Home Office sweet Home Office.

“Clean it up John.” – Anthony Kiedis

My husband’s favorite band is Red Hot Chilli Peppers. On their album, Stadium Arcadium there is a song called Ready Made. Listen to it and let me know what you think. Although John Frusciante is ”cleaning” it up musically we should still heed Anthony’s advice.

Ok, enough about music.

A home is a respite but what if it is our office as well? A lot of us nowadays, myself included, fall into this category. If you’re job searching, studying, working from home or just surfing the web it is important to make the space, no matter the size, comfortable and organized. I think it helps breed creativity, passion and focus.

The basics are a desk, chair, lamp, computer, an all in one printer/fax/scanner, paper, black ink pens, a storage shelf or tower, cork board for inspiration posts, a vase with some fresh flowers and an Ipod docking station. A desk can just be a desk but if you fill it with the right combination of interesting items/inspiring details, it could be the one thing that keeps you striving toward landing the job, finishing the project or finding the perfect pair of shoes.

Less is more… always. Keep it clean, keep it organized and good things await you.

Home Office sweet Home Office

Crate and Barrel

Etsy

Pottery Barn

Terrain

Ballard Design

Horchow

CB2

Etsy

Pottery Barn

Etsy

Terrain

World Market

Terrain

Etsy

CB2

West Elm

The Container Store

Room and Board

Ballard Design

Overstock.com

Terrain

Unica Home

: Pottery Barn

If you are struggling for inspiration, stop what you are doing and go for a walk or a lap around your house, exercise or read a book. (a real one) You would be surprised what a little fresh air can do to your perspective.

Sadly, I heard about an old friend who passed away yesterday at the age of 31. Billy Joel was right, “Only the Good Die Young.” Hug your loved ones, be present and grateful.