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After I started working from home, I realized that I needed to transform my desk into a fully functioning office space.  I made drastic improvements last year (see my original desk here), but since the area is so small, I needed to relocate any unnecessary items (namely my vintage globe and phone).   Here are the simple steps I took to ensure that my work space is clean, pretty and most importantly, inspiring.

{These file folders are aesthetically pleasing and functional}

{I now have room for current magazines, a paper weight and my notepad}

{For a fun, rustic touch I made bows out of raffia}

{I treat myself to bright flowers and keep plenty of pictures nearby}

{I spray painted an old chalkboard white and added ribbon to my lamp}

{There’s something so nostalgic about classic, #2 pencils}

225 comments

1 Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries { 08.31.10 at 1:03 am }

Working from home is the best! I can’t even imagine going back to office life :) . I love what you’ve done to your space… I’m hoping to make major improvements in mine soon too! (LOVEEEE the chalkboard!!!!) :D
xxx
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2 Emma { 08.31.10 at 1:09 am }

Love the file folders! Where did you get them??

3 Purses Pastries Etc... { 08.31.10 at 1:15 am }

Very pretty space — no wonder you’re inspired to work so hard!

4 sylvie of silver lining { 08.31.10 at 1:17 am }

bravo, miss emily, on a marvelous home office makeover :) the diy touches, nostalgic elements {i also can’t get enough of the classic no.2 pencils..and school supplies :) } and dazzling dahlias are oh so charming and always inspiring…

my ever evolving inspiration wall is my favorite part of our home office. vintage ribbons, bits of exquisite prints, new crush-worthy fashion and vintage photos that leave me breathless – these are my magic and daily dose of inspiration. now i just need some beautiful blooms and i’ll be set!

xo,
sylvie of silver lining

5 Kim { 08.31.10 at 1:19 am }

That’s a beautiful workspace, Emily :) way better than most offices!

xoxo,
http://brunetteblogging.com

6 Not A Paper Cup { 08.31.10 at 1:25 am }

Amazing how much more productive we can be with a clear workspace. I’m always over the top about this kind of stuff! :)

7 raven { 08.31.10 at 1:32 am }

soooooo want!!!
pink.white.flowers.gorgeous.

xo,
raven

8 Anthea { 08.31.10 at 1:32 am }

Lovely workspace! Very inspirational!

9 Milana { 08.31.10 at 1:32 am }

Oh tis is SOO pretty! You really have great talent and skills when it comes to fashion, cooking and decorating! I really enjoy reading your posts and looking at the pictures. Definitely my favorite ‘inspirational’ blog!

Milana from http://fashionstyleadvice.com

10 me { 08.31.10 at 1:36 am }

absolutely inspiring . love it ! hope you’ll inspire me to do the same with my desk at home as well :)

11 Katie { 08.31.10 at 1:37 am }

I love what you did with the space!

12 Stephanie { 08.31.10 at 1:37 am }

I love what you did with your workspace. It’s always good to have a clean workspace, something that I’m lacking right now.

13 Judy { 08.31.10 at 1:39 am }

h such a lovely desk! Great atmosphere to work in , congrats! It’s beautiful! Very inspiring:)
xpxp

14 vicky { 08.31.10 at 1:41 am }

wish my desk looked like this! unfortunately my boyfriend and I share one and he always seems to take over, forcing me to migrate to the dining table!

xox Vicky
Bikinis & Passports

15 Ishka Mejia { 08.31.10 at 1:48 am }

Who would not want to get working every single day with an enchanting desk like that?JAR OF PICKLES

16 Ciupa { 08.31.10 at 1:52 am }

so inspiring, thanks for sharing.

17 Celina Lee { 08.31.10 at 1:53 am }

I love it! I can’t wait to one day have a desk I can completely decorate like yours :)

18 Marie { 08.31.10 at 1:54 am }

So pretty.. I’m currently brainstorming ideas for my workspace also. Absolutely love your files..

http://www.fashionofmysoul.blogspot.com

19 skygurl { 08.31.10 at 2:02 am }

I love those flowers :) BTW who/how did you take the picture of you and your BF? Was that self timer?? Just curious :)

20 Signe { 08.31.10 at 2:13 am }

Lovely :)

21 Moesha { 08.31.10 at 2:44 am }

Those file boxes are beautiful. Are they vintage? Does anyone know where I might find some similar?

22 Lela - seaseight { 08.31.10 at 2:49 am }

Your workspace is adorable! What kind of job do you do at home?

23 Suze { 08.31.10 at 2:55 am }

it looks like just out of a magazine! really great! i love it!
xoxo

24 Lovely B. { 08.31.10 at 3:14 am }

Love the white Parson’s desk and sweet touches. You’ve created a gorgeous office space that is both fun and functional! I’ve got the mini parsons desk from West Elm and now sad I don’t have the large one to display more pretty things!

