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April 18th, 2013

my workspace + why I blog

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I’m excited to be on Shayla’s blog today, participating in her Why do you blog?” series. I’d love it if you would head on over to check it out! Thank you so much to Shayla for having me.

I thought it would make a good excuse to share my semi-new workspace with you all. (Remember my old one? Yep, our dining table.:)  I was long overdue for a dedicated workspace and we decided to turn our guest room into a dual office.

I got an inexpensive white desk from Ikea and love how bright and clean is it. Macs just look better on white, they really do. Nick was sweet enough to help me set up a new monitor to my Mac so that I’m looking at eye level… and what a luxury! That little change has helped my posture tremendously. I also got my dream chair, which was a splurge, but I like to think the added productivity is worth it… plus it’s comfortable, too!

 

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I knew I wanted to put lots of visuals and quotes to keep me inspired and I was also hoping  for a tack board. I anticipate I’ll change the wall art once in a while, but for now these were some great inspiring prints I had already! (Pictured above from left to right: “just be cool” by The Vaguely, “keep calm and blog on” by Shayla Grace, “you don’t need to sleep to dream” by Citizens for Optimism, & “feels good to get some stuff done” by Mary Kate McDevitt)

I also incorporated a bit of DIY- all super simple projects. I painted the border of a cheap corkboard from Ikea to be bright blue. It was an easy task that made a big difference!

Using washi tape, I created “frames” around my prints. They add a fun touch, are renter-friendly, and are easy to change up later!

 

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Scattered inspiration boards are fun, but I need order. These categorized lists on my bulletin board help me feel organized.

 

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This is my favorite…

 

"just be cool" by the vaguely | workspace on Inspired to Share

 

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Do you have a dedicated workspace? I’ll admit sometimes the couch and my laptop feels like a dream, but I’m so glad I now have a dedicated workspace as I feel so much more balanced.

I’d love to hear what you think and if you’ve tried any other DIY ideas for your office or workspace.

Hope you’re having a great week!

xoxo

 

 

 

 

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March 24th, 2013

home office organization

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Oh, organization. It’s is a constant work in progress, don’t you think? Especially when it comes to a home office, organization takes time and patience.

Spring is the perfect time to start fresh. I recently redesigned my workspace and reorganized. It was a big task and I’m so relieved to have everything officially in it’s place…I really think it helps me get more done. Staying organized requires consistent effort, and while I go through ebbs and flows, most of the time my desk too much of a disaster zone. ;)

I recently wrote a post for The Neighborhood with tips I found especially helpful for home office organization.

Check it out here. Hope you’re inspired to get organized! I’ll be sharing more photos of my workspace soon.

home office organization tips | Mary Kate McDevitt print with washi tape frame | Inspired to Share

(Print by Mary Kate McDevitt. The “frame” is just with washi tape!)

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February 18th, 2013

GIVEAWAY // caitlin wilson textiles (closed)

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Happy Monday to you! How was your weekend? I’ve been feeling so busy lately, but I realized that I’m happiest when I’m busy…with lots going on and many plates spinning in the air. I guess the real trick is to enjoy the craziness and still make time for both rest and play…easy enough, right? ;)  Saturday involved some work, yoga, a trip to the plant store (always fun), and friends over for a Mexican dinner (more on that soon!). Then Sunday was spent at a slower pace…  some time in the kitchen, a brisk afternoon walk, and surprisingly a productive day of work!

To start the week, I’m so excited to host a giveaway! This giveaway is from the amazing Caitlin Wilson Textiles! Have you heard of her yet? Caitlin’s gorgeous home was featured on Design*Sponge last Fall. Not only that, but Caitlin is a phenomenal interior designer and textile designer. We have one of her pillows in our living room! You know I just love a bold pillow, and her designs are bright, fresh and just the right mix of modern and traditional. One lucky winner will receive the pillow cover of their choice!!* 

To enter this giveaway, leave a comment on this post sharing which pillow you’d like to win. Be sure to enter your email in the comment form, too (which won’t be published). For an extra entry…tweet about this giveaway! (And leave another comment letting me know you did!) >> Click to tweet: I entered to win a pillow from @CWDTextiles! Great #GIVEAWAY on @inspiredtoshare!  http://bit.ly/XlGgVB For an extra extra entry, click to pin this giveaway (and leave an additional comment with a link to your pin).

The giveaway will close on Sunday, February 24th at 7pm CST and a winner will be chosen at random. Good luck!!

Thank you to Caitlin Wilson for the giveaway! Be sure to check out her shop! xo

xo

 

*Please note the pillow insert is not included. This giveaway is only open to readers in the US.

 

UPDATE: Madison E. is our winner! Thanks so much for playing!

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January 28th, 2013

living room reveal

hooray-new-sofa

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So we’ve had some pretty exciting news around our house! I have been dreaming of a new sofa for ages but everything I liked was out of our budget. But then I discovered Fashion for Home…a modern furniture company that aims to make designer furniture affordable for everyone. Each piece is made to order and guaranteed for quality. Perhaps the best part is that they have free shipping directly from manufacturers in the US! Fashion for Home has a wide selection and it was so hard to choose…we ended up choosing the Portobello Sofa and could not be happier with it! I’m so impressed by the quality and this new change has completely transformed our space.

I thought it would be fun to also give a little updated tour of our living room as well. This was a great excuse to spruce things up and I just love how everything has come together. As renters, our space isn’t perfect (I dream of hard wood floors!), but I still adore the charm in the details of our place and it feels like home. I think we’ve really made the most of our space…I’ve been very thrifty, purchasing many items secondhand…making our new sofa even more exciting! My style is continuously evolving but right now I think it looks pretty “vintage modern”…I love how the space feels cozy yet clean, and a little bohemian with all of our plants! I hope you enjoy the tour…I’ll share sources below!

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So what do you think? I just love the textured fabric and clean lines. It’s my new favorite spot in our house and as you can see it’s perfectly bright for reading- something I’m trying to do a lot more of!  (Also, sidenote, if you need a new book recommendation, I just finished The History of Love, and it was so good!

Creating a home is really about making the most of what you have, don’t you think? Hope you’re having a great Monday so far!

xoxo

 

Credits: Portobello Sofa: Fashion for Home, Peacock Pillow: Caitlin Wilson Textiles, Herringbone Pillow and Grey Blanket: Ikea, Ampersand Pillow: Crate & Barrel (similar options: one and two), tables & bookcase: thrifted, blue chair: Craigslist, fireplace chalkboard: thrifted/DIY, art: see this post.

 

(Thank you to Fashion for Home for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.)

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December 21st, 2012

DREAM JOB // emily liebl

Emily Liebl of EL Vintage Dream Job Interview | Inspired to Share

Today we have a new Dream Job interview (just in time for the holidays!). The interview is with the wonderful Emily Liebl, the woman behind EL Vintage. Once a Midwesterner (she’s originally from Milwaukee, where I live!), she now lives in Los Angeles. Emily is a woman with a big heart, an eye for vintage. and a true passion for what she does. Her personality and energy are infectious and it’s clear that she loves what she does! A big thanks to Emily for taking the time and I hope you enjoy this glimpse into her business, style, and space! xo

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December 11th, 2012

DIY feather dipped glitter garland

A while ago I came across pretty gold dipped feathers on Pinterest and fell in love with the idea. I thought it would make a cute DIY for the holidays, and the colors also last through winter and beyond. I decided to make a garland, and it turns out it’s been done before, but I still love how it turned out! Here’s how I made it…

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