Monday, 17 October 2011

seaside work space

hi..welcome to a new week.


i love how you can create a whole new look simply by moving & rearranging things. found, collected, thrifted furniture painted white with recycled shutters makes a fresh backdrop for vintage and nautical treasures.  
the chalkboard was made with a found frame that's been put to various uses before in sophie's room & i made the paper bunting from old atlas pages. see it here on etsy. i love old maps for the colour, design, vintage feel as well as for the geography ;)








have a great week!


cheryl
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54 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life17 October 2011 at 07:51

    Such a great spot. You've used all of the elements so beautifully to transform diverse items into such a wonderful and cohesive setting. Love it and great inspiration. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Anonymous17 October 2011 at 08:05

    Every time I read your blog I feel inspire to make something.... I need to be more creative.x

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  3. Desire Empire17 October 2011 at 08:24

    Love the atlas bunting. and your lovely chalk board. You really have the knack of making it work.

    Have a great week.

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  4. Norma Bennett17 October 2011 at 08:31

    It all looks great together! I love the map bunting and I think I'm going to steal your framed chalkboard idea and make one for the NZ cottage :)

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  5. andrea@townandprairie17 October 2011 at 09:32

    Your beachy colors are so comfortable and I adore the map banner. andrea@townandprairie

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  6. Debbiedoos17 October 2011 at 09:45

    Just so pretty. I love the chalk board, very pretty too, great vignette. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Susan @ Real Girl Designs17 October 2011 at 10:55

    Very pretty!

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  8. Cindy Adkins17 October 2011 at 11:41

    So lovely and calming! Love the white seashells in the blue cup!
    Cindy

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  9. Rosemary@villabarnes17 October 2011 at 11:46

    I'm right there with you on using what you have. You've created a beautiful space here.

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  10. Leah - The Inside Story17 October 2011 at 12:28

    Hi Cheryl, your atlas bunting is gorgeous and I love your office space. Very inspiring. Have a lovely day. Leahx

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  11. Unknown17 October 2011 at 13:20

    What a pretty desk to work at. I love the map bunting.
    Cheers Kylie

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  12. Melissah17 October 2011 at 16:00

    Gorgeous - I love the bunting idea, very clever!
    x
    Melissah

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  13. Suz17 October 2011 at 17:21

    A very clever idea the map bunting.
    Love the chaulkboard inside the vintage frame. Great for leaving notes.

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  14. abeachcottage17 October 2011 at 23:47

    Great job with the bunting, it looks lovely and your space is very nice, so calm and a great place to get inspired :)

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  15. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)18 October 2011 at 01:14

    Awesome post! It turned out great and gorgeous blue colour. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  16. Sand and Shells18 October 2011 at 02:55

    LOVE the map banner... cute idea!!

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  17. Chris18 October 2011 at 03:55

    Hi Cheryl, what a refreshing blog. I love the cool colours. I just came to visit you from Debbie's Newbie Party. Hope to visit again many times. Hope you will visit me also. Have a great day.

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  18. Completely Coastal18 October 2011 at 05:28

    Perfect space for a laptop!!

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  19. Anonymous18 October 2011 at 09:04

    Hello from WA! I love the fresh, pretty coastal look of your desk area. I am your newest follower and I am off to explore the rest of your lovely blog now. God bless x

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  20. Jennelise18 October 2011 at 09:14

    Beautiful little space to sit and write! I love the little chalkboard. :)
    Jennelise

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  21. Jacqueline18 October 2011 at 10:54

    It all looks so beautifully put together.I like the striped cushion!

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  22. Marlee18 October 2011 at 11:04

    Very nice! The map banner and ticking stripe chair cushion are my favorites.

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  23. michele18 October 2011 at 11:06

    omg i love what you've done! the bunting is soooo lovely.

    would love to have you visit the great giveaway i have at the moment!

    http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2011/10/rachel-ashwell-on-creating-authentic.html

    warmly.

    michele

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  24. High Street Cottage18 October 2011 at 11:30

    Hi Cheryl, your space is amazing!
    I love the whites and bright clean fresh look!

