Office Space Eye Candy

Some office eye candy to get through the day. It's a great idea to make sure you love your work space. It makes being there each day not as daunting! Since I've been so overwhelmed with wedding planning keeping my space organized has been really important to my sanity.

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I need to be better about keeping flowers on my desk because they always make me a bit happier to be there

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Instead of a cork board to serve as a pinboard/inspiration board, clipboards are a great way to organize inspiration by project.  Your space is a little more limited on a clipboard, but it also makes your inspiration portable, and keeps your wall space from looking too cluttered (which always happens with my corkboard)
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What is a must have in your office to stay on task and productive?

Contain Yourself (and the necessary clutter in your home with these clever storage ideas)

While spring cleaning has yet to begun at my house, and likely won't this year with my wedding in May (yikes!), I thought I'd share with you some fun ideas to contain the chaos you'd like to keep in a way that doesn't affect your home decor.

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Matching baskets are fantastic! Especially ones with label options to help you remember what you have stored inside. It keeps this bookcase clutter free but makes it possible to not have to store a ton of things behind closed doors.

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Picking similar styles, all see through containers at the bottom and baskets at the top make this cabinet look so well organized. Clear canisters also help remind me if I'm running low on something.  I also love the pop of color with the labels.

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Not everything is going to fit in the same size containers and if keeping everything matching is too much of a commitment for you, you can mix it up a bit and it still look great. Just try and use similar sizes and shapes to create a cohesive look.

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I love the mix of three colors here. Using pops of color is great but I love how this one is minimized to two color options and scattered throughout the storage.

Gorgeous outdoor spaces

For all of those who are itching to go outside like me, here's a little eye candy to tide us over! Our backyard and patio need some serious love, but until we recover from our wedding expenses, I'll just have to live with gathering inspiration until we can start making improvements.

I would be out here all day...though everything would be covered in dirty puppy prints...The throw pillows are amazing.
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So private and lush!  I could imagine setting up a temporary outdoor office to enjoy it.
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Love this pond side cabana...
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This country style brings in some of the barn like style I adore. Clever use of a tub as a coffee table base too!

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For small spaces, these built in benches might be the best choice! Throw in a cute table and you've got a perfect setting for some outdoor fun. I also love the idea that these benches could double as storage!

Best little tips, tricks, and cheats to create the special finishing touch in your home.

Going the extra mile with a space doesn't need to take much effort. You can add a little touch to one room or space to change the entire feel or look of it. Not all additions make a huge impact, but here are a few that I think really go far...

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Don't have a bar or breakfast bar but want one? This extended bar made from a table is a genius idea! It expands the kitchen seating without taking your eye away from the rest of the room.

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A fire pit cover makes this space multi-functional! It gets the outside patio a great table space when it's not in use but also a great gathering spot when you lift the table and turn up the heat!

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A bookcase next to the tub. This is a brilliant idea for those who might not have storage space in their bathroom otherwise! Even a skinny built in can maximize the storage in the bathroom as well as make it look cozy.

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Adding the additional shelf above this kitchen sink window gives you a little more room for decor or storage. Pull out some of those great decor pieces that give your kitchen a little personality without a lot of clutter. This is great for small kitchens that might not have the storage space for decor on the counter.

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Under cabinet lighting. I absolutely love look it gives to have light hidden away but it's so useful if you find yourself working late or struggling to have a well lit work space. It's not just for kitchens!

Make The Most Out Of Your Closet

Spring cleaning can get to the best of us sometimes and when it feels just a bit too overwhelming sometimes I like to start small! A closet is a great place to get a great amount done but it not take too long to accomplish.

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Try pulling everything out of your closet, sorting it into piles of keep, donate, and trash. Sort your keep pile into sections on a table or floor of how you would organize it. Plan it out to fit the size of your closet so you don't have any extra bulk in the way.

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Figure out what you need in your closet to function for the stuff it's going to contain. Do you need more shelf space, more drawers, a few buckets, or more space to hang things? Do a quick drawing of how you'd like it to look so you know you are putting everything in the right place and not missing any essential pieces.

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Sometimes it can be a quick run to the store to get what you need, other times you'll need to think about custom fits for your closet to make it work but either way the closet needs to function for you so customizing it is a great option. Since most closet storage items are not that expensive and most closets aren't large enough to get to pricey, this is a great budget friendly place to start as well.

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Once you've updated your closet to fit your needs, put everything inside and enjoy the glory of your new organized closet. Want to keep that amazing? Don't put anything new in the closet without taking something else out. Make sure you keep a balance of items and space in the closet or every time you go to get something out it will be a big ordeal.

Inspiring ways to use a neutral palette

It's no secret I'm a fan of grays, whites, and other cool neutrals.  Using neutrals really allows me to experiment with different accent colors via pillows, throws, and accent colors.  That means if I end up not being able to live with a green or purple I loved last month, it's not like I wasted a ton of money on a sofa I no longer like.  However, done right - with layering textures and patterns, neutrals can stand all on their own as a gorgeous palette.

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I'm really liking gray and brown lately too, like the gray door and the wooden mirror frame.

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Drooling over this kitchen.  I don't know if I dust enough to ever have such dark floors, but they are gorgeous when contrasted with the white cabinetry.  And that Moroccan inspired tile? Don't even get me started.

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A bit warmer tones than I normally go for but this is still working for me.

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Loving the coffee table.
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Must Haves for My Desk

It doesn't matter how many times I clean off my desk and try to remove the clutter, there are always some desk must haves that stick around. Here are a few of my essentials to keep me going:

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A cute pencil/pen holder is a must have. I need easy access to write or sketch out my thoughts and something simple like this is a perfect match for my desk. 

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Although I love sticky notes, sometimes the clutter of sticky notes everywhere gets on my last nerves! Having on spot to jot all my notes down is much easier for me, especially when I can close the notebook for the day and have a pretty cover to look at!

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With most of my schedule and events kept in google calendar it's not as necessary for me to have a place to write down what I need to do on a calendar but I love having one to look at just as a reference. I think sometime's I'd be lost if I didn't have a calendar staring at me!

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And last but not least, I need something pretty to look at! Since I spend most of my days at my desk, I need it to be a spot that I love to be at. Sometimes it's a picture, a plant, or even something as simple as a fun lamp. Anything to make me smile while I'm in the middle of working. I always have pictures of the pups in my life on pretty gold frames on my desk. You never know where your inspiration will come from.

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The desk itself matters too.  I like a lot of clear surface space.

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What are your must-haves for your desk?