonde from a bottle hair and said WHO ME? Girl power all the way.
that looks beautiful…love the floor story, lol!
xx Karen
Beautiful!!! I LOVE the countertop!
Awesome…………..and it looks like you kept the door where the ironing board was?
Great Job !
Yep, I did! And I actually still use the ironing board inside.
This room is exactly what I have been trying to tell hubby I need…I can’t wait to go home and how him! He is very handy..I hope I can get him moving..ha!
Thanks for sharing the pictures of your room..It’s beautiful!
Beautiful! You and your hubby are equally talented!
Thanks for the answer regarding the nest picture! Now, please show us your hair!!
ummm… Picture of the new “do”????? lol…. and are you just in heaven?????? What a gorgeous space!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!! Terri
The office space is beautiful. The “before” will very soon be a long forgotten memory. (or nightmare)
Just one request…I’m dying to see your “new” hair!!
Gorgeous!!! I can’t wait to check out the rest of your blog and home. I’m stopping over from Centsational Girl’s blog. Have a great day!
How wonderful! With all of your creative energy, do you take the time to just stop and stare and enjoy gazing at your pretty “new” space? : )
Happy New Year, Marian! Happy Beautiful Office!
: )
Julie M.
It’s glorious! I bet you pinch yourself everytime you look at it!! I want to see your hair and did you buy Pureology Shampoo in the Purple bottle?? My fav!!!
Wow! Your new office is wonderful! You should really be pleased with yourselves! Did you keep the same light fixture on the ceiling?
I can hardly wait to see the new hair-do!
Christi
stunning! i absolutely love it! serene, classy, and practical!
You are one lucky girl with a room like this. It is beautiful, functional and easy to be in. Congrats.
What a peaceful place to work! It looks like it would be quiet all the time. (Haha…I realize that’s not a reality when you have young children, but it certainly looks the part!) And, those built ins and the trimwork and the big bright window; all just heavenly! It’s a stunning space. Kerri, A Pop of Pretty, apopofpretty.com
Gorgeous! It looks like a place to be inspired and creative and organized- perfect! But, I can’t completely enjoy it b/c I’m dying to know what the new ‘do looks like!
Your home always looks like a beautiful catalog! I love your floors ,the color is just gorgeous. What is the paint color on the wall, and what brand of white paint did you use on your built-ins ( was it oil based)?
It’s beautiful! Love the white with the wood counters. I have a plan to build some cabinets myself and will remember this. Love your style! It’s funny what you said about spending $50 on a can of paint to justify the cost of shampoo, I always tell myself I’d spend $100 on my hair so why not a decorative item
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Wow. Let me say that again, WOW! (And I, too, would really love to see a picture of your hair.)
Fabulous! Its a dream space now. Gorgeous! Have I mentioned I really really love it!!!
I speak from experience… Now that you have paid the big money for color, you are going to want to wash it only as needed… Color washes out very fast… Clairol root touch-up buys you 2 weeks before your next visit…. Post a pic of your new hair color…
I love that wall color! Is it glass slipper too?
It looks so wonderful and I hope you give us details on the built-ins…..BUT, first we need to see the new “do”!!!!
wow! It is stunning! I LOVE the built ins, what a great idea. Super job, as usual:) I really want to see your hair!
I absolutely love it. You are a miracle worker. Would you mind sharing the paint colors of your walls and ceiling?
WOW! Everything look amazing! Where is that good-lookin’ armoire with the mirror that you had all of your pieces of fabric in? I loved that piece!
I’m blown away! So so pretty and so so loving the white on white!
ga-hor-gus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful…. but I’m confused….. Is this office your new space or just additional? If it were me, I’d have a hard time choosing between one or the other. They’re both great!
I LOVE your new office space. What an incredible transformation. Dreams do come true!! So happy for you.!
Sharon
Oo Lala…it looks fantastic and it’s great to see what can happen when vision and determination work together. The next ‘reveal’ is your new self! Hope to see it soon…Coreen @ 58 Vintage Faire
Beautiful space! I also wanted you to know that I love my Miss Mustard Seed WUSLU pick. I ordered the wagon … the initials are almost my granson – cWr. I plan on this being his toy box. I didn’t really pay attention to the actual measurements — oops! He’s only 8 months old and it holds the drums, blocks, and teething rings just perfectly! Love it! Love it!
