In the office
After warm welcomes and many handshakes, I was engulfed by the fast-paced magazine world right away. It’s an understatement to say that simply “a lot” goes on behind a magazine. The ad creating, mini meetings, idea bouncing, web updating, and resource skimming has been nothing less than enjoyable especially in such a comfortable and positive environment. This is a far cry from Ugly Betty and The Devil Wears Prada. I’ll be documenting the excitement at work, in the city, and in the loft with a pocket-sized 12 megapixel Samsung ST50 digital camera.
Enter the office...
My lovely workspace on the left.
My department’s workspace (that plant is going to need a makeover).
In the loft
Living in a space with concrete ceilings, exposed pipes, giant windows, angular walls and a view of the highway is a huge contrast to my suburban home. And I’m in love with the change of environment.
It wasn’t difficult for me to find a space for everything I rolled in with. But the ongoing task is to make the space my own, mostly using what was left by the owner, who is on temporary leave.
With workable décor, the space needed a thorough decluttering (I’ve never seen so many candles in my life!). Any grouping of objects becomes an instant focal point in a vast space, like an installation of artwork in a bare gallery. Every piece should be carefully chosen and arranged.
A beautiful space with breathtaking natural lighting and top-of-the-line Samsung appliances. The challenge is to redecorate on a budget — while not making holes in the walls!
I’m considering using fruit and vegetables for décor in an interesting arrangement. It’s practical, within budget, softens the space and what’s more eco-friendly?
To decorate the bare white walls in the sitting space, I think the light play and sun-cast patterns should be accentuated. A similar idea is found in the subtle but awe-inspiring natural-looking paintings by Mary Temple:
In the online world
It’d be a feat to somehow pull something like this off, but of course I wouldn’t be using garbage. Tim Noble and Sue Webster astound me, I’d love to have something like their work installed or made in my space. It’d be a focal point for both a wall and floor.
A trompe l’oeil rug is a fun idea, except for in my space I’d go with the look of concrete or something more industrial, like the factory loft’s original flooring. This one’s popular on a lot of blogs:
But this surpasses the concept of the rug completely (it’s made of soft foam):
Check out my weekly blogs as I continue to update you on my new assignments at work, my condo makeover and what it’s like to live downtown.
Photo credits:
1. Mary Temple - http://www.marytemple.com/
2. Tim Noble and Sue Webster - http://www.tate.org.uk/tateetc/issue9/emblemearthly_images.htm
3. Trompe l’oeil rug - http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/la/atla-071808-rrs01.jpg
4. Rocky “rug” - http://www.raphaelcharles.com/en_2030.html