Decorating Home Office Spaces in my Fall Home Tour of Beautiful Work Spaces and Desks.
One of my favorite spaces to decorate are desks. I love styling them to look beautiful in a room when they are not being used and making them an inviting spot to want to sit and work.
Often I work sitting at the dining room table or in my favorite buffalo plaid chair by the fireplace, but I also love to do certain things at a desk like write a letter or sit and type a blog post while looking out at the beautiful views out of our windows.
I’m so excited to be joining my Marty of A Stroll Thru Life for another Fall Home Tour, today sharing beautiful work spaces and desks! Marty’s tours are one of my favorite’s for all the inspiration they give each season! There are 28 blogs participating this Fall over five days and you can find links to all their posts at the bottom of the page.
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If you are coming over from my friend Kim’s blog,Shiplap and Shells, welcome to our home in The Northwoods of Wisconsin. Didn’t you love the ideas she had for saving time and money. I always get so much inspiration from Kim!
Living Room Desk Decor
One of my favorite desk spaces is in our Great Room. Just under the stairs I have a book case made from an antique boat and a desk with a leather wing chair.
The desk was originally a vanity that I took the mirror off.
Seasonally I change the color of the vintage picnic basket stack at the end of the desk (this Summer I had green). I also change the pillow in the chair and the blanket to colors for the time of year.
Wisconsin is a special place and this pillow sums up many of the reasons why.
This old wing chair was a favorite find years and years ago. I found it in a favorite antique shop, The Harp Gallery in Appleton, Wisconsin. It reminded me of the one my grandfather sat in when I was a little girl. I would sit with him in the early evening and eat hard pretzels out of a Charles Pretzel tin.
On the corner by the lamp I added a few touches of Autumn with some Faux floral flowers in a birch vase and some little pumpkins.
Decorating a Small Desk
In my bedroom I had a small wall outside our closet that I set a small desk at. It’s the perfect spot for the warm light of a Tiffany style lamp.
One of my favorite totes from Duluth Pack holds my current projects and books. I carry Duluth Pack in my shop and love all the styles! SHOP HERE.
I love old typewriters and this little green one is a favorite.One of my customers just shared with me that Tom Hanks is a collector too and recommended a book he wrote, Uncommon Type. I just ordered it and can’t wait to read it!
Another collection I have is green glass vases. I set one on my small desk with some faux Fall florals in it.
I added a Fall needlepoint pillow to the chair. Just two simple touches- the florals and the pillow give enough Autumn vibes without over doing it.
A sweet little tray a follower gifted me sits on the desk too with a great reminder! I’ve been stopping once in a while throughout the day lately and counting up to ten things I’m thankful for in that moment. It takes only a few seconds and keeps me focused on the positive and the blessings.
Teen Girl’s Desk Decorated For Fall
My daughters and I have lots in common and I have so much fun with them! My oldest is decorating her first house and it is stunning! She has such amazing ideas!
Her younger sister, my sixteen year old loves to decorate too and this is the desk in her room. She loves to do her homework here and moves the typewriter out of the way when she starts, but like me, she loves to have the desk organized and styled when she’s not sitting at it.
A sweet little McCoy pot sits full of white pumpkins next to her typewriter and Bible Verse display.
Her room is decorated in khakis, blues and whites and is so classy and cute! Follow along for more future tours and peeks of her sweet room.
Her friends know her well. Last year for her birthday they gifted her this vintage pitcher full of pens along with a gift certificate to the book store. It was such a special gift idea!
Home Office Desk
We have a desk that overlooks the lake where I often like to work. Adding a Fall pillow of bird feathers and some of my deeper toned collection pieces give Autumn Vibes.
Antique wooden biscuit barrels are something I always keep an eye out for. I love this little trio.
They’ve also looked beautiful full of pheasant feathers or flower bouquets.
Adding Fall Decor
It’s easy to style a corner of a desk still leaving room for working. You can add:
- A Candle
- A Stack of Books
- A Few Pumpkins
- A Small Floral Arrangement
- A Fall Colored container of Pencils
Books
Next to your desk you can place a bookshelf, a stack of books or a revolving bookcase.
Next up you are heading over to Clean and Scentsible blog where you’ll find more wonderful Fall inspiration!
Thanks so much for visiting! Keep following along to see how the views out of our windows changes as the leaves change color and the snow comes. Every season is beautiful in The Northwoods and I love sharing it all with you!
Take the Tour
Monday September 12 Lineup
A Stroll Thru Life – The Stonybrook House – StoneGable – Shiplap and Shells –
White Arrows Home – Clean and Scentsible.
