I’m working with Sherwin-Williams to redo my office. I’ll have a $1000 budget to use, and I’ll be trying out the new line of HGTV® HOME by Sherwin-Williams color collections and paint. I also have two giveaways to tell you about too! But first, let’s discuss the office.
I started to make some changes to it last year. I rearranged the furniture, brought in a pretty mirror and a crazy zigzag rug, but that’s where the progress stopped. I was going for a kind of granny chic look, remember? Then I found out I was expecting (and I had zero energy), and we also started on the basement remodel (yes, I still need to finish my studio and the playroom too). Then I had my baby (sweet little August), and well… work on the office kind of stalled.
The room is more than just an office though. You’ll see in the video below that it’s also where Eleanor and August spend much of their time playing, and I would like the room to feel cozy and happy. Want to see how it looks right now?
To recap, these are the main issues I’ll be addressing.
- Either the rug needs to go, or I need to reupholster or replace my office chair. They don’t match, and since I do like the rug a lot, I’ll probably switch out the chair. The Eames Management Chair is still the chair I dream of owning, but they’re very expensive and I don’t want to buy a knockoff. I’ve been watching eBay and Craigslist, but I may have to keep looking for an alternative.
- I need to move the redundant computer and clean up the cords on my desk.
- Storage and organization: Yes, please.
- I’ve had a curtain for a closet door since we moved in to this house in 2007. Our house is 100 years old, so nothing is standard. We’ll need a custom-sized door, which is why we’ve put off fixing it for so long.
- The window needs curtains and a new shade.
- I’ll be painting the trim white, and painting the walls. The HGTV® HOME by Sherwin-Williams colors are grouped into 8 collections to make it easier to choose colors that will work from room to room in your house (I liked the Livable Luxe and Traditional Twist collections). There are a lot of nice greens, but I’m leaning toward a light, creamy neutral for the walls, along with painted white trim.
- It’s time for the ceiling fan to go. It’s not terribly ugly, but it hasn’t been working well lately and I’d like to replace it with a prettier light fixture.
Now, about those two giveaways…
- Need some color and design help in your house? Enter the What’s Your Color Now? sweepstakes for a chance to win a $5000 home makeover from BHG.com and HGTV® HOME by Sherwin-Williams!
- I also have a 4GB Flip MinoHD camera to give away (so you can make stellar videos like mine, ha). Just leave a comment on this post to enter for the camera (one entry per person). This giveaway is open to US and international entrants, and will run through June 30 at midnight CST. One winner will be chosen randomly on July 1.
Good luck to you in both giveaways!
p.s. How much do you think it would cost to reupholster an Eames Management Chair? Say, if I found one from 1986 with really awful fabric?
July 1: Congratulations to Jennifer, winner of the Flip camera! And remember, there’s still time for everyone to enter the What’s Your Color Now? sweepstakes.
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473 responses to “Working on Where I Work”
I absolutely love the chair! I say get rid of the rug! but my opinion doesn’t matter.. but will say this, I am sure whatever you choose will be amazing!! You have great taste!!
I can’t wait to see your finished look. Congrats on the new office budget!
I’m the first one to comment? Really? Hurray for doing the office! I can’t wait to see how it turns out. Cute video, too. I don’t know that I could ever do a video, mainly because I hate my man voice and when I watch myself on video I realize what an uncontrollable spaz and dork I really am. {shudder} I prefer to stay in the dark about my goofiness, thankyouverymuch.
Aha! I knew there was no way I was the first. I may be goofy, but I’m also smart. ;)
Ooh! What a fun project. You’ll feel so good once you get a closet door on there! It feels great to take care of things you’ve been putting off for ages.
Wow, that is an awesome giveaway!
I really like the rug, esp. the color scheme of it. So maybe just reupholster the chair you have if you can’t find an Eames.
Just saw a commercial tonight for the new hgtv paint, def be checking it out
I’m so excited to see the end result!
I too have a girl and boy same age as your kids. It’s fun to read your blog, as we are both in the same stages of baby/toddler/changing home needs. Your designs are inspiring and frankly I am amazed you are able to pull it off with two young ones. Thanks.
I would love a camera so I could share videos of my life, house and husband with my family, who are 5,000 miles away!
Working on my own office right now (incorporating the kids as well), so excited to see the end result.
Well, I feel stupid. I’ve been reading your blog forever, and I didn’t realize until now that your office and your studio were two different rooms.
Looking forward to seeing what you do in your office (and, eventually, how you decorate your studio).
Can’t wait to see how your office turns out – I am sure it will be gorgeous! And thanks for the chance at the giveaway…. :-)
I like the rug! But I don’t know, I think it totally would fall into that granny chic category with a little less chic than you’re probably going for…?
See if you can scout out a rug you like better and go from there. I wouldn’t worry about keeping the chair if you are considering a new rug. AND I would pick the rug and then see if the chair would work with it – not choose a rug based on coordination of the office chair.
There was a fantastic upholsterer in Pilsen that I used years ago. I’ll have to see if they are still there. Not sure how much the job might be, but they were reasonable then and did an excellent job.
I need a new Flip! Mine is old and we’re expecting a new bebe! So, no blurry video of the peanut!
I’ve always LOVED the zigzag rug.
I NEED both giveaways. My house is almost 100 years old as well. And I’m expecting my 3rd baby and have never owned a video camera. I don’t want to miss any memories this time around.
Eames Management chair is also my dream office chair too! I can’t wait to see the finished office because my home office is also where my 2 boys spend most of the time ;)
I like the rug, so reupholster or replace your chair. I’d love to have a videocamera since my first child is only one month old!
Waiting to see your new studio!
Love the giveaways.
I like the rug, but it seems a bit small for the space. I know this next comment may meet resistance, but no more Ikea, or at least use it minimally.
I’m with Jennifer- I thought that the office became August’s room and that you moved the office into the studio. Oops! And now I am wondering – How are the two related since they are a floor apart?
I like the rug. A wood rolling chair might look nice with the rug?
I’m one of those *internationals* so I’d love to win the flip camera. Our video camera is from the 90s and is the size and weight of a large brick! Can’t wait to see what you do with your office space – it’s such a tricky space to furnish and decorate!
