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The Sweet Clover Office Makeover with Staples

September 8, 2014 by Cassie 99 Comments

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A long long time ago, Staples contacted me and asked me if I’d like their help in creating a home office.  I didn’t actually need anything at home, but our Sweet Clover “office” (a room above the cottage behind the barn) was in desperate need of SO much to make it a usable office space.  I asked them how they’d feel about working with me and my partner, Sarah, on creating a Sweet Clover office, and was thrilled when they accepted.

The Sweet Clover office space started a basic white room challenge- blank white walls, and nothing going on but lots of junk, spiderwebs, and dead stink bugs.  Here’s the closest thing to a before that I have, although this was taken after Sarah and I created our plan.

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We wanted a space that was usable, and reflected our personal style.  We decided to stick with a black, wood, and gold color scheme and brought in vintage pieces we found, art we created as well as art and accessories from our shop, and some super stylish items from staples.  Before we even began moving anything into the space, we gave it a thorough cleaning, and placed our order with Staples.

The first item we added to our cart was a pair of these ghost chairs.  I had no idea Staples even carried chairs like these, and was thrilled- they were perfect for our vision of the space!  We also were in need of lighting.  This room has one window in the door, and one window opposite that, so not much natural light.  We selected these gorgeous modern black lamps.  And no office is complete without a coffee maker!  Since we are not there on a day to day basis, we opted for a Keurig and some K cups to go with it!  Staples was kind enough to toss in an easy button, and we our kids had loads of fun playing with that!

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Now, are you ready to see how it all came together?  Introducing the Sweet Clover cottage office, where Sarah and I can have a cup of coffee, peruse old stacks of Domino magazines for inspiration, high five each other, and occasionally hide from customers. 😉  With the help from Staples, this truly was an easy makeover.  Sarah and I always find out styles gel and our personalities complement each other so that work is less work, and more about a great partnership.

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And here it is in action….

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The chairs from Staples are the perfect complement to our rustic wood vintage table, and they are also comfortable!  The rug is one of my old rugs from our old house- glad I held onto it!

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I should mention the “Just Passion.”  We purchased the letters from one of our vendors, and the saying comes from our Sweet Clover tagline: No Rules, Just Passion.  We believe that decorating a home isn’t about following any rules, but following your heart and filling your home with things you love and feel a connection to or passion for.officedesk2Pin

We also brought in a credenza I found and refinished (I’ll share details another day!).  It was the perfect piece to set the new Staples lamps on!  Check out the gorgeous shape of these lamps– swoon!  I found the wood bowl and the artwork while thrifting.

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Adjacent to that we have a little seating area, with chairs I had on hand, a kilim rug I found, a bamboo mirror piece I found at the Lucketts Spring Market, and a drum table that my brother refinished and gave to me as a wedding gift.  I didn’t have a place for it in my house, so I was thrilled to be able to put it to use and let it shine!

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Isn’t this table so pretty?

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On top of the table, a dish holds our marketing cards, and you can see our tagline at work.

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We were in need of shelving as well and came across these vintage glass shelves from one of our vendors.  They were the perfect size, shape, and look!  We styled them with some of our office necessities (hidden in the boxes!) and some office pretties!

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One accessory that repeats itself in this space is a vintage brass unicorn.  Sarah and I have a little joke about a unicorn that dates back to before Sweet Clover was ever born, so we thought we’d carry that into the space to remind us to always keep things light and humorous.

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And one of our vendors came across a set of etched unicorn glasses- she knew who to call…. me!  Of course I wanted them!  They look great on our shelves, too!  I feel magical when I drink out of them, especially if they are filled with something  magical, but I don’t do that on the job.

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But I do drink coffee on the job, and now we have this beautiful Keurig, and Sarah found this amazing vintage brass bar cart for it to sit on.

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Mmmmmmm coffee….. the nectar of the unicorns.

This Keurig makes me the perfect cup of coffee and I love that I can adjust it to brew as strong as I wish.

