I’ve finally unpacked our very last box, after moving into our new home here in South Carolina! My office was such a chore that I saved it for the last, ha! It’s summertime and we’ll be traveling and also having visitors so I needed this done ASAP. It was worth the wait though because I teamed up with Walmart again to focus on another space in my home. Today I’m sharing my new glam modern home office with hints of blush. Maybe this will inspire you to do update or refresh your home office for the summer! Switch out some pieces, some art, books, or candles. Let me show you!

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Welcome to my office! Gracie is joining me today because….well…she can’t leave my side EVER!  Anyone else feeling my pain these days?

Since I’ve decided to share an office with Josh in this house, I gave him my old white desk and bought myself this new white and gold desk with drawers and I love it!

We won’t be showing you Josh’s side of the office because it’s nothing too exciting (just a plain white desk and office chair and computer) but I intend on doing some frame prints for him to match my side. His will not be feminine prints like mine but in these same frames I used and probably prints of golf courses he loves.

This gold and white adjustable rolling office chair is soooo comfortable and has that look I wanted.

Walmart had so many great office accessories like this pink MacBook laptop case, gold pencil holder, gold beaded candle holder (that I use as a coaster for my glass),a pretty glass case to hold paperclips and other things, and this candle jar-turned flower vase. I like to get creative and find other uses for items. Oh! And don’t forget the sparkly pens (here, here, and here)!

I like to keep this blush tassel tote full of my favorite books, scriptures, and notebooks so that I can take it with me to another room in the house easily or when I leave the house.

These étagère shelves (here and here) are some that I’ve wanted for a while but waited till we moved.  I love the shape of them and with all my nesting boxes (I’ve had them for 5 years), it holds all the things I want/need in my office in a decorative way.

Besides these shelves being practical, they’re great to also display decor. I used preserved roses, my favorite candles for the summer, wick trimmer, more candles-turned fresh flower vases, gold orb, designer books (like here, here, and here), and framed prints.

 

Ginger jars and flower stems just seem to a staple of mine in every room. I love having floral accents! My dresser is vintage but I found some really cute ones here and here on Walmart’s website. Dressers are another great way to store accessories, books, important papers, etc.

Ok friends, leave me a comment and let me know how you’re going to freshen up your office space this summer with Walmart! Not only did they have these fabulous items but they have so many great items from their new WOW & NOW section (in select stores) that went live on July 19th! They also have a fabulous section, the Summer Home Lookbook. Did you see my summer hangout spot I did for my teens? It’s a must-see! They eat breakfast and lunch there every single day…it’s the cutest!

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Just a few months ago, we moved into our new home as it was finished being built.  As we’ve settled in and have finished organizing and decorating rooms I’ve been revealing them to you here, one by one. Today I’m taking you into a room that’s all my own, where I create and think and write and plan and dream.  Join me as I reveal to you my blush and gold glam office!

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This upstairs office is just next to our master bedroom and the only space upstairs with the same flooring as our downstairs.

For interior paint colors and flooring information, please read this post.

I kept my long white desk that we had back in our Dallas home.  It’s from IKEA and I love it because it’s so long that I can work on a couple of projects at once.  I can sew on it if I want to or pull out my small sewing folding table. (Note: I think they only make this desk in black/brown now and not white but you could prime and paint it. It’s a great piece!)

I wish I could find one as long as it but with drawers.

Until then, I have a vintage piece that I keep next to my desk, full of office supplies and holds my printer.

I once had these mirrored candle wall sconces (found at Tuesday Morning a couple of years ago) and this pretty chandelier canvas art by Oliver Gal called “Candelabro” in our living room back in our home in Dallas.

I like the subtle grey of the art blending with the wall and the gold and blush tones.  It was perfect for this blush and gold glam office!

HOW TO HIDE CORDS:

One of the most frequent problems of any office is how to conceal the router and cords so that everything looks tidy and beautiful.  For a couple of months I searched for pretty boxes to hide them in, as this was the only way with the style of desk I have and not much to hide it behind.  I already have many pretty boxes in my office but they weren’t large enough to put everything in.  I decided to grab a $5 white IKEA file box and use blush paint and water to create an ombré watercolor design.  It’s simple and it matches.  All the cords go through the back hole of the box.

I made sure everything on my desk was blush, gold, and white and pretty to look at.

Blush pens, pretty mugs, coordinating portfolios, pretty notebooks, candles and accessories.
And of course…there’s my favorite bow chair.
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Remember this set-up from my office back in Dallas?  This “Press For Diet Coke” framed buzzer is back.

All you need are the items below to make your own and also the words printed on a piece of paper that fits in the frame.  Click on items to shop.