Have a happy Tuesday!

xo,
Lovely B.
http://www.22lovelyb.blogspot.com

25 u-ung { 08.31.10 at 3:21 am }

what a lovely table!!!so inspirational..

26 Corrie { 08.31.10 at 3:21 am }

Love your parsons desk and the lucite chair. There’s something so fresh and modern about white furniture, I love it and most of my own apartment is decorated in the same aesthetic. Beautiful job!

27 Alexia { 08.31.10 at 3:30 am }

your workspace is definitely so cute! mine is a huge mess and i hate it! i’ll try to follow your advices one day!

28 sinead { 08.31.10 at 3:33 am }

love it – it manages to be so pretty and feminine but still minimalist…definitely giving me a few ideas for my new place! :)

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29 On a Golden Train { 08.31.10 at 3:34 am }

Oooh, I like this makeover more than the last desk makeover. My desk is such a mess, you’ve inspired me to clean it up now that classes are done! First new addition to my desk: fresh flowers :)

30 pancakeSTACKER { 08.31.10 at 3:36 am }

Beautiful work in progress work space! I love all the little personal touches here and there, and I can definitely appreciate a DIY project! Looks great!

http://www.pancakestacker.blogspot.com

31 Kathrine { 08.31.10 at 3:53 am }

I love everything you’ve done. You’re so creative! Cute touches.

32 Wrecked Stellar { 08.31.10 at 3:54 am }

I love the little touches that you added to make it more personal!

33 Jammer { 08.31.10 at 3:54 am }

YOu just made work look girly and fun lol. I love it.

34 Radhika Mohan { 08.31.10 at 4:02 am }

Woww..love what you have done with the workspace :-)

35 gemma { 08.31.10 at 4:04 am }

i wish i was lucky enough to work from home! i’d love it x

http://gembear.com

36 Suzy { 08.31.10 at 4:12 am }

I like the filing station’s and your paperweight!

Suzy @ http://hellomypretties.blogspot.com/

37 Kate { 08.31.10 at 4:13 am }

I loved your desk makeover the last time around, but it keeps getting better! There’s no use trying to maintain a pretty space that’s less than functional, so I’m sure those file folders are coming in handy. Personally, I’m a couch worker, and it’s terrible for my posture. Oh, lap top hunch! I gave up on using my desk–it’s gone from desk to house plant stand. It’s literally covered in terra cotta pots, a lamp and old photos. Oh well.

http://cookienadkate.com

38 Leonidas { 08.31.10 at 4:14 am }

very cozy. I just love it

http://thestyleparticle.blogspot.com

39 Cate { 08.31.10 at 4:25 am }

And you finally got a Mac! I just dropped my old Dell for a MacBook too :)

40 Kirsten { 08.31.10 at 4:34 am }

such as cute workspace! i love the diy touches…well done!
http://soletthemeatcake.wordpress.com/

41 Looks & Books { 08.31.10 at 4:37 am }

Love the workspace! Having space for your notebooks, magazines, and files is so important and you manage to pull it off in a way that doesn’t look cluttered or messy.

42 Rachel { 08.31.10 at 4:59 am }

Your love office is a beautiful!!! I Love it!

Congratulations!!!

43 M { 08.31.10 at 5:05 am }

SO TRUE about nostalgia for #2 pencils!
and SO happy that MK made your page!

xx.M

http://www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

44 Dina El-Hakim { 08.31.10 at 5:06 am }

very pretty! you have nice taste.

thanks for the inspiration, i need to makeover my whole office area :)

45 Elisha { 08.31.10 at 5:16 am }

That is so pretty! Something I’d do myself. Good luck with ur project;-)

46 Alicia { 08.31.10 at 5:17 am }

Those white files are AMAZING… do you remember where they were purchased?

47 Cara { 08.31.10 at 5:19 am }

looks like the perfect little work space :)
<3 Cara
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48 jessie { 08.31.10 at 5:19 am }

sooooo pretty! its putting my desk to shame for sure
love your work! x

49 Jam { 08.31.10 at 5:21 am }

Oh my goodness, I am so jealous of your desk. What i would give for a clean, fresh and inspiring workspace. maybe then I’d procrastinate less!

Seriously, I want your life.

50 Associate Girl { 08.31.10 at 5:25 am }

Please share where you got the file holders! Those are fantastic!

51 whitney { 08.31.10 at 5:27 am }

your desk is adorable! what a locely place to work!

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52 becki { 08.31.10 at 5:34 am }

can’t help but love your desk! how perfectly organized and lovely….also can’t help but notice your apple computer.
check out karvt.com , they have wonderful classic wood skins for your mac to make your laptop look oh so lovely.

