I thought that these would never be finished. Here’s a project for the office that I started a couple of months ago and have finally completed!
I was really wanting a set of custom corkboards for behind the desk so that I could hang inspirational images, fabric swatches, photos of Liv, and maybe even a work pie chart in there somewhere.
The frames were built from scratch out of engineered wood molding, the corkboards were upcycled from cork placemats from the Goodwill, the fabric is a beautiful Thomas Paul print from Calico Corners (found here) and the time and energy to assemble should have taken a few days tops but, sigh, it took a bit longer than that. (Remember when I shared my round up of bulletin board inspiration?)
I love the colors up against the grasscloth wall and I think the dark brown frame plays nicely with the other lighter wood tones (while complimenting the bronze pharmacy lamp).
This is just a quick sneak peek – it’s on its way to being covered in favorite tear sheets, remnants and pictures and I’ll be sure to take better photos in the morning light. That plus the tutorial of building these guys coming soon.
Yay! They’re finished!
Also, please stop on by Daisy Dreaming and join me as I take part in Kelsey’s wedding series where she asked me specifically about my wedding flowers – I am full of smiles when I think back on that beautiful day and I was thrilled to share my details with her.
For more Office Makeover posts, check out: handmade capiz pendant light, organizing the bookshelves, wall collage part 1, part 2, fabric bulletin board inspiration, (new) inspiration board, new lamps, wallpapering open shelves, finding the perfect credenza, new trim, dining table-to-desk, a new desk & bookshelves, installing remnant carpeting, grasscloth wallpaper, painting the office nook, finding carpet for the office, chocolate brown wall ideas, plastering progress, inspiration for a diy desk, back in action!, desking hunting for under $300, bookcases under $300,inspirational rooms, room layout options, demo part 1 & demo part 2.
The fabric on these are way adorable! Thanks so much for the tutorial, I’ll have to try it! Cute wall decorations to be sure!
Oh man, I hate when something simple and quick should be… well, simple and quick, but it’s not! Ha! But, they look great.. glad you stuck with it.
These look great! The fabric is so pretty against your grasscloth wall – love the little birds, and how you’ve matched the pattern perfectly on both boards. WOW!
I hadn’t noticed that! Neat coincidence :). I supposed because I cut one wide piece of fabric into two for the boards
~Morgan
They look absolutely perfect….love them!
Stacy
Well worth the time it took Morgan. They’re so gorgeous. Aren’t blogs great for forcing you to complete all the things you start?
Blogs are an excellent way to keep you accountable! :)
~Morgan
they look great! looking forward to your tutorial as I’ve been wanting to try this.
still drooling over the wallcovering! just finished an install a few weeks back where we used arrowroot. gorg!
xo,
cristin
Arrowroot! Sounds beatiful!!
~Morgan
Simply stunning! Love love love the grass cloth behind the floral boards.
Lookin’ good! I totally feel your pain on projects taking longer than expected. A little something called life has a tendency to get in the way of lots of projects!
Isn’t that the truth! :)
~Morgan