You guys…the other day, I signed a lease on my new studio space! I've been slowly outgrowing my home office, and with new employees, regular photo shoots, and larger projects, it's come time to get an outside space. It's also become harder to work from home. When Ruby sees me, she screams, "Mama, Mama!" and my heart melts because I can't always hang out with her.
I won't lie. The idea of having more rent to pay per month, on top of my home, kind of makes me nauseous. But hey, you have to spend money and take risks to grow, right? So, here's a little peek at the space. It's airy, bright, and has really tall ceilings. We're getting rid of that red floor and carpet area ASAP, and we have a bunch of other fun ideas for making the space feel like a great place to work. My friend Emily is going to be helping us design the office, too. I'm super excited to see where it will go from here…stay tuned!
Such an awesome space – can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Oh my goodness! Love all the natural light! Good luck! I can imagine this is scary! But oh so exciting 🙂
looks awesome. can’t wait to see how you’ll set everything up.
i can only imagine how exciting but kind of scary at the same time it has to be.
So exciting Joy! Can’t wait to see what it becomes 🙂
oh wow!!! Trying really hard not to turn a shade of green!!! 😛 What great space and light! I would LOVE to swap places with you right now! Good luck with it though….its scary but definitely an exciting venture. Just think of how much you can do in that space….and that ought to put a smile on you face! 🙂
Congratulations! A space to make a new office home, how exciting! And, oh the possibilities you can do with that space!
Lots of nice light! Looking forward to seeing the transformation and the work you’ll create in the space.
Love the walls! Looks like a great place to work.
Looks fab, love the open brickwork. I’m sure it’ll be a great place to work 🙂
I so remember the days when the kiddos wouldn’t let me work. It got better but I still want my own space someday.
Yours looks so beautiful! I can’t wait to see what You and Emily do with the place.
CONGRATS! That open space seems beautiful, and with Emily decorating I know I will be phenom! Can’t wait to read/see all the great things that come out of it.
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Fantastic looking space. I smell great things in your future 🙂
what an amazing space! cannot wait to see it all done up!
wow congrats! what a great space. those brick walls! next house/apartment wherever we move must have brick inside walls. i’m in love.
I’m so excited for you! The space looks lovely!
CONGRATS – how exciting!
Congratulations! I can’t wait to see the end result. It looks like a fantastic place to have, lots of potential! Yay!
congrats! very good bones. and yay, another project by Emily. I think you guys are gonna make this space beyond great!
What an amazing space!
wow, this is the kind of office i’d like!
It’s gorgeous! Congrats! Love to see you growing!
Can’t wait to see what you do with the space, Joy–so exciting.
That is SO exciting! I’m jealous at how amazing this space already looks!
Congratulations, Joy! That is so exciting!
Congratulations!!! We are starting to think of the “what if… office/studio space??” idea! Probably will be bit after the baby arrives but it’s certainly exciting time! I can’t wait to see how your space evolves to be the awesome physical manifestation of your virtual space. =wakako
I love all the windows and open ceilings! Is that a Mon Chi Chi (no idea how to spell that) sitting beside the person all the way to the right of the pic?!
I’m sure you will document the space improvement process and can’t wait to watch it happen!
SOOO much potential here. Congratulations!
Fabulous space! Having all that room and natural light will be good for your work; it’s going to change your life. Enjoy transforming it, and good luck!
Joy! I’m so excited for you! The space is lovely and since Emily will be helping to decorate I don’t think you have ANYTHING to worry about! Also, I just ordered your Blog, Inc. book last night – can’t wait to start reading. 🙂
I can’t wait to see what Emily comes up with for your space!
Congratulations! I can’t wait to see how this space will be transformed. I’m sure it will be gorgeous!
Beautiful space! This is so exciting! Please let us see the transformation! Having a space dedicated to your creativity is so important. Congrats!
Huge congrats! I can’t wait to see what you do with the place. The rafters are going to be fun to use.
I wish you big success in your new fab office!
🙂
mikky
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Congratulations, Joy! Can’t wait to see how you transform it.
Congratulations! I bet it feels so good to be taking steps further and further with your projects!
Great Space, Joy!!! I know you will do something wonderful with it! I wish you the Best of Success!! 🙂
Congrats, Joy! I’m sure whatever you’ll do to it it’ll be amazing. Can’t wait to see it in the future!
I love it! Can’t wait to see how it turns out.
So excited for you! Looks like a really cool space. What neighborhood did you end up in?
Congratulations Joy! This is so exciting! Can’t wait to see what comes out of your new space!
xx Allison
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Congratulations on the new space! I can’t wait to see how it turns out 🙂
Congrats! Grow, grow, grow your boat, gently build your team, decorate and take some chances, encourage all the dreams! ♪♫
Oh my gosh! So exciting! Can’t wait to see what projects you have in store to share with us!!
It’s lovely! Congrats and good luck! I’m so excited for you! <3!
congrats! can’t wait to see what you guys do with the space! btw, this is like a “where’s ruby” pic.
Congratulations! It’s beautiful. Such a great blank canvas. I’m loving the exposed brick, beams and wooden platform. Plus the light!
Very cool space! Congratulations!
It’s beyond gorgeous! It will be worth every penny!!!
Beautiful! Can’t wait to see what you do with all that space and natural light!
Thanks Kyra!
Its a Fisher Price Monkey!