I love it. It was fantastic opening up your blog today and finding this! I am re-doing our playroom/office and have been working on the office side of the project. I love the white cabinets and the wood countertops. Where did you get your wood for the counters? I think I might do that, it looks gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Drool!
Marian the office looks fabulous. Isn’t it a great feeling of accomplishment when your vision comes together and you walk into the room and feel giddy with delight?
You are giving me inspiration to make a hair appt. I finally gave in to the naturally curly hair (ya, straightened it for 30 years) so maybe the next step is toning down the blonde. Can’t wait to see your new color.
Gorgeous, Marian! What a beautifully useful space now!
xoxo laurie
need to see pics of your hair!!!
So beautiful… great job!
Wow!!! Absolutely love it. Gorgeous!!!
Absolutely breathtaking!!! This room is making me drool:o) And I agree with Sharon…lets see the new you!!
oh swooning over the floor & the built ins…wonderful make over!
Beeeeeeutiful!!
That is the perfect shade of gray on those walls! Can you divulge the paint color for the walls and white trim that you used? Thanks so much! We are going through a similar situation…but I’m having serious paint color snafus!!!
Hugs,
Jessie
Hi Marian. Simply beautiful! Job so well done. Any chance for a cabinet making tutorial? My husband and I are in the planning stages of a complete laundry room redo. We would love wainscot cabinet door fronts….looking to do a broom type closet and other smaller cabinets/shelves. Are these difficult to make? Would love to see how they were actually constructed. Priced one cabinet and it was near $1,000. I know we can make it better and for less!!!
Thanks and Happy New Year to all in your Beautiful Home!
Jeanine
We’re going to do more woodworking posts this year, but had to get some projects out of the way first. If you have a lot of cabinetry to build, I would strongly suggest buying a Kreg pocket hole jig. We put all of our builtins and the counter together with this method…
Love it! Also love the color of the walls. Does it happened to be called Country Dairy!
It’s Owl Gray by Benjamin Moore.
I hear the angles singing! Glory Day! It is so beautiful Marian. Congratulations to have it finished!
How gorgeous!!! Hopefully it was all worth the wait! It looks breathtaking – and functional!
Leanne @ Because (I think) I Can
WOW!! AMAZING!! I bet it must be WONDERFUL to look in from the kitchen and see that!!! I’m just a wee bit disappointed there aren’t any pictures of the three-hour hairdo.
I agree…..We love makeovers of any kind…especially hair do’s!!
You go Girl!
So gorgeous, Marian! I’m in love with that “Tourists” sign…so funny and perfect for the space. Great job!
I know…it makes me laugh, too.
Hi! What a beautiful office, I could be very productive in this space
The crown moulding really adds to the custom feel and look of the room.
The office is phenomenal but……………post a pic the new hair color, your followers want to see the new you!
I’m the opposite….I’ve never used a box color…..I’m too skeered. I bet your “new” hair looks good on you ~ warms up your face =)
What a beautiful room. Love it.
Just beautiful and I love how you kept the built-in ironing board. I wonder how many times this has been pinned?
WOW..
AMAZING..
BEAUTIFUL..
Yea! This was a long time coming, Marian. It certainly appears as if you’ve maximized the space to its full potential. I know you’ll get tons of use out of it, it flows so beautifully with the rest of your home, now. I do feel a bit cheated not seeing your new hair!
Home Office Reveal. Next post: Hair Makeover Reveal. Might as well throw in Step-by-step instructions on how it was done. You really shouldn’t be so coy
Gorgeous! Gorgeous!! Gorgeous!!! I could stare at these photos all day. I am in awe of this transformation!!
Ruth
Love it!! What an improvement and so nice to be finished. Great job.
WOW !!!!!!
Love the new and improved office work space.
As a somewhat newbie to your site, I get confused as to where the rooms that you’re working on are in your floor plan. Is it possible to draw us (newbies) a floor plan of your home. Nothing fancy, perhaps something on the back of a napkin ????
