A couple of weeks ago, I posted a photo on Instagram + mentioned that I had built myself a little home office/work space that I planned to share with you soon. Well, today is that day! 🙂
I live in a teeny tiny condo with my wonderful roommate, and while it pretty much suits our needs, I had spent a lot of time blogging from my bed, the couch, or our small dining table. It worked, but I desperately wanted a desk of my own. I put it on my vision board…and next thing I knew, it appeared! 😉
Just kidding. I broke finger nails + skin building this thing!
I spent the better part of New Years Day assembling this baby + making some space in my bedroom for it!
Now ladies, I wouldn’t necessarily call this fun, but I cannot express how important it is to be able to do this kind of stuff on your own!
I’ve always been one to build my own furniture or get down + dirty cleaning, moving, painting… whatever it may be [learned that from my Mama]! You CAN do anything + you should! That sense of independence is irreplaceable.
Quick snapshot after I was done building! It was a long day, but I was so proud of myself for creating this little nook all on my own. 🙂
I finally had some time to put my vision board together!
My thoughtful roommate bought me this adorable baby orchid. She goes “just a little something…it’ll continue to bloom, just like you!” SHE’S LITERALLY THE SWEETEST. I don’t have the greenest of thumbs, so here’s to not letting it totally die! lol
I decided to put my everyday makeup + zoom mirror here so that the space could be used as a vanity as well! [YAY for not having to get ready on the floor in front of the window anymore!] 🙂
The Zebra chair + crystal lamp were two pieces I already owned. Both were purchased from either Home Goods, TJ Maxx, or Marshalls[?] …they ended up working perfectly in this space. 🙂
I am SO happy with my desk. It may not be very much, but it serves such a purpose + puts the biggest smile on my face! 🙂
I look forward to having my own office one day, but for now…this works perfectly fine!
Do you have a designated “work space” at home?
XOXO
It’s beautiful Amanda. And it makes you so happy because it is a sign of your accomplishments. Looks so comfy and I love the vision board.
Aww, thanks for that Millie!! 🙂 It really is the coziest little corner. I’m glad I was able to make space for it, and had time to fill in my vision board! Hope you have a great day XOXO 🙂
I am loving your space!! It’s fabulous that you’ve put it together all by yourself! Way to set an example for the rest of us gals out there 🙂
Nihaad – Read & Seek
Thanks Nihaad! I love it so much!! 🙂 When I really want something done I’m too impatient to even wait for help + *most* things are really not that hard to do on your own. Shout out to all of the independent women! haha 😉
I am a calamity Jane – if something could possibly go wrong then it would happen to me! So I tend to stay clear of potential hazardous DiY projects LOL! I enjoy doing things for myself though, one just appreciates the outcome that much more!
Nihaad – Read & Seek
Hahaha!! Aww, I totally understand – better safe than sorry! But yesss, you get the point! 😉 haha
I love your office area! I have a desk set up in my apartment, but it’s in a corner and I rarely use it. I need to figure out a way to make it more functional. Also, your vision board is goals! That’s the perfect spot and I love the frame it’s in. I want to make one, but I want it to be somewhere I can see it every day and I can’t figure out where that is. I’ll lust after yours in the mean time.
Haha you’re so sweet! I’d never actually made a vision board, but I did want to hang it somewhere I’d always see it…so it had to kind of serve as “wall art” as well haha. Home Goods had so many adorable + affordable frames/shadow boxes! 🙂 And that’s nice that you already have a desk + designated work area — I’m sure you could whip it up into something cute + functional in no time!! 🙂
I’ll have to check home goods! Thanks for the tip 🙂
You’re welcome! Just be careful, you’ll want to buy everrrrrything haha.
I have that problem at most stores haha
So I may or may not have just written a post on my vanity + beauty storage!! This is seriously creeping me out how much we think the same! LOL. — But, I LOVE your desk! And that chair! 🙂 Definitely looks like a comfy spot to sit and blog!
Oh my gosh, so funny!!! So much twinning! And thank you, I really really love the space! 🙂 I cannot wait to see your makeup storage, it has got to be impressive!!
I try, but always feel like more is necessary. Haha! (It never really is though) 🙂
Obsessed with that chair!!! I have a smaller zebra chair that I am saving for when I set up my office haha!! Totally inspiring as always!! Your office is gorgeous!! I am all for building furniture myself too!! I feel so proud once I see it completed haha!!
Thank you!!! And yay for zebra chairs!! I really love this one, I initially bought it basically as decoration, but I’m so glad it’s actually serving a purpose now! And woohoo — I love my fellow furniture-building girls!! Can’t wait to see your office!! XO
haha, I am guilty of making my husband do everything that involves a hammer.. I am HORRIBLE at putting this together.. you did awesome.. it looks great!! xxo
Jamie
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Hahaha husbands are great for that kind of stuff, but if you had to, I bet you could!! 😉 And thank you, I am loving this little nook!! 🙂
Congratulations on the new space Amanda. Love the vision board and the chair. I basically have a desk in one corner of the bedroom since my husband uses the office in the basement. It’s comfortable and suits me well. Now that you’ve carved out your space, it’s just onwards and upwards from here on out! Xoxo
Thanks, Gail!! Yes, it’s so so nice to have this space, it really makes all the difference in my productivity! I’m sure your area is great as well! All I know is that blogging from bed can be dangerous when you’re tired + have a lot to get done…. Zzzz.
