Comments on: My Office Update for Under $200 (at decor8) http://makingitlovely.com/2008/08/27/my-office-update-for-under-200-at-decor8/ Transforming the so-so. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:29:27 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Emily http://makingitlovely.com/2008/08/27/my-office-update-for-under-200-at-decor8/#comment-9372 Emily Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:39:00 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=742#comment-9372 It took me longer than I expected, but I made it to IKEA on Friday and put my new Helmer together this weekend. I love it. What a classy update to my rolling plastic drawers (embarrassing!) I'm so happily surprised by how roomy the drawers are. Even my blow dryer fits. Without stops, it's a little awkward to have something heavy like that in these drawers, but I just need a place to keep that out of sight, so I'll manage. I've filled the other drawers with misc. office supplies, various gadget cords, hair accessories, and sewing accessories, and they work just fine. Thank you so much for your recommendation! It took me longer than I expected, but I made it to IKEA on Friday and put my new Helmer together this weekend. I love it. What a classy update to my rolling plastic drawers (embarrassing!) I’m so happily surprised by how roomy the drawers are. Even my blow dryer fits. Without stops, it’s a little awkward to have something heavy like that in these drawers, but I just need a place to keep that out of sight, so I’ll manage. I’ve filled the other drawers with misc. office supplies, various gadget cords, hair accessories, and sewing accessories, and they work just fine. Thank you so much for your recommendation!

]]> By: Emily http://makingitlovely.com/2008/08/27/my-office-update-for-under-200-at-decor8/#comment-8598 Emily Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:27:28 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=742#comment-8598 Many thanks! I've been considering and re-considering for several months but really wanted a real person's opinion. I will make a trip to get a set soon. Now I'm excited--they will replace one of the last survivors of my dorm room furnishing days. Many thanks! I’ve been considering and re-considering for several months but really wanted a real person’s opinion. I will make a trip to get a set soon. Now I’m excited–they will replace one of the last survivors of my dorm room furnishing days.

]]> By: elle http://makingitlovely.com/2008/08/27/my-office-update-for-under-200-at-decor8/#comment-8506 elle Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:09:38 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=742#comment-8506 i have the same paperclip desk and underneath it's an ugly mess of exposed cords, powerstrips, external hard drives. Would love to know how anyone solves this ugly kind of problem. thanks in advance. i have the same paperclip desk and underneath it’s an ugly mess of exposed cords, powerstrips, external hard drives. Would love to know how anyone solves this ugly kind of problem. thanks in advance.

]]> By: Making it Lovely http://makingitlovely.com/2008/08/27/my-office-update-for-under-200-at-decor8/#comment-8272 Making it Lovely Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:48:32 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=742#comment-8272 Emily, I love the Helmer drawers! I fill them up with stacks of paper (which can get kind of heavy), and they've held up just fine. Kacia, it looks like they're not carrying my desk anymore. There is still a wood version available from <a href="http://www.bludot.com/Browse_Products/Desks/product/Paperclip_desk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Blu Dot</a>, but it's more expensive. If you're looking for a similar white desk, I really like the <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=302&f=4336" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">graph desk</a> from CB2. Emily, I love the Helmer drawers! I fill them up with stacks of paper (which can get kind of heavy), and they’ve held up just fine.

Kacia, it looks like they’re not carrying my desk anymore. There is still a wood version available from Blu Dot, but it’s more expensive. If you’re looking for a similar white desk, I really like the graph desk from CB2.

]]> By: katiedid http://makingitlovely.com/2008/08/27/my-office-update-for-under-200-at-decor8/#comment-8208 katiedid Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:10:09 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=742#comment-8208 Although I like both, I vote for the red chair version. I have the same IKEA shelves in my own office. They are such great storage....hold much more than you would think. You have such a great style. Although I like both, I vote for the red chair version. I have the same IKEA shelves in my own office. They are such great storage….hold much more than you would think. You have such a great style.

]]> By: Kacia Ng http://makingitlovely.com/2008/08/27/my-office-update-for-under-200-at-decor8/#comment-8175 Kacia Ng Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:35:33 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=742#comment-8175 Hi Nicole! I was just wondering if you know whether or not your paperclip desk is still being sold anywhere. I've loved it ever since I came across your blog almost a year ago, but never thought to ask where it was from. And now that I know, I'm not sure it's still available! Thanks for all your great posts. I don't comment often, but I am always reading! Kacia Hi Nicole!

I was just wondering if you know whether or not your paperclip desk is still being sold anywhere. I’ve loved it ever since I came across your blog almost a year ago, but never thought to ask where it was from. And now that I know, I’m not sure it’s still available!

Thanks for all your great posts. I don’t comment often, but I am always reading!

Kacia

]]> By: Emily http://makingitlovely.com/2008/08/27/my-office-update-for-under-200-at-decor8/#comment-8172 Emily Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:35:56 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=742#comment-8172 Hi Nicole! Your post jumped out at me because I saw the Helmer drawers from IKEA. I figure you must like them, because you bought them twice! I know the drawers don't have tracks and are not built for heavy contents, but are you happy with them for office supply storage? Hi Nicole! Your post jumped out at me because I saw the Helmer drawers from IKEA. I figure you must like them, because you bought them twice! I know the drawers don’t have tracks and are not built for heavy contents, but are you happy with them for office supply storage?

]]> By: maryam in marrakech http://makingitlovely.com/2008/08/27/my-office-update-for-under-200-at-decor8/#comment-8170 maryam in marrakech Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:08:07 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=742#comment-8170 oooh this looks fab! I am clicking over. oooh this looks fab! I am clicking over.

]]> By: Erica Burns http://makingitlovely.com/2008/08/27/my-office-update-for-under-200-at-decor8/#comment-8160 Erica Burns Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:00:43 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=742#comment-8160 Tag! Your it! Please go to this link http://ericaburnsdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/08/tag-your-it.html & complete this little post. It is fun! Erica Tag! Your it! Please go to this link http://ericaburnsdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/08/tag-your-it.html
& complete this little post. It is fun!

Erica

]]> By: Violet http://makingitlovely.com/2008/08/27/my-office-update-for-under-200-at-decor8/#comment-8158 Violet Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:38:12 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=742#comment-8158 Of course I love the purple & pink pillow =D I just found your blog and it's so inspiring =P Of course I love the purple & pink pillow =D I just found your blog and it’s so inspiring =P

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