53 Lisa { 08.31.10 at 5:38 am }

I have just moved and am getting ready to revamp a work space, this is perfect inspiration!

http://www.indramaticfashion.com

54 taylor { 08.31.10 at 5:38 am }

Your work space is beautiful and very inspiring. I love Parsons desks and all of the little touches you added are perfect!

55 detta { 08.31.10 at 5:41 am }

Where on earth did you find the file folder boxes?? I have been on the hunt for some that I won’t mind looking at all day long and I LOVE these! :)

56 Closet Fashionista { 08.31.10 at 5:44 am }

Ooh it looks great! Nice and clean :D
http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

57 Caddy { 08.31.10 at 5:46 am }

You’ve got a lovely workspace. I definitely agree with keeping clutter down to a minimum it does help with focusing.

58 Jamie { 08.31.10 at 5:49 am }

What a great transformation! My desk looks similar except my flowers are white and totally fake! LOL
I really love the file folders. I have solid ones but I really love the intricate detail on yours!

http://www.glamlatte.com

59 Crystal { 08.31.10 at 5:51 am }

I’m obsessed with your very cute functional girly workspace. I wish I had your eye for interior decorating!

60 eve lynn kessner { 08.31.10 at 5:56 am }

looks great. living in nyc i’m always trying to rearrange my desk, bedside table, kitchen, basically everything under my roof to figure out the best use of space. when i moved into this apartment i was really stumped. i headed over to the flea market and got these great pieces (http://www.lovelifeandlollipops.com/2010/04/flea-market-finds/) which helped hugely, but i think they need a little reorganizing!).
eve
http://www.lovelifeandlollipops.com

61 Maura { 08.31.10 at 5:57 am }

Oh we definitely have the same taste Emily! Looove those filing folders. I’d love to get my hands on some of those :)

62 Elisa { 08.31.10 at 6:01 am }

I saw your to do list says, “work on speech”. Would that happen to be for the Evolving Influence conference? Cause I’ll be there to see you!!!! Can’t wait to meet you :)

63 emma { 08.31.10 at 6:01 am }

I love your desk Emily! I really need to get my own desk for my apartment. I’m currently working off my kitchen table and I really don’t like all the clutter! I love the chalk board too, I think that’s a must have for people who love making lists! (myself included)

64 C. { 08.31.10 at 6:03 am }

The chalkboard is my favorite part! I dream of having a large one in my kitchen someday.

65 maria { 08.31.10 at 6:05 am }

i love those file folder holders. where did you find them?!

66 Angela { 08.31.10 at 6:05 am }

I love the file folders! Where did you manage to find those?

67 diana { 08.31.10 at 6:06 am }

beautiful workspace! can i ask where you found those file folders? i love them.

68 Ana { 08.31.10 at 6:07 am }

This is a desk that I could really work (productively) at! I love that small details like the raffia bows and the ornate folders, as well as the bright flowers, make such a difference. They make sitting at a desk all day enjoyable.

69 Marie { 08.31.10 at 6:09 am }

Amazing!! Love the look.

http://sweethomewherever.blogspot.com

70 Jen Tarte { 08.31.10 at 6:13 am }

I always love the posts like these that you do! So inspiring.

71 Sydney { 08.31.10 at 6:24 am }

Your desk looks great!

72 Majormusthaves { 08.31.10 at 6:26 am }

I love this! I want the file folders asap. This was great because I have a work space exactly the same small. Great post.

73 Kate Funk { 08.31.10 at 6:33 am }

I love the new touches! Your added ribbon to your lamp inspired me to spruce up my own!
Velvet Cupcakes

74 Hello Pretty { 08.31.10 at 6:33 am }

totally adorable! love the little touches. xo- karrie
http://www.hellopretty.net

75 Suzie @ cupcake monkey { 08.31.10 at 6:36 am }

What a fantastic, feminine space!! It is just beautiful! Great job!

76 Rebecca from See You in Sweden { 08.31.10 at 6:43 am }

wow, that looks amazing and like a great place to work creatively. i saved the picture of it for future inspiration!

77 Becca { 08.31.10 at 6:44 am }

I love the touch of the chalk board! I’m constantly searching for ways to cut down on my clutter, and you did a lovely job!

Becca

78 southern hostess { 08.31.10 at 6:46 am }

Lovely! What a pleasant work space.

79 Ann Marie { 08.31.10 at 6:51 am }

Love the little touches! I’ll have to add some flowers to my work-from-home desk too! I have the same file folders – I got them @ the Container Store for all who have posed the question above ; ).

80 Jen Smith { 08.31.10 at 6:52 am }

love the home office. I can’t imagine what it would be like to work from home.
jen
http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com

81 Alex { 08.31.10 at 6:57 am }

so funny – i posted about my desk space today as well!

http://dreamsandjeans.wordpress.com

82 Sam { 08.31.10 at 7:00 am }

Such a pretty working space! I love the file folders and the bright flowers there :)

83 Sofia's Journal { 08.31.10 at 7:00 am }

I adore your space, particularly the vintage style chalk board. I definitely need to work on my desk area. Thanks for the inspiration!