It gets soooo bright in my office but I love my view with the big windows.  I get to watch all the horses run around on the beautiful property next to us and I get to see the most beautiful sunsets out the back window.  I love having a lot of natural light in my office.  I would hate for it to feel like a dungeon.

This is a popular IKEA hack.  The Vittsjö shelving system is inexpensive, can be sprayed gold, and is a beautiful way to store things.

I keep a lot of files in boxes, rather than a filing cabinet.  I like the way it looks and is a prettier way to store important documents.  It also takes up less space.

I styled the shelves with not only pretty boxes of important files but also with pieces that are new to my online shoppe.

A darling print from Megan Hess framed.

I have a lovely collection of fashion books that I also keep here.

I also display jewelry on the top and one of my favorite prints that a friend gave me, trimmed in gold glitter and in a mirrored frame.

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I wanted a way to display this Audrey Hepburn quote, that I’ve always loved, and created this darling print on photoshop.  I thought you all might enjoy it too so I’m offering it as a free printable.

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My favorite blush chair (originally shared in this post) also came with us from Dallas.  I like to call this my “instafamous blush chair” because this Nate Berkus-designed chair caught his eye on my Instagram feed (back when my IG name was “SheLeavesALittleSparkle”) and he even included it in his blog post.  You can read all about it HERE on Nate Berkus’ blog.

At a California Interior Designer’s warehouse sale back home, I found that lovely venetian-bordered mirror with gold distressing.  It’s really unique and I love the glam feel of it.  I knew it would be perfect above my chair.

 When I’m typing or creating something, I usually sit in my favorite bow chair at my desk.

If I’m going to be writing or editing a while, I like to sit in my blush chair.  I also like it because it’s a place my kids can come, or my hubby, and sit and talk to me while I’m in my office.

I looked and looked for a chandelier that felt right for this office.  I wanted crystals on it, more modern clean lines, and brass or gold metal.  I found it here.

A couple of years ago I wrote a blog post on DIY Framed Wallpaper Panels as a solution to a bare wall.  We were renting at the time, back in Dallas, and knew we’d be moving for my husband’s job but I really loved wallpaper.  So I made framed wallpaper panels (so easy) and loved how it turned out.

I enjoyed them but was looking for something new for this new office.  I tried fashion art in a collage and I tried several large pieces of art but in the end….nothing seemed quite right.  I pulled out the panels from my “for sale” pile in my garage and fell in love with them again.  I love the champagne and blush colors with the gold frames.

I sold 2 other pieces of furniture that just didn’t fit this office and didn’t give me the storage solution I wanted for all my crafty things, customer orders, and shipping supplies.  But I came across this vintage dresser being sold locally on Craigslist and knew it would be perfect.

I painted it and sprayed the vintage handles gold instead of replacing them because I thought they were so cool. Aren’t they pretty?!

A treat for visitors…because macarons and chocolates are the best treats. Don’t you wish you could reach through the screen right now and have one?  I wish you could too.  If you were here in person, I’d even make you a Dirty Diet Coke!

I found these lovely etagere end tables at Tuesday Morning a couple of years ago but I’m linking similar ones below.  They’re perfect for the sides of my large office window to help frame the room and add extra storage.

In the other corner is a lamp for a little extra night on those late nights.

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I have several fun Valentine’s Day ideas still to share with you but I’m putting that aside today to reveal another space in our new home.  You can click on Home Resources and see any of the rooms that I’ve shared so far, in the last 3 months we’ve lived here.  For the next reveal, I’m taking you on a little tour of our tranquil glam master bathroom.

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For those that follow me on Instagram (https://instagram.com/SummerAdamsDesigns) I’ve shared many views of this space during the construction process and I’ve shared the beautiful view outside these windows. The tall trees is the reason we nicknamed this our “Tall Trees Lane” home and why we chose this lot.
It’s so gorgeous here.

I chose a free-standing tub (Max Ella Sleek 105744 with a Delta 90º faucet) for this space and knew I wanted a chandelier to hang over it.  I partnered with my friends at Crystorama, as I already have one of their chandeliers over my dining table and love it, and chose one of their chandeliers for the tub.

The one I chose was this gorgeous Crystorama Traditional Crystal 4-Light Chandelier.  The crystal prisms are just divine and I love the way light bounces off of them and on to the rest of the bathroom.

I originally thought I’d go with a chandelier just slightly larger than this BUT with this view and having 2 windows looking out at the Wetlands and tall trees, I didn’t dare want to block any of it.  I only wanted to compliment the tub with this chandelier, like a single strand of pearls with a pretty dress.

I love walking into the bathroom each day and seeing the sunrise (which I can actually see from my bed as well) and sunset, fog in the mornings covering the Wetlands, our neighbors beautiful horses….
it’s heavenly!

I added a pair of lovely beaded square mirrors on the side wall.

