Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Dreamy Desk


Holly Mathis recently turned her breakfast space into a desk space. It's visible from the front door, so it's also pretty. A pair of spray-painted lamps (with new shades) from the thrift store, a linen skirt, file boxes from Wal-Mart, and a few pretty accessories do the trick.


Between the kitchen and dining room, the desk would also make a great buffet when cleared.

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18 comments:

  1. Laurel-Dawn McBurneyFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I am loving this skirted desk! I love the flanking lamps- and the tray is fantastic! (I grabbed one of these trays from Target and adore it!) Thanks for sharing such a lovely and functional nook!

    abodelove.blogspot.com

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  2. the gardener's cottageFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    i love everything about this look. holly mathis is a design genius.

    xo
    janet

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  3. Wanderings of a WannabeFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I have been obsessing over that desk forever now...well a few days, but it hasn't left my mind! Love her house!

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  4. Wanderings of a WannabeFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I have been obsessing over that desk forever now...well a few days, but it hasn't left my mind! Love her house!

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  5. Caroline @ The Feminist HousewifeFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Oh my goodness...too beautiful. It makes me want to decorate my desk!

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  6. JulieFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I've been drooling over this for a few days since she posted it. I love everything about it and I adore Holly's style.

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  7. Southern LadyFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Love it. I also love the crayons in the dough bowl. Carla

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  8. megan @ a life's designFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Oh, I am in love with the lamps. We need lamps for our new place, so I am on the hunt. Great inspiration! And thanks for the intro to her blog.

    {Loved running into you and your adorable family the other night! I must come over and visit.}

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  9. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Love this. And the lamps look great. Amazing what some spray paint can do!

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  10. natasha {schue love}February 22, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    So so pretty!!! Very inspiring!

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  11. GailFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    That is so pretty. ;) I need to vamp up my desk. Right now it's a landing place for junk mail and other odds and ends. Boo. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. birdsofafeatherdesign.comFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    gorgeous, but I'm really diggin the crayons in the dough bowl! -Ann

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  13. DanaeFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Hi!

    I came across your blog as I was searching for paint colour ideas. And I am SO glad I did!!! I haven't enjoyed reading a blog this much in ages. And you've given me a ton of fresh inspiration. Thank you so much!

    Danae

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  14. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Hi!

    How do I follow your blog?

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  15. CarolineMarch 1, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Jennifer! Thanks for directing me to Holly Mathis' blog. I'd never been there before and just added her to my blog roll. I hope little Elliot is doing well.

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  16. ElsieMarch 3, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Holly's just the best in every way

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  17. Haven and HomeMarch 4, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I sure wish my desk looked like this!

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  18. Ashley White DesignMarch 8, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Loving the skirted desk idea! I've been contemplating doing the same thing with my workspace. Yours certainly makes it more compelling to do so!

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