{trendy thursday: diy home office}

This week's trends are all focusing on how to decorate your Home Office with recycled/D.I.Y items. I don't have a home office/studio of my own yet ... but I hope to have one within the year. Here are some things I've noted and want to do for myself in the future. Enjoy!

1. D.I.Y. Desks:
Makes a bold statement to refurbish a vintage desk. Add some new pulls or paint, but make sure to keep it's vintage feel. Sometimes a little rust gives it just enough personality.

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2. Alternative Storage:
These alternative sources of storage are not only cute, but very affordable and will add a great statement to any drab office. The bigger the better when It comes to these pieces..after all...who doesn't need more storage?

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3. Stenciled Walls/Floors:
I am obsessed with this look right now. Maybe it stems from always wanting to write on my walls when I was younger, but stenciling really gives an urban edge to any space. Use a fun pattern to spice up an ugly cement wall or tacky floor. It's an affordable way to add instant ooh and awe to your space.

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5. Vintage Land Line:
While your cellphone may be your main squeeze, think of investing in a land line to accept business calls on..It will keep you in your office, and not out gallivanting when you should be working!

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6. Office Accessories
All of these items were thrifted and enhanced with paint, upholstery, or a new typewriting ribbon (except for the Jeremy Fish picture). Don't be afraid to take on big challenges when it comes to accessorizing your office...big challenges done right, will become big successes!

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7. Inspiration Looks
I fell in love with these looks below. All have sweet personalities and lovely taste, exactly what a home office needs to be. A comfortable space that inspires you to create magic!

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Creating this blog has made me want my own home office so badly! Soon, soon! Enjoy your Thursday!!!
xxoo chelsea

{Tutorial Tuesday: DIY Cork Recycled Containers}

Hello all! Welcome to another Tutorial Tuesday. Recently, I decided that I'd like to personalize my work space. Slowly but surely, I'm piecing ideas together and will show you in a few weeks, what the final result is. Today, I am showing how I created some recycled desktop containers that are not only functional, but darling at the same time. If you have 10 minutes, give this a try!

Supplies Needed:

Cork Board Sheets

Recycled Jar, Vase or Tin Can

Hot Glue Gun

Scissors & a Pen

Step 1.

Laying your recycled container down on your cork board sheet, line up the bottom of the container to one edge of the cork sheet. Using your pen, draw a line along the top of your container. Cut.

Step 2.

Run lines of hot glue on your cork sheeting, while rolling your container over the lines. Continue, until your container is fully covered.

Step 3.

Cut off excess cork sheeting, and glue the final bit down.

Step 4. Fill with flowers, paint brushes, pencils, scissors or anything you might need to keep in order. Using push pins, attach photos or notes to the cork and enjoy your recycled containers!!

Hope you enjoy this fun and functional DIY!! Tune in later for another too-cute to pass up tutorial!

(Credit goes to Brittni at Paper-n-Stitch)

xxoo chelseablanket