The walls in the room were already painted a nice taupe, so I chose complimentary fabrics that introduced color, but didn't veer to far off the neutral color story found in the home. Below you see two fabrics. The multicolor floral will be used on the desk chair and the blue and white damask will be used for panels. The panels will be hung on a bamboo pole if we can find one. We plan to stitch gold rings to the fabric to hang them from.
To brighten the space, Amy will paint her existing desk and chair white. To make the most use of the small space, we plan to make a bulletin board with leftover fabric from the panels. I found some pretty ribbon from M & J that we will use to hang the bulletin board and a gorgeous brass flower knob from Anthro. I am a huge fan of brass apothecary lamps so I picked one for the desk. My friend isn't as crazy about them, so we will see :) To round out the space and to keep things on the feminine side, I recommended a brown and creme zebra rug.
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I don't say this often enough, but I love to hear from you all!! Really, if it wasn't for ya'll, there would be no point to all of this blogging. I love knowing that something I do gives someone else inspiration, be it ever so small. So when Liz, from Little Peace of Home emailed me, I knew that I had to share this. Using the tutorial I posted a while back, Liz and her sister-in-law made their own burlap table runners.
Didn't she do a great job? To read Liz's post, go here. To fancy hers up a bit for Christmas, she added a strip of jute to the top. Thanks for sharing this with me Liz!!
Do you have a cottage and vine inspired project you would like to share? I would love to share them with everybody. Email me at cottageandvine@triad.rr.com
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Darling, isn't if fun to help out friends?! Give Pier One a try for the bamboo poles, depending on the width of the window, you may find one that works there. Hope you post the finished product!
ReplyDeleteGreat! Thanks Cathy! I knew one of you would have the source. I want to try the bamboo pole myself.
ReplyDelete-Rene
I'm in the mood for a mood board ...
ReplyDeleteactually was just headed to the workroom
tanx' for the nudge
Love the board! Very soft and soothing colors for an office, a great place to work and relax! I know that Michaels has a bamboo poles or even Hobby Lobby.
ReplyDeleteLove that mood board Rene! The natural touches with the blue are beautiful. Check Smith + Noble for a bamboo rod. I know they used to have them because I have a shade in my half bath hung from one.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you!
Alissa
P.S. My Mom is in love with my table runner from you - looks like I'll be using yout tutorial to make one for her!
Rene, great mood board - the brown and cream zebra rug is perfection! I am looking forward to the finished product!
ReplyDeletePretty lucky friend! I love everything, the zebra rug is the perfect detail to add a little pizzaz.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the shout out, Rene! That was so sweet of you. And your mood board is so inspiring! Can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you have picked out for the office. It will look so pretty.
ReplyDeleteIsn't bloggin the best, friendship, advice and a lots of fun.
Beautiful office plan. So sophisticated and warm!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the office mood board! Looks like a perfect combo of neutral & feminine! Can't wait to see how it turns out! :)
ReplyDeleteIs there a certain website I can go to to make my own mood board? I'd love to make one for my Master BR redo. Thanks for any help you can give!
ReplyDeleteThanks everybody! Paige, I use polyvore, but I think there are several you can use. Here is the link http://www.polyvore.com/
ReplyDelete-Rene
Oh it's so pretty. I love the mix of traditional and current styles. Great rug . . did you say where it's from. I need to go back and check. Happy Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteThe mood board looks like so much fun to do!!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Courtney,
ReplyDeleteThe rug is PB teen. Hope this helps.
-Rene
that office plan is so you- exactly how i see your colors and style, and just perfect for you! and i LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI could just stare at the mood board and be happy :) Love your soothing color palette mixed with a few fun fabrics. Will be fun to see the room put together.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
~Michelle
Love the burlap table runners! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteCristina from ohmyohme.com
You have to post after pics of the room, it's going to be beautiful! Wonderful fabrics!!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful, Rene! I love the combination of the fabrics, similar curved lines but enough difference to show each one up!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see the finished room! I recently redid my office and love spending time in there!
ReplyDeletehttp://jgvanillabean.blogspot.com/2010/11/vanilla-bean-office-reveal.html
I found bamboo poles at Cost Plus World Market - this office is going to be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat Mood Board Rene! I just recently discovered mood boards, and they are so much fun! Really, creativity doesn't get any better!
ReplyDeleteQuestion...where do you create your mood boards? So far I've only used Ollie boards. Do you know any other good ones?
Jane
Finding Fabulous
Love the mood board,great colors! The table runner is fabulous too :o)
ReplyDelete~Des
Oh I LOVE that mood board. Gorgeous. Thanks So much for stopping by for a visit!
ReplyDeleteLove the board! So you just whipped that up in a few right????? Hey...I thought I was a follower because I have your post sent to me in the mail so I don't get out of the loop but I saw that I wasn't. So I am now 909!!! You are popular girl :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mood board! I LOVE the apothecary lamp ... I hope she decides to keep it :)
ReplyDeleteUm, I'M SORRY ... "Looking for any excuse to make a mood board"? See: MY ENTIRE HOUSE. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI am WILD over your choices! I would love a study done in those colors and fabrics!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I hope you post the finale!
Yvonne
Love this;
ReplyDeletelucky girl to
have you on her
team! The colors
are wonderful and
so soothing. And
I always love
a dash of animal
print, too....
Happy Wednesday,
Rene!
xx Suzanne
Love the mood board, Rene, and the runner is SO pretty!
ReplyDeleteHope you week is going well.
Teresa
xoxo
Great mood board!!! Love those colors!! Table runner is great too!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful office this will turn out to be. I hope we see some "after" shots.
ReplyDeleteOoh, can't wait to see how it turns out. Lovely plan!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your mood board, Rene. It looks so clam and sophisticated. I'll havbe the lot, please!
ReplyDeleteSarahx