Inspired Environment
I wanted to share with you a glimpse of my home studio. This is where I do most of my Freelance work and blogging.
I'm influenced by my surroundings!
My style is eclectic. I love everything from Mid-century Modern to French Country. This is my temporary studio space since Bobby and I are planning on buying a home by the end of the year. But I wanted to share with you some of the items you will find in my studio. First off... I'm not a big fan of matching furniture, I really love when each piece is unique and tells its own story.
UPITT Desk From the 1940s
The desk is one of my favorites! I acquired this desk from my Dad. Both my Mom and Dad went to graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh. In 1975 the University was getting rid of old furniture and my Dad was fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time. The desk is from the 1940s and the thing I love most about it is the wear and tear. Most people would want to refinish it... but I LOVE when furniture shows it's history. I love the fact that it has water stains from all the glasses, cups and mugs that have graced its surface... I love that the wood is chipped, the veneer is peeling off and the drawers squeak. This desk is at least 80 years old, revere it, let it show it's age! The chair comes from the University too and dates ca. 1950's. Classic furniture always stands the test of time!
Art Collection— Mixing Old with New
Whichever house Bobby and I eventually move into, we are going to have to have a ton of wall space. We love to surround ourselves with art. My favorite photograph (not seen in these pictures) is a photograph of Frank Sinatra casually walking through a casino with people all around him... but no one notices him. Everyone is focused on gambling and he is just strolling through as if in that moment he was just another guy. I love the sense of anonymity the photograph represents.
Individual pieces when put together can create a unique tableau, a work of art. A lot of it comes from mixing old with the new — bringing the past and the present together.
Fresh Flowers... Everywhere
Needless to say, I love flowers. If I could, I would have them everywhere, everyday. When you bring the outdoors in with natural light streaming through the window, it stimulates the mind and relaxes the soul. When working at a desk all day, these little indulgences make all the difference!
Future Home Decor
I can't stress enough how exciting it's going to be for me when Bobby and I have a home of our own. If I weren't doing Graphic Design I would totally be doing Interior Design. My mind is so full of ideas for how we are going to decorate, sometimes I feel like decorating just one house isn't going to be enough! I can't wait to execute my ideas and see them come to life, and to share them especially with all of you. I'm inspired every day by my surroundings and I hope to one day have a home that inspires people to decorate their environment and create an oasis for family and friends to enjoy in each others company.