Lately, I’ve been thinking about my writing space and how
much I love it. I’ve heard some writers say that you should be able to write anyplace
and if you can't it's only because you're making excuses.
I get that. I’m definitely capable of writing other places outside
of my house (I’m looking at you, Panera Bread), but I have a harder time inside
the house. That’s probably because my brain is lazy and would rather find something easy to latch onto. My house provides a smorgasbord of possibilities in the form of cleaning.
Man, those dishes really need to
be done. Maybe I should go get the Magic Eraser and clean the wainscoting before I forget.
Crap, I forgot to put the laundry in the dryer. And on and on and on. (With an almost-three-year-old running around, there’s always
something that could be moved, cleaned, wiped, or vacuumed!)
That’s why I’m so thankful to have my own spot that’s all my own. The best thing about the room is it's no-boys-allowed and I can close the door (and the dirt) on the other side. I’ve also managed
to fill it completely with things I love. DIY stained-glass projects, drawings
from elementary school, vases of tissue paper flowers, homemade quilts, lots of
plants, and lots of books.
And now, a beautiful writing desk my father built for
me, topped with an adorable terrarium.
Isn’t it beautiful?!!
My adorable terrarium! I've wanted one forever. :) |
Itty bitty plants! |
Before I had a decently functional table in that spot. I
was making do with it, and it was already more than what a lot of people have,
but then I started dreaming… And, as my dad knows, when I start dreaming about
furniture, he gets a new project. (See the bookshelves below as further
evidence.)
Yes, the desk is large, sturdy, has places for filing (I
have writing files now—yay!), and a cute little drawer for post-it notes. It’s
awesome and a wonderful gift from my very supportive father. That’s reason
enough to love it, but that’s not the only reason.
I love it because it makes me feel like a writer.
It’s a statement in the room. That this isn’t a room for
hobbies or crafts. The furniture isn’t just a placeholder until we can get
something better or until I change my interests on a whim. This is my office. Where I work. And, I’m very happy to say, I love going to work.
More now than before.
Thanks for sharing! What a perfectly lovely writing space!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbi! xoxoxoxo
DeleteWhere is the writing room in your house? I'm loving the terrarium. Yay for Tom!
ReplyDeleteIt's the third bedroom (where Kris stayed when you guys were here). Liam has the bedroom you stayed in. I'm loving the terrarium too! :)
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