Another workspace that benefitted from a liberal application of black paint. This space used the black as a dramatic backdrop for an assortment of framed art. The crisp white desk and lamp create a counterbalance. theglitterguide: (via read my mind / office space.)
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This office space was updated on the cheap by painting the wall black to create drama and hide unsightly cracked plaster and by purchasing new magazine keepers along with some well-placed objects. Cheap, but elegant and functional. (via the marion house book)
Our friends over at Pencil Talk have a wonderfully detailed feature on the A. W. Faber Polygrade Lead Pencil set. What a gorgeous set and a wonderful bit of history. The Pencil, A History of Design and Circumstance by Henry Petroski, has many references to this pencil. Two chapters in particular are relevant. Chapter 6,…
Bright, fun colors help to offset the simple white walls and black work top. (via sunnys blog)
Cozy koft bed with desk and bookcase below. If I were to squirrel away somewhere, this might be the place you’d find me. Books, computer and bed — all in one place! (via PBteen)
This Noteletts notebook is a reporter-style pocket notebook with a cloth cover and blank cream pages with a notation in the corner for adding the date. It includes some extras like the ribbon bookmark, world time map and weights and measures. Measuring just 4 5/8” x 3 3/8” its perfectly pocket or purse-sized. $10.50 and available with…
This is a simple but appealing DIY wall calender using paint sample chips from the hardware store. Trim each chip, write a number at the top with a paint pen or use a rubber stamp set. The colors are beautiful and the whole project can be done for the cost of some adhesive and a…