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Apr 15, 2011

A Behind the Scenes Tour

Sometimes the most fun stuff to see in a room redo are the things that are hidden from sight. So though I haven't hung this bulletin board, yet...



Or, this cute shelf...



Or, this wrapping center I shared HERE, I have been busy with a few other little things in the office. Come take a peek.



Remember the steps I found for Max for only $10 at an indoor flea market HERE?



I had Home Depot mix paint to match the desk in the office and now the steps reside here behind the desk.



I like how they are hidden and out of the way. You can just barely see them behind the desk, if you look really hard.


They got Mr. Max's seal of approval...




It only took him about 3 trips up before he was scaling them like a pro.




It takes a little finesse to haul 15 lbs up onto the desk. ;)



Coming in for a landing.



Another little addition...I found these organizer caddies in one of my favorite stores, HomeGoods. I'm pretty sure HomeGoods saw the chair I bought for my office and had these made just for me. ;)



They fit like they were made for the drawers in the Pottery Barn "Bedford" desk.




Are you familiar with the whimsical work of Ned Young? That's his artwork on the front of that little notebook.



Funny! You can see more of his work HERE.



I bought two of these organizers. The other one lives in the drawer at the end of the desk and holds backup supplies.




It also holds scissors for the wrapping center that will eventually be hung on the wall nearby.



Another addition to the office is a cute little window bird feeder so I can watch the birdies while I work. It's easy to fill. I just open the window next to it as you see here, and lift it off the mounting to fill it.



It's been hanging three days and so far the birds haven't found it. I'm not sure if they will use it since I have two large feeders hanging off the deck/porch below. But I'm hoping...and waiting. :) It's called Garden Song® Dine Around Window Bird Feeder. Just click on the name to find it at Amazon where I purchased it.



This picture cracked me up. It was uploaded to Amazon by someone who purchased the feeder. :)



Has spring sprung in your area of the country? The trees are filled with their spring-green leaves here and every day is a blessing. Tell me...what are you up to this weekend?

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49 Comments:

At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Bonnie@Creative Decorating said...

Such great goodies you have and the office is coming along great! Can't wait to see it all together. You probably can't wait for that day either!!

Good for Max hauling that body up those stairs and on to your desk!! He deserves a treat. Have a great weekend!

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Tammy @ Type A said...

love it! it was nice of homegoods to make that for you! lol love the chair,and the color you painted. looks beautiful

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger The Sewing and Knitting Loft said...

Max is one lucky kitty! Your office is lovely. Thank you for taking us along on your redecorating journey.

Barb

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger megan said...

Nice organizers Susan, but best of all I love Max!! If the birds visit that feeder, you can bet he will be watching very closely through the window!! :)
Meg

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Lisa said...

It's looking awesome Susan! Love the raccoon..my kitties could use some steps like that too. You take care this weekend, sounds like the scary weather is headed for you.
Hugs, Lisa

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Laurie said...

I really like the clock in the first photo! Beautiful.

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Kathy Walker said...

I have loved watching the office come together! It is lovely...I know that Mr. Maxx is pleased!

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger gertie @ The Old Block House said...

I so love that chair!

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Old Block House...I just found it at Pier 1 about a month ago...so they may still have some. :)

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Andrea said...

I can't wait to get started on my new craft room/office, and I plan on using the same PB furniture. It's been fun and inspiring watching your room come together!

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Mary said...

I love how you are so tricky and coordinated with your selections! What a great office you have. You won't want to leave.

I was out of town when you posted about the light fixture that got away :( It was beautiful! My cousin bought an older house about 2 years ago that has a light very much like that one. The previous owners or the person who "flipped" the house painted it OFF WHITE!! I couldn't believe it!

Mary
From Virginia

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Phyllis said...

Oh, how you will love working in your new office with all of those goodies to use and enjoy! Max is so darling, and seeing him actually get to the desk from his steps is amazing, considering that he is a huge cat. But he has perfected his approach and is just darling. My deceased cat, Polo, a Chinchilla Persian, would perch on the table of my sewing machine and watch me sew for hours on end. Cats are such company and friends, too! The additions to your new office are just perfect and I don't know which I love the most, but it would be the wrapping center or the bullentin board, I think. However, everything is just perfect! I noticed in the photo of the blue bedroom that you and I have the same pillow shams and comforter.......excellent taste, LOL!!