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  25. Elegant Economies18 October 2011 at 13:10

    Love the beautiful room you created...the map bunting especially! New follower.
    Audrey

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  26. a quiet life18 October 2011 at 13:42

    your bunting is so cute, i love the crisp fresh look you always share~

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  27. Julie@beingRUBY18 October 2011 at 13:47

    It looks beautiful Cheryl;.. every bit... Love old maps.!! Have a great week.. ciao xxx Julie

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  28. Arabella18 October 2011 at 14:08

    Your little office space is superb, Cheryl! I love your buntings made from maps...you just never cease to amaze me.

    Hope you have a fabulous week. We're having a great $50 Nautical Art Print giveaway going on this week, that you're welcome to enter.

    Hugs,
    Marie

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  29. Zuni, Chickadee Home Nest18 October 2011 at 14:12

    Oh, yes, I could sit there and work for hours! Very, very pretty and serene.

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  30. L'Heure Bleue At Home18 October 2011 at 14:49

    Lovely work space! The map bunting is a great idea.

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  31. Joyeful18 October 2011 at 15:01

    Oh this is lovely! And I positively love that you used atlas pages for your bunting!!!!

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  32. Kirsty Girl18 October 2011 at 15:04

    I love that teacup and saucer! So pretty!

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  33. michelle18 October 2011 at 22:59

    What a great spot to work and I LOVE that bunting, such a great idea!!
    Enjoy your week!
    xoxo

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  34. Anonymous19 October 2011 at 00:14

    My first time visiting you and I am smitten. Such a charming blog and I love the atlas bunting....very clever. I also love that driftwood christmas tree on your sidebar. Come for a visit when you can....Best wishes, Lynn

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  35. Susan Freeman19 October 2011 at 02:26

    I am new to your blog ~ love it ~ and I am now your newest follower!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  36. Meredith from A Mother Seeking19 October 2011 at 06:08

    Love this whole display... just spectacular. Pinning it now and I am about to be your newest follower. :)Lovely blog!

    ~ Meredith From A Mother Seeking Come find me on my blog, A Mother Seeking...

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  37. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage19 October 2011 at 10:53

    Such a gorgeous spot! I am madly in love with the map banner!!

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  38. DIYbyDesign19 October 2011 at 11:28

    Absolutely gorgeous. I just love the bunting. Thanks for partying with DIYbyDesign.

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  39. Karen19 October 2011 at 12:07

    Seems I feel the same as everyone else, the bunting is fab.. i'm a bit obsessed with vintage maps at the moment

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  40. Gypsea Nurse19 October 2011 at 13:57

    Cheryl... what a great job.. very soothing I must say and I love the map banner!
    Have a great week!
    Smiles~
    Cricket @ gypsea nurse

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  41. Jenny @ Simcoe Street19 October 2011 at 17:36

    What a serene, lovely workspace!

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  42. Sandi~A Cottage Muse19 October 2011 at 22:25

    How pretty!
    The bunting adds a wonderful pop of color...great idea!

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  43. Unknown19 October 2011 at 22:45

    Very nice! Would love to work in that space,Joann

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  44. Unknown19 October 2011 at 22:46

    Would love to work in that space! Great job,Joann

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  45. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made21 October 2011 at 10:49

    What a beautiful, peaceful, inviting space you created! Love the banner made from maps!

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  46. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}21 October 2011 at 16:59

    Love this! Everything about this area is perfect!

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  47. eye wash station osha21 October 2011 at 20:09

    Well, Such a great spot it is, I enjoyed lot. You have used all of the elements so beautifully to transform diverse items into such a wonderful and cohesive setting.

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  48. Mimi22 October 2011 at 04:28

    Love the map bunting too! Next time I see a stack of National Geographics at my thrift shop, I'll have this project in mind.

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  49. Sarah22 October 2011 at 09:32

    love this space. I am doing my bedroom in a beach theme.
    Sarah
    www.budgetfriendlydecorating.com

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  50. Robin Johnson22 October 2011 at 13:25

    It looks wonderful. I love the desk and the map bunting is adorable.

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  51. The Charm of Home25 October 2011 at 02:43

    Looks great! Thank you for joining me at HSH!
    Sherry

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  52. very merry vintage style26 October 2011 at 12:48

    Love the banner--what a pretty space!
    Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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  53. At The Picket Fence28 October 2011 at 01:03

    Love this space! So sweet and pretty. The atlas bunting is adorable! Shared it with our Facebook friend on our page. Thank you for linking it up to Inspiration Friday!

    Heather

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  54. Danielle27 January 2012 at 09:42

    Gorgeous. I love the map pennants. I'm a new follower.

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