I love feeling happy, so my office nook needs to look that way and be organized at the same time.
I use a lot of clear storage boxes to hold my supplies, but didn't like seeing through to the contents. So, I just lined each one with some dotty wrapping paper. On the shelf below, Ikea magazine files keep my magazines tidy:
Business cards:
A painting of downtown Spokane, by my favorite artist, Chris:
Sweet little clutches by my friend, Jennifer Paganelli. I use them for my coupons:
My pin cushions were actually Martha Stewart Christmas ornaments from a couple of years ago. I just cut off the hangers:
Tacks from one of my FAVORITE stores ever - the Japanese dollar store in Seattle. The gingham CD organizers and stack of colorful journals shown above were found there as well.
The HOORAY card shown above is from the lovely Elum Designs. The Big Boy figurine is from Kitschy Kitschy Koo, a vendor at the show. All of the tins are from Michael's.
I love all that white... so soothing. Thanks for posting; the home is lovely (and I'm kind of an old house snob!).
Posted by: generic cialis | April 22, 2010 at 01:25 PM
Hi Bob! I see she's feeding you well. *wink*
He looks very happy! As does everything else. You must LOVE to work!
I think my biggest joy in organizing is when it all looks so cool together. I have a black, white & pink scheme in my craft room, and it's so fun when I stumble across things that I know will coordinate with that space. There's something soothing about the unity of it all and it lets me focus on creating instead of "Oh my gosh, where is this or that", or being surrounded by visual chaos.
Posted by: Kitschy Lisa | April 08, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Love the Bob's Big Boy. I think that is a piggy bank? I have one very similar. Miss the restaurants too. Just found out about your blog and lovin' it!
Posted by: Julie | March 19, 2009 at 06:05 PM
Can you PLEASE share your source for the darling printed oilcloth in your photos with a long time fan!?
Posted by: Diane | January 14, 2009 at 06:51 PM
Love the die cut, stand up, business cards. Are you willing to share your source?
Posted by: Sherry M | January 14, 2009 at 05:00 AM
Mmmmmm.... Daiso!
Posted by: happy zombie | January 08, 2009 at 09:29 AM
How 'bout the labels? Where did they come from or how did you make them, pretty please? Thanks so much, love the blog and your stuff, too.
Posted by: Andrea | January 07, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Wow! Some great stuff with amazing colors! I'm excited to check out some of the links you posted! Can't wait to get your book!
Posted by: Nicoleigh | January 06, 2009 at 10:22 AM
How fun and cheerful! What a happy place to work.
I so love your business cards. They were sitting out a few weeks ago and my 3 year old started playing with them. She wouldn't give them back to me for a few days.
Happy new year ...
Posted by: Megan | January 04, 2009 at 07:41 PM
OMG!!!
Just got back from the Daiso store in Federal Way, WA!!!
I'm in retail~love!
My oh,so patient husband agreed to accompany me after church! Even he liked it...sooooo much to look at! What's up with all the itty bitty storage containers??? Who cares, they are too fab! :) What fun!
I restrained myseld & got out after only $17 damage! :)
Shhhh I do have plans to visit again VERY soon! :)
Thanks for the Daiso heads up!
L~
Posted by: Lisa H. | January 04, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Love, love, love your business cards!!
Posted by: Rosie's Whimsy | January 04, 2009 at 06:54 AM
Daiso is always a favorite stop when I visit the closest city that has one---in my case 12 hours away! The pushpins are fun and grace my bulletin board too.
I am so intrigued by your business card, so clever and so wonderful.
Posted by: scissor variations | January 04, 2009 at 04:06 AM
oh man! that little wheelbarrow is too cute!! love it! happy new year!!
Posted by: Maryann | January 04, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Nothing cuter and happier than a well organized colorful space. Love Daiso too...I try and hit it whenever I head up to Seattle. I love all their little cupcake/tart papers - great patterns.
Posted by: laurie -magpie ethel | January 03, 2009 at 07:02 PM
what great and colorful storage! very inspiring!
Posted by: jerusalem | January 03, 2009 at 06:31 PM
This just makes me want to go organize my supplies. I shall be at Westlake Center next week and I shall be checking out that dollar store. I really love your business cards too, can I have one? Happy New Year
Posted by: rhysbethan | January 03, 2009 at 06:15 PM
I love all of your pretty organizing. There is something about January that always makes me want to reorganize, buy new plants, new air fresheners, and find new ways to store things. What a fun post!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | January 03, 2009 at 06:08 PM
There is nothing better than a good $1 store! We used to use one in Kansas..Dollar General. I used to decorate out of that store...wish I could come to yours. Yet another reason to come to your show :)
Posted by: Bethie | January 03, 2009 at 04:09 PM
I love your business cards. What a clever idea. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | January 03, 2009 at 08:29 AM
oh I adore the sharpie storage - way fun!
Posted by: Alva | January 03, 2009 at 05:48 AM
A Japanese dollar store!? Oh man...I wanna go! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Tami B. | January 02, 2009 at 11:39 PM
I think we're kin! ; - )
Tina~ Cherry Hill Cottage...
Posted by: Tina Smith | January 02, 2009 at 08:26 PM
Such a perfect post for Jan. 2. I'm ready to organize and redo. I love all the fresh colors!
Posted by: Des | January 02, 2009 at 04:20 PM
love the gumball machine with the cute ice cream cones, really love everything. and your business cards too cute!!!
Posted by: Mara | January 02, 2009 at 03:33 PM
How can everything match in your office?! After I saw your spice drawer I doubted our friendship could last...now this. Goodbye sweet Serena.....:-)
Posted by: Jeanne | January 02, 2009 at 03:02 PM
And if you want to come organize my home, I will glady let you. I might even barter a super cute baby bed couch for it!! Love the Cath-looking floral!!j
Elise
Posted by: Elise | January 02, 2009 at 02:45 PM
great little find that $1 shop!!
Posted by: kasey | January 02, 2009 at 01:33 PM
I Love, Love, Love all the colors! I am first in line, if you would like to ever do an office re-do! Anytime :)
Love the tacks. I will be sure to check that out next time I go to Seattle! Those are awesome.
Thanks for sharing your ideas :) Happy new year!
Posted by: christina g photography | January 02, 2009 at 01:13 PM