• Pretty Pictures: Workspaces

    by  • 11 Jan ’14 • profile • 7 Comments

    RCDH1118Having been self-employed for the past several years, I have had the privilege of working from home and having my own little office. My office in Scotland was pure pleasure…the attic space of a former Georgian Townhouse. Though tiny, it was a jewel box. I loved being surrounded each day by my art, photos of friends, handwritten notes and stacks of books and magazines (witness image above). Now that I am setting up my office in Texas, I am once again looking at some of my favorite workspaces for inspiration. I would love to see your offices/desks and/or favorite images. Perhaps there is another blog post in the making. If you would like to share, please email me at

    5841My Office in Scotland
    photo by  Gerardo Jaconelli

    5829My Office in Scotland
    photo by  Gerardo Jaconelli
    RCDH1199My Office in Scotland
    photo by  Gerardo Jaconelli
    5821 (1)My Office in Scotland
    photo by  Gerardo Jaconelli

    Michel ArnaudIndia Hicks’Home from Designers at Home
    photo by Michel Arnaud

    ©D.VORILLONKim Alexandriuk’s office from Designers at Home
    photo by Dominique Vorillon

    moss, hamptons, scrap bookCharlotte Moss’ East Hampton Study from Designers at Home 
    Photo by Pieter Estersohn

    moss, hamptons, scrap book

    Charlotte Moss’ East Hampton Study from Designers at Home
    Photo by Pieter Estersohn

    Study2CM

    Tammy Connor’s Study from Designers at Home
    Photo by Heather Swanner
    Ivan Terestchenko of Yves Saint Laurent's private office5Yves Saint Laurent’s Opulent Private Office
    photo by Ivan Terestchenko

    Ivan Terestchenko of Yves Saint Laurent's private officeYves Saint Laurent’s Desk
    photo by Ivan Terestchenko

    Ivan Terestchenko of Yves Saint Laurent's private office2Yves Saint Laurent with model Laetitia Casta after a fashion show.
    Every year Saint Laurent sent his ‘Love’ poster to friends and associates.
    photo by Ivan Terestchenko

    Ivan Terestchenko of Yves Saint Laurent's private office3Behind Saint Laurent’s desk in the studio is a portrait by the French artist Bernard Buffet.
    photo by Ivan Terestchenko

    yves saint laurent officeSaint Laurent’s Studio Desk

    Diana Vreeland office The illustrious Diana Vreeland in her Vogue Office

    7 Responses to Pretty Pictures: Workspaces

    1. MJH DesignArts
      12 Jan ’14 at 11:24 am

      Hi Rhonda, I love your office in Scotland. The beauty of the gray walls highlighted by the basalt bowl filled with flowers sets the tone. I know that your new space will reflect perfectly this current adventure. xoxo Mary

    2. 12 Jan ’14 at 6:15 pm

      Love this post! It fascinates me to see the workspaces of other creatives!

    3. 13 Jan ’14 at 6:33 pm

      One of my news resolutions is to make over my office and make it more of studio than a place to collect bolts and piles of fabric and pillows. I have started with the great purge and already feel better about the space.

      • allthebest
        13 Jan ’14 at 7:22 pm

        I love a good purge! Best wishes!

    4. 2 Feb ’14 at 1:07 am

      I love these spaces! I totally agree with Carrie that it’s interesting to see other creative ideas for the home office. My dream office would have floor to ceiling bookshelves :)

    5. Kim
      7 Mar ’14 at 7:54 pm

      Love these pretty offices. A great office inspires! Great post.http://bates-design.blogspot.com/

    6. Lorraine Johnson-Davis
      27 Mar ’14 at 1:19 am

      So inspirational to be able to see the order and aura that contributes to others’ creative processes. I am also looking forward to getting my art studio to a state of beauty as well as function.

      Thank you for sharing.

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