Sunday, March 7, 2010

The office revisited – where I got it and the budget

I see pictures of rooms all the time where there’s something I love in it, and no mention of where it’s from. Even if I’m not planning on running out and buying it – I’m a curious person and just want to know where it’s from.

So my goal is to provide just that.

- The desk – Craigslist (similar one at Target)
- The chair – Craigslist (similar one at Target)
- The painting – DIY
- Printer stand – Hand me down


- Lamp – Craigslist
- Dog stapler – I got mine in Chicago, but it's also available at See Jane Work
- Supply organizer – PB Teen
- Red frame pin – Target


- Floating shelves – Lowes
- Black frames – Michaels and Pottery Barn
- Red bud vase – Target
- Candleholders – CB2 (here's their new version of them)
- Red Vase – HomeGoods
- M – store in Chicago, no idea


- Magazine organizer – Crate & Barrel
- Ottoman – Nebraska Furniture Mart
- Mirror – HomeGoods
- Polka Dot pillows – Target
- Red pillow – Kohls


- Bookshelf – Crate & Barrel
- Art – local “Starving Artist” sale
- Table lamp – Pier 1 (here's their new version of it)
- Red candleholder – Pottery Barn
- Little red dog – gift from Brent when he used to travel for work
- Red bowl – TJ Maxx
- Red & white striped box – Pottery Barn
- Red & white damask box – Hobby Lobby
- White flower – Blue Heron, which is now closed. :(
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And just in case you were curious about what I spent my $226.92 on…

Office Price Tally
- Paint – $32.29 total (during Home Depot’s $15 per gallon Glidden sale)
- Hardware for drawer – $16.17 from Home Depot
- Red vase – $13.98 from HomeGoods
- Big frame and 2 mattes – $25.47 (40% off) from Michaels
- Bungee office chair – $125 from Craigslist
- 2 white photo boxes – $5.49 (40% off) from Michaels
- Red frame pin – $5.38 (on sale) from Target
- Red bud vase – $2.14 from Target

5 comments:

  1. Thanks so much for posting this! Looks like I need to make another trip to Home Goods!

    I found some similar letters to your red "m" at organize.com
    http://www.organize.com/alpha-art-letters.html

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  2. Lauren – That is totally my "m" – thanks! I wish I could remember the store I went to in Chicago, because that's also where I got my Westie stapler. Oh well. :)

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  3. You have some great finds in this room. I love the huge striped on the wall. It adds just enough interest while letting the decor take center stage.

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  4. I love your office makeover! I found similar staplers and cute office supplies you might want to add or anyone else looking to add that cute dog stapler:

    www.sortingwithstyle.com

    Great Job!

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  5. Janey – ha! Those staplers are adorable. Thanks so much for providing the link.

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