Sofia
http://www.sofiasjournal.com

84 Stacy { 08.31.10 at 7:01 am }

Dear Emily, I love your blog! I only started following about a month ago. I have a question though. I guess I can only blame the fact that I’m a recent follower, but what exactly do you do now? I remember reading that you used to work at teen Vogue?

85 Sofia's Journal { 08.31.10 at 7:01 am }

I adore your work space. Thanks for the inspiration!

Sofia
http://sofiasjournal.com

86 Sofia's Journal { 08.31.10 at 7:02 am }

I adore your work space. Thanks for the inspiration!

Sofia’s Journal

87 Mae Lu { 08.31.10 at 7:02 am }

This is one of the best workspaces ever. I really love the inspiration you get from the simplicity.

XX.
Mae Lu, thereafterish.

88 annawithlove { 08.31.10 at 7:03 am }

You did a fabulous job! The perfect and inspiring desk space is beyond important…it’s essential! Great job, and love the pink flowers!!

http://www.annawithlove.com

89 erin { 08.31.10 at 7:04 am }

very sweet. i love a good work spot.

90 nicole marie { 08.31.10 at 7:07 am }

i absolutely love your desk area! the chalkboard is adorable and i am about to order those file folders!

91 Lisa { 08.31.10 at 7:09 am }

im redoing my office next weekend – this is great inspiration!

92 Ashley { 08.31.10 at 7:09 am }

Such a cute working space. Love the raffia bows! :)

-Ashley
http://lerougestylo.blog.com

93 http://highfashion4less.com/ { 08.31.10 at 7:12 am }

this is so inspiring! i just got a new condo and i’m in the progress of decorating my desk area! thanks emily!

94 Amy@OldSweetSong { 08.31.10 at 7:13 am }

couldn’t agree more about the pencils. and i love what you’ve done to the space. happy working!

95 .:Heather:. { 08.31.10 at 7:14 am }

I love your workspace. I think you’ve inspired me to create my own. Thanks!

http://behindthelashes.com

96 Meredith { 08.31.10 at 7:15 am }

I also always keep #2 pencils on my desk. At first they were basically just for show, but now I use them! I “splurged” for an electric pencil sharpener, and it might just be my favorite thing I own! hahaha

I love your desk set-up! Looks like it definitely promotes productivity :)

- Meredith

97 Vanessa { 08.31.10 at 7:17 am }

Wow your desk looks amazing now,what a big difference:)

xx

98 Amy { 08.31.10 at 7:22 am }

I need those files! Your desk looks prefect and inspiring.

99 allison { 08.31.10 at 7:23 am }
100 Amelia { 08.31.10 at 7:27 am }

New desk=Way better
I am getting those file folders for sure

http://www.clotheshorsenyc.com

101 Kelly { 08.31.10 at 7:28 am }

So pretty! And totally puts my desk to shame. Love those file holders!

102 Carina { 08.31.10 at 7:29 am }

your desk is a inspiration for mine, and I love these pencils… I bought a pack just because I saw them here.

103 Mary { 08.31.10 at 7:36 am }

Just lovely!

Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls

104 kate { 08.31.10 at 7:37 am }

oh i love this! i have those brocade files too!!! i love them and everyone always asks where i got them!

105 PrettyPleased { 08.31.10 at 7:38 am }

I love tiny spaces. My office “nook” is my little oasis…just wish I could keep the piles of papers in check. Your tidy space is my inspiration! Thanks for sharing:)
MC
http://www.prettypleasedblog.com

106 Nikki { 08.31.10 at 7:42 am }

You are so lucky to have such a great work space! You have inspired me to clean up my office at work (which is a disaster). I am super jealous that you have such a great space at home, though! I wish I had the room for a work space- I had to choose between a desk/office space and my art table… I chose the art table.

107 juliet { 08.31.10 at 7:44 am }

I adore this!

juliet xxx

108 Miranda { 08.31.10 at 7:44 am }

That is so pretty, I’m moving soon and can’t wait to decorate the built in desk.
Great inspiration!
http://washingtondcfashion.blogspot.com/

109 daniela { 08.31.10 at 7:45 am }

Hey Emily.. it´s so nice your workspace !! i love it !!!! it’s look like so confortable !!!!
btw, i’m from Brazil and i’m doing a paper about your blog for my College. I sent you an email, i’d like to know if you mind to answer some questions !!!!
Thanks !
Dani

110 Olya Nikol { 08.31.10 at 7:47 am }

I must say, you’ve got yourself an amazingly beautiful and cosy work place;) Great post ~

111 Fashion Snag { 08.31.10 at 7:48 am }

Wow, you did a great job! You are so organized. x

http://www.FashionSnag.com

112 Kristyn { 08.31.10 at 7:50 am }

I need a desk upgrade too. Thanks for the inspiration.
KB
http://redcarpetcloset.blogspot.com/

113 fitnfabmama { 08.31.10 at 7:52 am }

I’m inspired! My office nook is definitely in need of a makeover. I just love the chalkboard.

