Where I work…

by Kaylah Stroup July 21, 2014

The space I call my ‘office’ has changed so much over the years. I worked on a coffee table at my parents for a while before they gave up and made me a little tiny room out of a corner in their home. I moved into my own home a while later where I worked out of the dining room while my dad built me an incredible craft room in the basement. Flooding and low light forced me into the spare bedroom of that home, where I stayed for a while. Finally, I changed rooms again in that home one last time before moving out and getting an adorable apartment of my own. I don’t have a spare bedroom in this apartment so I decided to make the best of my space and set up camp in the back corner of my living room since I didn’t really need the space anyway.

I’m really liking this space. I’m sure it will continue to evolve as time goes on but for now it’s perfect. This is one of the first times I’m working from an open area as opposed to being in a room where I’m kind of cut off from the rest of the home, I like this a lot.
xoxo

Source list:
Paranoid pennant, , astronomy poster, , moon calendar, muscular system poster, globe mirrors, stay home pennant, patches, be optimistic patch, girl holding tooth print, desk

59 comments

aimmyarrowshigh July 21, 2014 - 12:46 pm

Where did you get your bunny (mouse?) pushpins? They're adorable!

Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:50 pm

I'm not 100% sure where they're from, someone sent me them in the mail.

julia July 21, 2014 - 1:02 pm

i like how it looks 🙂
i feel more comfortable working in open areas like that, too…

Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:50 pm

Thanks! 🙂

Renske July 21, 2014 - 1:08 pm

Oh. My. God. This is my dream workspace, lovely!

Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:50 pm

Thank you! 🙂

Amber Indoe July 21, 2014 - 2:01 pm

What a cute little space! I need to make a desk for my computer but I have no creative juices lately!

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Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:50 pm

Thanks, Amber.

Allison Dauw July 21, 2014 - 2:47 pm

I love how your desk space seems to bring together everything that is quintessentially you.

But it also makes me realize that I need to clean mine…

Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:51 pm

Haha, oh don't be fooled, my desk is rarely this clean! 😛

Jordan Mitchell July 21, 2014 - 2:59 pm

Pictures are amazing! Your space is so creative!

Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:51 pm

Thanks, Jordan.
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zoe July 21, 2014 - 3:27 pm

Thank you so much for sharing! I love to see what my favorite creatives turn to when in need of a little inspiration. Your space is perfection-I'm particularly in love with all of your posters and patches 🙂 xx

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Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:51 pm

Thank you so much, Zoe! 🙂

Kate H July 21, 2014 - 4:16 pm

This is such a lovely work space, so colourful and inspiring ^_^ It must be a pleasure to work there!

Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:51 pm

Thanks, Kate! 🙂

Julia A July 21, 2014 - 5:15 pm

I think its really cute that both of your monitors have coordinating wallpaper.

Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:52 pm

Haha, thanks!

dayna July 21, 2014 - 5:24 pm

I love your posters!

Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:52 pm

Thanks!

Stephanie Medeiros July 21, 2014 - 6:25 pm

Always love peeking at other's workspaces and offices! This is such a cool area you've made for yourself. 🙂

Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:52 pm

Thanks, Stephanie!

Deanna Forte July 21, 2014 - 7:12 pm

That calendar is totally to die for! Where did you get it? Also the space is nice, I'm a little jealous because I'm currently working out of my parents living room/garage port (depending not he project).
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Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:52 pm

Deanna, the calender is linked in the post. 🙂

Jocelyn July 21, 2014 - 7:39 pm

Looks great Kaylah! May I ask where you found that teal blue shelf thing to the right of your desk? I've been looking for one like that for ages. The closest thing I've found was at Walmart and it was way too much money (like, $100USD, yuck). I'm gonna keep my boyfriend on the lookout when he's thrifting and antiquing, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask.

Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:53 pm

It's from Ikea! I think it was like $60? I don't quite recall, but it was definitely worth it. It's super cute, and comes in a few other colors.

Candy July 21, 2014 - 8:02 pm

Oh good lord, I can't wait to have a corner to work in! I'm currently in the working-from-the-sofa stage, but we're moving in two months and I'm going to have my own little 'office' from which to blog and do all of my creative things. I. CAN'T. WAIT. Anyway, I always get so much inspiration from your decor and posts, so thank you! 🙂

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Kaylah July 21, 2014 - 8:54 pm

Thank you, Candy! Good luck with your move. 🙂

luzmaría moonandroses July 21, 2014 - 9:48 pm

Looks fantastic!! is very you. I wish to have my own workroom, but now I am sharing an apartment with another person and is not big.. at least i will buy a table, i need something for the laptop and design tools.

jess buckley July 21, 2014 - 9:53 pm

I love this so much! I'd get so much done in a space like this 🙂

Bekka July 21, 2014 - 10:26 pm

I love that you've gone through a bunch of spaces and have always made sure you had a dedicated spot to work. I love how colourful this corner is! 🙂 x

Kaylah July 22, 2014 - 3:19 am

Thanks, Bekka!

Lostvestige July 22, 2014 - 12:34 am

I love seeing how your workspace has changed over the years! This one looks great and I can imagine how nice it is to be out in the open like that.

Kaylah July 22, 2014 - 3:20 am

I know, isn't it so much fun to see? I'm so glad I've kept photos and made posts about it so I can see how much it's changed. That's one of my favorite things about blogging.

Jordyn July 22, 2014 - 1:12 am

Love it! I always love looking at what is on your bulletin board. So much neat stuff!
Jordyn
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Kaylah July 22, 2014 - 3:19 am

Thanks, Jordyn!

Madison Shultz July 22, 2014 - 1:53 am

This looks great! May I ask where you got the bunting with the cat and the mushrooms?

Kaylah July 22, 2014 - 3:19 am

Thanks! I made the bunting from an old book I found at the thrift store.

itsjpei July 22, 2014 - 3:31 am

I really enjoy your "where I work" and house tour posts! I think your decor is really quirky and interesting and cool, which inspires me to decorate my own space with not so "traditional" things. Plus your space is really organized, which is always a bonus 😉

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Rebecca July 22, 2014 - 4:04 am

your workspace is so inspiring! i love how personal all your posters and knick knacks are. your style is so lovely.
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