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This was my first time using Polyvore, and let's just say I'll probably go back to InDesign after this. My issue is that I already own some key pieces...that no longer exists at stores...and Polyvore hates Snapfish. So, I was slightly at a loss and had to bluff a couple of things, but you can still get the picture.
Anyway, here's the plan.
1. I want to keep the colors simple, so I can do the horizontal stripes. I'm between several different shades – but it looks like Glidden paint is the winner.
2. To play off the glass desk, I thought glass candleholders were a must. These
candleholders are from CB2. The
candleholders I already have are also from CB2, but have more geometric detail to them.
Just a warning though, all their lumi collection is really thin, so be super careful. I have no idea how mine are still in one piece.3. Some
white magazine holders from The Container Store will help hide the clutter.
4. This isn't my exact desk lamp, I think
mine is actually cooler. It was another Craigslist find, and I got it for $25. Compare that to this
lamp for $300.
5. I am all about the DIY art. And while I think the piece I selected is beautiful, I'm sure the price tag isn't. I am actually going to alter a piece I had in the family room in house #1. This
painting will lose the greens and yellow, and add the new current color scheme.
6. To show off the red, I want to add in plenty of red accessories, such as vases. This
vase is from Ikea and is $7.99. I wish I lived by an Ikea, my life would be so much easier.
7. Seriously, if you do not own this
bookshelf from Crate & Barrel – go buy it. Why is it so awesome? It can be either a bookshelf or console table. For a mind changer like me, this is heaven.
8. Oh, the
chair. Sigh. I wish I could afford it, but even with it's $979 sale price, it's just not in my future. So what's the plan? Last June, I got an armchair and ottoman off Craigslist for $35. While the chair is brown – I'm not a fan of the pattern, just the shape. My goal is to have this chair upholstered with a similiar fabric to dream chair.
9. I already own these floating shelves from Lowes. They are actually the same ones I have in the
living room now, but just in a smaller size.
10. I have a crush on this
pillow. I figure everything else is more structured – so the pattern adds a fun twist to the room.
11. The
desk is from Target and is listed for $129.99. I scored this piece brand new on Craigslist (seeing a trend here?) for $50 last year. I know not everyone wants to glass desk, but I don't want my desk to stand out – and a glass desk is ideal in those situations. Why the L-shape? Brent's a CPA and needs room for his 10 key and giant calculator (I wish I was joking).
12. The chair is something Brent will always win on. He's the one who actually uses the desk – so his black-leather preference wins. The one we have now though is looking rather sad, so hopefully at some point an upgrade can happen.
13. While I do have this
table lamp from Pier 1, what this image should be in the floor lamp version.