I can’t wait to see the office! I also love the Eames chair, but sadly not finding any on my local craigslist. And, as far as how much to reupholster one? Probably cheaper than buying a new one! :)
I’m with Chris and Jennifer and thought the office moved to the basement – now I’m confused, is the office on the ground floor?
I’m an international too and love that there’s a competition I can enter. I’m having twins in October and am actually thinking about getting a Flip so I can send movies to the family.
I’m totally international and would love to win the camera. :)
Lovely blog, I read it almost every day!
Greetings from Munich, Germany.
nice budget – that’s like 2-4 rooms for me ^_^ Can’t wait to see what you do. Cheers.
Good luck!=)
I say keep the rug – it’s fabulous.
good luck- can’t wait to see the finished product – is it sad that all i wish for at this time in my office is completed walls!?
we are currently renovating a 1878 Victorian in which we are bringing it back to its former glory (the bones of the house will be back to it’s original state – really we have wood paneling in one of the rooms right now! what were people thinking?!) but its such a long slow process as we have completely gutted the upstairs. if i won the camera I would be able to post and show our progress which would be fantastic to have it all documented before and after!
good luck again on your project – ive been following your progress since you bought the house and it’s coming along amazingly!
Good luck with the redecorating! Love the color scheme so far – eager to see how it turns out.
I just found your blog and it is full of inspiration! Can’t wait for the makeover!
I can’t wait to see what colors you do. I am wanting to paint our living room, kitchen, kitchen cabinets and our bedroom. But it will have to wait till we save up for paint.
I hope you find the chair soon!
Yay for redecorating!
I love that zig zag rug, but I always love what you come up with, so if you end up switching it out, I know I’ll like the end result (obviously a large concern of yours – ha!)
Looking forward to seeing your color combinations!
That’s a great giveaway! And congratulations on finally getting to decorate the office! It’s so nice to have things finished.
Good luck with the redecorating. I love to see what you create, it always turns out fabulous!
I’m sure I’ll love where ever you end up!
looking forward to seeing how it all comes together!
I’m sure it will end up beautiful (you are starting from a good design). I am excited to see how it turns out :)
I LOVE your style!
I love the granny chic style. It will make such a great office.
Having just moved, I’m working on my home office now. But it has the most horrific woodchip wallpaper on the walls. I’ll be interested to see how yours goes, as I could do with some inspiration!
Sounds like a fun project ;)
Thanks for the opportunity to win. With a little one on the way it would be put to very good use around here!
Blessings,
J.
Good luck with the makeover – you always do a fantastic job so I expect no less this time.
Ahhhhh, the art of cord wrangling. It seems no matter what I do they always look messy!!
I can’t wait to see what you end up doing to your office. :)
So exciting! I love makeovers – epecially when you’re doing them in your own home! :) I would LOVE the Flip for my upcoming wedding (we’re planning to have someone walk around and get raw, real, funny footage). Thanks for the chance to win!
Love you office and you home! Would also love the camera!
Good luck with the office makeover! Hope I win one of the giveaways!
Can’t wait to see the finished room. Love your style!
How exciting that you’re working on the office, I love your makeovers. I can’t wait to watch the video when I get home from work!
As someone that has to sit in a PATRIK desk chair all the time, I think you’ll be happier with the Eames ;)
Computer cords are the bane of my existence!
I say reupholster the chair. I love the rug to definitely keep it. I love the Eames chair, but the price tag is too steep!
Awesome! You’re so cute :) I can’t wait to see how this turns out. My office is a DISASTER right now and I really need to give some attention to it. It too will function as a sort-of play room when we have kids, just like yours does. Can’t wait to see!
Looking forward to all of your room designs! We always have a billion projects going on as well. Thanks for the great giveaways!
I got really excited because I thought you’d be doing your studio space! Can you tell me what you use your studio for versus your office? Either way, it’s going to look awesome! :)
Can’t wait to see how you re-organize your office! I love that rug – is there another place in your home you could use it? It has such fun colors and lines.
I actually love your rug. But if you are going to replace it, I would wait on picking your paint colors. There might be a color in your new rug that will dictate what color the room should be.
I am totally confused–I was thinking you had moved your office to the basement because this room was becoming Eleanor’s room?
I love office makeovers! I can’t wait to see what you do.
As always…I can’t wait to see what you do with your office! I seriously need some organization inspiration cause my office is a disaster due to two rooms becoming one!!! (We are expecting in October!) Thanks for the giveaway!
I can’t wait to see how it all turns out. Very exciting!
Very exciting, it’s nice to see your space in action. I love your ideas thus far, can’t wait to see what it looks like after the purging and paint! :)
A flip camera would be so great right now, as we have a little one coming in January!
I quite like your rug so I say keep it!
Looking forward to seeing the transformation and final result :)
Definitely get the chair recovered. I bet it could be done for about $300 depending on the fabric choice!
Why not atleast try to recover it? Better than letting it waste!
definitely a good call to keep that pretty rug! :)
I love E’s little table!
If you reupholstered it yourself it would cost nothing! I honestly don’t know how much it would cost for a professional to do it though. The rug is so lovely. I love the red chair too but I see what you mean – not a perfect match. Nice, but not perfect! I look forward to watching what you do with the space!
The rug is very you (well at least blog you)..it’s a keeper! Excited to see what you do!
Love the video!! I also like the rug, perhaps a lighter tone chair?
I absolutely love your rug, please let us know if you decide to list it on Craig’s List :)
I’m excited to see what you come up with for this room :-)
We recently purchased a home and need to paint every room PLUS decorate several new rooms as well. I love taking inspiration from some of your rooms to help my creativity get a jump start. I’m drooling over your office rug!
Great giveaway! Can’t wait to hear your tips on organizing office stuff.
I say the rug is definitely a keeper!
I am a fan of the rug too. If your current office chair is comfy, I say recover it. Although I know how it can be when you have your heart set on a certain piece of furniture… so maybe recover current chair while searching for the perfect deal on the Eames one. This site is great for organizing tips and lots of organization inspiration: http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/ I’ve also pinned a lot of office inspiration for my mom since we’ve been saying we’re going to makeover her office forever! I can’t wait to see what you end up choosing.
http://pinterest.com/jennnash/mom-s-office/
http://pinterest.com/jennnash/studio-office/
I love the rug. Keep it!
