Working in events marketing and promotions means my workplace is filled with random objects. Besides the lookbooks, catalogs, signs and brochures, various non-traditional office items can be found. Here is an exemplary list of things that make my office a famous stopping ground on the way to the company cooler.
- wigs and costumes (for street promotions – I had an entire closet bursting with this stuff at my last workplace which made everyday seem like Halloween and made everyone want to stop and play dress up)
- clothes and accessories (for fashion shows which make me crave a “you can look but don’t touch” sign)
- CDs (I often double as the event’s DJ and have to choose the music for special events. Finally, my age-old Columbia House membership has come to good use!)
- raffle baskets and prizes galore (this could mean anything from a giant Estee Lauder beauty basket sitting on my desk to giant stuffed animals sitting in my extra chairs)
- fake mustaches, top hats and other crazy props (for a photo booth, not for me. Really.)
- tiaras and princess rings (for a kid’s princess party. Again, I have the silliest time convincing others that these are not for me but for a future work event.)
Naturally, co-workers are tempted to interrupt me at every walk-by. They can’t seem to resist inviting themselves in, trying on a tiara or top hat and giggling their way through each new discovery. I’ll have to post pictures of my office area at some point so you can see what I mean. But ’til then, I thought I’d post some pretty photos of work spaces that have me yearning for a little more organization and inspired storage space.
Eileen Josephine on Flickr posted the above photo.
Above and below are images from “decorology” on flickr. It looks like we’ve got a craft-er here.
the above photo is from bella life blog
the above image is from design sponge
above photo from made by girl
Now if only I could figure out a way to store all my strange office stuff without inviting the constant curiosity-peeked interruptions….
Tell me, what does your work space look like and what are your tips on keeping it look tidy and neat?
While my friends jump for joy at the sight of a photo booth, I secretly yawn. As an event planner who regularly attends industry tradeshows, and keeps up with the latest and greatest through BizBash and event planning blogs, I usually feel I’ve seen it all.
One of my favorites is shown above from Smilebooth where you can click and record your own photo all with a remote control and a custom backdrop. Then there are those that you can record videos in, there are those that you can print from and share through social networks, and there are photo booths that allow you to choose from a computerized selection of various backdrops like the ones popular in Japan.
The Japanese ones are so high-tech that you can digitally add accessories, words, frames and other endless graphics to your previewed photo.
In Japan, these booths were so popular, you’d often find an entire room filled with them.
Besides seeing these photo booths at weddings, industry tradeshows and on exotic Asian trips, I run into them through my online readings of event blogs. One kind of photo opp that stands out to me as something I’d want to incorporate in the future are these interactive photo boards made up of a collection of frames (which you know I love).
Pick your favorite wallpaper, match it to your color scheme or party theme, add a collection of frames with cutouts for people to poke their heads through and voila you have an interactive photo wall!
Add your own framed photos to make it seem like a more genuine wall of frames and you have a creative way to display those parent’s wedding photos and your engagement shots.
One of these days, I vow to have one of these fun photo opps at my event!
Has anyone attended a party with one of these unique takes on the photo booth?
I don’t know if it’s because I’m sleep-deprived or because I’m still in decorating mode but boudoir bedrooms are top of mind. I ran across some pictures lately that I thought I’d share for the girly girls out there.
This would be a fun teen girl’s room, don’t you think?
Fuschia is my new favorite color. And as you can see below, I’m loving it with turquoise or Tiffany blue.
For any of you turquoise fanatics, you must check out House of Turquoise, a blog dedicated to all things this color. It’s where I find many of my inspirational images.
And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to enter my blog’s giveaway for a turquoise-themed goody bag filled with goodies from NYC fashion week!
I haven’t done a FabFinds entry in a while so here is a roundup of some home decor fabfinds within the black and white color scheme!
All you princess wannabes out there will want to rest your pretty little heads on this royal pillow. For $39 you can have the tiara on your head that you deserve! This hand-tufted wool pillow is 14″H x 18″W and comes in a crown version for your prince of a boyfriend or husband. 
Along the princess theme, here’s a throne chair (that my friend thinks darth vadar belongs in) hmm not sure about that visual but Bergdorf Goodman has similar chairs in a light blue thanks to my favorite designer, Kelly Wearstler.
