A north facing, celery green painted room is not an easy thing to take pictures of. But, it's all mine so I'm going to let it slide if the tone in these pictures isn't quite right. A couple of months ago we did a little switching around and created this space for me to sink into my work, surrounded only by the things that inspire or motivate me. While there are no doors on the room, it is the most defined space for work that I've had since moving into this house.
Productively working from home is not easy for me, being a person that is easily distracted by a sink full of dishes, laundry to hang on the line, or a teenager who is developing a life of her own that I still need to keep up with, providing support, and let's be honest, lots of transportation, along the way. Granted, I work from home (and for myself) so I can do all of these things with great flexibility, but there is a trade off. It takes me quite a bit longer to get the same amount of work done than if I left for an away from home workday. This isn't to complain, just an observation of my work flow.
Balancing self-employed work (which is oh-so-easy to think about 24/7) with the daily routine of a productive home, add to that the role of homeschool mom... well, I just wasn't sure where to hang all my hats anymore. They just weren't fitting on the same hook! So, a little separation was in order. A room of my own. Maybe someday I'll be able to upgrade and have a room with doors, but for now, this is where I can sink into my work process, planning and dreaming in relative solitude.
It allows me to welcome new ideas into reality... like Summer Soul Camp... where old fashioned living meets soulful nourishment. Registration opens next Monday.
Cheers to a room of one's own. Doors optional. xo
