Help me Decorate! ~ 2008-11-14

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So, remember this picture?

This are different now – mostly in the way my desk and shelves are organized.

My plan has been to put a fabric covered bulletin board up to the right of my monitor, under the shelving.  I have had the cork board for months and just got around to picking out some fabric ideas.

Help!

Which do you like?  Any other suggestions?  My only requirements are the following:  the design shouldn’t be too symmetrical.  I’ll never get it to hang straight and it will drive me bonkers for the rest of my life.  It also cannot be too goofy or feminine.  While I am both of these I try to play them down at work.  I work in a male dominated field and am, by far, the youngest person at my level of responsibility in my department.

Here is what I came up with on a first pass:

• Amy Butler – Forest Clematis 
• Alexander Henry – Mint Eiffel 
• Amy Butler – Leaf Kaleidoscope Dots
• Michael Miller – Black Zen Blossoms & Espresso Ironwork

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15 Comments »

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   michellenyc says:

   definitely mint eiffel

   some color, not too dark or too heavy, not too girly, not too twee
   and it’s neat pattern.

   Comment - November 14, 2008 : 1:42 pm

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   janna says:

   I would say either Espresso Ironwork or Mint Eiffel (if you want more color).

   Comment - November 14, 2008 : 3:26 pm

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   Juno says:

   I like Espresso Ironwork and Mint Eiffel as well, and I think they best fulfill the idea of color without too much girliness.

   Comment - November 14, 2008 : 5:04 pm

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   Danielle says:

   I like the zen blossoms, if black isn’t too dark for you.

   Comment - November 14, 2008 : 5:35 pm

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   Darci says:

   I vote for Expresso Ironwork…very nice.

   Comment - November 14, 2008 : 7:29 pm

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   Norma says:

   Mint Eiffel!

   Comment - November 14, 2008 : 9:23 pm

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   Mary Ellen says:

   Forest Clematis–a little color is a good thing, especially with the darkness of winter coming. Also, there will only be a little of the pattern showing once you get all the papers and stickies covering it.

   Comment - November 14, 2008 : 9:23 pm

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   Nancy says:

   Given your requirements for non-girly, non-goofy, I’d say Mint Eiffel is best.

   Comment - November 14, 2008 : 10:51 pm

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   Laura A says:

   I like this one: http://www.shopcraftyplanet.com/store/product.php?productid=130031&cat=5&page=1

   It’s just the right amount of crazy, I think. Plus, once you get all the business stuff on there, only you will be able to see the fun.

   Comment - November 14, 2008 : 11:38 pm

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    becky says:

    Forest Clematis is just lovely. Although I’ve noticed at this point nearly everyone has said something different, so good luck….

    Comment - November 15, 2008 : 8:28 am

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    mai says:

    i vote for clematis or kaleidoscope

    Comment - November 15, 2008 : 12:52 pm

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    Kay says:

    I like them all, except the black one which I like a lot but think it’s too dark to stick stuff onto.

    Get the one you like the best because it will be mostly covered, and it’s not like you’re getting a ruffled skirt for your desk or anything. (Which would be cool.)

    xox Kay

    Comment - November 15, 2008 : 4:20 pm

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    =Tamar says:

    I like the Black Zen Blossoms. It’s prim enough for an office,
    white/pastel Post-Its will show up against it, and the flowers
    are pretty.

    Comment - November 16, 2008 : 1:55 pm

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    sioux says:

    i vote for kalidescope or clematis. the others seem like they’d be really busy if they were big. i like the very graphic ones (espresso & eiffel) but they look less grown up to me.
    -sioux

    Comment - November 16, 2008 : 7:55 pm

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    Vicki says:

    I like Mint Eiffel and Espresso Ironwork! I agree with Juno on the reasons why… I’m assuming that you’ll be affixing notes and photos to it, since you’re covering cork, and those (especially the photos) can be your color pop! And I think I’m leaning more toward “espresso” — very neutral but very FUN!!

    Comment - November 17, 2008 : 10:08 am

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