The Inner Sanctum......

Here it is... my space, my peace & quiet, the place I get my work done whether it's working on my website, working on a project for a garden client, reading favorite magazines or just doodling~This is ALL MINE! It's the only room in the house the rest of the family leaves to me. It's the place I go to just be quiet sometimes.  I can close the french doors & tune out the deafening roar of the t.v. (which my husband loves to turn up really loud, especially during a football, baseball or basketball game!LOL) I did some re-arranging & some spring cleaning & it feels like a brand new room. It's soft & kind of fufu~so different from the kitchen that is its neighboor & the living room which is done with white walls & lavender & robbins egg blue accents.  The family room is definately romantic cottage which is most like the office. The theme of romantic living is in each room of our home, but each room has it's own distinctive look. The office is girly & pink & just the way I want it right now. I bring in statuary in the winter for accent pieces & a bulletin board hangs on one wall full of magazine clippings & pictures of homes or pieces that inspire me! I love my special place full of the things I need to either package up a pretty vintage find for a customer or to just sit & paint at my desk. Whatever.... it's a room that brings me lots of peace & happiness & isnt' that the most important thing? Have a wonderful week! xo

I purchased this from my dear friend Janet over at the fabulous SHABBYFUFU boutique! Janet offers work from the most talented group of artisians including herself! Love my tuttichic office sign!

My really comfy chair~I had a white cotton duck slipcover made with a short ruffled skirt but that's at the embroidery lady's to have a pretty english script "G" monogramed on the back in a pretty white(wanted to do a pretty light silver but figured I'd be taking it off to bleach it when I clean it & there will go the silver thread!) I threw a twin spread on it & covered the spread in white lace while the slipcover is being done~not bad huh?

   

A whimsical shoe houses some victorian cards & cherub stickers

A shelf full of pretty things I like to include in my packages,  SO fun shopping for these littlel gifts to include!

I use an old piece of tapestry as a blotter~love the soft hues.

LOVE this hand done frame so much! When my dear friend Tara visited "The Cat's Meow" last month she had this gorgeous frame done by suzie holt (the owner of this fabulous shop in Florida) sent to me. I haven't even replaced the picture it came with because the little girl looks so sweet smelling her bouquet of flowers! It sits in a special place on my desk.

Love this bench I picked up for a song at homegoods last year! Do you think it looks french or english inspired?

Love these pretty blocks I purchased from my friend Jen at Artful Dreamer~they sit right on my distressed white desk!

Hubby made these cornices for me two years ago. They were a pretty good copy of a pair of antique french cornices I saw at one of my favorite antique shops! The owner was so sweet & let me take as many photos as I needed! I have three windows so there are three in my office & I will NEVER take them down!LOL!

A favorite needlepoint rug adorns the hardwood floor.

Do you all remember the awesome article &  "how to" instructions on how to make a vintage mannequin by tara frey  &  heather bullard in Romantic Homes?  Well.... I made one & I LOVE HER! Her name is Flora Rose after my grandmother Flora.

Had to post a picture of this ad I saw in one of my favorite magazines! Is she a pretty good likeness or what? LOL! Have a great week! xo

Comments

[Trisha Evans]

Great post Tutti. I love seeing your office and all of the pretties! I saw that picture in a magazine and immediately thought of you! Keep it coming tuttibella!

[Victoria]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful room.

Victoria x

[Kelli @ Vintage Vavoom]

Oh your office is so beautiful! I love the palette and the light streaming in. So inspiring!

[Bunny Rose Cottage]

Chris! You have the most beautiful office I have ever seen! Oh it is an absolute dream! Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful pics!

How are you feeling? Is sweet Gabby feeling better? I hope all is well with you and your family!

Love ya,
Amy

[Jessi Nagy]

so so gorgeous!! i would never leave this room!
so beautiful.
oxoox,
jessi

[from my cherry heart]

Oh my what a great place to escape to!
Its beautiful!

Hugz,
Dolly

[Becky]

Such a beautiful space. I would love to have a room like yours.

[Janet]

Congratulations on the Article in the new Romantic Homes Magazine. After reading it I ran over here to check you out and we must be "neighbors". It takes 50 minutes from here to get to Boston on the train also ( Attleboro or Franklin line) although I have to admit since my kids are grown and gone I never get to the city. I keep meaning to because I loved Boston in my younger years, but somehow I tend to stay put in the burbs. Stop by and visit me sometime.
Janet@ Housepeepers

[LeAnn]

Hi Chris,
The is by far the most beautiful tastefully done office I have ever laid eyes on. I love it!! It should definitely be in a magazine if it has not already. And that bench from Home Goods, definitely French inspired I think.

Hugs,
LeAnn :)

[Alison Gibbs]

Oh Chris what a heavenly room to work in. Love the vintage mannequin
Alison

[Rosemary]

Very pretty office space!
Love it!
You did a great job on your dress form.
I saw that ad in the magazine too, it's great!
Enjoy your space,
Rosemary

[Robin~Thrifty Miss Priss]

Your home is lovely! Love the cornice! And....you are a girl after my own heart....I LOVE LUCY!

[Roberta]

Wow Girl! Your personal space is sooo gorgeous, just like you! Just got the new Romantic Homes...and "I Love Lucy's Lounge" too! Bravo!
xoxo Roberta

[Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio]

Chris, I think your office is so beautiful! I just love everything about it. The cornices are amazing!

When I saw that ad in the magazine, I immediately thought of you!
xo
Penny

[Alice W.]

I LOVE your workspace! It is so serene and beautiful! I am working hard to get mine at least organized enough to work through...lol! Yours is truly an inspiration!

[frenchgardenhouse]

I love your workspace. You would faint dead if you saw mine, not even close to being pretty. mess. stacks. stuff. It will never make a magazine like yours will or did.
xo Lidy
ps. loved sharing the "blog article" with you.:)

[Teresa ~ French Poppy]

Beautiful office!

Teresa

[Sandy]

Love all the pictures! your office looks beautiful as usual.
What a nice surprise to see you in the new Romantic Homes magazine.
The article was so nice!
smiles,
Sandy

[Present Past Collection]

Gorgeous office and an adorable Flora Rose! Thanks for inviting us in to visit your beautiful creative space.
Smiles,
Heather

[Jen R]

Chris, I just got my Romantic Homes.. Congrats! Congrats! Congrats! Well deserved!
JEn r

[Janet (Shabbyfufu)]

Hi darlin'.......I have been a bad blogger,emailer and website'er lately~lol!! I did see your mention in the new RH~congrats once again!! Your office is just GORGEOUS Tutts. If it were mine, I would never leave! ~XOXO~Janet

[DEBBIE GARRETT]

Chris...How beautiful!!! No wonder you get inspired...in that office I sure would! So serene & chic! The bench is to drool over & looks French to me..
And the I LOVE LUCY theme is close to my heart too...I have bright red hair & am a goof ball LOL (sometimes) So..I understand the love girly!
Congrats on the mag artilce..I havent got one yet..But you bet I plan too!! Thanks for sharing the gorgeous pics...
Hugs..
Deb:)

[junk 2 jewels]

Oh I
ve got to get my hands on that book in your picture.."Out and About", vintage inspired Jewelry! how is it?
Tracy

[junk 2 jewels]

Oh I
ve got to get my hands on that book in your picture.."Out and About", vintage inspired Jewelry! how is it?
Tracy

[Christine Annette]

Hi Chris,
Oh I am so jealous of your office sanctum, I currently don't have one. You set a atmosphere of tranquility and style. Just beautiful!

Smiles, Christine