Friday, April 1, 2011

A Desk Reorganization ala Junk Style!


I'm not one to be very organized to say the least. And my home desk is often a place for disarray. But with a little help from some good old vintage junk, I'm hoping to solve this problem.....


This is the first piece that's gonna help me do that. Can someone tell me what it is? No matter, it's just what I need. Looks like my cat is curious again on what I'm doing. Either that or she just likes being in my pictures  :-)


How's this for a pencil/pen holder?


It use to hold drill bits.


Next on the list? Something for note paper. I think it was originally used for a calendar. But we junkers always like to use things for different purposes, now don't we.


Can't take credit for this repurpose idea, but it'll give my desk a little embellishment. The door knob piece is metal so with a magnet and a metal tag made by my friend and fellow JMS contributor Sue Wolfe, it'll add a little extra pizzazz.

 
A vintage date calendar and a slate board from Pottery Barn will help keep me on track...hopefully!
 

And because the piece is metal, it will be another place to hold memos and business cards.


With this piece, I'll always be able to find note paper....it won't be walking off!


Another little embellishment. The key fob was purchased at one of the JUNKMARKET sales.


There you have it. All neat and tidy...and all in one place.


On the other side of the desk, beekers with ivy cuttings are displayed with some red gears all stacked up and holding a wire flower.  A vintage dresser mirror serves as a tray.


Now if my desk could always be this neat!

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13 comments:

Tricia @ Vintage No. 35 said...

I love the items that you used for your desk organization. I love repurposing items!

leah - moxiethrift on etsy said...

Dumpster Dive Motel!?????? THAT is a great piece. and the "thing-a-ma-bob" at the beginning of your post....yeah, not sure, but it IS perfect!

Unknown said...

I just had to smile: although I have a real study but I like to sit with the laptop in the kitchen ;) Super, as you have reorganized the corner - small- practical-perfect!!!

Aaron {the girl with the boy's name} said...

I L>O.V.E. your junk!!! Great job.

-Aaron {the girl with the boy's name}

www.mudpiesandmarigolds.blogspot.com

Rustic and White said...

Wow you sure are talented!! I am loving all the items you used to put this all together. I wish I had your imagination:o)
Cheers!!
Carrie

alice said...

Good honk! What a tidy desk! Mayhaps you need to come to Texas to help me! Love it all including the Dumpster Dive Motel.... I just hooted!
smiles, alice

JaninaCakes said...

This junk is awesome. <3, new follower

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Love all your wonderful re-use projects, Lanette! So nice to finally meet you at the Gathering of Friends sale!

Style Redesign said...

great repurposing! love it..andyour blog!

MJ said...

Love, Love, Love it! My husband calls me The Junk Collector...wait till I show him this! Everything has a purpose! Soooo awesome and the phone is too cute!


MJ
Lucky 7 Design

Prior said...

I just love all the details!Lezlee

Heaven's Walk said...

Cute cute cute ideas, Lanette! Clever girl! :)

xoxo laurie

Zane Wooder said...

I agree with you. We as junkers probably use things in different ways then they were intended to all the time. That's part of the fun. It's fun to find out what it was originally meant to be or do.

-Zane of ontario honey

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