Flexible Working Life

Photo by DDFic

My home office consists of a desk, chair and PC.
I have a bookcase stuffed with books, files and numerous bits of paper that I can’t seem to throw away and an overflowing waste basket.  As I look about my desk I have various post it notes with stuff written on, pens with no lids, paperclips and three cups, all with half-drunk tea in.

I was talking about this subject with my friend the other day, who has just started to write fiction. She wanted to create her own writing space, much like a home office and somewhere that she could just go away and get stuff done. Some place to call her own. I asked her what she’d have in there other than the usual desk, chair, PC combo and we came up with some good ideas.

A door sign was a good one.
Now I really need this, especially in the summer holidays when my kid keeps coming in every two minutes.

An inspiring picture above the PC was also another suggestion. Something really good to look at while you have a think. I liked the idea of having a bowl of sweets on the desk, also so you could eat something while you work/think, oh and we both agreed that an open fire (like the one in the above picture) is a nice addition. And I’d love room enough for a comfy chair by the window that you could take time out to have a little nap in if the work got too much.

Then I got looking at other peoples home offices, this one is cute and reminds me of when I started home working when my son was tiny, and I LOVE this one. In fact, I think I need to renovate my small space into somewhere I love to be, which I have to say, I kind of do already, but I mean really love to be.

I’m off to buy the picture and bowl of sweeties now.  The comfy napping chair will have to wait until we move house.