Hello, my name is Carrie and I’m an Expedit-aholic.
Scroll through my “Styling 101” board on Pinterest and you’re bound to see this almost-iconic Ikea unit pop up, oh…at least every other pin or so. It’s modern, classy, FUNCTIONAL and, perhaps more important than all, it’s affordable. Like really affordable. I was able to get the shelving unit (this one in white, in case you’re wondering) plus the armload of minty green storage and magazine boxes you see pictured for right around $100.
You see, the craft supply storage in my studio had, up until this point, become a little desperate. I was tossing things into either one of two places: (1) small flimsy totes, or (2) giant, overweight Tupperware boxes that I was constantly wrestling out of the depths just to get a palm-sized bottle of gold glitter. It wasn’t working.
I decided an organized shelving unit was more important to me than a guest bed, so I sold it (plus a few other things) at the end of last year. With more room to play, I scheduled a December trip to Ikea and bought home a pretty white Expedit.
I’m sure the styling will change, as is my M.O. around these parts, but for now I’m in love with the mini bar tray I was able to throw together using thrift store finds (tray from Pastiche at Main, vintage gold glasses from Estates & Consignments, decanter from Peddler Antiques).
The record player is also a fun addition. We’ve had it for ages, but never could find just the right place to put it since rearranging the living room. Now, back out in the open, I’m mildly obsessed with throwing on records during my weekly craft sessions.
And of course, the storage itself is perfection, perfection, perfection. I’ve got boxes for craft supplies, boxes for tools, boxes for current projects and even a box JUST for embellishments. It’s everything I hoped for and more. Plus, the top tier offers plenty of square footage to be filled with all of my favorite magazines and records.
All in all, the organization is even better than I had imagined, and I’m so thrilled to have room in the studio closet for bigger, bulkier things, like our vacuum and wrapping supplies. Does anyone else get just plain GIDDY over happy organization? I could sit on the carpet and stare at my Expedit with a big ol’ smile on my face for hours. I wish I was kidding.
You now have so much storage and it’s attractive, too. I love your old record player and think that it is neat that you actually use it. I just brought home my parent’s 1960’s stereo console and hope that it still works. Hopefully you will see the reveal of it on my blog soon.
Thanks, Paula!! Keeping my fingers crossed for you! 🙂
You did a great job with your expedit cabinet.
We have two of them. I love the ability to have a combination of open shelves and items in pretty containers.
Thanks, Kerry!! Glad you like it =)
I’m gonna need you to just move in with me for about 6 months or so. Mmk?
Love this.
Haha, Liz…Okay!! 😉
Where did you find the storage boxes!? Love the mint color. I have been looking for some about that size that are too “office” looking. BTW, I get it. Organization is my happy place.
Thanks, Cami!! The boxes are from IKEA too! 🙂
Nice job. I love the Expedit too. I like the BH&G notebooks. Have you ever done a post on them?
Thanks!! Stay tuned later this week!
Why do you have a bar and alcohol in your work studio? Is this also used as an entertaining space?
My honest answer? Why not?! =) This is my little getaway from the world, so if I want a cocktail while crafting or relaxing, I can!
I decorate offices, so this seems contrived to have a bar in a workspace and not very functional.
Thanks for the opinions!! I decorate offices too, and this – to me, the client – is perfect. That’s really all that matters!! =) =)
Not trying to offend with opinions. Just wanted to understand your thought process.
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I LOVE that aqua record! Can you please tell me the artist, album title and where you got it? Currently collecting records just for the color. When I find a decent record player like yours, I can start collecting records too. Thanks in advance.
Thank you! It’s an Eisley record. I believe it was limited addition though…Good luck!
Are the green storage boxes Ikea as well?
They are!
Where did you find the turquoise and gold pom pom banner…so cute!! Great job by the way caught my attention immediately 🙂
Thanks, Kerri!! I actually made the banner – get the tutorial right here!
You ROCK, Carrie! That was a super fast response!! Eisley still has it in their website for $17. A bit much compared to the $1 ones I get at Goodwill, but I like that color and I’ve gots to have it. I don’t think I’ll be putting this up on the art installation I’m still thinking about. Thank you, Carrie.
It’s SUCH a great record – musically and artistically 🙂
I just linked this from pinterest. Soo cute!! Would you be willing to share that amazing wall color?!
Thank you!! And sure! It’s Valspar “Icy Mint” 😉
Hi.. Love the mint boxes and standing mint organizers… where did you get them? Thanks!
Thanks, Jessica! They’re from IKEA.
Great organization! The colors for the wall and containers are really nice and mesh well together. I totally understand about the giddines, I’m right there with you. Nothing like a great shelf to organize things. You have that drink girl, you deserve it!
Thank you so much!! =)
Beautiful room, I love everything about it! So the boxes are from Ikea…do you know the name of them?
Thank you so much! The magazine boxes can be found right here, and the storage boxes are here. They are from the KASSETT collection. Hope that helps!