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Jan Marie said...

Spring is teasing us some here but has not actually shown herself yet. I am enjoying watching you put your office together. I took you tip about the sugar cookie yellow (yellow is my favorite color) and that will go up in my home this year.

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Phyllis, I love Persians...such pretty cats! I had three for many years. Polo sounds like he was a sweetheart. They are such company.

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Lori E said...

So much fun following along with your redo. Uh did you think maybe the 15 lb. feline with stairs right to the window might be the reason the birds are staying away.. I'm just sayin'.

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Jan, you will love it! It is such a soft, pretty color.

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Lori, LOL! I know that doesn't help! :)

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Susan said...

Hi Susan...Your office looks like it should be featured in a magazine. Lovely, lovely, lovely.
Everything looks so neat and clean.

Even your drawers look fab! Great job, Susan.

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

aaaww.. I totally love Max... the set of stairs is lovely.. You are so so organised.. its amazing!! :-)

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Carolyn said...

Beautiful office! I have loved watching all the progress from day one. I would never leave that room! And Max is the cooleset -- makes me want a kitty indoors.

LOL at the photo of the raccoon you found. I have birdfeeders outside and those little raccoons raid them constantly. And when I yell at them to go away they look at me as if to say "yeah, right, lady. Make me. Go ahead... just make me." We now live in harmony as I bring the feeders in at night.

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Carolyn, I started doing the same thing about a month ago. I set my alarm on my phone and when it goes off each evening at 8:30, I bring them in...otherwise, I kept forgetting them. :)

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads said...

Love the photo of Max hoisting himself onto your desk! I have 2 cats that are aging. I've seen the hesitancy of one before he attempts jumping. The office is really coming along. Can't wait to see the finished room. This weekend we will continue to work on a stone walkway that we are putting in our yard. We've been working on it all week! Totally a do-it-yourself job!

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger On Crooked Creek said...

Susan,
How adorable watching Max climb the stairs, leap onto the desk and land with such ease!
Your office space is shaping up nicely!!! Thank you for sharing the organization part of your new office furnishings...sometimes we see the "eye candy" and forget to look for functionality! By the way...where was the candy?
Fondly,
Pat

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Mariebop said...

Love the pictures of your cat! I have a 14 pound tabby who will meow for a minute or so before he jumps up onto the window sill. :P

Loved that shelf! I can't wait to see the room finished!

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

HI Susan, the picture of the racoon made me cringe because Joe hasn't out the feeders back out yet because we have had RACCOONS and they were living and pooping on the roof!!!! We could here them at night! It is awful! We may now be able to feed the birds anymore and that is hoprrible for us. The office is looking GOOD!!! Love the organizers, I think they DID have them made for you:):) Love following the progress. XO, Pinky

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Audrey said...

Susan, what a beautiful little haven you've created in that office. I'd want to spend all day in there! Love the way it's turning out!

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Anonymous Jo said...

Susan, the office stuff is coming together. How nice of HomeGoods! I sent my sister a picture of your house and paint color and she bought the paint today to paint her bedroom this weekend. :) My office will be done soon, I hope.

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger An Oasis in the Desert said...

Your office space is so pretty. Mr. Max is pretty darn lucky, & he may be the reason the birds are reluctant to come to the feeder. LOL!!! You just have a beautiful setting. I'm crazy about that wrapping center & just showed it to The Man -- asking sweetly "You could make one of these, couldn't you?" Woohoo, he said "Absolutely, no problem." I'll just have to figure out where I would want it.
CAS

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Tess said...

I work from home and would LOVE for my office to looks so lovely and inviting!! I do get "kitty visits" from my cat Cyril. He doesn't have the luxury of his own staircase. Your photos of mid-air jumping are fabulous. He's a beautiful cat!

Your office is beautiful!! Can't wait to see it with all of the finishing touches in place!

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger DIYbyDesign said...

Every time I see you home office I fall in love with it more and more. Those organizers from Home Goods are perfect with that gorgeous chair.

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Unknown said...

I really love your home office space. I work at home and it's a must to have a fun and creative office to keep me motivated.

Don't miss out on my Spring Break Etsy Pillow Blog Giveaway.

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger Unknown said...

Those bird feeders are pretty cool but i'd for sure be shooin' away those squirrels instead of coons at my house!
Have a wonderful weekend!