114 Bubbs { 08.31.10 at 7:59 am }

Great renos! I love the chalkboard! I actually created one as well this past summer from a large picture frame that I had. I simply spray painted the back with chalk board spray paint! It is AMAZING and addictive! teehee…I felt like spray painting my entire wall afterwards!

Bubbs…
http://www.paris-on-my-mind.blogspot.com

115 Kim { 08.31.10 at 7:59 am }

What a great space!

http://graciousgaze.blogspot.com

116 Vivian { 08.31.10 at 8:07 am }

Love your little office space! That chalkboard is so pretty!

xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

117 j { 08.31.10 at 8:10 am }

looks fantastic! is that a louis ghost chair? i looove how they look but is it pretty comfortable to sit on?

http://pearlsandgreentea.blogspot.com

118 Veronika Novotny { 08.31.10 at 8:14 am }

Divine! I am just in the midst of setting up my own home office -thanks for the wonderful inspiration. x veronika

119 Josie { 08.31.10 at 8:17 am }

This is absolutely gorgeous, dear! I love the raffia bows — so cute — and it all feels so clean, white, and very, very chic.
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

120 penny. LA { 08.31.10 at 8:20 am }

Completely loving the entire look. I need to give my desk a makeover… a budget makeover, perhaps!

121 Haute Teapot { 08.31.10 at 8:31 am }

So adorable Emily! I think you did a lovely job, especially working mostly with what you had before and doing small changes for little cost, like the ribbon and raffia. And you’re too cute with your #2 pencils! I work from home too, you’re inspiring me to do a post on my work space, maybe soon. Thank you for the pretty look into your life, love the ideas!

122 ceo { 08.31.10 at 8:32 am }

file folders are amazing.. I’m buying them right now. I did a desk clean out this weekend….

xxxx
CEO

123 kenda { 08.31.10 at 8:33 am }

those desktop files are great. i’ve got to pick up some.

124 The Lil Bee { 08.31.10 at 8:33 am }

I have that desk! Isn’t it great? We just moved my office into the den, out of necessity (Devon needs a bigger space and my old office was adjacent to our family room). I am currently making it work and will update with pics when it’s finally finished. VERY nicely done…love the ribbon on the lamp!

125 Lauren { 08.31.10 at 8:40 am }

The whiteboard is just darling! Also, fresh flowers always make me feel like I’m getting a bit of the outdoors even when I’m cooped up indoors. Beautiful to look at, as always :)

126 alexa { 08.31.10 at 8:40 am }

Your desk looks lovely! I adore the chalk board and flowers!

http://cashmereandcandy.blogspot.com

127 Julia { 08.31.10 at 9:15 am }

Hi there!
I love it…
I’m brazilian and I work from home too. It’s great. I love it. I just bought my apartment and I’ll do something just loke yours… Lovely!
…a little bit from #cupcakesandcashmere# in Brazil…

128 Young Sophisticates { 08.31.10 at 9:19 am }

The desk looks amazing! I especially love the pink flowers and lovely file folders.

http://youngsophisticates.blogspot.com

129 Rin { 08.31.10 at 9:30 am }

Everything you post is just so adorable! those file holders are too cute! Lovely post! thanks!!

http://blushfashion18.blogspot.com/

130 Café Bellini { 08.31.10 at 9:43 am }

Those file folders are gorgeous! It’s a beautiful desk and work area, you have great taste!

131 elle sees { 08.31.10 at 9:44 am }

Tres shabby chic

132 Hannah { 08.31.10 at 9:44 am }

Such a cute desk/work space! You are inspiring me to go clean my desk!

http://sparklesmileandshine.blogspot.com/
xxHannah

133 Caton Morris { 08.31.10 at 9:49 am }

I feel relaxed just looking at this, i wish my work day consisted of looking at magazines

134 Lu { 08.31.10 at 9:50 am }

I absolutely love your color palette. Pink, white and black! Perfection. I wish my desk looked like that.

135 Ella { 08.31.10 at 9:54 am }

Everything looks so great! You should start doing DIYs!

136 Caitlin @ Amuse-bouche { 08.31.10 at 9:59 am }

This is exactly what I need to do with my desk. Thanks for the inspiration! I’ve devoted my day to cleaning and organizing my space.