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Now that we have this gorgeous office space, we are bound to be much more productive!  Or, let’s be honest, we can sit and look at Pinterest together and drink our coffee and have a grand time– business as usual!

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Sarah and I are so pleased with how it all came together!  Sweet Clover feels so much more official now. 🙂

Thank you so much to Staples for sponsoring our office makeover!

I was not paid for writing this post; all content and opinions within are my own.  I was provided with a credit to Staples to furnish this office.

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Comments

  1. Catherine says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:09 am

    It’s looks fantastic Cassie!! I love the two wooden tables, especially the one on the centre of the room.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      thank you so much, catherine! it’s a great space to work now!

      Reply
  2. designPOST interiors says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:25 am

    I still can’t believe Staples has those ghost chairs! It all looks so great, especially the glass shelves. You must have some awesome vendors!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      i know it! we couldn’t either! and we do. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:41 am

    Love it! A big working table like that is a great asset!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      thank you so much, katie!

      Reply
  4. gail says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:42 am

    wow! What a beautiful space to inspire and create (and work) 😉

    I shop at Staples exclusively for my computers, printers, routers, ink and such, but I don’t think I’ve ever bought furniture (or lamps) there!

    great job girls!
    gail

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      you need to shop there for the fun stuff now! thank you!

      Reply
  5. Cathy says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:44 am

    Love it Cassie, such a fun vibe! And those glass shelves, oh my!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      thank you so much, cathy!

      Reply
  6. sarah dorsey says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:03 am

    Love it Cassie and Sarah!! I never knew that Staples carried chairs and lamps like that!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      thank you, sarah! we didn’t know until we shopped!

      Reply
  7. CoCo says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:11 am

    This office space is so fantastic! I love it all!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:11 pm

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. Julia@Cuckoo4Design says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Alright, can I say that I’m really freakin speechless here because I’m so BLOWN away. Get the heck out! The office looks to stylish and hip!
    (And you guys better never let me into your office because I will have to take those shelves!!!!! )

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:11 pm

      wow- coming from you that means a lot! thank you!!!! good luck taking those shelves- we had to carry them in one piece of glass at a time. they are SO heavy.

      Reply
  9. karen@somewhatquirky says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:19 am

    There are so many great finds in this room! LOVE LOVE LOVE your desk/table. That glass shelf is perfect . . . and I will stop because I sound stupid. Great job girls!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:11 pm

      oh you don’t need to stop. 😉 thank you!

      Reply
  10. Krystine @ www.KrystineEdwards.com says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:23 am

    Um AH-MAZING!!!! I want to come coffee there with you and be inspired! Bravo- you rocked it!!

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:11 pm

      come on over!!! thank you!

      Reply
  11. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:29 am

    Ohhhh, I love everything about it! The pops of brass are awesome. It just feels so much like you. Perfection!

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      thank you so much! we wanted a space that was very much us indeed!

      Reply
  12. Dana says

    September 8, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Who knew Staples had lamps?! Guess that’s the point of this post, huh? ha! So many great elements in your office but I especially love the glass shelves and the kilim rug. So pretty!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      ha ha! yes, that is the point. 😉 thank you so much, dana!

      Reply
  13. Pam @ Simple Details says

    September 8, 2014 at 10:42 am

    Holy cow, you guys rocked this office!! LOVE all the different styles you incorporated, what a fun spot to work!

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      hank you so much, pam! it really is!

      Reply
  14. Brynne@TheGatheredHome says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:27 am

    GORGEOUS, Cassie! (If that felt like I was shouting, I was). This office is insanely beautiful and I love everything in here – especially the way you mixed modern and vintage pieces!

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      stop shouting at me! 😉 thank you so much! 🙂 i knew you’d like it with all the brass. 😉

      Reply
  15. Patty Day says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:27 am

    I love your new office! It’s lovely! I’m really falling for these chairs. The glass shelving is fantastic and I love the styling….Have fun “working”!!

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:14 pm

      thank you so much, patty! we will! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    September 8, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Love it!!! And I adore that it is so “you”! Ghost chairs at Staples? Who knew? They look fabulous in your new space!

