Your work space. You spend most of your days there, you sometimes eat there, you talk on the phone there…and the list goes on. It is a place that has to work so hard for you to allow you to do your best.
So when I think of an ideal work place these words come to mind:
- Beautiful
- Inspiring
- Organized
- Functional
When I looked at my work space, I wasn’t seeing those words. There was some clutter and a hodge podge to it that wasn’t inspiring to me. Instead of sitting down wanting to work, I just wanted to get up and change it. So one day I did.
I wanted beautiful items to store my office supplies. I wanted to find new uses for old things. I wanted some glitz and glam. These things inspire me.
I first began with a thrifted acrylic frame I found in great shape for under $2.I took out the backing and flipped it for a tray.
Then I layered in my beautiful items to hold my office supplies.
I found the brass tiered stand at Goodwill.
The green and gold container was found at a yard sale. It hides my writing utensils clutter free! I also found the Moroccan brass dish at a yard sale.
The geometric cup was a thrift store find too.
I layered in a few beautiful and necessary items in there too, like a mini pink stapler, a pen sporting my college’s name, a quote, and a special heart rock my mom gave to me.
I also found an adorable brass cage with a hinged top that is perfect for business cards.
Next up was a HomeGoods tray with a mirrored bottom that I instantly fell in love with. I knew this would be a great place to store my files that I use frequently or items that I need to act on quickly. I know myself – out of sight, out of mind, so I needed an open storage so my to-do items can stare at me until I do them.
I’ve been using it a few weeks now and this system really is working for me.
How do you organize your work space so you’re working smarter, not harder?
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LOVE! Especially that amazing brass tiered tray!
Thank you Jackie! Can you believe I scored that at Goodwill?!?
What a pretty space! Did you go out looking for those kind of lovelies when you wanted to redo your workspace or were they trinkets you already had around the house?
Thanks Suzanna! Before I go shopping (especially at a thrift store where your mind can really stray) I like to make a list of items that I need. This helps me stay focused. I knew I wanted to update my desk so I definitely included this on my list when I was shopping – although I was not heading out to specifically look for these items. They were one of the many categories I had on my list. This way I don’t feel pressure to find items right that day. It allows me to find the perfect items and not find suitable items because I need them that day.
Who wouldn’t be inspired if that sat at your desk? I love your creative uses of thrift store items.
Thanks so much Paula! I love the thrifted items too!
Hey, Megan! Your desktop is gorgeous AND I love that lamp to the right with the hanging light bulbs. Do you have any idea where I could find a lamp like that?! I loooooove it! Beautiful workspace! 🙂
Hi Jessica! Thank you! I actually found that lamp in an estate store so I don’t know where you could find it. I saw one recently that sort of looked like it on Craigslist so there have to be more out there. Ebay could be an option too.
Wowwwwww….. Makes my office look like a Dungeon! I want a pink stapler ! Great job Mego.
Haha! Not a dungeon – just a lot of stuff, right? And the pink stapler can be yours – it came from the dollar store! I’ll keep it in mind for your birthday!