I love that rug!
love the rug and love the flip video cam!
Can’t wait to see how the office turns out!
I would love the flip camera and I think you should keep the rug!
I also love the rug. A flip camera would be nice to have. Can’t wait to see your plan, you are such a great source of inspiration for me!
I say try and reupholster the Eames Chair, depending on how much you get it for it could be totally worth it. It’s an Eames Chair!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Good luck with your makeover!
I love seeing your makeovers, I can’t wait to see what you do!
Great job with the video. I love that rug and I would keep it, but if you want to get rid of it, please let me know.
cant wait to see what you put together for your office, as well as the rest of your rooms. and i also cant wait to see if i will be the lucky owner of a new flip mino!
Great ideas and I love that chair!
That rug is fantastic btw. Can’t wait to see what you do!
Oh I can’t wait to see how it looks! Would love to win, too, thanks!
Steph
Just entered the sweepstakes! Oh boy do I need a $5K home makeover. ;o)
Now entering for the Flip camera too. Thanks for the opportunity!
Looking forward to seeing the results of your office redo – and the basement when you get to it! Can imagine you are rather busy with your 2 lovely little ones… :) thanks for a great blog!
I too have an old house and hate the non standard doors
I love seeing a good makeover! Looking forward to see all you do. Especially since office storage is always so hard for me to figure out!
Keep the rug!
Cant wait to see your new office.
Great giveaway, your blog is inpiring in so many ways, thanks for all your hard work.
I have a very similar office chair. I purchased it from Office Depot (Boss Caresoft Plus Mid Back Executive Chair). It’s normally $259 with free shipping, but you can usually find an online coupon for a discount. I work from home, so I use it everyday. I love it.
You have such wonderful taste. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
The Flip camera is something I’ve had my eye on for forever!
I would think in the Chicago area you would be able to find a good vintage one on Craigslist at a good price. I often envy the larger variety of items you can find in the Chicago Are Craigslist listings.
How exciting to do an office/playroom re-do! I loved Young House Love’s take in their last home with the same combo, with the addition of a guestroom.
Love your ideas, you always seem to come up with something that turns out beautiful, yet different than the mainstream. Keep us posted!
I can’t wait to see how it turns out!
i love that rug too, but i’m sure whatever you come up with will look fabulous!
Your office is in much better shape than mine! I love all the fun colors and zigzag rug! As I’m expecting my first baby at the end of September, I’d love the flip camera to document his/her firsts.
Eek, I can’t wait to see what you decide to do–your interiors always turn out so (for lack of a better word) lovely! Also, I like your video! It’s so odd to hear a blogger’s voice, but I think it kind of enhances the blogging experience lol!
Get the chair you want…you are worth it! Please enter me for the flip camera! Thanks!
Can’t wait to see the final product!
Hello!
I’ve always loved your zigzag rug. I hope you can find a new chair/paint colors to match it!
Yay!
You may be able to reupholster that chair yourself. Many office chairs have cushions that screw on from the underside. Can you contact the seller to see if that is the case?
Fun! I love redoing workspaces, mostly because I have an intense love of organizing and office supplies. Also, I’d love that camera. ;)
I *love* this chair. I can see why you wouldn’t want to accept a knockoff! Just reupholster that baby yourself! :)
I love your rug! If you put it on craigslist let me know so I can come up there and get it:). Great ideas for the office re-do, I’m sure it will look lovely.
Fun make over! Would love that camera to take stellar videos too!! Excited for the ‘after’!
Can’t wait to see what you do with it, you are such a source of inspiration! We are adding on to our house so there is a lot of painting in my future….
I find it quite admirable that you’re taking on this project with the two little ones in tow! My husband and I are redoing our shared office and it’s going terribly slowly. Can’t wait to see the results! I love your “granny chic” idea!
I also think you should keep the zig zag rug and find a new chair. I bet whatever you do it will be lovely! :) And I’d love to win the camera.
Love the video tour! :)
And fingers crossed for the camera!
I love the zigzag rug, and I actually really like your current chair, so reupholstering that is a good option to match the rug!
What great giveaways – both things I could really use, lol! Have fun revamping the office!
I love that the kids have a space in your office as well. Can’t wait to see the finished product.
I love watching your makeovers unfold. Can’t wait to see it. Would love that cam too.
Can’t wait to see what you do with your office!!!!
Can’t wait to see the after!
I’m looking forward to seeing how it all goes. You’re keeping me inspired! With love from the Philippines!
It’s not even finished and it already looks miles better than my home office ever did (or could). I can’t wait to see the final result.
And I’d love the camera, it would help document my upcoming trip to the US.
Nicole — I would LOVE to buy the rug if you decide to sell it. If you want, let me know and I will snatch it up so you don’t have to put it on craigslist!
Excited to see how it all turns out!
I love re-decorating. our house is old and when I start getting the strong urge to move I re-do something. It’s cheaper than moving and I feel like I have something new
I’d love to win the camera, I’ve got a new grandbaby due in august!
I really love the zig zag rug. I hope you end up keeping it.
Looking forward to seeing the finished office! I would love to win the camera!
I want to make my space lovely!
I would keep looking for that chair, reupholstering it if you can find a decent price on an older one sounds like the way to go because the shape and design of it is so pleasing.
I would also love to be entered to win the Flip!
can’t wait to see what you do with your office!
I’m excited to see it all come together!
Can’t wait to see the result! Would love to win the flip too :)
I love the current rug and would keep looking for a white office chair. White office chairs seem so modern and lady-chic!
That chair is gorgeous!
Can’t wait to see you work your magic, Nicole. I’m partial to the rug because of it’s color and pattern. A chair in white would definitely be lovely. How about a rugged white denim or canvas fabric? If I won the flip I’d share my recent endeavours!
Oh man – what a fun giveaway!
Now I’m very confused :) So the office is separate to your studio – In my head the office and studio were the same room, and this room had moved to the basement and it was now Eleanor’s bedroom!
Is August going to move out of the nursery when hes a bit bigger too?
yay for a flip video. as we don’t have a video camera at all (and we have an 11 month old) this would come in quite handy!