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      i know it! thank you so much!

      Reply
  17. Katie says

    September 8, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Such an awesome space Cassie! I love the modern/vintage mix!

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      thank you so much, katie!

      Reply
  18. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    September 8, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    Such a styling place your hubbies will be wondering why you never come home! Love the ghost chairs paired with the old table and those glass bookshelves! Girls, you know how to be eclectic!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      we just need a minibar then we really won’t be home.

      Reply
  19. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    September 8, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    What a sweet, stylish space! I had no idea Staples sold ghost chairs or stylish lamps!

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      i know, right?!?! i didn’t know before this either!

      Reply
  20. Katrina says

    September 8, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    Great office space and those glass shelves! just simply fantastic 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      thank you so much, katrina!

      Reply
  21. Gretchen says

    September 8, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    A unicorn themed office–brilliant! 😉 Everything looks great….I’ve been eyeing those ghost chairs from staples–so cool!

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      not only unicorn, but brass unicorn… 😉

      Reply
  22. Gwen says

    September 8, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    Goly freaking-neds. It’s gorgeous. And those chairs! I had no idea staples had those.

    And I lOVE your new tagline. It’s awesome.

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      right?!?! staples has all sorts of goodies!

      Reply
  23. Leticia Justus says

    September 8, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    AMAZING what you created with your Staples items and found items ! Looks completely different and beautiful ! Makes me inspired to make a desk area in my room for blogging 🙂
    Great Post !
    Leticia from King Maker blog

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 8:06 pm

      thank you so much, leticia!

      Reply
  24. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    September 8, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    The office looks amazing! I love those chairs and the art. I want to come drink coffee and cruise Pinterest with you guys!

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      come on over, ashley! we’d love to have you! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Ali says

    September 8, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    LOVE love love LOVE! Can I come work there too!?!? 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      September 8, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      of course you can! the pay is hardly anything but you work with the best! 😉

      Reply
  26. Anna [Directions Not Included] says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    You two did a great job! I love the space. I cannot believe I didn’t know that Staples had those chairs?!

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    • Cassie says

      September 9, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      right?!?!?! i know it! thank you, anna!

      Reply
  27. Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    It looks so good! What a happy space to work in. Or scour Pinterest, whatever 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      September 9, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      eat cookies and hide from people…. whatever!

      Reply
  28. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    Cassie!! This space make over is just so fabulous. I love everything. The table in the center is so beautiful, but so is every piece of furniture you put in here. I love every single thing. The unicorns are so darling. Can’t have too many of those. I love your black and white circle art. Love the ghost chairs with the warm wood. LOVE the pictures of you and Sarah in the space! This space is so well done. Well planned and executed. I love it!!!

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    • Cassie says

      September 9, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      thank you so much, katja! we were so happy with it when it was all done!

      Reply
  29. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    September 9, 2014 at 6:49 am

    I just knew this space would be spectacular and so very YOU! Love all the details (that artwork!! that brass!) and who knew Staples had those chairs?! Love it all and wishing you girls much success!
    xo Heidi

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    • Cassie says

      September 9, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      thank you so much, heidi! we wish for it, too! 😉

      Reply
  30. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    September 9, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Way to go girls, you must be thrilled! You have created a beautiful space that really reflects your style. As always, a great mix of vintage and modern. Love the table in the center of the room. I would love to just hang out there. And gosh those ghost chairs are really cool!

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    • Cassie says

      September 9, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      thank you so much, sharon! we truly are!

      Reply
  31. angela says

    September 9, 2014 at 8:55 am

    I LOVE it all! Seriously awesome job. And the furniture you have is amazing.

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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    • Cassie says

      September 9, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      thank you, angela!

      Reply
  32. Design Chic says

    September 9, 2014 at 9:13 am

    It looks amazing! Just love the bookcases and great art and mirror. What a wonderful place to work!!

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    • Cassie says

      September 9, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply
  33. Haley says

    September 9, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    This looks great! I love the subtle color scheme and all of the thrifted items. Also, I’m obsessed with those vintage glass shelves.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 9, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      thank you so much, haley!

