Who knew we would all be working from home all year? Luckily, our founder, is a master at creating warm & welcome spaces.
Jaclyn Johnson in her kitchen. Photo by Jessica Bordner Photography.
When the shelter in home order hit Los Angeles, I think it was safe to say everyone assumed that we would maybe be working from home a month at best. When the pandemic, didn’t seem to let up and more and more of Create & Cultivate’s IRL events were getting cancelled the company shifted gears and pivoted hard into the digital space.
Luckily, our audience was right there alongside us and as our company who was once on planes, trains and automobiles the majority of the year, found themselves at home… a lot. And when Jaclyn could no longer dream up C&C stages she turned her attentions to her home and created a warm inviting space perfect for working from home.
WFH IN THE LIVING ROOM.
The Living Room was designed in Partnership with Lulu & Georgia , a female own and ran company based in Los Angeles. Jaclyn teamed up with Ginny MacDonald to create a light drenched space with neutral details creating a zen spot to hang on and catch up on emails in the early morning.
Shop the look: Couch / Chairs / Side Table / Art / Coffee Table / Chandelier / Rug
WFH IN THE DINING AREA & KITCHEN
Jaclyn teamed up with CB2 to anchor the open floor plan kitchen and dining area. Usually, Jaclyn will wind down her days here as she is prepping for dinner or a glass of wine at the end of a busy day. The open shelving concept of the kitchen provided tons of styling opportunities for layering adding books, glassware and ceramics to create a functional and fabulous look.
WFH IN THE OFFICE.
This is where Jaclyn spends most of her day when working from home. She opted for a larger built in desk she created with California Closets. The desk offers tons of storage for files, printers and, of course, Create & Cultivate Planners! The pink chair by Hem studios is perfect for her dogs to perch up and nap throughout the day.
Shop the look: Custom Desk / Lighting Fixture / Pink Chair / Desk Chair
WFH BED & BATH
Look if there is one thing we can all attest to is working from bed is the best! Leveling up from there? working from the bathtub. During this pandemic, we have all taken self care to extreme levels and our founder is no different! Especially on weekends, cozying up with your laptop in bed or scrolling your feed while soaking in the tub is a luxury we all can get behind. Jaclyn completely re-did the bathroom to feature FireClay tile & Cambria Quartz.
Shop the look: Bedding / Bed / Side Table / Pink Poufs / Bathroom Tile/ Artwork
WFH OUTDOORS
Working from home sometimes means NEVER leaving your house. Getting a much needed dose of Vitamin D and sunshine is so important and often times overlooked. When it came to the outdoor spaces, Jaclyn wanted it to feel like a living room, outside. Cozy and comfortable so she teamed up with Pottery Barn to create an incredible space (pup approved!) for a quick 30 minute phone call or social distanced wine meeting.
Shop the look: Malibu Metal Grand Sofa / Malibu Metal Lounge Chair / Travertine Side Table / Caleb Lanterns / Melamine Outdoor Dishware / Outdoor Khaki Rug / Abbott Concrete Table / Outdoor Kitchen Set
WFH EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN
Let’s get real, working from home knows no bounds and finding the balance between the blurred lines of life and work is harder than ever. Jaclyn teamed up with women owned business, Concrete Collaborative to add fun Terrazzo details throughout!
Shop the look: Concrete Collaborative Pink Terrazzo / Concrete Collaborative Blue Terrazzo / Pink Tile Fireclay / Blue Tile Fireclay / Wallpaper / Rug by Salam Hello
Photography by Jessica Bordner Photography.
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Below are our founders tips for creating a space you love!
Don’t pay attention to trends. It’s easy together sucked into liking what other people like but pay attention to your personal style.
Have fun - don’t take your space to seriously, you have to input your own personal touches along the way to make it uniquely yours
Layer - layering with books, objects & plants will create a really beautiful and easy way to create warmth. I purchases linen wrapped books from etsy to create levels, and color consistency and I love the way it turned out.
Faux is fine - Keeping plants alive can be a challenge — I opted for Faux pampas grass and faux eucalyptus to create a vibrant look without worrying about maintenance
Add texture - blankets, throws and pillows instantly create a cozy environment, I love my weighted blanket from Yaasa and a good ethically sourced throw is always chic