Sneak Peek of the Kitchen Office + FTRB in Lonny!
I have a quick sneak peek for you guys today. We have a small office on one side of the kitchen and for some reason it seems to be the place where all the junk ends up. So it was looking like this for a while:
A hot mess. I couldn’t take it anymore so it was one of the things I tackled over the holidays.
The first thing I did was to get rid of the doors on the upper cabinets. That gave me more display space (which I don’t have much of in the kitchen). That little bulletin board was also getting on my nerves so I tore it out. Then it was just a matter of decluttering and organizing.
If the art wall looks familiar, it’s because it’s the one from my old office. You may remember I moved my office to the basement. I have different plans for the walls down there so this collection of travel photos and posters needed a new home. If you want to know about the individual pieces, you can find it in this post. I just got the “Tara” sign when I took my parents to visit the Margaret Mitchell House over Christmas. (You know, one of those touristy things you do when you have out-of-town visitors.) I like to have a souvenir of all the cities/countries where I’ve lived and I couldn’t resist the kitsch factor. Interesting side note: Did you know that 2011 is the 75th anniversary of the publication of Gone With the Wind? Or maybe frankly, you don’t give a damn. Hehehe…..
So, shall we take bets on how long it’ll stay this neat?
And for those of you who weren’t on Twitter or Facebook last night: Yesterday, I dove into the fantastic new issue of Lonny (like I always do the minute it goes live) and I was completely immersed in the very cool home of Angel Dormer, style manager for West Elm, when lo and behold what do I see but this:
A lot of squealing ensued. I mean a lot. Thank you, Angel and Lonny!
(Photos: From the Right Bank)
Your office setup is fantastic (may have to borrow the idea of framing a map) and I’m so thrilled by your shoutout in Lonny — much, much deserved! xo
congrats, that’s so exciting and well deserved! and i am so envious of your lovely, organized kitchen office!
I love your new and improved office! Congrats again on the mention.
aw, CONGRATS! I love all the frames on your wall, from ceiling to floor! Totally going to extend my framing wall space.
First of all…huge congrats on the Lonny mention, what a thrilling surprise!
Second of all…your kitchen office nook looks amazing, and it too should be in Lonny! Funny how that clutter creeps in…I bet it will stay neat and tidy for a while though…Scarlet wouldn’t stand for anything less!
Love the art wall!!
xo J~
Great job on your office! Brilliant to remove the doors! It looks neat and clean and happy. Love the art wall. If I was a betting woman I would bet in favor of you keeping it that way – it is too great to clutter up!
well, i can’t say i’m surprised to see your blog mentioned in lonny! great news!
OMG(!) I was JUST perusing the new Lonny and saw the Angel Dormer mention and was like, “(gasp!) I know her!!” Congrats girl! So well deserved. XO, Steph
Congrats! I am one of your avid blog readers, so I definitely noticed the mention in Lonny, what a thrill!
Love your clean office space! It’s not that bad when it messy either! You did a great job with that little space, I love the pops of color it looks sensational!!! Hope your having a great New Years, dear! xoxo
Congrats on your feature in Lonny- definitely well deserved. I really love your office space, especially the transformed version:-)
Ooh, congrats on the mention! My kitchen office, uhm, nook is also the place all clutter goes to die. I love what you did with yours!
What an exciting mention, Ally – congratulations! You must be so stocked!
As for your office nook – what a makeover! Love the NYC map in the frame.
Congrats…that is well deserved!
It’s always exciting to have your name mentioned. Congratulations, and I love the office. I wished mine looked like that.
Congratulations, Aly! It is fantastic that you have been mentioned in Lonny. No one deserves it more than you.
Love your new and improved home office.
Love, love, love your office! Do you have prints on the other wall too? I love your selection! xx
HI! thanks for the post!! i adore your site and look at it everyday!! you are always inspiring your readers and doing such a great job!!!! how could it not be one of my faves!!!
Cheers!!!!
hey that’s awesome!! congrats on the mention. totally deserved.
and your kitchen office… i love how you make things look so easy. cause we all know it’s not. and my degree is in interior design! and i’m sayin’: it’s not easy. but you make it look effortless and not contrived…. but yet, so put together, stylish and it makes me happy.
MUCH calmer! Love the cabinet colour!!!And congrats on the shout out!
Angel’s place was my favorite and I screamed for you!!! How great is that? And your office? Fab!!!
Oooh I love your space. And a huge congrats on the Lonny mention! So well deserved.
So much fun to see your blog mentioned!
And I love your little office.
