Neck Saver
Posted: January 6th, 2010 | Filed under: Shoppin' and Junkin' | Tags: cane wrapped bookcase, console desk | 7 Comments »
Most people would not equate a desk as such…but, given my oh, so, uber-amateur ways…I’ve been blogging from my lap 90% of the time. About 4 months ago…my neck started to really bother me…shocker! So, I’ve been on the lookout for a desk to double as a bedside table. My Kittinger bedside tables were great in my 1912 house…not so much here. I was looking for a pair of desks, but unless I wanted to go IKEA, I couldn’t find anything that I liked in my budget. Vintage? Fahgettahboutit…nada. Yesterday, my problem was solved!
You see, I’ve also been on the hunt for a groovy bookcase, and finally found one at my mall yesterday. It needs work (really!?) but I think it’s an easy fix. Today, I’m heading to a shop that re-canes chairs and hope I can match the cane on the shelf and re-wrap the damaged areas. In the meantime, I’ll hide the part at the bottom with some file boxes.
I hear ya….What does this have to do with your desk and your neck? Stay with me….The bookcase replaces a console I had there previously…which is now my desk. You see I actually have a desk/office area in the kitchen, but it’s become apparent it’s the family desk/landing strip/catch-all. I can’t work there since the family clutters up the surface daily. I needed a place that was all mine and cozy. Until now…that was my favorite chair on the other side of the bedroom. Great for lounging, not so much for extended computer time.
Now I need to find some great artwork to hang above the desk…restyle the bookshelf 10 times, ya know…the usual stuff. The egg is on the move again to make way for the desk…in the living room for now…
Oooooaky, where do I begin. First, how many kiddos do you have? And where do you find time to source such great stuff. I feel like I am permanently homebound with my threesome, as an absolute meltdown is sure to ensue the minute I walk into a shop that houses things of interest to me, not them.
Anyway, I digress. The console looks great there. I too blog from my lap even though I have a dedicated room for my computer. And yes, it is literally a pain in the neck! :0)
Next, the shelf is ten shades of awesome and it’s fantastic that you were able to see past the teensy bit of damage. It’s merchandising heaven!
Finally, what is that glorious gray on your bedroom walls? I love it hard. Do share.
Oops, that should be ooookay, ok! ;0)
I have 2 who went back to school yesterday, so I headed out for my first day of freedom in weeks. I can’t shop with them either…at. all.
The grey/gray is Phoenix Fossil from Porter paint. It has been a really great and soothing bedroom color and I have no regrets with it. Thanks for the kind words..and save your neck!
I have got to make it over to your mall to look for groovy stuff of my own. Love the bookshelf but can’t take my eyes off the lighting fixture. Too cool!
I like it! I’m going to have to try that with my entry table. I’m in need of a bedside table anyways.
Thank you for the paint info. and my neck thanks you as well. ;0)
Hi! I really like your blog! That cane shelf looks great there, and I love your styling. The console as desk is perfect! I also really love the color of your bedroom walls. I’ve been very obsessed with gray lately. I’m going to spend some time looking around. Thanks for sharing!