Tuesday September 13 Lineup
Decor to Adore – Simply2Moms – 11 Magnolia Lane – Calypso in the Country –
Country Road 407 – Pink Peppermint Design
Wednesday September 14
Whispering Pines Homestead – Cuckoo4Design – Southern State of Mind –
This is Our Bliss – Thrifty and Chic
Thursday September 15
Our Southern Home – Southern Hospitality – Hymns and Verses – Worthing Court –
Southern Home and Hospitality – Remodelandolacasa
Friday September 16
Pasha is Home – CitrineLiving – Quarters One – Up to Date Interiors –
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Julia@Cuckoo4Design says
As always your cabin is so cozy and perfect for fall. The leather desk chair is my favorite.
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Thanks Julia! I love it so much too, its a special piece! Happy Fall!
Marty says
Oh how fun, I love all of your deck areas. You have decorated each one so beautifully and they all look like inspirational spaces to work from. Your collection of typewriters is amazing too. Thanks so much for joining the tour again this season, your home is always full of wonderful decorating tips and ideas.
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Thanks so much Marty! It’s such an honor to be included!
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
Kristin this is the most delightfully cozy office. I would find it awfully difficult to get any work done. It calls for an absorbing book. Truly wonderful!
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You are right, its a great spot to read too! Thanks Laura!
Calypso in the Country says
Such pretty and creative desk decorating ideas – and I just love that typewriter! You’ve given me some great ideas for my home office. I recently added a bit of fall decor to my desk as well…but I’m not including it in my home tour because my office is still a disaster! Great touring with you again!
Shelley
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Would love to see your office!! I bet it’s wonderful, even when you think it’s messy! Thanks so much friend!
Doreen says
Your cabin is the personification of fall! And, I’m having a little green Remington envy! What an amazing piece!!!
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Thanks so much Doreen! I hope your Fall has started off wonderfully!
Cindy@CountyRoad407 says
Each desk area is so fun! Love the pillows, the colors, the small touches of fall and the unique pieces you have. I’ve never seen biscuit barrels like that! And the photo that looks like you and your hubs is awesome. Love your tour!
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Thanks so much Cindy! That pic of Brian and I is before we were even married, its a favorite!
Lori says
Your home is so cozy! I love all the fall touches! That needlepoint pillow! Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks so much Lori!
Kim | Shiplap and Shells says
Each workspace is so perfect in its details. I love seeing old typewriters on desks. I LOVE the picture of you and Brian. You look like youngsters. You have the coziest home, Kristin. I always love to tour no matter what the season. Happy fall my friend.
Yvonne @ stoneGable says
Oh, I just love your cozy home! And it feels like fall! Thank you for sharing all your beautiful desks and chairs (LOVE) and the accents you use on them. Each desk and each vignette have been so beautifully decorated! Your style is a treasure! So unique. You have curated a welcoming look that is all your own. I’m sitting at my desk with piles of paper and books and things that should not be on my desk and I am wishing it looks like one of yours! Happy Fall!
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Thanks so much Yvonne for your sweet compliments!! They mean so much! Happy Fall!
Jenn says
Such a warn and cozy home! I love all of your pretty vignettes and all of your beautiful antique finds. I hope you have a wonderful fall! It must be gorgeous where you live with the changing of the leaves.
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Thanks so much Jenn! Happy Fall!
Norma says
Love the desks decor! Am trying to find your red Only in Wisconsin pillow! I lived in Neenah and Appleton and my son was born there, he is a die hard packer fan and owner living in virginia. He would love that pillow! I didn’t see in your shop?!
Your home is lovely and your big brings back many good memories !!
Thank you!! Glad I found you!!
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Thanks so much for the kind words Norma! I’m so glad you reached out! I was gifted the pillow for my birthday a few years ago. I’d love to have them in my shop, but don’t. If I ever find them I will bring them in so keep following along and hopefully I’ll be able to get them for you. I’m watching the Packers right now!
Tamara says
I always love your home so much, it’s just so cozy and welcoming! I’d never want to leave! Your fall touches are perfect and LOVE that you’ve made your workspaces so beauitful for the season…everything is gorgeous! xo
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Thanks so much Tamara for your sweet words!! Always fun to hop with you!
Kate @ Southern Home and Hospitality says
Your home is always so cozy Kristin – I just love touring it. And so many wonderful places to work and be creative!
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Thanks so much Kate! Happy Fall!
Suzy @ Worthing Court says
You have the most wonderful home, Kristin, and have filled it so many wonderful treasures! I would love to sit at any one of the desks that you shared. I’m usually at the end of our breakfast table surrounded by stacks of notes. LOL
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Thanks so much Suzy!! Hope you are enjoying Fall!
kathy says
It’s always a treat to see your beautiful home. I love the Fall touches in your office. So cozy and intriguing!
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Thanks so much Kathy!