Two weeks ago, I shared with y'all the paint transformation that had taken place in our new office...
Last week, I shared the beginning of what will soon be our craft/printing area...
Today, I am happy to announce that we have our bookcases in, assembled, and in place. We ordered the white Carson 5-shelf bookcases from Target for $109.99 each. I purchased them when they were having a 15% off sale, which almost covered the whole cost of the shipping.
Here is a look at the bookcase wall before...
And, here is a look at the bookcase assembly process and the after appearance...
Look at all of those tools for one bookcase!!!
This girl is going to attempt to put together a bookcase by herself. Sometimes, you just can't wait for your husband. LOL!!!
A look at our work-in-progress!!!
My construction partner... Take 1!!!
Take 2!!!
And, the finished product...
Question: Can you tell which one I put together and which one my husband put together?!?! Here is a hint, mine has a little bit more character.
I honestly have no idea how the directions allowed me to do that. By the time I realized it, we had screwed the back on. So, my bookcase just has a little bit more character than his. LOL!!! I plan on painting it and touching it up later.
And, a look with all of our office accessories...
Accessory list:
Nathan's bookcase
- diploma - see blog post
- mesh magazine file - The Container Store
- football player statue - Hobby Lobby
- football picture frame - Hobby Lobby
- "N" letter - see blog post
- white utensil caddy - Target
Kristin's bookcase
- diploma - see blog post
- "K" letter - see blog post
- white owl - West Elm
- brocade mesh magazine file - The Container Store
- Frosty Gal framed certificate (from Lisa Frost) - frame is from Hobby Lobby & spray painted Valspar's Tropical Foliage.
- pink metal tin - Target's dollar section (around Valentine's Day)
Accessory List:
Nathan's bookcase
mesh file - The Container Store
small green bins (2) - Target
football player statue - Hobby Lobby
crystal football - gift
football coin collector - Wal-Mart
small clear canister - Target
green patterned storage box - JoAnn
Kristin's bookcase
green chevron bins (2) - Target
brocade file - The Container Store
small clear canister - Target
DIY lucite tray - see blog post
green patterned storage box - JoAnn
So far, the office is looking exactly like I had envisioned it. Next, we plan on finishing the desks and showing you the progress in that area. Stay tuned!!!
Happy Creating,
















Yours just means you have more "personality" than his LOL. This sounds like something I would do, I'm glad I'm not the only one.
ReplyDeleteIt SO screams about my personality. LOL!!! The more you read, the more you will probably find out about my "blonde moments" as my husband calls them. Sometimes, I just don't think, I guess. But, it makes me who I am. ;)
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Kristin
Ha, blondes are the best...we just do our own thing! LOL Loving the new bookcases!!
ReplyDeleteGirl, you are so right!!! I wouldn't have it any other way. ;)
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Kristin
The bookcases look great!
ReplyDeleteThank you! ;)
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Kristin
I love the bookcases and I REALLY love that you gave a directory on where to find all of those great accessories. Can't wait to see this room all finished!
ReplyDeleteAwww... Thank you! I can't wait to get it all finished. ;)
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Kristin
Just LOVELY! Love white furniture... every little accessory is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from TT & J and I would like for you to come by to my party and link up your awesome projects :)
http://littleinspiration.com/2012/05/create-inspire-party-plus-features.html
Thanks so much!
Angie from Little Inspiration
Thank you so much for the sweet comment! And, thank you for stopping by. I would love to link up my project. Thanks for asking me.
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Kristin
OK...I would have totally started without my hubs too! Simple mistake, makes for a strong grrrr...when you notice it. But paint to the rescue always! Glad to have found you through tatertots & jello!
ReplyDeleteYou've got that right... Definitely some white paint in this bookcase's near future. LOL!!! Thank you so much for stopping by. And, I hope you continue to enjoy my posts.
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Kristin
You know, you're making it pretty easy to feature you on a regular basis. ;) Love this post. The bookcases look fabulous and I love how you made a "his and hers"! I just featured you on Facebook. :) Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! Thank you. And, thank you again for featuring my post. I am truly appreciative. I also liked your facebook page. I have no idea why I hadn't done that yet. ;)
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Kristin
Love this idea! We will be finishing up our home office this summer (hopefully) and I'd love to do something like this in ours! So cute!!
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Meredith @ www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com
Thank yo so much!!! I would definitely love to see your finished office too. I think I have become obsessed with offices since I have been working on mine since December. LOL!!!
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Kristin
So cute! I find it so difficult to work my husband's stuff into the decor of our home. Footballs. Chess sets. Ugh... it just doesn't "go" with anything else. But, you did such a fantastic job of incorporating his things into a shared space! Love it!
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Thank you for the sweet comments. At first, I thought it was going to be extremely hard, but I made it work. My husband preferred more of a Notre Dame green, but I tried to make the colors blend.
ReplyDeleteAnd, I am so glad you are following me now. I greatly appreciate it!!! Definitely going to check out your blog too.
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Kristin
I love the His and Hers bookcases idea and just featured them on Favorite Pins Friday at Wait Til Your Father Gets Home! http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com/2012/05/26/favorite-pins-friday-2/
ReplyDeleteAwww... You are awesome. I am definitely going to check it out. I greatly appreciate it.
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Kristin
That's really nice. I love it. So where do you put the real stuff, like paperwork and oddly shaped books, etc? That's what I need help with!
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