Thanks for being an inspiration to all of us.
Vanessa
It looks absolutely beautiful! I really love the desk top! I’ll have to see how you did that as that is my DREAM counter top ! Your blog is really inspiring me to work on my house one room at a time.
Best!
Love it! The office is beautiful- would you mind sharing the paint color?
Also, would love a shot of your hair—
Thanks for sharing!
Andrea
I love it! It’s so pretty, bright and functional! Hopefully, you haven’t answered this, but what is the paint color on the walls? Is it a soft gray?
Very nice. I love the all white and natural scheme. Very crips and clean feeling–and I like the full width desk topped with that lovely wood counter. Love your site, and your work! Your home is lovely–great master too.
I absolutely L O V E the new look of your home office! I sure wish I had some redundant rooms in my small 1000+/- sq ft ranch home! I would love to implement some of your ideas but I’m out of rooms! At least I’ll have the full basement once we finish it! But, until then, I will follow your blog and your beautiful transformations, and tuck some of my favorites away for later! I just love your style!
What a peaceful, beautiful space. Love everything about it.
Now that is a finished room! It really flows with the rest of the house. I love how it turned out. And yes, one day off and you get chatty, I love that! Means you missed us. So when do we get to see your new hair color? You are so worth it to spend the money on yourself for once.
un-be-liev-able! Incredible job!
d e n i s e
Wow! This turned out amazing. Love love love the crisp fresh white and the warmth the wood adds is great. Fantastic job!
No wonder you’re so chatty! I’d be too just so I didn’t have to leave that INCREDIBLE space! Remarkable job! Way to go on treating yourself to the salon. As Moms we tend to neglect ourselves… much deserved I’m sure!
Your office looks incredible. I love how the antiques pop off of the white shelving. Very beautiful, nice job!
Gorgeous! What a beautiful transformation!
I love the way you have made what could be just a pass through area into a real room! The built ins are both functional and attractive and the floor is just fantastic.
I wish I had a room like this!
I love the room, but want to see a photo of the new hair color!!! I am a hairdresser by trade, so I wan to see YOUR makeover! A good shampoo is insurance for your haircolor…so think of it as car insurance for your car. If you paid alot to have your color done, you don’t want cheap shampoo washing it down the drain. It will make a difference. If you have time and want to have fun this weekend I invite you to the PA Farm Show this weekend in Harrisburg…..not to far from you. If you have never been there, the milkshakes are worth the trip and your kids will have a blast!!!! I love what you do, and hope someday to be doing what you inspire all of us to do. God Bless!!
Everything you do you seem to just do perfectly. This room, along with the rest of your house, is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us.
That is a beautiful transformation! I could work and blog away for hours there … plus, with the kitchen so close, you can easily grab a snack!
LOVE. I need to figure out storage for my craft room, and custom seems to be the only way to go.. unfortunately I’m scared to build myself LOL
Enjoy your lovely new office. I would want to spend hours in there, just to enjoy the ambience. It was worth the wait:) God bless x
Wow! It is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! I love all of the white and the dark floor.
Simply beautiful! You have created such a wonderful space to work in. Enjoy!
Wow, wow, wow! I love it! You did an amazing job! I really love your style and enjoy reading your blog! Thanks so much for all your creative genius!
That’s some lovely space, Marian! Love the nice wood desktop and the big “window to the world.”
CAS
Really like your new hairdo!
Beautiful reno!! Where, oh where did you find the rad cover material? I would like something like this to switch out my tin punch in a pie safe.
Sooo wonderful, Marian! I love all the beadboard and the floors and counter and everything! It was definitely worth the 5 year wait. I just saw you were in Manhattan. Hope you have a grand time! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
This. is. STUNNING. It looks like a lovely place to get some work done (or just gaze out the window and dream : )).
Also headed over and read your floor refinishing post and had a good laugh at your expense. I’m TOTALLY the same way sometimes (both in stubbornness and in my inability to see the easy way to do something until it’s–almost–to late).
Great job on the office!
looks great! what color is the white you used? is it oil or latex? I like how bright it is….thanks!!