I've wanted to show you my office for a while now, but that means getting out the vacuum cleaner and the dust rag and my office is about the last thing in the house that actually gets cleaned. But miracles do happen and I finally got enough time to toss out the 14 Coke Zero cans and get the room picked up enough to show you.
If you look at the original blueprints of the house, this area didn't exist. The original owners stole some area from the "attic" of the garage and converted it into a little loft type room which is accessed via a set of stairs in our master bedroom. It measures 7 ft wide by 15 ft long.
When you come up the steps and look to the left you see this countertop area. The countertop was here when we bought the house and I go back and forth whether I want to rip it out and make it into a reading nook with a big old fluffy lounge chair or just leaving it be. It is a nice place to sit and do a craft though.
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Back when I worked from my home, this area looked totally different. Lots of books, binders, filing cabinets and the obligatory calculator. But now that I don't need all that serious stuff, I've filled the space with things that just make me happy. Notice that I didn't say useful.
To the right of the questionable countertop area is my desk. Although it has the look of an arts and crafts desk, it is one of those build your own pieces of furniture. Sauder, I believe.
The chair is an old library chair I found at an antique store for a few bucks.
This is one of my favorite things in my office. A humongous cheesebox that I use as a file holder. It's my favorite thing because it was part of my late sister's rather large cheesebox collection. She loved a good cheesebox.
No idea why there is a long black magic marker line underneath the badger though. I just ignore it, so please feel free to do so yourself.
Above the desk is a built-in bookcase area. It's pointy because the ceiling in here is pointy (I probably should have researched the term for that kind if ceiling).
The previous owner of the house was an avid woodworker, so we have quite a bit of built-ins and bookcase type things around here. I'm toying with the idea of painting all the built ins white to match the molding in the house, but am a little petrified of making that huge of a change.
Going on around the room to the right of the desk is my dresser. I use it to hold my craft supplies.
Suitcases are great for storage, BTW.
To the right of that and directly behind the desk is this weird area. It is raised up about two feet off the floor, because it sits over top of a small portion of the bathroom area. About the only thing I do with it is use it to display stuff.
Like the barn vent and the Versa Fold-n-Roll cart.
If you take two steps to the right you are back where we started at the steps leading up here. I decided not to show you the steps because, well, they are steps. You've all seen steps, people.
So that completes the tour of the office. Please stay seated until the ride has come to a complete stop and exit the ride safely. Enjoy the rest of your day!
If you're interested, you can check out some of my other room tours:
Living Room Tour
Dining Room Tour
Kitchen Tour
Sweet Posy Dreams
What a great space, so cozy and homey.
Sweet Peas
It looks great Pam! That blue typewriter is the bomb and I love your suitcases. We love your blog and are new followers 🙂
very merry vintage style
Sweet office Pam! My favorite elements are the radio and stack of suitcases--they ARE great for storage. I have the same problem.. my house is never tidy enough for full-room pictures!
Mary
Kim K.
I've been anxiously awaiting this post and it certainly is as marvelous as I expected. Love all the special details. You really do have a cozy room for working and playing.
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What a wonderful little haven! I love how you brought all the vintage items in. I would not paint the cabinets...something about the items you have in there, just calls for the wood. Great job.
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Your office is perfect!!! I love all of the vintage touches and the way you used every inch for something beautiful and useful! I'm jealous!!!
Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME/Doublewide Decor
What a great room! I cracked up at the pop cans...we have Diet Pepsi here!! Sometimes I find one rolled under the couch...but we gotta have our pop!!
Anonymous
Lucky you! It is cozy and looks very functional. I love it all.
How cool to have the cheese box from your sister's collection and to have such a beautiful use for it.
Beautiful.
Lois in SWPA
Nancy
Lovely, lovely space! You have beautiful things everywhere!
Olive Cooper
Loved the ride Pam. All your vintage items make me happy too. It is a fabulous space. You can craft away. xo, olive
Joanne Noragon
This is lovely. I believe you have collected more stuff than my best friend, Carol.
Robin
Pam your office wonderful. I love all the vintage treasures you've filled it with. I won't even begin to list all the pretties that caught my eye. It's all so prefect.
