I Love Lonny...

I've been occupied with soooo many other things that I neglected to take a look at the latest issue of Lonny Magazine! I FINALLY got around to it yesterday &  was pretty impressed!  I was particularly blown away by Michelle Adam's office in NYC - the before & after pictures are a must-see! I love everything about this office space! It exudes CREATIVITY & STYLE....don't you think??  

This would be an ideal place to come to work to everyday -assuming the staff was just as nice right?? Can't have nice place & CRAPPY boss....that doesn't fly well with me. 

Either way, regardless of any opinions circulating the internet about Lonny Mag & what was said in the NY Times - blah blah blah, I find Lonny Magazine to be a BIG hit.

Some bloggers think they have it ALL figured out about what people should say or NOT say in the media, but who are WE to judge?!?!?!?

At the end of the day, Michelle is super cool.....she's been a sweetheart to me for as long as I can remember & never once was arrogant. 

I'm just glad we have all this accessible EYE CANDY to be inspired by! Michelle has brilliantly delivered it to us & for that I thank her.

So what did you think of Lonny's new office space? It it a hit with you? Are you still enjoying the content in the mag???

-photos by patrick cline

Update on My Day......(Via Made by Girl)

Hey everyone, how's your DAY going so far?? 

As for me, I've been dealing with this kitchen RENOVATION for a few days now, I feel exhausted. Today the door installer is here, and I admit he's actually doing a pretty decent job. Thank God. Unlike the other contractors who were a bit of a mess! WOW, I now have a white kitchen!  

All we need next is: 

• Back splash
• Panel around the island 
• Hardware

Well, I ordered the hardware from some company online on December 4th, and they still haven't shipped! That's not nice is it?? Well, you can be sure I'll be on the phone after this post looking to ask where the hardware is. If they haven't shipped, I'm just going to ask for a REFUND & go elsewhere to buy them. Anyway, more pics coming soon!

In the meanwhile, I filled up the plain wall behind my desk with another painting I did!  It's a smaller version of the LARGE ART piece I did for our living room. What do you think? Adds a bit of PRETTY to my work space no??

image by jen

Nicole's Vintage Office...(Via Made By Girl)

I first came across Gary Pepper Vintage via Amanda's blog ---->  Here Comes The Sun.  Thankfully so, now I have more daily FASHION inspiration to look forward to. I was getting a little tired of some of the current Fashion blogs I follow and Gary Pepper Vintage is a nice change of pace.  
Nicole, the fashion SUPERSTAR behind this amazing blog knows how to dress herself & OBVIOUSLY her home too! She recently moved but this is what her office used to look like!  Talk about knowing how to STYLE a room....wow!

What did I like best?? 

Her cool white drawers, all the colorful yarn & of course....her inspiration board!

images via gary pepper vintage blog

I love these images, they will DEFINITELY serve as inspiration to me for my own (new) office! Let me know what you think.... I hope her pictures will inspire you as well!

Raw Design Studio, A Hip Workplace....(Via Made By Girl)

The Office Stylist posted about this office the other day & I thought to myself....Hmmm, if I didn't run MY OWN business & worked a NORMAL 9-5, this is the type of office environment I'd like to work in.  The office belongs to the company Raw Design Studio, a design agency based in Manchester, England.  Imagine having gorgeous hard wood floors and a balcony in your office where you and your colleagues can hang out in. Maybe sip some tea while on break...

I mean, HOW MANY PEOPLE work in office spaces like this?? Maybe it's just me, but how many of YOU work in such a creative & lovely space?? Does working in such a creatively designed space help nurture your creativity?!? I feel  that having a neat & organized HOME OFFICE, keeps me inspired and focused....and often times it does fuel MYcreativity.


I'd love to know or maybe you could send me pics....would love to see! Enjoy!

for more pics, visit the office stylist

learn more about raw design studio here

Neat surprise at West Elm....

It was super nice to walk into my local West Elm store & see my home office displayed as one of the winners! Ok, I knew it would be there, but I didn't know when....so it was definitely a nice surprise! Thank you West Elm.

For more images of my office go here.

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image via my iphone

I'm one of the West Elm Winners!

I recently entered my office in the "Picture Your Parsons Desk" contest hosted by West Elm on their Facebook page & today I was told I was one of the winners! Woo hoo!!  The prize consists of a $100 gift certificate to West Elm....how cool is that?  

Well, for all the items I've purchased at their store lately, I would say this PRIZE is well-deserved!  They Loved my office....yay! If you want to see all the PICS of my  home office, just go here.

Great way to start a Monday!

image by jen ramos

My desk makeover....Chevron Pattern top!

After seeing this DIY on the Sunset Magazine website, I had to try it! My desktop was needing a face-lift so the minute I saw this Chevron pattern, I knew this was for me! It took a bit to get it all done, but well worth it! So, what do you think?? Would you like to try this on your desktop? If yes, go here for the instructions. For a 'before pic' of my desk, click here.

Images below from Sunset Magazine.