this is where i write my blog

since putting our loft in last summer, i have been slowly getting stuff together in my office space. this weekend, i finished it all up and took some pictures.

this is what you see as you walk up the stairs:

my expedit bookshelf, probably the coolest thing ikea has ever made:

the view if you are sitting at the computer, or standing with your back to the expedit:

"dont put off your happy life" is illustrated by linzie hunter. her website is here. she has done a whole series of illustrations based on spam emails she has received. another favorite of mine is this one.

some pretty little things ive collected:

polka dot suitcase from land of nod
cupcakes from i cant remember-they hold thumbtacks.
camera from ebay

my work station:

printer: HP Photosmart Pro B9180
silver bucket things: ikea
clipboards: melissa francis
wire thing: online purchase from too long ago to remember

a little friend in the window:

birdie from: once upon a design i love him-if he was a real bird that would be a different story. but fake, and vinyl-i can handle that.

my lifeline:

with album covers from my itunes playlist as a screen saver

a favorite shelf:

jars: ikea
people: gemmielou

and another:

jars: home goods and old pickle jar
stamps: decole

and my inspiration door. an old door picked up at an architectural salvage place in LA:

i put anything i want up there-cards from people that love me, thank you notes from clients, magazine ads that inspire me with cool poses or ideas, things to do, things to think.

and now that this room is clean and organized i officially have jeff off my back.
dust off my hands and call 'er done.

Comments

[Melissa Villalobos]

Love, love, love your space. I'm loving all of the little details and that door--wow! Such a fun, happy space. TFS!

[candi]

i love your new space. so fun. It looks like you. I ma in the process of revamping my space...you inspired me. :)

[christine]

What a great phrase to have in plain view: "Don't put off your happy life." You know I love your little nook. I do notice a few changes since I was there last. Love the birdie in the window. Good for you getting organized. Spring cleaning is upon me. UGH! LOL

[Gina]

Such a happy space! You did a great job!! BTW, your last Simple article was so inspiring and I am really gonna miss that. Have a great day! :)

[tara pollard pakosta]

now, if only you would scrapbook again LOL>>>>
do you at all anymore? i hope you will again one day because that's a way cool space!
tara

[Megan]

Beautiful, Tara! You inspire me to someday have an office space as creative and fun as that! The door idea is FABULOUS!

[Amber]

i HEART your office space! Its so funky and unique but not distracting. I also very much love the shelf from Ikea--I have been scoping those shelves out myself--they are so organized and cool and I love the black!

[sue Treiber]

What a happy, sunny, colorful, neat space. It makes me happy :)

[emily ruth]

very cool room!...thanks so much for sharing it!the color is just so refreshing i need some pops of it in my house. right now....hey, where did you get your 'don't put off your (something) & happy life' poster? i L-O-V-E love it! i'm not sure if the comments is the place to ask so if i don't get an answer i will email you...oh yes i will:)

[Lanne]

ahhh congratulations on finishing your space - isn't it great to put everything in and say.. DONE... Congratulations on creating such a fab space!

[Kim]

absolutely wonderful area Tara!
just love it!

i have the expedit bookcase too - it's the best!

p.s. how did you get all of the album covers on your desktop like that? i love that look!

hope all is well!

hugs,
kim :)

[D baker]

Awh shucks. This is just the darn cutest thing ever. I am going to have to link this so everyone can see what I WISH my office looked like. Really inspiring. However, I'm way to lazy to go do anything about mine :) LOL

[tara Whitney]

i edited my post to answer the questions ive been getting. feel free to keep asking if you want to know something! :)

d baker-ive been too lazy since august 07. :) itll come in time right?

[andi]

I LOVE your office!! It's organized, fun and a little quirky ;)

[Isabel Magnasco]

Beautiful place all for yourself !!!
I could spend hours in that beautiful and inspiring
green room !!!
Enjoy it !!!!
As I enjoy reading your blog every day !!!

Isabel

[Jodie]

What cool work space.

[Carin]

what a happy place!!!!!!

[tomzgrrl]

I love love love that your album cover screensaver includes Kidz Bop. Can any mom do without having to hear that??? LoL!

[shannon]

What a FUN, happy place!
I'm all inspired.
Maybe I'll clean the crap off my desk now... :)

[Trude]

Such an awesome space, of course. :) Anything Ikea is cool as far as we're concerned! I'm in love with your library card cabinet - was that an antique/salvage find too?

[Rachel]

Yeah I heart her office space as well but only when it is this clean. LOL :-P Great work Tara it is looking marvelous!

[kacey]

Oh wow!! I stumbled on your blog somehow..
and I love your workspace! It really looks like a cool space with lots of creative things. Thanks for sharing!

[bentley]

ok, that was awesome. im moving into a new house with an office and IM SO EXCITED. your entry got me even more excited. so tell me, hows the hp printer? i need to buy a good printer that does a little bit of everything. prints photos, documents, labels, etc. you recommend?

[Rebecca]

It's gorgeous and perfect inspiration to get my own space all gussied up!

[nicole green]

this is exactly the type of room i want in my house whenever i get one. :) it looks soo great!! the door idea is just genius! i'm going to have to keep that in mind for whenever i get the chance to start decorating. :)