I have memories of my mom being so happy when my dad finally let her have a sheep chair. Yea, I said sheep. chair. The ottoman was a furry replica of a baby sheep and I guess my mom really really wanted to have a soft place to rest her legs?!. When it came home, my brother and I treated it like our new pet (while making fun of my overgrown kid of a mom). Now I see this modern version and am falling in love!
I guess I got the same ridiculous gene ‘cuz I’m loving these sheep by Sam Brown.
Have you seen those pictures of people who have bravely transformed their wall into a chalkboard wall with some chalkboard paint? it’s a fun way to add a little interactivity to a room. Some use it for daily reminders, others use it for conversation pieces and a party focus. Here’s a more glam chalkboard for $36 from one of my favorite sites, SeeJaneWork.com.
If you don’t have a fireplace but love the charming look, here’s a black shelf that Oprah (and I) love.
And that’s it for my black and white home decor FabFinds roundup. Tell me what you think!
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It’s a dreary, rainy day outside today so I thought I’d post a cheerful decor collage from one of my favorite NY designers, Jonathan Adler. He’s the interior designer behind Barbie’s Malibu dream house that I blogged about earlier.
Jonathan calls his style, “happy chic.” And “happy chic” it is!
These pictures were all taken by me in his NYC showroom (of which he now has 12 across the U.S). I love the geometric prints, the cheerful clash of colors and Jonathan’s quirky take on life, art, design and decor.
I just checked out his website and learned that he now allows fans to post their own pictures to show off what they’ve done with their purchased Jonathan Adler products. I love what customer, Greg Natale did with his bedroom and bathroom pictured below.
Aren’t the JA mirror accents a fabulous contrast to this otherwise, sparse modern bathroom?
You know me, I love black and white pairings. The above mix of geometric patterns works because of the dedication to a minimal 3color palette and variation in pattern size.
And in case you didn’t already know, Jonathan Adler also now offers free, downloadable wallpapers for you crackberry addicts!
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The last fashion show I produced was all about how to incorporate fall trends into your existing wardrobe. One of the prevailing trends emphasized this season was called “daydream romance“. It’s sort of an extension of spring 2010′s pale nude and blush trend colors. For this season, add onto those color trends, ruffles, and layers and you’ve got “daydream romance.” Winter whites, pale greys and dusty shades coupled with fur or lingerie will also update your look.
Below are some collages I made inspired from this trend theme. I love colliding the worlds of fashion, design and event planning as those are my passions and all conveniently fall within my professional focus.
These collections are pure prettiness aren’t they?
I must admit, I’m more of a Chanel girl than a Louis Vuitton girl ( I find we fashionistas can be easily divided amongst these two fashion houses – which kind are you??) But these stunning pictures from Taipei captivated me and so I had to share. Aren’t they gorgeous?
On another Louis Vuitton note, the fall 2010 ad campaign came out and I’m loving these shots of models ranging in age from their 20s to 40s (Christy Turlington, Natalia Vodianova and Karen Elson). The 50′s inspired fashions and interesting new take on their logo-ed bags have me panting for more. 
As a continuation to my last post concerning my undying love for black and white combos, this post pays tribute to black and white stripes. The big bold striped look always catches my eye whether it’s in event decor, home decor or fashion. It’s such a fun fabric to use and compliment with other black/white patterns and solid colors. Check out the cute event decor below.
And wouldn’t this cake catch your eye? 
I love when big bold stripes are incorporated into home decor like in this picture from Mary McDonald’s fashionable office.
Or how about the narrower stripes in this bathroom (photo credit: Elle Decor) and living room? (photo found at sensationalcolor.com)
It’s easy to incorporate the striped look into your home with elements below.
How about the striped pillow cover below which can be bought from Etsy?
Or what do you think of the above 4’11″ x 2’11″ Ikea rug runs only $12.99
The above 19.7” Flor tile can be mixed and matched with other pieces and conveniently can get replaced for $13.95 if stained.
Or if you’re willing to invest more, you could buy an investment piece like the sitting chair pictured from California Home and Design.
Or if you prefer to wear your stripes, you could copy me and buy the black and white striped blazer from H&M!
Leave me your comments!
Eileen Josephine on Flickr posted the above photo.
