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June 20, 2011

Rhiannon's Girl Cave...(Made By Girl)

Welcome back everyone!! Did you all have a great weekend? Mine went ok.... a couple of mishaps but as always, we get through these things. 

Today, I'm so excited to bring you a VERY long post showcasing a pretty little office from Rhiannon - (who's a full time wedding stylist, planner & blogger at Hey Gorgeous!) 

She's currently renting but managed to put together a gorgeous office space she calls 'GIRL CAVE' in her apartment!  

Here she is describing the office in her own words:

I'm a full time wedding stylist, planner and blogger so I spend a lot of time looking at pretty things from the comfort of my own home. Not a bad gig huh? The only problem is, when you don't have a designated work space that's inspirational to you and your job, working from home makes it painfully hard to stay on task. 
 


So even though my husband and I are renting a small two bedroom apartment in Michigan (while we find the perfect lot to build our first home on!) and we're limited on what we can do with our awkwardly spaced floorplan, I got right to work doing the best I could to transform our second bedroom into an office. Thankfully I MARRIED a guy who doesn't mind painting pink walls, right?


BEFORE:








After shopping around for furniture (how have I never even had my own desk?!), adding a few coats of paint, a trip to IKEA and combining my collection of vintage treasures, I morphed this room into an inspirational work space that has quickly turned into one of my most favorite places to be. 

And one which is now lovingly called the 'girl cave' by my clients, friends and family. 












I've since traded out the blue nail head chair for two armless, purple-gray velvet versions so I can now welcome couples and clients into my home for consults and meetings but from 9 - 5 there's no where else I'd rather be than in the girl cave; with my furry assistant, Chenks, my fur baby of 12 years. We both think that every creative chick should have a cave of her own!














{Where to Buy}



desk - World Market

gray desk chair - World Market

rug - Overstock.com

blue nailhead chair - HomeGoods

lamp base - IKEA

lamp shade - Target

book case - IKEA

pillows - handmade by me

blue tea cart, cake stands, silver frame - all vintage and collected over the years

wire letter R - Anthropologie

white rhino head - West Elm

milkglass vases - etsy

keep calm print - etsy

white and turquoise dresses - Lulus

beaded necklace - Aldo

white shelf - IKEA

gray paint - Nimbus Cloud by Martha Stewart

pink paint also by Martha Stewart




Thanks so much for sharing your office Rhiannon!
 



80 comments:

Pâtisserie Paris said...

I wish I had an office like that to work in! So pretty :)

Chic Coastal Living said...

Lovely office...I mean Girl Cave! I'll have to check out her blog! thanks!

Chic Geek said...

So amazing! Every lady deserves a girl cave! Thanks for sharing!

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

I love Rhi, she has a big heart and has always been incredible to me! I had no doubt her personal space would be as pretty as her!

Gloria said...

How beautiful! I almost bought that rug from Overstock for my bedroom.. twice. Seeing it in this office makes me want it all over again! Hmm... rug or dogs because they can't both live in my home.

This office is so inspiring!

Heba said...

I'm in love with that office

CDS said...

The hanger is so sweet! Very nice.

A Casa da Vá said...

Oh my this office is adorable, love all the touches of pink!

Beijos,
http://acasadava.blogspot.com

Courtney {a thoughtful place} said...

I love everything about it. What a fantastic space. I could get a lot done in there!

First House on the Right said...

This work space is beautiful and shatters the myth that you can't make a room your own when you're renting! It is beautiful! Nicolex

The World Tour said...

Very beautiful..

xoxo

T from THE WORLD TOUR
A couple of lovers sailing around the world.
http://sailingaroundtheglobe.blogspot.com

Brooke said...

I love Rhi! Her girl cave is amazing!!

Tanya @ Dans le Townhouse said...

Love how soothing this office is! I love the wall colour and the accessories, especially the cake stands, are such a sweet and surprising addition.

Jessie said...

Her home office is really pretty. My favorite is her office desk and turfed chair.

Jessie
www.mixandchic.com

christine, just bella said...

This is just too pretty for words. I am in LOVE. Amazing work, Rhi :)

Hannah said...

*Swoon* So lovely. And so inspirational!! Thanks for sharing =)

Krysten @ After 'I Do' said...

Oh my goodness I am drooling, what a pretty space!

Jessica :: Delicatessen said...

Such a bright and airy space. I love Cost Plus World Market. That store is such a treasure trove. Must look for that desk chair.

Laura Lee said...

So pretty. Wow!

My said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE her office.

My @ Springcart

Meg said...

I adore my bff, Rhi's, girl cave! Such a great post!

MEGAN LAND
xx

Danielle said...

obsessed.

Lisa said...

Rhi you are fabulous in every way and your office is no exception girl! Love it! You look beautiful as usual!

Mr. Goodwill Hunting said...

You ladies could be sisters.


Rashon
www.ilovethrifting.com

Sarah said...

Fabulous! what a lovely space and kitty! thanks for sharing- :0

Forever Lovely said...

So pretty! I love all the little girly details!

-Heather

Linh said...

Amazing. Just amazing. This is one talented gal and this is starting to make me want a girl cave for our next home.
xoxo
-linh
http://la-lalinh.blogspot.com

Joi said...

I have that desk and LOVE it!

Michaela said...

SO ADORABLE, RHI! I just love all the cute touches. I loved hearing about everything she was buying as she was going through the process. She's precious. So is her kitty (: Great feature, Jen!

Lily said...

Really cute girl cave !! Love the soft colors and pretty accents ! I have that desk too!

xxLily
goldandgray.com

designchic said...

Oh yes...the perfect "girl cave"!!

Marie said...

I'm in love with this office! Will definitely use these pics as inspiration for mine. Love the light pink wall :)

{The Perfect Palette} said...

