Complete Reading Room with bookcase

Sauder Select 5-Shelf Bookcase, Chalked Chestnut Finish from Walmart.

Kohls has the same bookcase, but even after applying several coupons, Walmart was still cheaper.

This year alone I've gotten rid of at least 6 large boxes of books! I still have a few piles of books throughout the house I need to go through. Lord, help me!

The storage bin is from Wayfair.

We keep the guest pillows and blankets neatly stored inside.

Floral print chair is from Pier1

Beautiful light all day

Picture frames are from AtHome and candle stand is from Kirklands

Mosaic floral night light from QVC

I really enjoy this pretty night light. When I get up in the middle of the

night or early morning it's the perfect amount of light.

Hubby and me have been determined to eliminate clutter. It's amazing how much two people and three dogs can accumulate in 10 years. Hubby is definitely more of the type A neat freak. I'm more of a clutter bug who gets random bursts of energy. He has taught me a lot when it comes to getting rid of things.

Rug is from Wayfair and the sofa bed is from Rooms To Go

Lamp is from Kirklands and throw pillows are from Kohls

Rustic wood wall art from Hobby Lobby Online

Paint color: Behr Burnished Clay

JUST FOR FUN:

Hey, Winston!

He loves the view!

You'd think this was his room lol

(Please excuse the napkin he was chewing.)

Before & After : Office vs Reading Room

BEFORE (2012):

2012

When we first moved in. My nephew Gavin checking out the view <3

The first time we gave this room a makeover. Since then we have moved my desk to our Master bedroom. I love the view I have from from there.

AFTER (2020):

Kirkland's Distressed Eloise Floor Lamp

Flash Back: Old Office Space 2013

New Lamp 2020

Kirklands for the win!

I couldn't have found a better lamp. It brings the room together.

I love the gold details

Future project : Crown Molding

My Desk Transformation

    I spend much of my day in my office at my desk. It's important for me to have a functional space that gives the right energy. Hubby and I find it hard to be productive in drab spaces, that's why we set the mood everywhere we go. If we have to dig roots somewhere, Lord knows, we will begin transforming it.

    God does the same thing in our lives. He slowly begins cleaning, decorating and putting value in our lives. He cleans out old dusty closets, he hangs reminders of His love on our walls, and makes our lives a place He can comfortably dwell with us. Transformation is part of who we are as Christians. Our new nature causes us to bring life to every area of our lives.

      Anyway, back to my office. I purchased a traditional writing desk on Amazon. It had a vintage map inlay. I really love it. The only problem is that it's small and lacks storage. I don't have enough work space to lay out all my paper work etc. When I first bought my desk I didn't really know what I needed - I had never had my own official desk before. After almost 2 years using this desk I have a better idea about what I need. My goal is to find a door to use as my desk. Here are some pictures I found online for inspiration. :-) 

 Current Desk:

I love my desk, but it's not functional. 

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Future Desk Inspiration: 

 Love her stylization 

 Love the amount of work space a door desk would give me 

I love how they used cabinets for for extra storage. I've seen some that used bookshelves. 

Both great ideas.

Burplap Storage

It's no secret my hubby and I love Kirklands. We recently purchased a few organizational items. We have an eclectic taste. We mix patterns, fabrics and metals throughout our home. My office is no different. Here are pics of a few of our burlap purchases.

 

Black Ikat Burlap Storage Bins, set of 3  

I'm currently using the larger one in my living room for decorative pillows we don't want the dogs playing with. The medium size one is in our spare bed room, and the small one in my office.

Black Tabatha Qua-trefoil Storage Bins , set of 3 

We are using these in our closet to store pictures and other "memory lane" items.

Damask Burlap File Tote 

I'm using this as a book holder in my little reading corner in my office. It sits on the floor next to my chair.

 

Damask Burlap Letter Sorter 

I love this letter sorter on my desk.

Damask Burlap Paper Organizer 

I purchased 3 of these organizers. I have one tucked in my book shelf and two on my desk. One of hubby's real-estate paper work, and the other for my editor's book notes etc.

Office Reading Nook

My office reading nook, also known as the dog's lounging chair while I'm working at my desk. I'll do a post on my entire office in the near future. :-)