You’ve all seen my office nook a bunch of times and can I just say, I just love my little space. All 6 x 9′ of it. When we moved in here, I knew this would be the perfect spot for me to create my own little office, just for me. I’ve enjoyed it so much. So, last year I updated the focal wall in lime green paint outlined with the rope trim border.
And now it’s time to update my bulletin board, which I made about 2 years ago. The frame is huge and was a yardsale find for $10. I knew immediately I would put it to good use as a bulletin board in my office space. Since I already had this red bunny fabric in my kitchen and had plenty leftover, I kept it frugal at the time and just used what I had. But, you know that can’t last forever, right? 
Off came the red fabric, down to the foamcore board covered with batting that I started with. By the way, making a board like this is so easy. I bought foamcore board at Hobby Lobby (using my 40% coupons) that would fit my big frame, cut it to fit, and just added batting on top to soften the fabric. If you have a staple gun, that really helps speed things up, but you could probably use hot glue or something else to adhere the fabric.
And you can see I used more of the Hobby Lobby zebra fabric on here, since it goes so well with my black/white/green thing I have in the office nook. It only took one yard of fabric (40% off), so at $9.00 it was an inexpensive update. 
Just pull the fabric taut all around, stapling the fabric to the board. Work your way all around the board, pulling & stapling. Fold in the corners and staple. 
And your board will look like this from the back. 
Add some ribbon trim on the front with tacks. This is not a precise measurement, I pretty much just eyeball it on how to layout the ribbon. Pull that around the back and secure it all. Then, simple pop it back into the frame and shoot some staples all around into the wood frame to hold it all in place. 
And there you have it, a new and improved look with some funky zebra fabric. Luckily, my original green striped ribbon still works great with it.
LOVE it! If you have any old frame laying around, give it a try. It’s great to hold all those calendar items and things you don’t want to lose. Mine will be full again in no time at all.
I also did something with this space that I vowed I wouldn’t do. I posted pics on Rate My Space when I found out they now have a home office category. I’ve heard of a lot of nastiness going on there and vowed that I wouldn’t get involved over there, but on a whim I decided to post my office after I finished this bulletin board and since I love my little space so much. So, if you are so inclined and like to vote for things, pop on over there and give my space a nice rating, please! I figured an office space couldn’t elicit too much negativity. 🙂
Attn: Birmingham bloggers! Would you be interested in a get-together for antiquing/lunch in the near future? I’ve heard about the Birmingham Flea Market at the fairgrounds which happens once a month, so I’m thinking about planning something for Saturday, March 7th. Let me know if you’d be interested in joining up for this fun event. It would be a blast to get a bunch of us together for a day of fun and looking forward to Spring!
Rhoda,
LOVE it! I wish I were in the B’ham area for a get together! That sounds like fun!
maybe we’ll work one out over here in TX!!!
Suzanne
Thank you all for coming by to see my new bulletin board. To answer a few questions, yes I have thought about painting it black, just didn't take the time to do that. My frame is solid wood and I did darken the gold, but I may just go back & do my bronze paint on it. I don't think I want it solid black.
And MJ, the green wall paint color is Behr Grasscloth (at Home Depot). Same color I have in my laundryroom. I used a spray paint from Lowes & I don't think they carry it anymore. It seems like the color was Apple Green, so you might check out HD & Lowes and see what they have now. I did those baskets over 2 years ago.
Okay, I’m loving the zebra print. Trying to figure out how to move a little animal inspiration into my office. Saw a zebra print message board I LOVED. Though I’d share. She used zebra fabric that had a fur like texture to it. Painted the frame gloss black. Trimmed the inside of the frame with a very short feather trim (no more than 1″) and on the outside of the feather trim… on the frame, used a metalic trim. The ribbon on the inside was black organza and the where they crossed she used rhinestone blingy buttons. SO Fabulous. I think I have a similar pic on my blog… sadly, I’m not sure what I filed it under. Something about message boards!! Sorry! Great post lady. I love, love, love that office!
This is adorable! Love it! And…it’s given me some inspiration as to what I can do in my study! I will blog about it and take some before and after pics. And… send links your way! I appreciate your visiting my blog! Right now, I’m on a major budget! Thank you so much for offering your help though ! You are a sweetie!
Enjoy your junkin’ time on Saturday!
Hugs,
Susan
Oh man I love the entire workspace! and totally loving the bulletin board! I want to try it! hehe! I have a few old frames that were my grandmas I might put them to good use! Thanks for the tip!
Ohh you know I love all animal print and I love your little corner!! I wish my little corner could half that organized! French;)
I love it, Rhoda, you are really starting to drift with your black and white to all parts of your house. I think someone is in love with it:) I have always loved this office nook.
I have a question about hanging plates and started asking you but decided a photo helps my question so I posted it on my blog. Will you look at my blog and see if you have an answer because I know that you have a lot of plates on the walls. Thank you!
What a wonderful office! I am not sure I had seen it before, but I adore it! At home, mother has two chairs in the bunny fabric with the green background, I love the read too. However, the zebra really suits the room!
Totally love the bulletin board. I don’t have one and now I think I NEED one!
I WANT your office! I love the green, the zebra, the containers, the little green lamp. And it’s not so girly that my hubby would hate it (he and I will one day share an office now that mine was turned into the nursery). I’ll have to keep this as inspiration!
hey Rhoda,it never fails to amaze me how many ideas you have and how good they turn out! I’m inspired to have a go now, gotta love an excuse to get the staple gun out!
oh and yep I’d surely love to come to the flea market, the plane ride might just blow the budget tho
Sarah
Hi Rhoda,
I love your new bulletin board and the zebra print. I have the same shade of green in my office with black and red accents.
Kathleen
I have been wanting to make one of these forever. I just need to find the right frame, material… I love your board! Your office is BEAUTIFUL! Hugs from Maine http://sophie4me.blogspot.com/
Oh my gosh! That is the cutest thing ever! I think I have a frame I bought for just that purpose, maybe I will get to that while I am iced in! I love the shelves, where did you get those?
Pam
I love changing things up! Looks great!
Love the new look…it’s amazing how just a little fabric can make things new and exciting.
Hugs!
Kat
Rhoda!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love your new board, but I am in love with the red fabric too! Either way it is way too cool. Thanks for visiting today!
~Misti
Rhoda! The new board is great!! I love it!
The Zebra print is far classier in that lovely space.
I liked it before. I love it now. Zebra rocks. Of course, so does your office.