Oh a FlipVideo! So exciting! Baby on the way and this would be amazing to have!
I’m excited to see your progress. It’s actually nice to see the before pictures.
– Sarah
So excited to see what you do!
super exciting! looking forward to seeing the finished space.
I always get excited when you start a new makeover, so of course I can’t wait to see how this one turns out! Just curious, is the flip what you made your video with? I still have the first gen flip, but if the video is that clear now, I may need to upgrade!
I used to have a first gen Flip too, and the HD ones are much nicer.
It will look fantastic once you’re done – as the rest of your house does. I’m not too familiar with sherwin williams colours so I’m interested to learn more about their colours :) have fun!
would love to win the flip video camera! we’re expecting a baby in august and we want (need?) a video camera to capture the extra special moments!
love following along with your room makeovers!
Wow, I would LOVE to win the flip video camera! I am expecting my 1st baby in December…this would be perfect to capture all those “firsts”. :)
I look forward to seeing your makeover! And also to possibly winning a camera.. we bought one a few years ago yet it’s quality is like out of 1992, I was SO upset, we couldn’t even return it! :(
I always enjoy seeing what you do with both your house and your photography…a flip camera would be cool! We take copious movies of our almost 2 year old.
Ooo, I would love that camera! Can’t wait to see your updated office!!
I’ve wanted a flip forevah! I can never justify it, but my kids are getting so big and I’m missing so many things. It would be so much more fun and easier then using my camera to take a few short videos. Thanks for the giveaway. I can’t wait to see what you do with it. However, I’m confused. I thought that your office/studio was the one that you moved to the basement for Elanor’s room?
I would love to have a flip! Unfortunately, my budget doesn’t allow for the purchase of one right now, but I would be SO excited to try this. Thanks for the chance to win!
I’d love a camera!
My MIL has been begging for more info on how our ‘kids’ (pugs) are doing, so a video camera would be perfect! :)
I’m excited to see how the office comes together – always love what you do!
I love the rug. Keep it, oh yes keep it! Toss that chair. Oh redo the fabric.
Also this video was so cute Nicole. A few more is in order! Hehe.
Can’t wait to see the new office. Thanks for the opportunity to win a video camera:)
Thanks for the giveaway. Your home is very similar to mine and love all the ideas you give.
I can’t wait to see what you do with your home office! Mine needs an update, too!
I would love to win the flip! I’ve been taking videos with my phone forever, and they don’t look so great. Thanks!
Love that run!
I just got a quote to reupholster the chair and a half we have from Ethan Allan, it was going to be $200 + fabric. I buy all my own fabric since I’m so close to the fabric district. I’m guessing for that size chair it can’t cost more then $150.
I would love this camera as I just had a baby in March. I can’t wait to see what you do with your home!
We have a baby due in a few weeks and a terribly outdated camera with no video capability. I would love a Flip to record our little one for family far away!
Sara
This camera would allow for showing grown ups that they are just as silly as the “kids”.
I would love a Flip camera! Last time I used a video camera, it used Beta tapes, so…it’s time!
I think re-upholstery is the way forward – you could end up with something really unique.
And thanks for the opportunity to win a camera!
Thanks for this giveaway! I love taking video.
I’m having rug issues generally. I can’t afford what I really want, and the ones I can afford are either too cheap looking or don’t go with my decor.
i am curious what the different functions are of the home office and the studio? i had the impression that they were the same and you would be moving your home office to the basement. clearly i was wrong.
Would love a Flip! Good luck on the office…it’s especially important for us work-from-home folks.
I would love a Flip camera!
Oh, please keep that darling rug! I’ve been so enamored with that rug + mirror + lamp (granny chic) look since you put it together! I think swapping out the desk chair is the way to go. I really adore that pale green paint color you have in the swatches. I really look forward to seeing what you do with the space, but I honestly will be heart broken if you decide to get rid of the rug.
I would Love and very much appreciate to win the HD flip camera….I’ve never owned a video camera before….there have been TONNES of moments where I wished I had one. Camping season is upon us…what better way to save memories.
My fingers and toes are crossed : )
Your voice is so endearing and warm. I bet you are a great mom. Also, it’s nice to see you have things like half hung curtain rods and old computers around. You are human after all!
Love the redesigns and new spaces you have planned. Cant wait for more details and pictures of the basement!
this couldn’t have come at a better time. with my new at home adventure I am going to try this year, I am planning on cleaning out and redoing the home office/guest bedroom and replacing the bed with a pullout.
PS: For those of you wanting a flip, buy one now, while they are still available! They are awesome! My FIL works for Cisco and I got one for xmas. So easy to use, I immediately sold our camcorder.
can’t wait to see what you do!
and, i’ve been wanting to buy a video camera – hoping i finally win something!
Would love the flip! We just had a second baby and would love to document it all!
I would love a Flip. We are putting the finishing details on our nursery now and our new addition is scheduled to arrive in Mid-August. The Flip would be great to document milestones (and of course DIY projects)!
baby is just about to walk so would love that flip camera!
Can’t wait to see how your office turns out! And thanks for offering the flip camera giveaway – I’ve always loved those video cameras.
Would LOVE to win a flip. Can’t wait to see how the office turns out!
I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
video camera! yes Please!!!! it will help me do little vids for my blog! Thanks for the opportunity!
wow can’t wait to see what you do! would lvoe to win the camera:)
I would love to win the Flip cam …it would be a great camera to have for our trip to Aruba :-)
Looking forward to seeing the new office and please bring us more home shots like in the past. Also, what happened to Murray? Is he ok? I noticed we don’t see anything written about him anymore.
Would love that camera. Looking forward to seeing the new office :)
Great giveaway, I’ve been wanting a Flip camera for a while now!…Also, good job w/ the video! It was fun to get a better perspective of the room.
I love that rug and mirror can’t wait to see how it all comes together.
Looking forward to seeing the updated office!
I don’t know anything about the upholstery, but I would love the camera. :)
Ooh..ooh…I want the camera!!! *fingers crossed* :)
Super giveaway! I’d flip to have a flip camera.
I would die for a Flip!! It would be fantastic to catch some videos of my 2 girls as they grow up together.
