BEFORE
I told you…horrid! We had no where else to store all the stuff while the doors were being put in…except in here! This was the corner where I had my little table, which has become way too small. All of my paperwork, orders and sewing was done from this little table! It has been turned onto the other wall, and is now my wrapping station…I needed one.
On Sunday, Mic, the boys and I went to Evandale Market and I found this lovely old Coogan’s table. Coogan’s is an old Tasmanian furniture manufacturer. It even has the old makers mark underneath. I got it for $35.00. The dealer turned out to be our towns second hand dealer, so he brought the table home the 60kms for me for free! It arrived this morning and I gave it a light sand to reveal the lovely wood on top, which will be waxed and the bottom will be painted white.
It now looks so nice with my made over lamp on it. I will show you during the week, the before and after of the lamp.
This is what you can see now as you look in the door, instead of a builders site! I was still in the process of vacuuming and organising at this stage, hence the cords on the floor. I still have to hang some artwork on the walls and tweak here and there
Eeew! Things that didn’t go are just shoved anywhere. I haven’t spent a lot of time in here recently…you see why! I didn’t like seeing all of my lovely bits and pieces plonked just anywhere.
That little two door cupboard was one of my bargain finds. I got it for $5.00! The bird houses are my Dads creations waiting to be painted.
CURRENTLY
After a little clean up, it looks better. My new Keep Calm poster arrived on Friday, and until I get it framed for the wall, I hung it over my old mirror. It worked well as the frame has a tiny fleck of gold paint around the wood grain from a previous colour.
Now I can’t wait to work in my finally sorted space.
Comments (13)
Oh wow! Fantastic job. Bet you feel so good. It’s a huge office…with a mantle! Lucky you. Hope you feel inspired now that you have a fresh change 😉
What a nice room to work in, Ness. Love that wonderful table.
What a great deal on the table and your office looks just lovely. Who wouldn’t want to work there. Have a great Monday.
Ness, you have such a way with restoring furniture – you take what looks like a sows ear and turn it into a silk purse. The table/desk already looks wonderful. Lee 🙂
Fantastic job and love the table. Sandi
A real haven Ness – you will be very inspired and super creative in this gorgeous room,xv.
Love it Ness! And those little bird houses your Dad created.. how special. Looks like your creativity is ready to bloom.
xo – Noel
I love that table! My home office has just been revolutionised now that I’ve moved house … lovely, handyman MC65 bought me a $35 door from Bunnings and some trestles from IKEA. Voila! The biggest desk I’ve ever worked on (or made a mess on)
Wow, Ness it looks like a lovely space to create in. I love what you’ve done repurposing Mason’s cot rails to hang fabric samples. Hugo’s just moved out of his and I’ve been wondering what to do with it. It’s a lovely vintage one that I painted Chalk White USA. Have you done anything with the rest of the cot?
xxx
What a lovely office space! And you have a fireplace, too!! What I want to know is why can’t I find those fantastic deals — like your table, which I love?! Thanks for sharing. enjoy, -susan
looks great well done will look fantastic when you finish great space for creating
Lynette 🙂
Your room has such fantastic ‘bones’. Love all the little touches, like the ball of twine and your plaster tag. Looking forward to seeing what colour you chose to paint it.
Great job girl – I’m sure your creativity levels will soar to new heights in such lovely surroundings! That table is the blogland bargain of the week!
Millie ^_^