Joy
I love working from home, but having my kiddo there with me (upstairs with Nana, the babysitter) can be SO distracting. Every time I sneak upstairs to grab the mail or a snack, she wants me to come play. I’m sure this was a difficult decision for you, but congratulations! Being mother of a young child AND an exploding career is quite the list of accomplishments. I hope you love your new space, can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Congratulations! I’m excited to see what you and Emily have in store, the two of you seem to have such complementary (and fun!) aesthetics, I am sure it will be gorgeous.
This space looks perfect. In my experience this type of space is hard to find in LA—congratulations!
It is overflowing with potential. Just gorgeous! What an inspiring place this’ll be…
Wohoo – congrats, must feel so exciting! 🙂
Congrats!! The new space looks awesome!
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Congrats! Such an awesome space too, I can’t wait to see what you do with it.
Congrats Joy! You are an inspiration!
Happy for you Joy. What exciting news. I totally agree with you about the risk taking part. Your office looks fab. Love the brick walls and high ceilings. Can’t wait to see the finished look. Congrats! 🙂
-julie
So very exciting! Congratulations!
wow, very impressive joy!! look at you.. did you ever think your blog would lead to this??
Great space! So lofty and spacious…congrats! Can’t wait to see photos once you’ve made it “your own”!
congrats! i love the soaring ceilings, exposed beams + brick! i’m sure you’ll make it fabulous!
congrats! i love the soaring ceilings, exposed beams + brick! i’m sure you’ll make it fabulous!
congrats! i love the soaring ceilings, exposed beams + brick! i’m sure you’ll make it fabulous!
congrats! i love the soaring ceilings, exposed beams + brick! i’m sure you’ll make it fabulous!
congrats! i love the soaring ceilings, exposed beams + brick! i’m sure you’ll make it fabulous!
congrats! i love the soaring ceilings, exposed beams + brick! i’m sure you’ll make it fabulous!
congrats! i love the soaring ceilings, exposed beams + brick! i’m sure you’ll make it fabulous!
congrats! i love the soaring ceilings, exposed beams + brick! i’m sure you’ll make it fabulous!
congrats! i love the soaring ceilings, exposed beams + brick! i’m sure you’ll make it fabulous!
congrats! i love the soaring ceilings, exposed beams + brick! i’m sure you’ll make it fabulous!
Love all the exposed brick!
That is rad! Congrats!
How exciting! You deserve it. I can’t wait to see what you do with the space.
Congratulations! Super exciting indeed, can’t wait to see its development
Such exciting news! Congratulations on taking the risk!
#boldmoves!! love it! so excited for you!
congratulations! what a beautiful office! cheers to more growth & immense creativity 😉
Very exciting!!
Wow so EXCITED for you with Emily’s help it is going to look stellar congrats on this next step!
Ali of
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that looks so spacious and the natural light coming in is awesome!
I love it! So pretty!!
How exciting! The exposed brick is fantastic.
Wow!! Congratulations! It looks absolutely gorgeous and I know you’ll do amazing things with it 🙂
An exciting new venture! Congrats!!
congratulations! very exciting. the space is beautiful– love the high ceiling and windows! hope you have a gorgeous view!
Amazing space!)
I can’t remember if I’ve already commented, but I appreciate your candidness about working from home with a baby girl. My daughter is about 3 months older than Ruby, and I come home from work throughout the day, so I’m always popping in and out. I thought that would be great, and in many ways, it has been, but I’m also finding that I am not “present” with my baby during work day because I am always trying to get xy and z done. Next year, I too will be working away from home, and I hope that I won’t miss my current flexibility. But I also know that when I am home, I will be totally available to my baby girl to play and cuddle.
xo Anna of Green Gable
Joy that is wonderful! What beautiful light! I am so happy for you – congratulations!
cheers to taking risks! 🙂 good luck! 🙂
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Thats very exciting – congrats on the new move! Looks like a great space…cant wait to see more!
This is so exciting! Congrats!
Congratulations on your move. It’s an exciting transition.
Congrats Joy! This is a bold move! Can’t wait to see the space transformation!
absolutely spectacular space Joy! v-beautiful and i love the light balance between the brick, wood beams and white wall. this peek inside + your intel on the news is all kinds of awesome. yah to the powers + protectors that be for the universe aligning and your own space dreams coming true!!!
i can see how the nesty-ness of a WHOLE loft-ish studio space has managed to lure you in. i can totally see Ruby crawling back and forth across those infinite floors too 🙂 for sure you & Emily will have it looking house+home cover ready in no time!
understandable how it’s got you in a bit of a knot but amazing just how successful your biz has become. embrace the whole process of move + change (and tons of yucky extra work!)…there a pot of gold at the end…can’t wait to see how you rock this space. way to go lades!!!
Congratulations, what a beautiful space! Love the exposed brick, wooden beams, and natural light~
Congrats on the new space..it looks great and I’m sure you and Emily will make it look AMAZING:)
Good luck!
How exciting! 🙂
That’s really fantastic; I’m sure it’ll turn out great.
Congratulations on the new space! I’m pretty sure it’s going to look wonderful once it’s all done. The one thing that I learned from you was to not be afraid of taking a risk. I myself took some big risks and it has totally open my eyes in a good way. Thank you Joy! I will always remember this quote…..love it!
“although it feels uncomfortable, you gotta be open to things that keep you on your toes. and striving to keep creating new things.”
Joy
How lucky! This is such a spacious place. Wow. Congratulations, and good luck!
Ed of BuildingSearch.com
Hey this is really great! You deserved it.
How exciting! Congrats! 🙂
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thanks
This is the mose beautiful studio i have ever seen! One day this will be me!