137 Brookelyn { 08.31.10 at 10:00 am }

Ok, those file folders are the cutest office-y things ever. Love.

http://www.bestofbklyn.com/

138 Amalina { 08.31.10 at 10:01 am }

You are so creative…I love clean and neat spaces like yours. And I so get what you mean about the pencils. Such simple things can inspire one so much! xo

http://www.fashion-feline.blogspot.com

139 Kaleigha { 08.31.10 at 10:04 am }

This looks so great Emily! Love it!

140 Jen { 08.31.10 at 10:19 am }

Such a remarkable job! I love what you did to pretty everything up :)

141 MOUSEVOX { 08.31.10 at 10:21 am }

This is certainly a lovely workspace and has inspired me to (finally) get to work on my own. The file folders are a great touch!

142 The In's and Out's of Sometimes Having It All { 08.31.10 at 10:22 am }

This looks great! I love your taste in clothes AND home decor :) So lovely

xo
Taylor

http://sometimeshavingitall.blogspot.com

143 Aly { 08.31.10 at 10:25 am }

I have that desk and I looove it!

144 emma-kate { 08.31.10 at 10:50 am }

flowers and pictures just make any space look inviting and personal. this is a good look, i think you should move your desk in front of a window, i couldn’t sit in front of a bare wall

145 cathy { 08.31.10 at 11:15 am }

im not really a girly type but i have to say i like what you did with this. not over the top, just cute.

146 Joslyn @ missfitbliss { 08.31.10 at 11:26 am }

I love it!

147 Sara { 08.31.10 at 11:27 am }

I love your space! I am going to be redoing my office soon…you gave me a few new ideas!

148 Emily @ The Happy Home { 08.31.10 at 11:30 am }

you’re making me so jealous! how i lonnnng to work from home. i love the photos! gorgeous.

149 Ashley @ honeysucklechic.com { 08.31.10 at 11:39 am }

Love those file holders! Very chic…plus I wish that was all that was on my to-do list eash day!

Start wearing one the Emmy’s hottest trends now: Navy!
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Ashley
http://honeysucklechic.com

150 Jessica { 08.31.10 at 11:56 am }

You have such a lovely home workspace! Very calming and inspiring. I love the chalkboard! I need to make some updates to my home workspace and you’ve got such great ideas!

151 Emma { 08.31.10 at 12:06 pm }

Lovely desk! I always find my desk too cluttered to get any work done there but yours seems very functional.

Emma
TheSidewalkIsMyRunway

152 MY I.D. IS E.E.D. { 08.31.10 at 12:09 pm }

These pictures make me wanna go reorganize my workspace so I can make my homework there instead of making it on my bed. Such an inspiring post!!

153 Hilary { 08.31.10 at 12:21 pm }

i agree about the #2 pencils. I feel like I never use them anymore since I’m not in school. I love all the white with the pop of pink flowers.
xoxo

154 Katie { 08.31.10 at 12:36 pm }

Love the chalkboard and paper weight! :)

155 Grace Escudero - The Afeminada { 08.31.10 at 12:44 pm }

I love your office space! Ever since a couple of years ago, I have had mine all planned out. I want a big oak desk with 1 drawer in the middle like yours. I want to have one of those green lamps like from the old detective movies. I want globes all over the place and shelves and shelves full of books.

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156 Lorna { 08.31.10 at 12:56 pm }

I don’t have a desk so I normally work on my stairs lol! It can be quite comfortable :) Your desk looks beautiful though!!

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157 Lemon Drop Love { 08.31.10 at 12:57 pm }

This is a great post. I am actually redoing my work space at home becuase it is a mess and I need it to be more inspiring. I love the file holder. I am going to go to container store this weekend to check them out. Your space it cute and fun. I love it. Having a nice workspace is so important.

xo Jen

158 Lucy { 08.31.10 at 1:32 pm }

I absolutely love what you’ve done with a space that you say is so small! It looks so homey, due to the subtle details you’ve added. I wish I had such a tidy work space!

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159 amanda blair { 08.31.10 at 1:33 pm }

This is a beautiful office space! I would feel very inspired to work here every day. Where did you get those file folders?

160 LM { 08.31.10 at 1:39 pm }

Wow! with the environment is easier to work. I think my desk needs a little change. A big hug! We follow you :)

161 Melanie { 08.31.10 at 1:51 pm }

Love the chalk board

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162 Rachel (heart of light) { 08.31.10 at 1:53 pm }

Oh, I love that you got around to spray painting the chalkboard edge! It looks amazing.

163 Christie { 08.31.10 at 1:54 pm }

love this – clean and chic!

164 A Girl, A Style { 08.31.10 at 2:12 pm }

I love what you’ve done with this – it’s so fresh and inviting!

Miss B xx

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165 Valerie at Beauty and the Budget { 08.31.10 at 2:12 pm }

Your desk looks so neat and clean! :)

166 jaqueline { 08.31.10 at 2:14 pm }

Oh.. Such a cute working desk. :)

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167 Chas { 08.31.10 at 2:21 pm }

You are so organized! It looks great!

