Say Yes to Hoboken

28 comments

1. Nikki said… May 13, 2010 1:04 am

   I'm currently repainting a desk and want to use rub on poly but I've read that it causes bubbles that you can only see after it's dry. Did you have that trouble?
2. heidi adnum said… April 21, 2010 6:57 am

   Liz, you're so clever! Also love the mini bunting.
3. everyday katie said… April 16, 2010 11:18 am

   I don't even have a creative space so I find myself seriously coveting yours. It is perfection. Good work.
4. diane said… April 16, 2010 9:16 am

   this is such a pretty space. love how you used the wall space!
5. c said… April 16, 2010 8:27 am

   this is such a happy space! love everything about it.
6. deborah said… April 16, 2010 8:23 am

   i love this all. you really have a gift at styling, liz
7. britt said… April 16, 2010 5:50 am

   it looks beautiful. our house is so dark. all old 70s fake wood paneling. i love everyone's bright and cheery workspaces.
8. Concha said… April 16, 2010 3:19 am

   I saw this over at design*sponge at was really impressed!! I can't believe it's the same desk!
9. laurie said… April 15, 2010 6:40 pm

   wow, i'm so in love with this space. everything is beautiful
10. liz stanley said… April 15, 2010 6:17 pm

    mai, the paint is stonington gray by benjamin moore
11. liz stanley said… April 15, 2010 6:16 pm

    thanks everyone. The top was tricky. it was some kind of laminate or formica. I sanded it a lot and then put a good zinsser primer on and a super glossy coat of white on top. yes, i also stained the wood after it was stripedmeg, the rub on poly is called minwax wipe on polyurethane. it's to protect the top.
12. Sarah said… April 15, 2010 5:14 pm

    Yes, I'd love to know more about how you painted and sealed the laminate top. Also,did you have to stain? Beautiful results!
13. meg said… April 15, 2010 2:16 pm

    It looks super fantastic! what is rub on poly?
14. Mai said… April 15, 2010 2:10 pm

    that grey/blue color is soo awesome, what paint color did you use?
15. Design Mom said… April 15, 2010 1:40 pm

    Looks fantastic! Nice work, Liz.
16. nicole said… April 15, 2010 1:39 pm

    love the workspace and the transformation.
17. liz stanley said… April 15, 2010 1:19 pm

    Leslie, I used just wire we had laying around for picture hanging. The clips are mini Japanese clothespins
18. Leslie said… April 15, 2010 1:02 pm

    Love the look of your desk! Just curious what you used as wire/string to hang each set of photos & ephemera. Also what clips you used. Leslie
19. You Are My Fave said… April 15, 2010 12:15 pm

    I love the yellow/turquoise combo. I'm glad the bunting fits right in. Yay!
20. alli/hooray said… April 15, 2010 11:29 am

    Love how creative this is! The bunting + art looks so pretty above the desk, and your chair makeover is adorable.
21. diane said… April 15, 2010 10:44 am

    this looks so amazing!
22. liz stanley said… April 15, 2010 10:30 am

    the mini bunting was a gift from melanie of you are my fav. she's rad.
23. ampersandity said… April 15, 2010 10:28 am

    looks fantastic! i love your desk & the mini bunting on your wall!
24. natalie said… April 15, 2010 10:13 am

    liz! this space looks so amazing. love the desk and how you hung that art
25. Anonymous said… April 24, 2008 10:55 pm

    I have seen it “live” and it’s awesome. Love, Mom
26. liz s said… April 22, 2008 6:38 pm

    jordan, yup. i don’t have the following you do.
27. jordan said… April 22, 2008 5:25 pm

    So you can blog about Elemente but I can’t?
28. Susan Petersen said… April 22, 2008 11:33 am

    i love that lamp! the yellow is perfect!