I would love to win a flip! So handy for kids home videos.
Oh, gosh, I love watching other people make over a room–will enjoy following your progress! A Flip camera would be great!
Love this! :)
I can’t wait to see what you do with your office, the rest of your house is incredible.
Can’t wait to see the transformation. I love seeing rooms as they come together step-by-step. Gives me inspiration to take back to my own abode :)
The camera looks cool. It’d be awesome to win!
what a fun giveaway! thanks!
I can’t wait to see your finished office, I need some motivation to finish mine!
I anxiously await the finished product! Love the blog!
I love your projects!! I am so inspired yet watching your video I can relate…I have a 2 year old and am now due again in October and all of my plans for the house have now been put on hold. What a great giveaway too! I would love a Flip MinoHD camera! We have an older video camera but love how small and portable the Flip’s are! Good luck with your office!
I need the flip camera to film my own office makeover!
I need a flip cam so I can make embarrassing “house tour” videos I will be too embarrassed to ever post!
So pumped to see how everything comes together!!
Love everything you do!
Love the idea that you get to make over your office and kids play space at the same time. I would also love to score the flip camera! Baby number 1 is due September, a flip would certainly come in handy!
Would love a flip camera! Jealous of all the fun home remodeling projects you do – i need a basement makeover STAT!
Yay! I can’t wait to see the results! It’s going to look FABULOUS I just know it! And yes– go for the Eames chair so I can work vicariously through you! :)
Can’t wait to see the finished room! I redid my office last year and it’s such a joy to be in here now.
You are an inspiration!
I like the ideas for your office, and your kids are super cute!!
You have a lot going at once! I would absolutely love a new camera to document my efforts with.
Would love a flip camera! Thank you!
Good luck with the office re-do! And thanks for hosting a giveaway!
Good luck. A flip would be fabulous! Thanks.
You are so inspirational. Would love the chance to win.
Love the rug, that’s what I would keep, too!
Well, perfect! My camera was smashed on my last trip to Florida..here’s hoping! thanks!
Amazing giveaway!
Can’t wait to see how the makeover goes…and get inspired to makeover MY “work” area at home! Thanks :)
The flipcam may not help me renovate my office, but it might make documenting it more interesting!
Excited to see the finished product–I already know it’s going to be fabulous! Thanks for the opportunity to win the Flip.
Can’t wait to see your office!
Oooh, I can’t wait to see how this turns out! Makes me want to get started on something…
sounds like your office is going to look even nicer then it already does!!
thanks for offering the flipcam…you rock!
Can’t wait to see your office transformation! And I would love to win the flipcam…my blog could use some videos!
Your voice is so pretty and gentle! Love it!
Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
ahhh…. the room makeovers. I have so many that I want to do that I haven’t gotten anywhere on any room! will be watching how yours turns out!
Woohoo! Do you know how much you just inspired me to redo my sewing space that I’ve been putting off?! I love the visual post this time around. Fingers crossed for my own camera.
looking forward to seeing what you do with the room!
I can’t wait to see your new office- I love all of your design ideas :)
would loooove to win a flip camera!
Wow-that camera is tiny and awesome. We got our video camera in 2002 and it looks like one of those hugemongous ones from the 80’s next to these new and improved models. Thanks for the giveaway! And can’t wait to see the makeover.
Can’t wait to see what you do to the room!
Love listening and watching the video!
A flip camera would be awesomeeeeee
Looks good!
Looks good!
I love that your little bitties can hang out where you work! I will sorely miss that when I return to work this fall.
Can’t wait to see what you come up with! I would love to win the camera since baby number two is set to arrive soon!!
i would LOVE to win!
you are amazing! would LOVE to win the flip :)
L-O-V-E the rug! either the camara or the paint makeover would be amazing! I have a lot of painting to do too! :)
flip flip flip-a-delphia!
I’m confused, I thought Eleanor’s new room used to be your office..? Are your office and Studio two different rooms? The flip camera’s are so cool I’d love to win one.
Yay! A flip camera! I would so love to win one. :)
I would love a Flip camera. I always stop to play with it every time I pass it in the store!
I want a flip camera! I don’t own a video camera at all. How sad!
been with out a video camera way to long! please pick me
I really need a video camera it is sad that I don’t have one.
Oh I want to make awesome video’s just like you!
Would love this video camera!!
If this is open to overseas readers (I’m in Australia) I’d definitely be interested in a flip camera!
I need a flip. I’m glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t have one.
I love Sherwin-Williams paint, but haven’t seen the new line. I might need to check it out. (and a flip camera would always come in handy!)
Oh, I’ve been dying for a flip camera… I’m keeping my fingers crossed!!
I would flip for a Flip!
would love the Flip!
Ooh I love that chair! That would look awesome in my office :)
Would love to win the Flip!
Can’t wait to see your office redo.
I love all of your ideas & I love that you have a messy expedit (like mine). I’ve been looking into upholstering a few things of mine (one being tufted with over 60 star tufts) and the guy I talked to quoted me at $150 + the cost of fabric. Not bad for so many tufts. I bet your upholstery job would cost less than that, as it is a fairly simple chair.
i would love to win the flip camera!! i would think you could get that piece reupholstered for about $500, but it depends on the upholsterer and the fabric. good luck!
How exciting! Can’t wait to see what you do with the office!
A flip would make me flip!
Nicole,
I love your blog! I can’t wait to see what you come up with for your office!
Lucky you! Can’t wait to see how the office turns out! And I would loooove a Flip camera, pick me!
I love the new paint color collections! I would also love to be able to get some videos of painting if I win! Thanks for the chance!
Oh man, I’d love a little video camera!
eager to share our renovations with the 4GB Flip MinoHD!
I would love the video camera. We’re expecting our first child and everyone says I “need” a video camera since we don’t have one.
i love that the cat materialized in your chair while you were touring around the room :)
i grew up in my family’s quintessential “homeplace,” which is a 1897-built farmhouse where nothing is standard, as you mention with your wonky closet. ceilings different heights as you go from room to room, windows and doors on every wall…unexpected things that add so much effortless charm (and sometimes frustrations) to a house.
i really love your current rug, and if you change it out for the 8×8 i hope this one will still have a great space to occupy. i’m most interested to see your solution for the ceiling fan / light fixture – i love ceiling fans, and i’m interested to see what lovely thing you come up with, and if it still includes a fan. :)
I would LOVE to win that Flip Camera!!