I love all the natural light that comes into this bathroom.

Crystorama also sent me this gorgeous Brentwood 2-light Crystal Chrome Sconce for the middle of my vanity mirrors.  I love seeing the other chandelier in the reflection.

I didn’t have room for wall sconces on the sides of the mirrors also, which was fine because I have recessed lighting above and get plenty of light.  But that meant that I really wanted a statement piece, nothing simple but something with drama and elegance…something glamorous.

  This was the perfect light for that!  I’m so thrilled with it.  It’s made with Swarovski crystals and it is such a stunning fixture.  I was worried about the lighting being “too glam” for my hubby but I was wrong.  He walked in and his jaw dropped and he loved it.  The word he used was “exquisite”.

I couldn’t agree more!

When looking for hardware for these cabinets, I knew I wanted polished chrome pulls to match the plumbing and other bathroom hardware.  I went to Hardware Resources and came across these gorgeous, sleek Hayworth Chrome Cabinet Pulls and knew they were perfect.

I was so glad they wanted to collaborate and send them to me and I knew they’d be a gorgeous addition to this master bathroom.  They’re contemporary but elegant and I love the brilliant finish.

I also used them in the laundry room and kids bathroom, which I haven’t revealed yet but will soon.  I first shared a sneak peek of them in this post.

Nothing fancy about our shower.  It does the job.  And to the right, behind that door, is our master closet and I can’t wait to share that with you!

A towel bar hangs behind the bathroom door and I happened to still have a canvas art print in my “decor stash” that I purchased years ago and it fit perfectly here.

Still looking for art for the wash closet.  I love that there’s a small window in there so that it gets more light streaming in.

This gorgeous light gray tufted ottoman mostly stays in our master closet but I pull it out to rest my things on when I take a bath.

I usually set a tray there with my water and maybe my cell phone.  I definitely have a candle, always, and my bath salts and shower wrap.  When I say this master bathroom is tranquil, I mean it!  It has the elements I need to relax….a gorgeous view, neutral colors, lots of natural light, adorned with crystals, soft towels, and lovely-scented candles.

I wanted everything to feel clean and tranquil and not busy so I used glass and chrome soap dispensers with clear soap.  I found these gorgeous tall beaded mirrors with a distressed beveled edge which added to the that glam element.

What once was an urn for flowers or plants is now the perfect piece for my rolled hand towels.

Notice we chose the white tile for the floor and a shinier version for the counter tops, for now.  We will probably change that down the road when I know what I want.  I’m also looking for a backsplash in here as well as the guest bedroom, which I revealed HERE last week.

I’m so pleased with how it came together and how tranquil it truly feels.  I love getting ready in my master bathroom!  I’m so grateful to Crystorama for their exquisite lighting and encourage you to look for their pieces.  And thanks so much also to my friends at Hardware Resources for the gorgeous hardware! They have so many fabulous choices for your home.

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I recently helped a client of mine take her home from drab to fab. One of her biggest complaints about her home, before I helped her with the interior decorating, was that her home was so “plain” and “boring” and there was “nothing fancy”. She didn’t know what elements to add to make it a little more glamorous and sophisticated. She felt that her home was too rustic and casual and masculine. I decided to bring her to my home, since she didn’t live very far, to walk her around and show her what I do and then it inspired this blog post. So here are examples of a dozen ways to add glam to your home.

Add large pretty plush pillows to your sofas and bed. Ditch the pillows that come with your sofa. Look at your favorite home decor stores for those full and comfortable pillows that catch your eye. Maybe they have pretty details or trim or designs.

See more of this room HERE.

They can have lace or ruffles, velvet, sequin, floral prints, or even faux fur. Look for something that adds that soft, feminine touch to those large and masculine sofas.

More on this table and the special dinner we had HERE.

Use pretty pieces to set your table. Finding pieces like elegant goblets, maybe some new silverware or goldware, or using lovely chargers or placemats can transform your table. Shop for new sets that match and put aside your plastic cups when you have company. If you’ve been married for a while and you’re still using the place settings you registered for and they are half-missing…it’s time to find some new sets. I love my family dinners on Sundays, when we have company for dinner, or other special occasions because I like to set a pretty table and add a little glam. My family just loves it. Not only that, but my kids learn how to set a proper table and my daughter is learning how to create a lovely tablescape.