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I love your space! So pretty! I will definitely be using this for inspiration when I make my space sometime this year! After a while of just working from the kitchen table, it just doesn’t cut it anymore 🙂
xo-
Ashley
Thanks, love — I’m so glad that you like it!! It’s really really nice to have a designated space that you enjoy being in. I’d blog anywhere, but it makes blog “work” that much more enjoyable! 🙂
I definitely know what you mean! Once I move in May, I will have some more space than what I’m living in now so it will be so much fun to create a space of my own! I love all of your posts!
Aww thank you! Best of luck prepping for the move! 🙂
Amanda- I love assembling furniture LOL and glad you support it 😉 Your office is super cute, congrats. Actually, that’s the type of furniture I love and since I’m not in college anymore I’m evolving from Ikea to Pier 1! Glad you love your new space. 🙂
Hahaha yay, a fellow furniture assembler!! 🙂 You are definitely a step above me! I would just move right into a Pier 1 store if I could! I’ve been out of college for a bit, but I’m waiting until I move into my first “permanent” home before I get all the really nice stuff! I cannot waaaait until that day! 😉
I feel you! I’m torn between redecorating the whole house and moving out of it. I can’t decide lol!
Hahaha!! Could be worse problems to have, I suppose! 😉
It is a good dilemma lol
That looks so cute, I love it! I’ve been wanting an orchid too, they’re so beautiful! The desk I use now I found at Walmart also, but I’m not very good at handy work or reading directions and did have to have my boyfriend do most of the work while I helped a little. Lol. So happy for you to have a designated working space that you love! 🙂
I just hope I can keep this plant alive, it’s already looking a little sad lol. And hey, boyfriends are great for many things – nothing wrong with a little help! 🙂 I’m just so impatient, and love being able get stuff done on my own 🙂
Aww baby girl I am SO proud of you for doing it yourself .. WELL DONE!!! You also have done such a fabulous job.. I am loving your vision board and the zebra print chair! I would LOVE to create a room/area like this for myself .. just have to find a space hehe!!
Great job my love!
Saira
http://www.throughtheglitterglass.wordpress.com
xo
Thank you so much! You can totally find the space — believe me, my room is prettttty tiny!! 🙂
Love this!! You rock girl!! Obsessed with the chair and vision board!! 😍 xo
Thank you!!! I love it so much! 🙂
Well done! I LOVE that chair soooo much! 🙂
Thank you!! It definitely was a good find! Everytime I go into those stores they have the cutest studded chairs! I want them allll!
Super Cute! I’m moving in a few months and I will finally have my own personal office that I get to decorate. Thank you for the inspiration! F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S💖
Ahhhh! SO fun + sooo jealous!! I’m sure you’ll make it perfectly wonderful 🙂
Babe it looks so awesome. I am obsessed with EVERYTHING in your new office. Congrats on putting it all together too, that’s so huge! xoxox
Hahaha thank YOU!! It’s just a tiny little thing, but I loooove it so much! 🙂
You’re welcome 🙂 I love that chair !!!!!! Awesome!
have nominated you for the Beauty Blogger Award! Details are on my latest post! xoxo
What a gorgeous space! Good for you for putting it together…assembling furniture is literally the worst. I love your vision board, too!
xo Mil
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Thank you! I really love it!! Not *too* hard to build either 😉 And yes, the vision board is so clutch, I love being able to look at it everyday — keeps me motivated! 🙂
I LOVE IT Amanda
Aw, thank you so much!! :):)
What a beautiful work space you created! And I absolutely love your vision board.
Thank you so so much!! 🙂 XOXO
I love that chair. Love it! The spot is beautiful, like Im really not liking my desk space now that I see yours. I need a re-do, youve convinced me. coming soon, my new desk space 😉
Haha aw!! Thank you — and do it up girl!! I want to see when you’re done! 🙂
I love it! It looks so cozy! Love the chair the most. 🙂 I would LOVE a desk, and I have an extra bedroom to put it in, but wherever I go the kids will follow and anything sticky finger high is up for grabs lol. So, the table it is for now. 😉 (Hey wait until you have to put together a crib!)
Thank you!! LOL, I understand…at least once they’re a little older you’ve got a great space to work with! And ohhhh, I can wait for a crib! Haha
Good on you for being so proactive and turning your vision into reality, can I just say I love that lil postcard I see with the caption Be You, that’s great advice to have at your work station, and doubling your office into your makeup “studio”, love it! (:
Aww thank you so much! It is definitely my most favorite place! I’m really so happy with it! 🙂 And idk if quotes on a vision board are standard…but I love them! They keep me motivated! XOXO
So cute!! Love it girl! That chair is to die for
Thank you!!! It’s surprisingly comfortable too! lol 🙂
I love your vision board! This looks so lovely! 🙂
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Thank you so much! I love it too 🙂