Monday, April 2, 2012

Organizing My Office



I have been organizing my office.  I have so many files and design inspirations clipped 
from here and there.  So many books to leaf through and to search for decorating ideas.




Last week I mentioned to our carpenter Brad, that I wanted some crates.  I told him
what I wanted and he went into his workshop and started creating for me.  Each one
is slightly different.  He uses recycled wood and lumber scraps for every unique crate.



When I saw this one, I just knew it was meant to crate some of my many
design and decorating books.  I love it's old chippy look.  It's so primitive
looking ~ and I love that!  I painted it a celery green color and added some
wonderful graphics from our own Graphics Fairy.  I think this vintage French
Chocolat label is so very charming.  Can't wait to start organizing all of my
books in this crate.

I will be showing you some more crates this week.  I am thinking about
selling them and filling special orders.  Let me know what you think.

I am joining ~

and

Okay Bentley ~ help me pick out some designs for a crate for all
of your many toys!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

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15 comments:

  1. Sweet Bee CottageApril 2, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Your crates look marvelous! I also adore all your tartan/plaid things. You just have a lovely way of putting these vignettes together. Charmed as always.

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  2. Ric Rac and Polka DotsApril 2, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Oh my, I love those crates. I wish I had seen this before I got wicker baskets for my cubbies in my sewing room! Very pretty, as is everything you do! Hugs to Bentley.
    Julie

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  3. Manuela@A Cultivated NestApril 2, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    So cute! Lucky you to have a Brad! I need him!

    I so so need to get my office organized. It's so messy I can't even thing in there right now. But it's so warm already I have to get my veggies into the ground. I need a helper!!!

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  4. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresApril 2, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    I need about 100 of those to get organized over here. Such a lovely way to store things. And even more wonderful that they are made from reclaimed wood. Kudos to Brad. Best wishes to you, Tammy

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  5. KarieApril 2, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Oh, I love the crate!Great looking, I would buy one for sure. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas. Karie

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  6. acorn hollowApril 2, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    They are wonderful. I need to get to organizing for sure.
    Cathy

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  7. Brenda PruittApril 2, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Love your distinguished crates! I want some!
    Brenda

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  8. OliveApril 2, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Susan, the crates are wonderful. I like the slated bottom especially. hugs, olive

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  9. Ribbonwood CottageApril 2, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Love what you have done so far. Very pretty. Hope you have
    a wonderful Easter.
    blessings,
    Debbie

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  10. AnonymousApril 2, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Oh, what wonderful crates for your space! Love how you decorated it too. Now show us the whole room! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  11. Pinky at Designs by PinkyApril 2, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Love that crate! I cleaned out my office today because we are moving and going to start showing the house. This moving stuff is NOT for sissies:):) XO, Pinky

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  12. UnknownApril 2, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Oh that is just toooo sweet! I love it!

    ~Liz

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  13. SLRApril 2, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    very pretty crates...can't wait to see more!

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  14. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 3, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    Love that sweet crate!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  15. arrielle_pApril 3, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    How neat you office is - what a wonderful place to work with. I adore your office organize. :)

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