Only so much you can do with the non-stop computer cords under the desk. This is my favorite article for clearing the cords, but I couldn’t resist another excuse to add pattern to a room. I bought some Amy Butler fabric, folded it the same height as the desk, and used small nails and mini binder clips to attach them temporarily. YES, a beautifully sewn and gathered modesty panel would have been fantastic, but I couldn’t help but feel like I might want to use this great fabric for something else down the line… I couldn’t bring myself to cut [...]

It’s been over a year now since we’ve lived in our condo, and the “new” is wearing off. I’ve been spending more and more time in my “croffice” {craft room + office} and I needed more room to work at my desk. So, out with the old {*gasp*}: And in with the new: So, this time I put the Ikea furniture together *off camera* and I was a little less smiley, little more *holy frick when will this be done* about the process, made a big mess, and finished in a show-stopping three days. Oy! I’m happy with the change, [...]