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168 Yusra { 08.31.10 at 2:30 pm }

You should take pictures of your whole house like a house tour

169 Keira { 08.31.10 at 2:58 pm }

Thanks for the inspiration! I’ve been slowly overhauling my home office, and I can definitely use a lot of those ideas!

170 Jessica { 08.31.10 at 3:02 pm }

Very organized! Not binding and dull like usual work spaces. The name alone suggest hell. But you made it really friendly and cute!

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171 Julie { 08.31.10 at 4:10 pm }

Such an inspiration!!! Thanks for getting me motivated to get organized!

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172 Alexis { 08.31.10 at 4:26 pm }

omg so cute!! what kind of flowers are those? loves it.

173 Jocelyn Stott { 08.31.10 at 4:53 pm }

Beautiful workspace and I agree about the pencils. Totally wonderful.

174 Beth { 08.31.10 at 4:53 pm }

I really wish I could work from home so I could make my desk as pretty as this and sit and admire it but I guess that’s nearly impossible teaching pre-school. Oh well.

I love the rafetta bow idea and might need to “borrow” it for the open space above my own desk.

175 brittin { 08.31.10 at 5:09 pm }

love the light, femininity of the desk. who wouldn’t be inspired to work in that space?!
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176 rafaela soares { 08.31.10 at 6:09 pm }

I loved it! haha It’s so you… xoxo

177 Marie of Blushing and Sweet { 08.31.10 at 6:12 pm }

Love how organized and fresh looking it us! And of course the flowers add that gorgeous feminine touch :)

178 jackie { 08.31.10 at 6:16 pm }

Lovely!

I have been making over my desk, too, so as to make it “graduate school ready.” It’s a challenge to make it uncluttered and clean, yet still aesthetically pleasing and feeling like me. What a good example we have here! Looks very Emily.

179 Jaycelle { 08.31.10 at 6:22 pm }

I love love love all the little details of your new work table esp the chalkboard and the file folder!!

180 Jen { 08.31.10 at 6:28 pm }

That file system is amazing! My boyfriend wants me to get rid of my ugly metal cabinet, so maybe this is the perfect alternative!

181 Nikki { 08.31.10 at 6:33 pm }

Looks great, I love the changes you’ve made!

xx
Nikki

182 Alyssa / A Muse A Day { 08.31.10 at 6:35 pm }

I agree, the file holders are great. So affordable too!

183 Le { 08.31.10 at 6:46 pm }

Just beautiful, beautiful and beautiful! It is really inspiring work place! xoxo

184 Kristy { 08.31.10 at 6:46 pm }

Your workspace is perfect. Thanks for sharing as this gives me ideas to freshen up my space. I’m still working from an office but one day hope to be working from home as a full-time writer. I enjoy your blog.

185 L'amour et la Paix { 08.31.10 at 7:49 pm }

This is so so pretty and creative. LOVE it! xo

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186 Kinsey Michaels { 08.31.10 at 7:56 pm }

Your office space looks so cheerful and inviting Emily! I love seeing the transformation from your old brown desk (with the Dell laptop!) to what it is now. The Parsons desk has always really appealed to me too.

187 Amanda { 08.31.10 at 7:59 pm }

So cute, I love the bows above your desk! I’m going to try and do something similar with mine

188 Jin { 08.31.10 at 7:59 pm }

what an inspiring space to work @ … I need to make some improvements in my office area

189 Cait { 08.31.10 at 8:07 pm }

Loving this new work space!! What kind of flowers are these? I love them!

190 Stephanie { 08.31.10 at 9:10 pm }

wow it looks gorgeous!

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191 andrew { 08.31.10 at 9:23 pm }

there are flowers and pencils.

192 Jean { 08.31.10 at 9:37 pm }

hey! the workspace is so functional and pretty! Just wondering though, what do you do with all of your old magazines? I can’t get myself to toss them! Any suggestions?

193 Candy Elisabeth { 08.31.10 at 9:42 pm }

Okay, you’re NOT allowed to be so cute anymore.

194 Brooke Butin { 08.31.10 at 10:08 pm }

Love this! As a professional organizer, I know how important it is to have a functional yet beautiful workspace. The Parson’s desk by West Elm is an inexpensive way to glam up a space, while the brocade file boxes from The Container Store, effortlessly dress up what would otherwise be something to try and hide – ugly files. Kudos!

195 November Grey { 08.31.10 at 10:11 pm }

Love what you’ve done. So inspiring. And for Jean regarding old magazines – I can never toss them either! I started to use them rolled up to keep my boots standing straight and perfectly molded in my closet. It’s great for the toss-away ones, the collectors you probably don’t want smelling like shoes though. :)

PS – LOVE the file folders so much!!