Congrats on the mention! Would’ve made me squeal too
Love how you’ve updated your office space!! Those open shelves make a big difference! And, SO PROUD of your shout out in LONNY! Well deserved!!!!
xo Elizabeth
How fabulous for you and your blog! Congrats!! Janell
nice, neat and calming office..and congrats on Lonny!
I squealed, too, when I saw it, and almost shot you an e-mail. It’s better, tho, that you discovered it yourself…what an awesome feeling! Yay!
love the office space, so very right to remove those upper doors…
donna
I just saw about Lonny! Best part of the mag! I think it’s so nice when things like that happen, yay you!
Love this area in your kitchen- the grey is gorgeous and I love the art wall. And a huge congrats on the mention- so exciting!
You are all so sweet and supportive! Thank you so much! It was the best surprise!
Jessica: That’s right – I’ll now ask myself “What would Scarlett do?”
Wendy: The other wall is blank. I did consider covering that wall too but thought it might get too busy. But you know me, I could change my mind tomorrow!
Angel: Oh my goodness, that is so nice of you!! Thank you, thank you and thank you for commenting!
The new office looks fab! and so exciting about Lonny. Like I said I Facebook last night – you deserve it! Your blog is one of my favorite decor finds and I am constantly inspired by your work/posts.
Cute office! And very cool about Lonny.
congratulations! i haven’t checked out the new lonny yet. i always wait until i have an open afternoon so i can totally dive into it.
I also have a ‘command center’ in my kitchen, I love it but sometimes (read: all the time) it does become where the clutter lives. Love what you did with the space! So fun to be mentioned in Lonny!!
I saw that in Lonny yesterday. CONGRATS! well deserved and I completely agree
congrats congrats! though, i can’t say i’m surprised. your blog IS the bomb, you know.
your office looks fab! want to come do mine now?
Getting rid of those top doors made all the difference; it’s a much more considered and artistic space now.
congrats! you definitely deserve the recognition!
Congrats on your lonny mention!! I actually discovered you from there and am so glad I did! Excited to start following your blog!
YAY! Office looks great! Hmmmm…maybe we should all go in together and start buying white Panton chairs in bulk. They’re perfect everywhere, right!
Oh and *LOVE* the sign, you can’t get that kind of kitsch on the Right Bank =)
Office looks fantastic! Congratulations on the publication in Lonny Magazine!
your office nook is perfectly compact and the art wall adds a lot of interest to the small space. love it.
congrats on the mention in lonny as well
Awesome! There’s a vintage tube sign on onekingslane.com today that I think you’d LOVE. Go check it out if you have time.
Looks gorgeous Ally! Love the chair!
Don’t you feel great?? Chic little spot. I need to do exactly that to most of my house, especially closet and office!!
AWESOME!!! (in my best sing-songy voice!) Congratulations!!!
And your little corner looks so tidy and perfect now. The Tara sign is the best!
sweet, sweet, SWEET!
i am inspired now to redo my kitchen office!
thx and xoxo!
Awesome little office. I love the white framed art wall.
Mary Ann
I love love love your photo wall! It looks perfect! You just made me make the decision to buy a Panton chair for my desk. LOL I have wanted one for 6 years! It is time I get one!
First, love the little office spot. Art walls make me happy if done well, and of course yours is. Second, I saw that and thought, “good for her”! You deserve the mention.
your office looks like such a cheery place to be–i’m lovin’ the art on the walls. and congrats again on your mention in lonny, friend. you’re the best, ally!
Your office looks really beautiful – and congrats on the Lonny mention. That’s terrific!
Those framed maps are amazeballs. But seriously – the whole office – sparkly and bright and so lovely! Well done!
Very cool and well deserved!!!! That’s so exciting.
And your office is exciting! You’ve just inspired me to organize mine…tomorrow
Oh yes! And Lonny, do you hear me. You need to hire her!!!!
The kitchen office is fabulous. You have carved out your very own, unique and personal space.
ox, Mon
i noticed that too – congrats Ali. Well deserved mention!
And that office space looks brilliant, fabulous style as always.
Hope you had a lovely Christmas! jxx
What a great refresh of your office space! And congrats on the mention!!!
Congrats on the Lonny mention – totally deserved, I might add.
Have a great weekend (hope that ice melts away).
Leigha
What a gorgeous nook. So stylish. And congrats on the Lonny mention. I’m impressed to know you.
I seriously *just* did a post about Gone with the Wind! Found your blog yesterday and am totally in love! Such pretty inspiration
~Hannah B.