I realized that several months ago I promised to share a look inside my studio space, and I’ve finally gotten around to taking some photos. It’s probably always going to be a work in progress, but I thought it would be fun to have a record of the current setup. Maybe the next time I have an update, I’ll also have better photography skills. 🙂
The desk (similar) and chair are from IKEA. I stained the desk’s legs and love how the little shelves give me easy access to my most-used reference books. To the right of the desk I’ve tucked away a photography lightbox Nathan built for me, as well as a beautiful, vintage Replogle black ocean globe (I’ve always wanted one of these!).
This was a Christmas gift from my parents. Nathan and I recently refinished the stand (really pretty walnut), and I love how it turned out.
Here are a few of the things on my desktop, including the best candle ever—oatmeal cookie (similar)! I’m trying to keep the desk mostly clear except for the things I use every day. I’m glad Nathan talked me into upsizing to the mid-sized desktop— it’s nice to have the space to spread out.
On the main wall I have a mini gallery wall started, including prints of Marc Chagall paintings that we displayed at our wedding, the poster for the 2011 film version of Jane Eyre (Nathan and I saw this at the Chicago premiere), a You Make Everything Beautiful print from Rifle Paper Co., and Starry Night Deconstructed. I plan to add to this as soon as some lovely picture frames I’ve been watching finally go on sale.
Behind my desk I have two ceiling-height bookshelves, and a few weeks ago I played around with roughly organizing the books by color. I’m a little late in hopping on this bandwagon, but it’s fun for a change and makes me look at my library in a new way.
Finally, to the left of my desk I have my work calendar and another print from Rifle Paper Co. The garland is from Oh Joy for Target and is a good reminder to enjoy every day. Happy April!
Thanks for letting me share! What does your home workspace look like?
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Thanks, I’m hoping it will be enjoyable for me as well. And thank you for visiting my blog! I’ll definitely put up a review on The Catcher in the Rye whenever I get a chance to read it (my To Be Read pile is ridiculously long at the moment though)! And one more thing, you seem to enjoy the classics and nonfiction quite a bit (I made this assumption from your shelf), make sure to check out The Glass Castle if you haven’t already. That’s my favorite nonfiction read of the year! 🙂
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Oh yeah, it’s really good. I definitely relate to Holden–and I especially did when I first read it in college. The writing style is really interesting and it’s a great book to re-read from time to time. I hope you enjoy it! Maybe you can post a review on your site when you’ve finished it. I love that your blog is devoted to books!
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You’re welcome! 🙂 And I saw The Catcher in the Rye on your shelf. Did you like it? I just bought a copy of it today on sale at my local bookstore. I’ve heard that it’s usually a book one either relates to the protagonist or doesn’t and hates it.
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Thanks very much! I wasn’t sure I’d like it either, but it’s been fun to try something different. It made me realize how many books I have with boring black spines–haha!
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I loved how you arranged your bookshelves! I’m not sure if I’m comfortable with organizing my books rainbow style. One day, one day. #bookownergoals
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Thanks! Yes, I think the globe stand turned out great. 🙂 Thanks for finding it for us! It’s a really nice globe.
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Beautifully organized and neat, just as you are! I’m stunned at how much improvement is in the globe–you guys did a fantastic job at re-finishing it! I organize my books chronologically and by country, but yours is a prettier arrangement 🙂
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