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196 Kari { 08.31.10 at 10:27 pm }

It seems like nothing in your life goes untouched…everything is so stylish! Those flowers are gorgeous & I love those file folders (love The Container Store)! And I have a whiteboard but the chalkboard is cuter. Lastly, yay for the MacBook!

197 aja { 08.31.10 at 11:42 pm }

I love buying weekly flowers for myself…sooo adorable!!

198 Cynthia { 09.01.10 at 5:01 am }

I love the fresh, yet cozy look to your workspace. You’re such an inspiration!

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200 Samantha { 09.01.10 at 8:31 am }

I just repainted my desk a glossy ivory over the weekend. It was a an old boring desk with 70′s style staining that my in-laws gave us. Now it coordinates perfectly with my other furniture! Those file holders would match perfectly with it; love them!

201 Aimee { 09.01.10 at 8:43 am }

It looks perfect, so pretty!

202 sbg { 09.01.10 at 10:21 am }

loves it!

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203 joanna goddard { 09.01.10 at 11:14 am }

your desk is so adorable, emily! so feminine and pretty, just like you :) xo joanna

204 Piper { 09.01.10 at 11:30 am }

I dream of working at home – how lovely!! and your space is so beautiful – I’ve been coveting the parsons desk forever now!!

205 Kara { 09.01.10 at 4:51 pm }

I love seeing people’s workspaces! Yours looks amazing and inspirational. The file folders are great! And the photo in the background of the flowers pic is adorable!!!

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206 KC { 09.01.10 at 5:23 pm }

simple yet lovely! i am diggin it girl! xoxo
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207 Lauren { 09.02.10 at 7:33 am }

Amazing! Where can I get those Magazine holders :)
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208 Stef { 09.02.10 at 12:23 pm }

Love love your blog! so inspirational. decided to start my own blog, a south african version of yours maybe :)

209 Juliet { 09.02.10 at 7:12 pm }

these photos definitely inspire me to get organized!! love how pretty you made everything!

210 Matanna Katz { 09.03.10 at 1:13 am }

I love your file folders! They’re beautiful! I really need a few of those. And the chalk board for writing notes is such a great idea! I’m constantly writing down little reminders on scraps of paper, and having something fixed in one place that you can constantly write on is a great alternative! :) The little bows on your wall are also a great touch. Really lovely :)

211 jules { 09.03.10 at 11:37 am }

I love your office space very clean, & concisely themed…..the no. 2 pencil is very charming as well as the bows….simply gorgeous!

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212 jules { 09.03.10 at 12:03 pm }

I love your new offfice space, very clean and concisely themed…haha love the no.2 pencil, very charming and a nod to yester year…..the bows and the board, everything is sweet but not saccharine love :)

213 Joshtyn Ann { 09.03.10 at 4:02 pm }

I really love your new work space – very inspiring. I’m still trying to work out how to make mine work. My favourite thing are those file folders… I didn’t know filing away paper could look that good :)

214 Ursula Roberts { 09.04.10 at 3:26 pm }

OMG, this is soooo adorable. I need a space like that. Love the style :)

215 Linda { 09.05.10 at 9:56 pm }

Those file folders were the first things I saw in the first photo. They are so cute.

216 Katy { 09.06.10 at 11:15 pm }

Simple, Yet adorable! I love the file folders.

217 jenn { 09.08.10 at 9:29 pm }

Love your at home office. You’ve inspired me to spruce up my at home office. I love the file folders and bought some today!!

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219 Jasmine { 03.09.11 at 3:28 pm }

Hello, Can you please tell me where you got your White metal filing from? I’ve bought the magazine holders from Franc Franc in Japan & I’d love the Filer’s too. :) THank you.

220 Emily { 07.04.11 at 9:30 am }

I love the E paperweight, where did you get it?! Also where did you happen to find the chalkboard with the frame for your To Do List?! Love your site!! :)

221 Lisa { 08.10.11 at 1:24 pm }

Very cool!

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222 Erica { 09.22.11 at 3:57 pm }

I love your desk space!! I have a nice white desk as well and I try to keep it clean and organized the best I can. Your desk looks like something out of a magazine! I just went online and found some 1800flowers promotional codes (cause I am that cheap), and I am ordering myself a bright bouquet of flowers for my desk. Maybe it will help me with my productivity!

223 Daphne { 10.07.11 at 6:43 am }

I Love everything! My desk is a big mess.. :) Awesome blog, saw yours by accident. :)

Sincerely,
Daphne

224 Daniela { 10.21.11 at 4:00 pm }

Love it, the chalkboard idea is amazing.
I could not even post a picture of my desk, I don’t have a laptop… I have a big regular computer on an ugly brown table, it’s a mess. I’m getting loads of inspiration here.

Thanks!!!

225 Alessandra { 02.07.12 at 12:19 pm }

So inspiring! You gave me the idea to create my own little space in my hubby home office!!
Thanks Emily!!

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