Joe has had his office chair for about 6 months now and I thought it was a good time for a review plus I rounded up a bunch of other luxe options starting at $137! Here's the good and the bad about the gorgeous Pottery Barn Masterson Velvet Swivel Office Desk Chair (PS it's on SERIOUS sale right now!):

The DIY office renovation is finished and we are so happy with it! We started chatting about it and planning all the way back in August so it's been a long time coming but now that it's finished (well 95% finished- more on that later), I can officially say it was worth the time and effort. It always is, isn't it?! Home takes time. Our first idea is rarely our best...aaand whatever other cliches help get you through to the other side! Here are some things to look for:

We found a leather chair for the office and it wasn't easy! Since I spent so much time searching, I rounded up my faves to save you some time. Because I love you, that's why. Per usual, I had specific parameters- like a genuine leather chair, a small footprint (but not too low to the ground), and a neutral, vs a caramel tone that I knew would look orange beside our blue built-ins. I also wanted it to be relatively budget-friendly because of course I did. Here's the one I chose and a round up of 8 other top contenders starting at $467 for GENUNINE leather! Sorry I'm yelling but that's a good deal people.

The built-ins are done! Ok, so 90% finished but potato-patato okayyy? Not only are they finished but they're looking all cute for spring thanks to Kirkland's Home. Here's a peek (full reveal coming soooon!) and my top tips for transitioning your home to spring!

Other than hanging curtains, the office has felt no love from us in the almost 8 years we've lived here. womp womp. I honestly don't know how Joe works here every day. We are more than ready to change that! Our goals for the space include