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Choose chandeliers that sparkle or have a more romantic style. Maybe your husband has liked a ceiling fan or maybe you have the chandelier or pendant lights that came with your home when you purchased it. Well, it’s time to make a change! They don’t have to be the most expensive thing out there. Converting a ceiling fan, or putting in a brand new chandelier is easy and often inexpensive with the help of electricians Brookhaven or a similar company. You won’t regret it, there’s nothing like a little sparkle or a chandelier with a “wow” factor to add some glam to a room, not to mention the enhanced natural and artifical lighting when you need it. To help you find some gorgeous lighting for your home, I’ve shared some great budget-friendly options in this post: How To Pick Chandeliers For Your Home. Here are some of those favorites, including this one above that I’m purchasing for our new home:

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Find mirrors with more ornate details. While I love a simple-trimmed mirror and appropriate in certain spaces, depending on the style you’re going for, a more ornate or detailed mirror is always a way to add more glam to a simple space.

This gorgeous Venetian mirror, from Rach Purcell, is another lovely example and another one on my “New Home” shopping list. Here are some other fabulous examples:

Fill your home with pretty fresh or faux flowers. There is nothing like having the loveliest flowers in your home to soften a space and add some glam. You can put them in a pretty vase, champagne bucket, or even a lovely pitcher. Treat yourself!

Create a beautiful vanity just for you. I recently shared my Updated Vanity Makeover and how I wanted to make a small change to this space. Every girl deserves a glamorous space to sit and put on her makeup, put on her jewelry, and spritz some lovely perfume before she heads out the door. Ruffle throw blanket is sold HERE in my online shoppe.

Another post, called The Prettiest Vanities, is where I share how you can achieve that glam vanity that you want. You definitely want to check it out! I have lots of fabulous shopping links for mirrors and vanities and accessories to glam them up!

See more on this gorgeous space HERE.

Add a touch of faux fur around the house. Faux fur automatically make a space feel more romantic and cozy. Everywhere I turn, I’m seeing faux fur rugs, pillows, table runners, throw blankets…the list goes on. Just like a woman might throw on a glamorous fur coat, the trend of adding faux fur adds the same, sexy feel to a room. If you love this chair (blush is always glamorous to me) you can shop the link under the picture for a ton of blush decor.

Decorate with mercury glass candlesticks, vases, or candles. When I shared this DIY Bathroom Shelving in our Vegas home, I wanted a rustic glam look. To add the “glam”, I chose some really lovely pieces to decorate with, including mercury glasses candles, vases and bottles.

I love using my mercury glass candle sticks all year long but they were especially fun HERE during fall as I brought them all down to our family room coffee table.

And they were perfect HERE for a candle-lit dinner at Christmas.

Choose french cottage vintage pieces over rustic pieces, when antique shopping. These gorgeous french cane-back dining chairs were a fabulous find and the perfect option to bring that glamorous and romantic look to my elegant dining table, seen HERE at Christmas. Can you imagine how different this room would look if I’d used cross-back chairs (which I do love but not appropriate for the look I was going for) or something modern? Now, you can add glam to any style! However, the french cottage-style pieces of furniture will really give that elegant look and can add a lot to a more modern room. By mixing styles like that, you are decorating in a “transitional” style.

I did that in my Living Room, choosing to mix my vintage ivory tufted sofa with a more modern coffee table.

Of course, if you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve changed the side tables and lamps and art and sconces again around Valentines, ha! I’m always changing things around!

Switch out ordinary drawer knobs and pulls for fancier ones. In Brooklyn’s Tween Bedroom Makeover, I shared her painted vintage dresser and how I changed out the boring knobs for these lovely brass and glass ones.

I even switched out all the ones below to these gold mercury glass knobs. Don’t they just make it look that much more elegant and feminine?! I’m doing the same thing to my nightstands in my bedroom and I think it’s going to look fabulous.

Dress up your windows. In my home, I used white linen-like curtains to outfit the downstairs. However, I wanted something a little more glamorous and elegant in my dining room. I found some gorgeous floral print curtains that were still neutral and would go well in that room and be okay when I added pops of color. I really love the way they changed the feel of the room.

In my bedroom, I added these silver dupioni silk curtains to dress up the room. Dupioni silk is always so luxurious and glamorous.

My office has these gorgeous blush silk curtains that I made after visiting a fabric store one day. This is a very feminine and glamorous space all of my own.

See more on Brooklyn’s bedroom HERE during Christmas.

Brooklyn’s room had a makeover when we moved and these blush curtains were also perfect to add glam to her room. Cotton or twill just wouldn’t have done the job. It would have been too ordinary and simple.

See more on my Adding Glam To Christmas Decor HERE.

Leopard is always in style and always chic. There’s nothing like a pop of leopard to add a touch of glam to any space. Even the most masculine spaces can become glamorous with just something as simple as a leopard rug or leopard pillows or a leopard chair.

I’m so glad you stopped by and I hope you feel inspired and ready to add more glam to your home and I hope you understand exactly how you’ll do it. Go shopping! Think of these helpful tips as you are shopping here online or are out and about, browsing from store to store.

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