Pull Up A Chair!

So you don't have a dedicated Study in your home or a separate room for a home office?   Perhaps you just need another little nook in the house to call your own!  No worries....come take a look at these perfect spaces that do the trick.  Simply add a lamp, chair, book or laptop and you're all set!

WHAT A PERFECTLY FRAMED SPOT!

This is a tiny space, yet you have an entire chalkboard wall to scribble on!


  Another small spot in front of a window works just perfectly.

       Don't forget the attic as a viable option for a tiny little nook.

   This looks like a mudroom turned office area.

                                A sofa table duals as a desk.


         The space under a stairwell is great for a desk.

              Even a bright, airy hallway with lots of natural light can make a great spot for a quiet retreat.

                                  Windows provide such a great source of natural light.
  
    Hopefully under the stairway you have an electrical source like in this photo.

                   Here is a little enclosed porch that fits the bill nicely.


  And, I love the bench in this small space so you can take a little snooze!

 

Thanks for stopping by!!!!

 

Mary

GREAT IDEAS!

My latest Board on Pinterest is called 'Great Ideas'.  I like to pin and refer back to things later, so I thought I would share a few of my pins with you.  To view more 'Great Ideas' please visit me on Pinterest at  http://www.pinterest.com/maryrink/great-ideas/

IS THIS NOT JUST THE BEST IDEA FOR A WEDDING TO KEEP LOVED ONES WHO PASSED AWAY WITH YOU ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY???

THIS WOULD BE GREAT FOR A YOUNG ADULT'S ROOM TO LEARN THE WORLD!

WHAT A GREAT IDEA TO ADD A MIRROR IN THE GARDEN TO CREATE THIS EXPANSE OF SPACE!

WE ALL NEED CLEVER LITTLE HIDING PLACES!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS COUNTER TOP!

AND MY ALL TIME FAVORITE.....AHHHH BRING IN ALL THE 'KIDS'!!! ;)

Chair Love.....

I'm not sure when it started but i have a thing for chairs!  I love dainty little side chairs, armless chairs, skirted chairs, big comfy upholstered chairs....chairs, chairs, chairs!!!  Here are just a few of my favorites....

UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS IN LINEN

ACRYLIC ACCENT CHAIRS

  ACRYLIC  DINING CHAIRS

TALL BACK UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS

CREAM COLORED CHAIRS WITH DECORATIVE TRIM ADDED AROUND THE SKIRT

DINING CHAIRS WITH BEAUTIFUL FABRIC AND NAILHEAD TRIM

ANTIQUE CHAIRS

LEATHER BARREL CHAIRS

FUNKY METAL CHAIRS

BEDROOM CHAIRS

PERSONALIZED CHAIRS

DARE TO BE WILD WING CHAIRS

ENGLISH ARMCHAIRS WITH TAPERED LEGS

DAINTY SIDE CHAIRS CAN BE PLACED ANYWHERE

CHAIRS TO STAND OUT OR BLEND INTO THE SURROUNDINGS

CLUB CHAIRS ON CASTERS

BEAUTIFUL FRENCH CHAIRS BROUGHT OUTDOORS

SPLASHES OF COLOR CHAIRS

ARMLESS CHAIRS

HOME OFFICE CHAIRS

ELEGANT AND LUXURIOUS CHAIRS

Paying it Forward.....

Recently, a friend mentioned that she was at a Starbuck's drive-thru, and the driver in front of her had paid for her order. She was so surprised and elated at this selfless act!  I thought it was a great gesture and wanted to do the same for someone. 

A few days ago, I was asked by a Realtor to 'stage' a home for an elderly woman with health issues, who was needing to sell her home and move to another city to live with her granddaughter and family. She was surrounded by many who wanted to take advantage of her age and circumstances.  A lovely woman in her mid-80's, she was computer savvy and owned the latest and greatest cell phone. (Can you imagine?!!)  She was as sharp as can be, yet such a tough luck lady!  She stole my heart, and I decided this was my opportunity to 'pay it forward'!  

While staging my client's home and getting it ready to be placed on the market, another Realtor who saw the 'COMING SOON' sign in the front yard called and wanted to show her client the home that very day!  As in TODAY???......3 hours from now????......today???

So with a great coffee buzz (thanks to my client who insisted I try her Paul Newman's coffee!) I transformed into Wonder Woman and jumped into high gear to get the home ready to show within just a few hours!  The Realtor and her client's came through the home, fell in love, and made an offer to purchase!  Paying it Forward:  I charged my client a fraction of my staging fee because it was my turn to 'pay it forward'.  I had an overwhelming sense that this woman could really use a break.  She was dealing with health issues, stressed about the uncertainty of her future, needing to sell her home, move out of town, and purchase another home.  I am exhausted thinking about it...I can't imagine being 80+ years old with all of that to tackle! I am in awe of her will and determination!

I must say that this was my most rewarding job to date!  The ironic thing is that while I know staging helps sell homes faster and for more profit, typically I have to convince others who are skeptical.  My client, however, never thought twice about whether staging would help or not, she knew it was a good idea. And, the payoff....this smart and classy lady is getting lots of interest without even having the house on the market yet!   You GO Girl!!!

Here are a few before and after photos (it was quite a rush job...so pardon the not so sharp photos) of the home.  Paying it forward....so worth it! 

BEFORE:  KITCHEN AND EAT-IN DINING AREA

AFTER:  KITCHEN AND....

EAT-IN DINING AREA

BEFORE:  DINING ROOM

BEFORE:  DINING ROOM 

AFTER:  DINING ROOM

AFTER:  DINING ROOM & KITCHEN

BEFORE:  GUEST BEDROOM

AFTER:  GUEST BEDROOM

BEFORE:  STUDY

AFTER: STUDY

BEFORE:  GATHERING ROOM

AFTER:  GATHERING ROOM

BEFORE:  GATHERING ROOM

AFTER:  GATHERING ROOM

BEFORE:  MASTER BEDROOM

AFTER:  MASTER BEDROOM (This was not the final...it was 'transition mode'!)

AFTER:  MASTER BATH (Did not get the before photo!)

AFTER:  SIDE PORCH (Did not get the before photos)