I love your blog and your ideas! Can’t wait to see the finished office! ;-)
I have been wanting a video camera and a Flip one would be great!!
a video camera would be fun!
I would love the camera to video my one year old…definitely something I regret not having this past year
I want a flip!
I’m so excited about this contest! I would love itttttt.
Would love to win the flip. Love the wall paper and how organized everything is in the room!
I can’t wait to see what you do with the office! You always know just what to do with a space.
I can’t wait to see the office when you finish!
I would love to win and capture my sweet little one year on camera!
A flip would be nice! Also, it’s so weird to hear someone’s voice when you are only familiar with them via text. I imagined that you would sound different, not sure why!
This would a great camera to record our house projects!
oh boy! what an awesome giveaway!! totally need that camera! xo
My friend got a flip video camera and it looks so easy to use, I hope I win!
I would love to win the flip video camera to shot videos of my 7 month old sweet baby boy!! He is hilarious!
I’m in the process of buying a home and would love a video camera to record the progress on our home renovation! :)
I would love to win a flip video camera!
i could SO use a camera for a) blog usage and b) we are going to be trying for a family soon and a video camera is reeeally important for me to have for baby!
LOVE the office chair – it’ll be worth the wait. And fingers are crossed for the flip cam!
I know that this might not help much, but I came across the eames chair (albeit in black, not white) on craigslist here in toronto. It looks like it’s in great shape. Wonder how much it’d cost to ship … http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/fuo/2441713777.html
So much fun, I need this:)!
Greetings from New Zealand (in middle of winter!)
I would so love a flip camera. Love your blog!
Enter me too, please! :-) (Thanks!)
got one of these and then our dog ate it before the baby was born. so, yes, a flip camera please!
I’m completely behind on technology so the flip camera sounds great! Love the chair in your office.
I’ve been wanting both a flip camera and an Eames chair forever! Seems like the camera may be easier to get my hands on!
What a great giveaway! I really need a video camera. I love how you document your family’s life so beautifully with pictures and video. Best of luck on the office redo.
I would love to try one of these cameras out!
Wow, this is so generous! I would love to win. Love your blog by the way. You always have such fresh ideas and I love your no-fuss style!
I’d flip for a Flip! And I’m really excited to see the process and outcome of your office.
Hi I’d love to have the Flip camera! what a fun way to document my family’s life :)
I would love to win a flip video camera!
cute to hear your voice :)
I just got a puppy and would love to document his clumsy runs and adorable face with a flip cam!
My husband and I live thousands of miles from our families and are starting to plan for little ones. I would love to be able to capture some of our moments on video to share (not to mention a bulldog who snores and barks in his dreams would be pretty cute on video too).
It would be a trip to win the flip! or perhaps I will take a trip w/the flip if I win! :)
I would be thrilled to win a Flip!! GL with the chair search!
Thanks for the giveaway! Looking forward to seeing what you do with your office!
I WOULD LOVE a flip camera…and I love your office and that you are showing it how it is. It’s nice to see rooms in live in condition and not staged…makes this momma feel a little bit better about being human and not having the perfect house.
:)
Great giveaways! Can’t wait to see how you decorate your office. :)
i would looove to have a flip to film all our wonderful family moments
I would love to win a Flip!
finally international reader can participate :)
I would loveeeeeee to win the camera !! my son will have his 3rd Bday on Oct, and I would love to document his first birthday bash with his nursery friends…..
love the Eames chair! I’m sure whatever you end up doing will be wonderful!
I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with for your office. My own space is looking pretty uninspired, but my excuse is that we’re trying to sell our house.
In the meantime, I’d love to enter the drawing for a flip camera. Look out 21st century, here I come!
Sign me up! I was just thinking today I needed a video camera. It’s fate!
Yay for flip-cams! :)
Flip camera is awesome! I love your office plans, too. I need to have a re-do here! Thanks for the give away!
It looks like you are going to have a lot of fun imaging possibilities! I need to do the same to my office, and a camera would be great to record the “adventure” so I can share it with my in-laws, who live across the country from Texas.
My husband and I were just talking about how we need to get another video camera. Our 3 kids are growing so fast!
How timely. I was just telling my husband tonight that I’d like to have a flip camera. I’ve been doing some playing around learning how to do some simple video editing and would love something more than the video mode on my regular digital camera. Here’s my first 35 second stab at videography:
http://www.redtelly.com/2011/06/guard-dog.html
I can’t wait to see how the room turns out! Before and afters are such a guilty pleasure of mine haha.
Oh, and it’d be nice to win the camera too!
I hope to win! Thanks for the giveaway.
I have wanted one of these for a long time and this would be so fun to win! I would keep the rug and replace the chair. I know what you mean about nothing being standard. We also have a 100 year old house and everything in it has to be customized. No off the shelf ease for us!
Love your ideas! Would love a camera, too.
i’d love of a little flip cam for the 10 month old little boy adventures and for my blog! thanks for the giveaway!
I think you could recover that Eames chair on a dime {100?}…really just depends on the fabric choice.
I’ve been purging books as well. I donated 100s, and still have 1000s. In the age of the kindle…there’s something so precious about a book.
Perhaps join paperbackswap or give some away on here!
My little boys love making movies of thier antics, and my iPhone needs a sidekick for it. We could make some awesome videos with the flip! :*)
I think painting the trim white with a nice neutral wall color is definitely the way to go. I have no idea how much it would cost to re-upholster a chair… probably a couple hundred dollars. So if you could find the chair and fabric for cheap/reasonable it would likely be worth it.
Love your blog, thanks for another great giveaway!
here in indiana…I was quoted $250 (+ materials) to re-upholster a similar chair. the flip – might actually allow me to make videos of my lovely girls. they are two and three…so everything I do must be quick and easy or it doesn’t get done! :)
The camera looks awesome – looking forward to seeing your ideas and paint choices!