 
At Friday, April 15, 2011 , Blogger LYNDA QUINTERO-DAVIDS said...

Your new office area is looking wonderful and I adore your "coming in for a landing" shot! Too cute =)

xo Lynda

 
At Saturday, April 16, 2011 , Anonymous Ever - The red house by the lake said...

When I saw the first picture, my first thought was "Wow, that's the first time I've seen the office without Max on the desk". ;-)

Those stairs looks so much better in white.

So funny that the organizers matches the armchair and I am really impressed by your organzied drawers!

 
At Saturday, April 16, 2011 , Blogger FABBY'S LIVING said...

Oh Susan, your cat cracks me up, he's always up to something and it looks like he's your adorable companion, pets are the best! I still miss Ben my pug that died last year. I love the way you fixed your lovely office, everything is just so! I want to do the same with my daughter's rooms, you're great inspiration! Thanks.
FABBY

 
At Saturday, April 16, 2011 , Blogger Barb S said...

Lucky Max! My cats are jealous of him...they want those steps!

 
At Saturday, April 16, 2011 , Blogger laxsupermom said...

Love the new organizers! How cool is it that they matched your chair so well? Can't wait to see all your wall stuff installed.

 
At Saturday, April 16, 2011 , Blogger Lizabeth said...

Love the pictures of Mr. Maxx! How cute! I love your dividers and I agree they made them just for you! :) I have one in a red/green/gold paisley for my desk. In fact while looking at your pictures I realized how similar some of your items were to mine! Your room has come together nicely- and I love the color. You get a great view too!

 
At Saturday, April 16, 2011 , Blogger Heaven's Walk said...

LOL! I had to just laugh at your "husky cat" photo, Susan! I've got a 15 pounder, too! She just 'thawamps' her way up and down the basement stairs! lol! Love what you've done with your office and desk and new chair! Beautiful!

xoxo laurie

 
At Saturday, April 16, 2011 , Blogger Heaven's Walk said...

LOL! I had to just laugh at your "husky cat" photo, Susan! I've got a 15 pounder, too! She just 'thawamps' her way up and down the basement stairs! lol! Love what you've done with your office and desk and new chair! Beautiful!

xoxo laurie

 
At Sunday, April 17, 2011 , Blogger Savannah Granny said...

Glad to see that Mr. Max has been made to feel quite at home. Seems that Mr. Max is a useful muse.
Love the way things are coming along.
Enjoy this Holy Week. Hugs, Ginger

 
At Sunday, April 17, 2011 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great post Susan! Did we renovate our offices for us, or really for our cats?

 
At Sunday, April 17, 2011 , Blogger foreverdecorating said...

I think you are right...the steps are perfect and the desk organizers are too. Can't wait to see the room complete...it's been a journey!

 
At Sunday, April 17, 2011 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Susan,
The room looks terrific! And so kind to have the steps installed there for Max!

 
At Sunday, April 17, 2011 , Blogger Carolyn said...

I was just looking at your room again and noticed Max is a calico. I didn't realize there were male calico cats -- I always thought every calico was a female. So I googled it and yep, they do exist. Very rare. And very cool!

 
At Sunday, April 17, 2011 , Blogger LANA said...

Your office is coming along beautifully. Thanks for telling us the paint colour, I just may try it myself. Lana www.lifeatwildberrycottage.com

 
At Sunday, April 17, 2011 , Blogger Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Carolyn, I think Max may be a Norwegian Forest Cat. I adopted him from a shelter, but I've had several folks tell me he looks like a Norwegian Forest Cat. They have the best personalities.

Here's a couple of links that make me think he is a Weegie.
Here's one link:
http://norwegian-forest-cat.pictures-of-cats.org/2008/04/pictures-of-norwegian-forest-cats.html

and one more link:
http://www.breedlist.com/norwegian-fc-breeders.html

 
At Sunday, April 17, 2011 , Blogger BearShe Cottage said...

Your office looks great! I love your green chair too. Max looks like he likes the accessabilty to your desk.

 
At Monday, April 18, 2011 , Blogger Magnolia Steele said...

Susan:
You have done a beautiful job on the office and I am so proud of your accomplishments. I agree with you. I believe the bulletin board might look better even with the top of your windows. I thoroughly enjoy your blog and they way you decorate your beautiful home.
Magnolia Steele

 

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