I've been feeling so much more productive working from my office for the past couple weeks! YES! It's amazing what a clean desk and nice window view can do, much better than working all day from the couch with my laptop on my lap. It's been a lot easier to focus and get stuff done!
I even get a view of the sunrise on special days when there's a break in the rain...
I love being in here, but after working in here for a bit, I realize this space is missing a few things that could make it like, supreme productivity and happiness zone. And that's what I'm aiming for, I think. Plus, I love a good office write-off! Starting with my desk area by the window, I think I want...
This bamboo dry erase board (yep you read that right) from Three by Three- I'd love to see every morning what I have to do in BIG letters right in front of me and have a spot to keep quick notes other than post-its that start cluttering up things. A dry erase board is perfect, but typically so ugly- until I found this one.
And right above the board, I'd love a ticking little reminder to use my time wisely- this great plywood clock would be pretty by the bamboo, I think.
And my current chair is a hand-me-down from the mister's office that is a little too short, a little too ugly and gets caught on the rug all day long. Annoying! I'd love this CB2 chair instead with a slim, modern profile, and hey, wheels are a plus! Plus a pretty pillow from Sukan for some pattern and comfort.
Mostly I'm just obsessed with the chartreuse color. I think it'd look fresh and springy against the darker mustard yellow walls in there. I'd love the matching file cabinet too to go under the printer, where a big zonked out 70's speaker we aren't using now resides.
And the rug we have now is just gross, I want it out of my life. I'm thinking FLOR tiles would look modern and colorful and hopefully be easier to clean than a big rug- plus I love that I can get them in whatever color/pattern/size I want! Anyone have FLOR in their homes? yay or nay?
What do you think- supreme productivity and happiness zone in the making? Any other fun office-furniture stores online I should know about? I'm so used to thrifted/vintage everything, I feel like I don't always know where best to find new stuff!
I'm impressed you're up to even see the sunrise!
Posted by: alisha | Mar 21, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Good job gettin' up early my dear, I know it's not easy!
I love all your office ideas, get 'em all I say!!
Posted by: drsmoothdeath | Mar 21, 2011 at 11:53 AM
I don't have them but love the FLOR tiles. I would love some funky combination of texture and color in my studio space. And I just saw the bamboo dry erase board somewhere and thought, "How awesome!"
A good workspace is essential for productivity as well as your own peace of mind. Kudos for taking steps to get there.
PS. The cat is gorgeous.
Posted by: Michelle | Mar 21, 2011 at 11:54 AM
oh yeah, I was up at 5:30 this morn! (with the Mr- he has to get up that early everyday) I think it just made me move slower tho, don't feel like I've woken up properly yet!
Posted by: Miss Modish | Mar 21, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Ooo leave it to you to share pretty pretty things! And hooray for offices with kitties on the desk! :) Overstock.com actually has some decent things, and Fred Flare & Modcloth both have cute housewares/office things (who knew?).
Posted by: Trude | Mar 21, 2011 at 01:27 PM
No wonder you've been so productive! The space looks so neat and organized. I love the clock you linked to and that pillow cover!
Posted by: Sweet Ronit | Mar 21, 2011 at 01:41 PM
FLOR is a great product. We have it in our office and have had it for like 5yrs +. It's cool cause you can organize the colors as you please. Then when your bored. You can re-organize it again and again! So go for it. I think your ideas about your office sound super cool. Wait, do you think the arm rest for the CB2 chair would be comfortable after a while?
Posted by: aya | Mar 21, 2011 at 01:43 PM
Your office looks pretty and cozy!
I don't retail much anymore either, but I did take two random trips to IKEA in Orlando (2 hours away), and their office chairs are both practical and beautiful! I don't know if there's one near you, but it's worth the journey if there is. You'll find lovely things for your office.
Target has well designed pieces as well...
Posted by: Van | Mar 21, 2011 at 02:27 PM
We have FLOR in the living room and kitchen, and I love it! Easy, attractive, and in some cases, highly scrubbable.
Posted by: Arianne | Mar 21, 2011 at 05:13 PM
We have FLOR tiles on our living room and love them! They are easy to move, easy to clean and easy on the eyes. I cannot recommend them enough - and I love the colors you've chosen above - how cheerful! (I'd love them in my office.)
Stacy
Posted by: designsomethingbetter | Mar 21, 2011 at 06:28 PM
pretty! pretty! that's a nice view you have a sunrises jena ;) 5:30 does sound a bit early, but good for you! i have been wanting to try out FLOR as well. i love everyone's comments - and love the color combos you are thinking about. i think you can get samples of FLOR tiles as well. congratulations on your house becoming your dream home!
Posted by: julz | Mar 21, 2011 at 08:21 PM
We have FLOR tiles and two dogs. The pet hair sticks to the tiles like a magnet. I won't do it again, as cool as they look when clean-which is for about 2 minutes after we vacuum!
Posted by: naomi | Mar 21, 2011 at 08:59 PM
I just bought a couple of great pillow covers very very similar to that on Ebay. You should take a look there, I got them for around $12 and they had hundreds of patterns.
Posted by: Cheryl | Mar 22, 2011 at 07:11 AM
oh! I have your ikea curtain too, love them, but I turned them on their side and used them as a shower curtain!
http://shecantdecide.blogspot.com/2011/02/bathroom-before-after.html
Posted by: .amanda. | Mar 22, 2011 at 07:24 AM
oh cool, thanks for the tip!
Posted by: Miss Modish | Mar 22, 2011 at 07:26 AM
flor tiles make every space better especially an office that just needs some added comfort and a dash of color!
Posted by: elissa @ faucethead | Mar 22, 2011 at 07:41 AM
I love that embroidery you have! Where is it from? A kit, self done?
Posted by: sara | Sep 06, 2012 at 10:10 AM