34 Reader Space: In Awe of an Office!

Happy Wednesday!  And boy is it a happy day!  I have an incredible reader space to share with you that just screams HAPPY!

Everything about this reader's space is clean, organized, fresh and just makes you want to smile big!  Anyone would be productive in such a wonderful environment!  Let's get right to it shall we?

Elsa wrote:

Hi,

I've become a huge fan of your blog and after your January series on getting paper organized, I decided to FINALLY finish up our office. We moved into our new home in September and I threw together an office 48 hours before our housewarming party. While it looked pretty, I still needed to figure out how make the office work for me and get everything into it's right place. I finally finished up and thought I'd share some pictures with you. Here's the final blog post I created: http://www.casagreer.com/2011/02/officewoman-cave-reveal.html

I purchased two Ikea Expedit bookcases...and I LOVE them. It's helped me keep things organized and I love how I can walk in to my office and I know exactly where everything is (this still shocks my husband)!! Someone gave me a free elfa filing system (brand new) that they were getting rid of. The rest of the boxes and baskets all came from Ikea and hold random office supplies, paper work, photography equipment, etc. I find myself making a few changes every once in a while as I'm still figuring out how the space best works for me, but I'm very proud of how far it's come.

Thanks for all of your hard work and wonderful tips!!!

Elsa

Here is Elsa's office before her organization decoration take-over:

Ready to be in AWE?

Elsa now has a gorgeous and functional space!

"I added some turquoise no-sew drapes. They definitely brought in a punch of color!"

"I stained the printer stand a dark walnut and painted the drawers white." 

"The chalkboard wall moved to the back wall. Instead I hung up my DIY inspiration board. I also added some storage with an elfa filing system from the Container Store and to make it even better it was free!" 

"The chalkboard wall moved to the back wall. I write little reminders of upcoming due dates and such. J also will sneak in and write me sweet messages that are our own little inside jokes. I've filled up some of the boards with lyrics and inspirational quotes." 

"On my desk I keep a small note pad from the Michael's $1 section that I use to write down notes and use as a mouse pad. I always keep my iPhone next to me and love the new cover J surprised me with for my birthday from Dani Notes. I want everything in her store."

"The bright pillow on my desk chair is from World Market and I just love how bright and cheerful it is. Because of some lower back problems I like to keep a little extra support on my chair. If you spend a lot of time sitting at a desk I highly recommend purchasing a laptop stand! I love the stand I recently purchased, it was one of the best purchases I've ever made. It's made a huge difference in my posture and my back no longer hurts.

I'm sure over time I'll continue to make changes here and there, especially with my bookcases. I'm still figuring out what storage solutions work best for me, but for now, it's just what I need."

Totally YUMMY right?  I want to move in.  Stat.  Hear that Elsa?  Get ready for a roomate!  Can I bring my crazy kids too?  Of course I have a complete weakness for office spaces!

Seriously though, love that she refinished her printer stand!  Love the Expedits!  Love the desk setup!  Love the chalkboard wall!  Love it ALL!

And I know she wanted to share her office today, but I found more eye candy on her blog!  SURPRISE! 

Her laundry room is absolutely lovely {and organized!}

And her bedroom is totally Ooh La La lavish!

Just scrumptious!

What do you all think?!  Love?!  Swoon?  Smiles plastered?  Hearts beating wildly?  Feel free to leave adoring comments for Elsa!  She has some great spaces!




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Thanks everyone!  And THANK YOU Elsa for letting me feature your incredible office which has oodles of inspiration!

Want to be featured in a Reader Space edition?  Have an awesome organizing story to share?  I am looking for projects that have made a positive impact to your life.  Please send your story and photos to iheartorganizing@gmail.com and I would heart to feature them right here, on the blog!!  Photos should be high resolution and un-editted.  Please include a description of the project, including any costs, inspiration, and how it has changed your life and routine for the better!  Oh, and no worries my friends, we will NEVER judge "before" pictures because that just wouldn't be nice!  Only love goes on at this blog!
** Unfortunately due to the increased amount of submissions, I cannot feature every project that is sent to me, however I want to encourage you to try.  Those that are featured get the benefit of a large audience seeing their work and linking to their blog.