I knew that using the sun room as my office was complete and total genius. I revel in these really good ideas when I have them as they are so few and far between. This, this, was the day I was waiting for. On three walls, encompassing my entire peripheral vision, are windows. It is as if I am in a snow globe; I could not be happier.
It is a large room and the floor is slate tile. Good for dog feet, bad for human feet. In a fortunate twist of fate, the antelope carpet from the old house can be reconfigured for this room. The former office was just a smidge longer and a good bit narrower, but I had saved the remnant and as the room was dark there was no difference in the color. There will be a hopefully not unseemly seam.
The lantern from the front hall of the old house will replace ceiling fan 1. Using skills gleaned from long-abandoned parenting books I have convinced Mr. Blandings, through positive reinforcement, that he will be able to switch them out. "You absolutely can do it! I will help. I swear." He knows, of course, that this means I will stand by and say things like, "Oh! Careful! You're going to gouge the ceiling!"
In addition, Cowtan and Tout Papillon Jardin will live in this house somewhere. I know, who knew I'd need the pinky, floral girliness for my own? But I do.
And this is the casualty of the day. Today I was going to start painting an old armoire inspired by this wonderful cabinet. Black paint. Gold leaf. Project heaven. Maybe tomorrow. Today I sit in the middle of what looks like a 1940's MGM movie set, happy as a midwestern clam.
The image, second, is Todd Romano via the Peak of Chic; the floral chair is an old Cowtan and Tout ad; image, last, is John Dransfield and Geoffrey Ross's home featured in Elle Decor, July/August 2010; photography by Simon Upton.
Love seeing pictures of your new place. I need that antelope carpet! NEED I tell you. I laughed out loud about the lantern hanging!
ReplyDeleteI finally convinced my husband that the screened porch would be the best place for his office, once it is enclosed of course. Then we can shut the door and I can go to town on the rest of the house without disturbing him. Snow globe days will just be a bonus.
ReplyDeleteI love Midwestern clams. And I envy your surround-sound "office windows". Inspiration galore.
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That will be a great spot to work. I'm envious of your armoire project. I've had a huge urge to paint something lately but too many other things to finish before I can.
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ReplyDelete"Have yourself . . . a merry little snow storm . . . "
please tell me you're wearing a red velvet cape, with white fur trim! please !?!?!?!?
How lovely to have all of those windows! What a beautiful day. I love the first big snow of winter and its quiet tranquility. The antelope carpet shall not go to waste - isn't that a commandment of some sort? I always enjoy your blog! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteWow. Your office is beautiful. Humans do love a vista.
ReplyDeleteI'm a devoted reader and long over due in forwarding my compliments. So a salute to your many wonderful 2010 posts, and a toast to 2011 and your new home!
ReplyDeleteSnow day here, too, and the Mister is installing a board-and-batten style trim above the family room fireplace. I am "helping" immensely, by saying things like "are you sure that one's straight?"
ReplyDeleteMy dream is to have a sunroom office. Congratulations. When I first saw a picture of your wonderful antelope rug, my first thought was of Romano's, a longtime favorite of mine. OF COURSE you would have that picture in your files!
ReplyDeleteHow glorious to have such plans and panoramas...to be ensconced in a snow globe of your own refined design.
ReplyDeleteYour readers await the leisurely reveal. Oh what a year this will be here at Blandings Inc.!
Love the positive reinforcement, btw. The books haven't helped much with my 5 year-old, but as my husband fumbles towards mid-life, I'm thinking some of the tot tips might.
Cheers and do keep warm, Alcira
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Some people's idea of paradise is Hawaii, with warm weather, brilliant blue skies & tropical flowers blooming all year long. I'd call that hell. No, give me snow any day, with temperatures hovering near the freeze point. Too bad there isn't a cold-weather counterpart of Waikiki. If ther were, I'd move there.
ReplyDeleteYour bright, snow-globe office, right in the middle of all that, looks just about perfect. And I'm not even talking about the screen grab. That's just a bonus, but--for me--a huge one. Thx.
You're going to love that room - in all seasons!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you're settling in. Everything else good will follow!!
xo Elizabeth
I would like to have a satellite office in your sunroom. How peaceful to be surrounded by snow!
ReplyDeleteKFH - I hope that Mr. B will be as amused.
ReplyDeleteKathy - I really think he would love it (and sounds like it is a win/win.)
Karen - even I would hesitate to eat a midwestern clam. Yikes.
David - I am trying to convince Mr. B to hang the drywall in the basement - so far a no-go - you guys have done so much already.
Scot! I wish!
Belclaire - what was nice was that my husband did not question when I told him I thought it would be the best spot.
LPC and Tree - thank you.
T&C - we are soul sisters.
Shoshana - with the Le Lac chair? I practically carry it in my wallet.
Alcira - it's not failsafe, but it helps.
Magna - completely and totally intentional.
Elizabeth - this rug and the bedroom rug should be back Thursday - should go a long way for the look and the toes.
Laura - sure! Not that we would get any work done...
the Cowtan and Tout Papillon Jardin is always so cheerful and classic- I have used it a couple of times, and recovered chairs in the fabric in a different colorway! my client insisted. that room, what a great working office space and the snow scene along the with it is thrilling I know.
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The office is just perfect... and so is your antelope news. Who makes that carpet, love it. Seems as though all the tics are working themselves out!
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