{ the one day/$0 home office makeover }

Do you remember that little project I spoke of last week? I thought it only fair to share it with you all. What prompted this midweek emergency "to do"??? The complete lack of organization in my home office. It had reached an all-time low...piles everywhere, zero desk space...a complete mish-mash of "stuff". I simply couldn't stand it one. more. minute. 

the before {gasp!}

With little time, and zero budget, I opted for a 1 day/$0 makeover--repurposing items I already had on hand to create a more livable and lively work space. 

Once I cleared the clutter, I focused on sprucing up the walls, which were in serious need of some love. 

I dusted off my vintage inspired maps from Cavallini that have been waiting for frames for longer than I can remember. I used the maps to cover some rather ordinary bulletin boards--easy peasy and I love that I can post and easily change out special photos, mementos, and other cherished notions. 

I had previously found a vintage water color painting at a shop in San Francisco, which I hung with binder clips until I'm able to find a suitable frame for it.

Knick knacks and office supplies were corralled using a vintage tray and pieces from a vintage canister set I brought home from the Paris flea market. 

I organized bills and paperwork with colorful clips I had previously purchased from Ikea...red = urgent, white = paid and to be filed, etc. Paperwork and files which I need to save, but don't need immediate access to, are filed and kept out of view in the armoire next to my desk. 

Fresh {and free} flowers from my garden, a vintage carafe I snagged at a flea market, and gorgeous photo prints from Mrs. French's new shop add additional splashes of color to my new favorite space. 

What a relief to have this project behind me...I can't tell you how much happier I am working in my tidy little corner office.

I'll be back tomorrow {Friday} afternoon with a very special post--you're going to love it!