Flip me, please!
great post- i love getting little sneak peeks into your always pretty spaces! and great giveaways! fingers crossed!! :)
This would be perfect for capturing my son’s 1st birthday next month!
Thanks for the great camera giveaway. It’s fun to hear you voice!
I loved my flipcamera- until my daughter threw it out the window. But what I really love is that rug!
I am excited to see what you do with your office/playroom! Thanks for the opportunity to win a camera.
I’m very eager to see what changes you make to your office. Love that you created space for Eleanor and August. We were just talking about how great a flip camera would be now that our baby Linnea started walking.
Fantastic giveaway! Sign me up!
A flip is just what I need! Thanks for the giveaway!
If the flip camera raffle is open to international readers, I’d love to enter!
I can’t wait to see the changes you make. I’d love to win a flip camera!
I am due in 3 months so this would be a great camera to have!
I cannot wait to see what you do with your office! I do hope you are able to find the chair of your dreams at a bargain price. Would love to win a Flip!
Love your style…good luck with the office! The flip camera would be great!
I’m getting married later this year and we didn’t hire a videographer so I’m trying my hand at winning the flip camera. Love your blog :)
We have an old non-hd flip. Love it but would love even more a newer HD model!
I’d love the flip camera! Thanks for yet another great contest.
Have you tried an architectural salvage store for the door? There used to be a place on Southport (near Addison) that had tons of doors. I’m pretty sure, it’s not there anymore. I think it’s Anthropologie now, but another store might have the right size door for you.
I realy need this flip camera! long trip to santo domingo.
love your style..big fan.
my little diva andrea(6) will loved, omar (3) and me too.
good luck **suerte*** to us!!
My husband has been bugging me to get a video camera (other than the crappy one in our digital still camera). We have a 2-year-old and 2-month -old, so there’s a lot of action around here.
I’d like to win the camera, but the comment here is really going to the chair, the Eames one. Oh my God! So pretty! Won’t you give one of those away? Lol! Kisses and hugs from Brazil!
oh, that camera could capture so much in my little home. Pick me, I’m a peach!
Can’t wait to see this remodel! Oh yeah, and I’d love the camera too :)
It will be fun to see what you come up with. It would be even more fun to finally take some actual video footage of my two little ones!
My camera is so old and doesnt have great video capabilities. This one would be great to have!
Keep the rug – it’s really nice. Love the camera, too!
Do you have an upholsterer that you’ve worked with? It wouldn’t hurt to get an estimate, but I think it would be worth it. It doesn’t look like it would require that much fabric.
Hope I win the Flip cam!
I love that shape of the chair…I say get it upholstered to match the rug, then you can have your cake and eat it too!!
Would love the flip camera, to tape my crazy kids!
I don’t think I’ve ever heard your voice before….I enjoyed this post. I also enjoy the fact that you’re giving away a camera! Best wishes on the room redo!
Reupholstery is a really good idea if the chair you found is super affordable. Go for it!
Let us know when/if you post that zig zag rug on craigslist. I’d like to get my hands on it! :)
I’m a blogger and to be able to have the use of a video camera would be amazing! I have an almost two year old, lots of fun friends and plenty of things that are video worthy!
I love that people bust your balls when you have a sponsored post but when there is something in it for them look at all the responses!!!
I’m working on my own home office to be able to do more freelancing and to accommodate guests. It’s slow going. But a Flip might be motivating!
i like adventurous travel and my friends & family are always curious, so a flip would definitely add a lot to my travel memories/documenting!
Wow! I’d love to video my kids with this!
What an inspiring post! I’m so excited to watch you make this room into a wonderful work/play space. (And I’m planning to steal some of your ideas too!) Great giveaway :)
A Flip would be soooo cool!
leaving a comment to enter! i have a fantastic link to a DIY under-the-desk wire fix that gets all your wires out of the way, but i just got a new computer so it’s not in my bookmark folder atm. i’ll hunt it down and post it later!
First time commenter, but I have been reading for a while! I am due to have my first baby any day now, and that camera would come in handy!
I have never had my own camera, always wanted one I just haven’t been able to prioritize getting one. My husband has an old, outdated, huge camera that only he seems to be able to figure out how to use. All of our photos are of me since he is always the one taking the picture. I would love to be able to photograph his sweet face for once! thanks for your blog, I always look forward to reading your posts. You are an inspiration.
I’ve been longing for a flip since our daughter, Eloise, was born. This would be great to start documenting her second year. She turns one on Friday! Thanks for the giveaway. I so enjoy your blog.
Fun! Can’t wait to see what you come up with. I may be in need of a home office setup soon, and I’d love some inspiration. I’m dying to do a big office supply order from Poppin :)
And I would definitely make good use of a Flip cam — I hope to have some fun adventures coming up very soon, and I’d love to be able to record them!
we don’t have a video camera and would love one to capture our precious baby growing up. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to have a video camera to get some footage of my four children! Thank you,
Frances Robson
Would love to win a camera! Good luck with the office remodel!
Love your blog!!! Would love to win the camera to document our own remodel!
so excited to see what your office will look like [and your studio, too]!
You’re style is so pretty and carefree! Would love the camera!
Flip camera!!!
Your p.s. question was about the reupholstering of a chair, well, I wouldn’t think it’d cost much, just the cost of the fabric, plus a little hardware. It would be worth it for 1/4 the cost of a new chair, even half the cost if it was a style you loved.
I would love to have a video camera! I am due in January and would love to capture every moment!
In regards to the re-upholstery question– I am a contract designer for a large univeristy and we re-upholster whenever possible (its green and cheaper for the client). On a chair like that you would definitely want a professional to re-upholster it since it has so much stitching, and parts of it may require speical glue to adhere the fabric properly. I would say expect to spend around $3-400 on labor plus your fabric. Good luck with your search!
I love the little desk for Eleanor! I’m hoping to eventually work from home and will definitely steal that idea! What did you do with her between the happy on a playmat and happy at a table stage? (ie: the beginning to crawl and eat everything in sight, especially computer cables stage)
I’d flip for a flip!
I’d love to get a new flip to record my new baby…he is already getting so big!
Yes, please. As always – amazing contests.