Say, since your on a dusting/cleaning roll how about stopping by my place. You'd hit the dust bunny jackpot!
shannon i olson
what a great office space, love every little detail! However...Coke zero cans are an acceptable decorating item....aren't they?? Cuz I use them 😉
Amy Burzese
LOVE.EVERYTHING
Melinda
Looks like a great place to work or play. Rooms like this are great places to have our fun things.
M 🙂
Shabby chic Sandy
Love this area--looks like a great place to get things done. I LOVE that little black clock radio--so cute!
susie @ persimmon moon cottage
What a great work/play space. The plate with the little dog (Jack Russell or Airedale or ?) is so cute and I love the picture of the badger on the cheese box, so many cute, interesting things to see. It looks so organized, yet interesting. You have created a wonderful space for yourself.
Dayle @ A Collection of This and That
It's just fabulous! All of it!
Tazas y Cuentos
Oh, I love your room, it's fantastic, full of very nice vintage details.
Congratulations!
Besos from Argentina, Silvina
Vickie @ Ranger 911
I love your space filled with all your vintage finds! There is one thing missing, though. A sock monkey assistant. They are quite helpful you know. :@
Polly
great space Pam and so much fun stuff! lots of eye candy! OMG that Limburger cheese box reminds me so much of my Dad! he loved Limburger cheese! the rest of us in the house, yeah not so much....stinky!!!
Thanks for sharing! I'm inspired to clean my craft room now!!
A Walk in the Countryside
Great space! I love how you used all your vintage items!
Mrs. Miller
I love that little green book shelf in the background. It's really cute!
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You have such a great collection. Love cheese boxes, love the typewriter, love the card in the frog , ok, just love your entire office. I'm going back to look some more after I pick the kids up from school.
Joy
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
This is such a great space, Pam, with your personality written all over it! I am loving all of the dog goodies tucked here and there...
decorator to the stars
PAM, THIS IS WAY TOO NEAT..PLEASE COME OVER NOW & REDO MY OFFICE AS IT LOOKS LIKE A TORNADO CAME THROUGH IT....ALL THE TIMNE LOL GIO
Kerin
Great office!
Full of wonderful details, and charm. Looks like a place to spend the entire day in bliss 🙂
{northern cottage}
what a wonderful mixture of vintage goodies and displays so perfectly - well done! now get to work! xo
Eclectically Vintage
Maybe it pays to be drunk while hanging things in your office - because it certainly paid off! Love all your vintage fabulousness - the chessebox file cabinet, suitcases and toolbox! Cheers!!
Kelly
Joselyn @ The DIY Spot
What a great space filled with such beautiful vintage treasures! Love it!
Snooks
LOVE your office. What a great space. I love how you have everything displayed so neatly. Everything that makes you happy it looks like is there. This room must make you smile every time you enter it.
@ 3Beeze Homestead
Jenny
Love the room! The cheese box, suitcases and the music-covered magazine holders. How did you make those? What kind of holders did you use? Metal? Cardboard?
Jenny
Love the cheese box, suitcases and the music themed magazine holders. How did you make them? Metal holders? Cardboard?
Lisa
I found your blog at Hometalk and I love it! You are charming and witty, and I love looking at your eclectic collection. I agree with you, keep your kitchen cabinets the way they are, they are warm looking. I feel like I could walk into your house and sit and chat with you over Cokes for hours! 😉
Chris Rothenbach
love how cozy you've made this space. I swear your little green bookshelf looks just like one I have. I thought my dad made it in school (1930's) I'll have to photo
TracyMB @ Crows Feet Chic
Oh wow, so glad I found this via today's post and Debbiedoo's! Love your cozy area and getting a look at the fun bits that make you smile. I loved the teeny old family pictures in there too. Great post; now I'm heading back to finish my tour of your home!
Denyse @ Glitter, Glue, Paint
Pam, I love the space. The Vintage looks is so well put together. And, that typewriter is dreamy!!
xoxo
Denyse
gadawn57
Seriously love your 'vintage' office. And in particular, love the many different cheese boxes you have (and have re'd from your late sister). I have one round white cheese box but I love the ones you have found. I have never seen them out and about and so would love a couple to use around! Again, I love most of the goodies you have found to decorate with. What a nice vintagey office space!