Inspired to Work: My dream workspace

Clean & Chic Office

I love the look of white in furniture. Some may think it's too bland or boring but with the addition of color (carefully applied) can make a room look very chic. And it can lend to different designs - Parisien, scandinavian, modern, and comtemporary. I was thinking of how I want my future office to look when I selected these items. I specifically chose all white for the furniture (except chair) and decided that the accessories would be full of color. When I am working on a project I tend leave my desk in a state, so white is perfect because it's streamlined and "clean" even when my office is not. Plus even colored pencils will look like a piece of art against the white.

Simple and chic, don't you think?

Beadboard Smart Desk, Sun Valley Honey $999.00 - pbteen.com
Rose Pop Chandelier, Iron Frame w/ Stems of Pink Rosebuds $129.99 - pbteen.com
Display-It Two-Shelf Bookcase, Sun Valley White $299.00 - pbteen.com
Make It Your Own System, Mirror, White $99.00 - pbteen.com
IKEA Kitchen Islands and Tables $490.00 - ikea.com
Dutch By Design:Furniturerange /Dining Chair Green @ dutchbydesign.com
Art by ikea.com
Dutch By Design:Accessoriesrange /Flat Flower Dahli @ dutchbydesign.com

Coveting: Floto + Warner

I want to move into this house and I haven't event seen the rest of it. The living room alone is enough to make me jealous. My catholic school upbringing taught me that to covet others' belongings (and spouses but that doesn't apply) is wrong. I know, I know. But it's hard to not want to live here. I could spend my whole days on this couch...in the winter with the fireplace going and in the summer staring out the window watching the waves crash into shore.

{via From the Right Bank to Left Coast}

Workspace Series: Organization 2

{flickr: fun in the studio, originally uploaded by katiescrapbooklady}

How do you fit in three seperate work areas into one room? Look how Katie managed it. What I love about it most is that is stylish and functional without looking utilitarian or boring. Great job, Katie!

Color Wheel

{flickr: One Good Bumblebee}

I love how the books are organized by color....really stands out in the all white background. This is a great idea for any room and budget. No need to buy lots of art - here the books and bedspread are beautiful on their own. Even the cat on the night table is a piece of art! So lovely!

A teaspoon of sugar...

Wouldn't these pewter spoons just make you want to bake something sweet for Valentine's? Kitchen utensils never looked more like scuplture- you'll want to pass these on to your children and grandchildren. Check out more of Beehive Kitchenware's beautiful hand fabricated designs.