Unless Hermann Miller offers to give you a new chair, I’d definitely go for re-upholstering one, That way you can make it a fun accent piece (and I know you’ll find a great material) I love that you’re giving away a flip! I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
A flip would make videos of my little Elanor and her brother so much easier to share with family!
amazing giveaway…supercool camera…especially for unforgetable summer holiday moments
Yay for the flip!! Can’t wait to see what your re-design looks like:)
Oohh I’d love a flip camera
Oooolala a flip….pretty please with a cherry on top pick our little family of 5! My husband and I have three kids: 7, 4, 2 and we don’t have a video camera to document these big personalities and all these moments you know the crazy, sweet, exhausting, and fun days with our kiddos! This would be the ultimate gift for our family! I’ve always wanted a flip and as the family documentor this would be a dream come true!
~ Ali
I would love a video camera. And my girls would love it if I had one. They do love the camera these days.
this would b an amazing win! Thanks for the opportunity! Brianne
Really have enjoyed your blog. I follow you on reader and aspire to take some of your ideas some day in my own house! thanks!!!
Can’t wait to see your finished office!
I can definetly relate to post baby laziness, we have soo much painting to do and so little energy to complete it!
Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win :)
I hope I get picked so I can make some lovely videos too!
I would love a Flip camera and join the world of video blogging!
My oh my – I just got a new camera, am I pushing my luck in entering to win a this one, too? How about if I note that mine doesn’t record video . . . :)
Wow, what a great giveaway!
PS your blog has been very inspiring, keep up the good work!
I can’t wait to see your office when it is finished!
Aw! That camera is so cute!
I would love to win a flip camera!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Please pick me! Love your site :)
This camera would be a great win. Our first little one is due any day, and we could use a camera!
Can’t wait to see your finished office.
Oh, my 11 year old is jonesing for a Flip camera. Praying I win!
Thanks for the great give away and the great ideas!
Love your site, although too, too inspiring! My list of to-dos for my home grows ever longer… Thanks for the giveaway. Would love a Flip for recording videos of my 14 month old!
Thanks for the opportunity! What a great contest, and I can’t wait to see how the office turns out. The rest of the house is looking great!
Love that office chair. I’m in need of inspiration for my home office too.
i love reading your blog. it’s my morning coffee, “can’t leave the house in the morning until i have checked your blog.” love it
would LOVE to win, these sound amazing!!!
can’t wait to see what you do to you office :)
I can relate to the long to do list and life happening. We’re trying to get sooo many projects on our renovation done before our first baby comes along in Sept.
I’ve heard good things about the flip camera and think it would be awesome to have when we have a new baby around!
I wish I could enter both giveaways but one will have to do :)
Thanks!
I just found your site, I love it!
Yet another awesome giveaway! You’re going to spoil us! Not that I mind, in the least. Thanks again!
[…] Not long after I declared my search on Twitter, I scored one for a tenth of the new model price without going the knockoff route. YES! It’s the chair that I was considering when I wrote my last office post. […]
Oh, this is a fun giveaway! Wishing & hoping…
I’ve always wanted a Flip camera! Fun!
Love your plans for your office. That rug is very pretty. I’d love to win the Flip camera. I’ve never won anything from a blog yet. =)
Noticed the Weighted Companion Cube, haha! My husband would geek out ;)
The Flip camera would be awesome. I could definitely use it in my interior design/real estate business for capturing virtual tours.
We’ve got a little boy on the way (due in 2 weeks!) and I’d love to be able to record videos on-the-go!
I really like your old chair! What did you end up doing with it?
Oh I hope I win a camera!!
Yikes, I can’t believe how many comments this post has! cheers to a room re-do for you!
Can’t wait to see the new updated office. Thanks for the chance to win the camera :)
ZOMG! I would loove a FLIP! I was literally just trying to justify the purchase of one to my fiance – he said no … party pooper.
Cool! Working on our home office right now as well.
Thanks for a chance to win these great prizes! Love your blog!
I would love to win either of these great prizes! Thanks!
Oooh! I could totally use one of those!
Would love one of these! Thanks for the opportunity. Btw, painted my youngest daughter’s room Wild Aster. So sweet!
I will be eagerly reading your office makeover series as I’m in serious need of inspiration for the sad blank space that is currently serving as our home office. Would love the Flip!
Good luck with the remodel! …I know I’ll need luck here!!
We would love to win the Flip phone – it would be great at helping us capture moments with our little one that is due in July.
Thanks for the give-aways! I love the zig zag rug — hope you keep it! I’ve always loved geometric prints but I’m recently getting into chevrons. Looking forward to reading more about your remodel project — and getting inspired for my own.
Would love to win the flip cam!
this would be a great win!
Oh, I would flip for a flip :)
I have my 1st baby on the way, and would love a flip camera to record the new babe!
I would LOVE flip!!
It would be just perfect for our roadtrip across Spain and portugal this August!
Thanks for offering the giveaway. I’d love to win that camera to record moments with our little guy. :)
I SO need color and design help! Why do you think I LOVE your blog! It’s full of wonderful ideas, georgous colors and beautiful design. Thanks!
Pam
A Flip would be flipping fabulous!
You should do videos more often! It’s cool to hear your actual real life voice! Aaaaand I would love a flip cam.
I didn’t really understand the appeal of video cameras until I had a baby and now. . .I do.
Lights! Camera! Wait I don’t have a camcorder…
I could use that Flip.
A Flip would be fun!
Oooh, I’d love to have a Flip!
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Oh, shoot, I think I’m too late, but I’d love a Flip!
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Hi there, what are you using for the child safety on the cabinet knobs? Are you using black rubberbands? Whatever it is, I really like how unobtrusive it looks. Please share because I hate the way my child safety locks look! =)
They’re ponytail holders! There isn’t anything dangerous in the cabinets (just papers), so the hair ties do the trick just fine.
That is such a cute idea! I am completely copying you! So, what do you use on cabinets that hold dangerous items? I hate how my kitchen looks but I am so scared my little ones will get into stuff.
We have the typical child-proofing locks in the kitchen, but their white and therefore blends with our white cabinets. We don’t even use them anymore really, since our cleaning supplies are in a little closet.
I am doing my own space now and love yours. I’m wanting a streamlined desk. Where is you desk from?