Overcast Occupation

overcast occupation
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My lovely little office has been neglected this month while I've played hostess to my family. Piles of paper, unread magazines, and I'm certain there's a thick layer of dust over my desk and bookshelves. I'm excited to return to my office in June when we return from our Italian cycling holiday.

Today I found this 500-square foot apartment perfectly decorated with the oh so wonderful neutral grey.  I'm inspired by this knock-out neutral space. So here are six vintage and handmade pieces to create a calm work area without taking up too much space.

1. Medium Lab Vase w/ Crater Glaze handmade by Etsy seller Sara Paloma Pottery

2. White Felt Flower Designer Style pillow / cushion handmade by Etsy seller Sew English

3. Awesome Vintage Gabled Tool Box, Huge from Etsy seller birdie1 {Bird-in-Hand}

4. Pair Vintage Industrial Lamps OOAK from Etsy seller ethanollie {Trampoline}

5. Great Mid Century Desk Side Chair from Atomic Era from Ugly Santa

6. Laptop desk or writing desk crafted by Uncommon

Comments

[EcoverUS]

The vintage industrial lamps are very cool. Love how you find "used" items and re-purpose them. Great blog!
-Deb for Ecover

[{Me}longings]

Thanks Deb! I love those salvaged and re-purposed lamps, too. Ethanollie {Kim} has an amazing eye for vintage, and now she's created purposeful and unique lighting. So impressive!

[Jennae]

I am love, love, loving that desk! And wishing I could afford it. I'm looking for a similar vintage desk on Craigslist or in a nearby thrift store to refinish. It's the perfect compact size for my space :)