The Week in Pictures: July 17, 2010
Welcome to The Week in Pictures, a weekly column that features snapshots documenting my life as a designer and blogger living in Portland, Oregon. Thanks for reading!
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Big upgrade alert! Over the weekend, my brother helped me move my West Elm bookcase from our all white room up the stairs to my office (of course we started laughing and I was afraid he was going to drop it and smash my foot). I felt like I never looked at my personal library because it was so far away. Now, with all these goodies residing less than two feet from my desk, I feel like I’m going to be a lot more inspired. I do my books by color (just like my shoes).
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Lazy summer evenings sitting in the sun, sipping a hibiscus margarita with my beloved = priceless.
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Last Saturday, I bought clear plastic drawer trays at Target. Upon returning home, I spent an hour organizing my sock drawer by color. Perhaps a wee bit OCD, but now I can actually find what I’m looking for. Little upgrades like this make me so happy.
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I love black and white flower patterns. This dress is 2+ years old, from Forever 21 and still a personal favorite.
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More office snapshots — I finally feel like it is finished. For the time being, I’ve decided against getting a rug because I love the worn in texture of the wood. Eventually I’d like to have my floors refinished in ebony (inspiration: my living room and Alexander Wang’s offices). The flat files and magnetic board are from IKEA, the Panton chair is a reproduction and the metal vintage gas station signs were a gift from my brother. I’ve had my mannequin Twiggy since 2004 — though we wear the same size, she’s like a foot taller and I hate sharing my clothes! So, she languishes in the corner wearing the cashmere cape off my Rick Owens jacket, thigh-highs and vintage glasses from a flea market in Chelsea. Some of you mentioned wanting to see more house / decor photos so I’m going to start making more of an effort. Consider this room #1!
Any fun weekend plans? I’ll be hiding away in my office, making a valiant attempt to get caught up on freelance….
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I love how you’ve designed your studio. I’m in the process of redoing my office.
Where did you get your mannequin (in Portland)? I’ve been looking for one and had heard there’s a place (or used to be) in SE near OMSI that sells them, but can’t I find it.
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Okay, that’s it! I NEED to get those drawer organizers for my sock drawer, which is a shameful morass of tangled stripeys and lace tights. I’ve been avoiding it for awhile, because it never seems to stay neat – I always mess up it when hurriedly hunting for one certain pair. I love organizing things by color, too. Thanks for the inspiration, Nubby! My weekend plans? Design work, writing, a wedding, a no-pants (!) dance party, and hopefully swimming and antique hunting!
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Denise: I bought my mannequin off Ebay — it’s a newer one so it’s actually pretty light unlike some of the vintage ones. I think you’re thinking of City Liquidators near or under the bridge. I haven’t been there for years so my memory is a little fuzzy.
Angeliska: No Pants?? Count me in!
I am doing my tights drawer next. It’s impossible to tell what I have lurking in there! I only bought 2 of the organizers to make sure they fit, but now I need more….
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You probably have the coolest, organized sock draw :’) It actually
looks quite cool ♥
I really love your office! It looks so awesome.
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I love how you take a high school style collage and make it grown up.
Also, I adore wood floors, but hate trying to keep them clean!
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Nubby Reply:
July 17th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Janine – Alternative Housewife: When I was in high school, my walls were COVERED with stuff. I just can’t handle that clutter any longer….bulletin board or bust.
I feel like wood floors don’t have that much upkeep. I just sweep / Swiffer mine regularly. On the other hand, I hate carpet…I always feel like there’s something filthy lurking in it, just below the surface.
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of course even your SOCKS are fab.
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Your color-coded sock drawer makes me deeply happy.
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Gah! I organize my books by color, too! Although it’s not as cool as yours!
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