      Reply
  34. Allison says

    September 9, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    Your office is beautiful! You guys did a great job with it. I love the mix of furniture and it truly represents your personality. I love that you incorporated your unicorns. That table is amazing…all that detail. Both tables are. What a great space Cassie!

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    • Cassie says

      September 10, 2014 at 7:43 pm

      thank you so much, allison!

      Reply
  35. Rita says

    September 9, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    …and if I wasn’t so happy with my current job…I’d totally be beggin’ to work for you guys! The office looks great!

    P.S.
    Those glass cubbies look great paired with the chairs!

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    • Cassie says

      September 10, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply
  36. Laurie Jones Home says

    September 10, 2014 at 12:44 am

    I love your office, love the desk and yea who knew they had ghost chairs! You girls sure are getting fancy!!! The space turned out incredible!

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    • Cassie says

      September 10, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      thank you so much, laurie! we are fancy. 😉

      Reply
  37. kirby carespodi says

    September 10, 2014 at 5:12 am

    It looks amazing! And those glass shelves are to die for! Love it all.

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    • Cassie says

      September 10, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      thank you, kirby!

      Reply
  38. Fiona, Lilyfield Life says

    September 10, 2014 at 6:28 am

    fantastic. what a great workspace!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 10, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      thank you fiona!

      Reply
  39. Kristin @ Bliss at Home says

    September 10, 2014 at 10:12 am

    I am loving those bookcases so so much! xoxo

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    • Cassie says

      September 10, 2014 at 7:38 pm

      thank you!

      Reply
  40. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    September 10, 2014 at 10:43 am

    THAT TABLE!!!!!! And with those chairs. I’m dying over it! What a great space. You gals are too freaking adorable.

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    • Cassie says

      September 10, 2014 at 7:37 pm

      thank you so much, shelley! we feel really official and cool now… 😉

      Reply
  41. Vidya @ Whats Ur Home Story says

    September 10, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    Love the new office space Cassie and Sarah. Will check out in person some day. I think that table makes the room. 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      September 10, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      thank you so much, vidya! we love it!

      Reply
  42. Carmel says

    September 10, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    It is just gorgeous! I love it all!!!

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    • Cassie says

      September 11, 2014 at 6:15 am

      thank you, carmel!

      Reply
  43. Amy says

    September 12, 2014 at 9:33 am

    So beautiful! I gotta get to one of the sweet clover sales, I only live about 40 minutes away-no excuses.
    By the way, this is random but I love that black purse in the one photo—where is that from? 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      September 13, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      oh yes you totally need to!!! and the purse is a camera bag from epiphanies. (it belongs to my partner, but i checked with her!)

      Reply
  44. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    September 12, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    LOVE IT! I want those ghost chairs and table. Don’t be surprised if I back my van up and try to haul them out of there! 😉

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    • Cassie says

      September 13, 2014 at 6:19 pm

      thank you so much! luckily we keep our office locked. 😉

      Reply
  45. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    September 13, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    Full disclosure: I read and commented on Sarah’s post about the office first. It is mind blowing Cassie! Seriously those shelves are incredible. I had no idea Staples had GHOST CHAIRS!!!!! So awesome.

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      thank you, amber! we are SO happy with it.

      Reply
  46. Anu says

    September 13, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    Such a great space to work in! Love the mix of vintage, classic and new!

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    • Cassie says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:57 pm

      thank you so much, anu!

      Reply
  47. Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says

    September 16, 2014 at 9:16 am

    Everything is stunning! I love those shelving units.

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:17 pm

      thank you so much, megan!

      Reply
  48. Kim@NewlyWoodwards says

    September 16, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    This entire space is amazing! Wow, wow, and wow. Not that I’m surprised with you two around. Love the glass shelves – such a unique touch. And those ghost chairs are a fun, modern touch.

    Hugs to both of you beautiful ladies.

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    • Cassie says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      aaaaw, thank you so much, kim!

      Reply

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