Such a lovely space! I'm diggin the overall color scheme. Very pretty and dainty! xo, chrissy

Veronika said...

gorgeous!

Kerry said...

I've been waiting so long to see a reveal of Rhiannon's office, so glad to see it right here on Made by Girl! She did a fabulous job! :)

Sherry said...

Heaven????!!! Lol! It's gorgeous!! I love all the pink and that it's not overdone :)

http://sweetandsassy-sherry.blogspot.com/

jacin {lovely little details} said...

love this :)

Natalie said...

Love Rhiannon and her blog, and her girl cave is to die for! Thanks for the sources, too, I want her desk!

define1lady said...

I'm in love with her office! And the light that shines across the room is so perfect!

bitofeye said...

This is gorgeous room, I wish I can have this kind of working space >< everything just look right together. Oh My dream office!

DASI GLAM said...

Love it, such harmony. And love the colors too. And the cat :)

Tia Brumbelow said...

What a fantastic space! Such a pretty girl cave / office :) I'm going to change and make this my Monday inspiration today!

emily said...

It's so lovely!

Kristin said...

I'm obsessed with your space!!! The peonies, the rug, the desk its all so perfect. I tried to find the rug on overstock but couldnt find it. so sad:(

Xo, Kristin

Gawgus things... said...

Oh my goodness, this has nearly reduced me to tears it's so gorgeous! Have to work on sorting out my own space now!!! XXX

meenal bishnoi said...

what a gorgeous home office..love the colors!! thanks for sharing..and also for your lovely comment on my blog..have a wonderful day, jen..warm hugs..xx meenal

Beau lifestyle said...

Loved this post, what a talented lady and what an adorable office!

Twins said...

love that office! so clean and beautiful. Especially love the use of cake stands in the bookshelf :)

Pure2raw twins

Nadine said...

Great work. It's absolutely gorgeous!!

Carly said...

Wow what an amazing job!!

Marie said...

Hello pretty office!
xx Marie

Rhiannon {Hey Gorg} said...

Thank you everyone for the sweet sweet words!! I had such a blast making over my girl cave :) Jen, thank you for the lovely feature. It's a honour to be on your fabulous blog!! xoxo

Holly said...

Just sitting in that office would make me feel pretty. I love love love it!

fabricatedends said...

What a lovely space, you did a great job. I think that if my work space looked like that I would never stop working.

Rhiannon {Hey Gorg} said...
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Johanna Lindsay said...

Just lovely. Seriously lovely!!!!

Bringing Pretty Back said...

I have been putting off painting my office because frankly... I have been too lazy to begin because i have dreaded the work- guess what i am doing today! STARTING THIS PROJECT! Thank you so much for the pretty inspiration!
I am doing my office in pink as well!
Have a PRETTY day!
Kristin

Colorvision said...

Thanks for sharing, Jen! Love it. It's inspiring me to get my office together. It needs major work!

Raynee

Colorvision said...

Thanks for sharing, Jen! I love it. It's inspiring me to get my office together. It needs work!

Raynee

yourcolorvision.com

Samantha Kay said...

Must find that little pink and purple diamond paperweight. details details. I can't wait to make my girl cave!!

http://samanthakayjewelry.blogspot.com/

Brittany {Gallery No. Eight} said...

Beautiful space!! Girl caves are so fab!

Glam at Home said...

I really adore pink and greys, but the hubster wasn't in support of the idea :)

Glam at Home said...

I really love pink and grey, but my hubster wasn't into it :)

thecharitywedding.com said...

It looks better than I could have imagined!! I love all the details, the colors and the fact that it is so you!

Kate Lewis said...

so pretty and feminine. love it!

Abbie said...

Hello Gorgeous, is right! That is one fantastic girl cave!

postcards and pretties said...

the girl cave looks awesome Rhi!!!

BubBLeS said...

What a beautiful space you've turned it into! I'm so dreaming of when I could have my own Girl Cave! And thanks for sharing where all the items were from! Loves it!

Drew {Coral Cafe} said...

Love everything about her office!! That little aqua stand is precious! and the wall color speaks romantic glamour-great for the wedding mindset and inspirations!!

Laura@JourneyChic said...

That is a seriously fabulous office. And I love that it matches her cat!

Jessica said...

This space is lovely, it's very similar to my office. I have the same shade on the walls, same rug, similar chair, am thinking of getting the Ikea bookcase and I have the same hanger from our wedding :-)

It's very bright and beautiful.

Something Old, Something New said...

such a great space to work in! Love this 'girl cave' and really wishing i had one of my own!

Amanda Nguyen said...

I am SO INSPIRED by this work space that you created..I mean..WOW. I really want to create a space like this for myself as well..but I don't have a business to run! Phenomenal JOB!! Looks fabulous :)

Aimee said...

Wow - what a beautiful office! You did an incredible job!

Krissy (Shimmer Like Gold) said...

This is such a lovely space! Well done, Rhiannon! It must be so inspirational and happiness inducing to work in this room every day.

Love Eliza x said...

Its a beautiful space :) Just like to know where you got the 'Mrs' coat hanger made? Many thanks x

Rhiannon {Hey Gorg} said...

Hey Everyone! Thanks for the sweet words and comments :) The hanger is from LilaFrances on etsy and is from my wedding. Thank you!

48fced8e-c9d3-11e0-a53e-000f20980440 said...

Hey Rhiannon! Love the space! I was wondering if there was anyway you could provide a link to the rug? I can only find a similar piece but its listed as "round 6'" even though it shows a square rug. Any ideas?

Liesl said...

I just stumbled upon your lovely blog and saw this feature on Rhi...love her! How FUN!

Liesl :)

Christen said...

Could you share what color pink that is?

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