Wednesday, March 23, 2011

home sweet workstead

bash, please has a new home!  check out our "workstead" featured in the latest edition of Rue Magazine (page 46).  we've been dying to share it with you since we moved in in January - but these things take time people.  we've scoured flea markets, vintage stores, craigslist and our own homes to curate a space that exudes our personal style and makes us feel right at home.  come on in...


and home it is.  but not just because of the long hours we spend there.  our space was a labor of love that included so many people we love and respect.  our amazing husbands painted (and repainted) walls, built reclaimed wood shelves, hung art, installed light fixtures, and poured many a glass of wine for us.  our favorite officemate annie mcelwain created a stunning photo wall for the loft space.  Jeni found us the most perfect leather club chairs and linen pouf for our meeting space (this woman makes miracles happen!)  thank you for filling our space with magic and love and specialness.  we love it here.

photos by Laure Joliet.
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30 comments:

  1. Colleen / Inspired to ShareMarch 23, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    This is absolutely stunning. I might be drooling. Well done : )

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  2. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    It is now my goal in life to create a work space as beautiful as this one! Thanks for sharing :) so inspiring!

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  3. Shannon @ What's Up WhimsyMarch 24, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I am blown away by your workspace! I love every little detail...and it was definitely my favourite feature in Rue!

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  4. LisaMarch 24, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Great feature in Rue. You ladies are doing such a fab job! Love your enthusiasm and drive.

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  5. Jennifer YoungMarch 26, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    i am insanely inspired by your space!! you ladies killed it (like usual!)and laure did a fab job of showcasing your amazing space. what a talented bunch of people! i can't get enough!! thank you!

    oh and where is that grey couch from!? amazing.
    j.

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  6. kat_jacksonMarch 26, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    It is so gorgeous! So much lovely eye candy!!

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  7. AliMarch 26, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    What a beautiful place to go to work every day! I love the giant frame in the waiting area, so many great ideas!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I loved what you all did with this space. Such a great place to work. I especially loved the plant in the shiny oscar the grouch trashcan. So cute!

    P.S. I featured a couple of pics in my weekend post. I love your blog.

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  9. Eliza ColemanMarch 28, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I love the reclaimed wood shelving system!! (I mean I love the whole thing, but that's definitely a fave!) How did you make it/what are the supports?

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  10. Karen WilsonMarch 31, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    hey ladies, amazing amazing space. I just wanted to know whether you bought the large multi-picture frame, or did you custom make it? It's just brilliant.

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  11. Wendy AltschulerApril 3, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Wow, incredible! I want to work there! :)

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  12. hello my dearApril 5, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I have yet to open up my copy of Rue but if anything encourages me to make it a priority it's this! Such a lovely space! xo sarah

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  13. SpiegsApril 5, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I want to go to there.

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  14. sarah rogersApril 12, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    It's all so beautiful.
    Wondering who the painting is by in the first image?

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  15. AmeeApril 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    i second what sarah just asked. i want that painting! love your space. i built a plumbers pipe shelf system in my home office too. i love it!

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  16. bash, pleaseApril 12, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    hi girls, the painting is by my husband Kevin Appel. thanks for all the sweet words.

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  17. sarah rogersApril 13, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    That's wonderful, it looks like he's been working for some time now on his art-very inspiring. Love the work. Happiness and success to you all.

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  18. CharisseheartsJustinApril 13, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Hello! Just browsing through you're blog. I love that white acrylic (?) sign above your couch that says "don't trip chocolate chip". Where did you get that awesome thing?!

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  19. [Four Inch Fold] Vintage RentalsApril 14, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Hi! LOVE it! It's so fresh and gorgeous, and I'd be excited to go to work every morning!

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  20. Style-EditionApril 21, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    WOW. So lovely. Hire me?

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  21. Abi QApril 23, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Wow. Such an amazing space. I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

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  22. GeriMay 4, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Love your space! ... it´s amazing ... please please please ... do let us know where that lovely sofa is from! xxx

    Thanks

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  23. morgan statonMay 4, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    need DIY tutorial on those hooray flags please!!!

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  24. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    i am so inspired by your business and blog, such beautiful creative ideas =) so happy to have stumbled upon your blog today =) and your place is amazing, very jealous =)

    totalblur.blogspot.com

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  25. *Dream Weaver*June 13, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    love love love

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  26. Elisa @ Crazy, Amazing LifeJune 15, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    What an amazing work space! Need a partner or something? I'd love to work there :-)

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  27. JessicaJuly 5, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Love your 'workstead' girls. You've inspired me to make my desk space a lot prettier with this industrial Chic look. Admire all your Event Styling work aswell.

    Hello from Australia, Jessica x

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  28. WIDLOVESPDecember 10, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    This office is to die for! I would never leave... :)
    Great Job Ladies!!!

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  29. JennyJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Oh my love! Seriously this place is amazing. Awesome awesome job. I have a question about your shelving. Did you paint the pipes or did you find them in that black color?

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  30. AmandaFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Oh MY! What a GORGEOUS space!! I gotta know.. what colors did you use for the Chevron wall?? They are perfect!!!

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