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I don't think I could ever do a corkboard. I'd see it as art itself and treat it as such (if this inspirational image doesn't look good with what's already there, it doesn't go up). I keep a file of such things in an old mailbox in my studio. I find that if I have those things in front of me all the time, it's harder to branch out and find new ideas- I keep going back to those alone.

I'm actually quite jealous though... other people's inspiration cork boards are always so fun and such a feast for the eyes!

I struggle with artful disarray in my office. I'm not sure when that fine line has been crossed from aesthetically messy to down right sloppy.

I have my own parameter for judging. I actually have a physical reaction when too much of the wrong stuff is in my visual space. I get anxious!!

Antlers!

We can decipher the messy part, please give us some explanation of what makes these office spaces chic. I often see rooms labeled "chic" and am sometimes not quite sure how they get that label. This post completely mystifies me.

Definition given below for reference.
chic (shēk)
adj. chic·er, chic·est

1. Conforming to the current fashion; stylish: chic clothes; a chic boutique.
2. Adopting or setting current fashions and styles; sophisticated: chic, well-dressed young executives.

See Synonyms at fashionable.

n.1. The quality or state of being stylish; fashionableness.
2. Sophistication in dress and manner; elegance.


[French, probably from German Schick, skill, fitness, elegance, from Middle High German (sich) schicken, to outfit (oneself), fit in.]

chic'ly adv., chic'ness

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company

is there something in particular about these spaces that make them unfashionable or unsophisticated, and therefore not chic?

I'm just envious that someone went to the Wayzgoose. Great poster!

The third reminds of me of my desk.

Clean offices are overrated, in my humble opinion. It was drilled in me throughout my school years that a clean desk was the sign of an organized and intelligent mind. And for some, I'm certain it is. But for others, myself included, a nest is cozy, comfortable and inspiring. I'm also generally thought to be (by others) a very organized person. But then, I haven't seen their offices. Perhaps they're more nestish than mine?

quiltmaster - I read the 'chic' as firmly tongue in cheek... not only about these particular spaces, but about the word itself, and our pursuit of it.

it's rare that i see a post and truly like every single space. this is that post.

(by the way, where are those great little wood chairs from?)

kelly
http://tearinguphouses.blogspot.com

I love the idea if the 'controlled chaos' of a cork board! I just bought two cool cork boards to use as my "vision boards" (you know a la Oprah) - one for my home office and one for my laundry room - two places where I spend a lot of time! I got some chic ones at an online place where I got to pick my own frame - I wanted an inspired-looking board, doncha know! Got 'em at www.wholesalecustomframe.com - I'm sure there are other places, though!