I did some rearranging yesterday. My desk is in the family room, which also contains the drying rack for wool next to the fireplace (pellet stove), and the other side of the room is my sewing area.
I turned my desk so it would be oriented parallel to the wall, with the computer facing the wall. I also have a bookcase now – it is one of those cheap compressed sawdust bookcases that fits together because of slots cut into each piece. You can see it there creating a boundary between my office and the drying rack.
This is how my “office” used to be, just for comparison. That’s my cute son, Mikah. 
When we took the picture, we were still waiting for my Mac to arrive.
I needed to rethink the arrangement of my office so I could rig a better background for recording myself during gnowfglins.com video recordings. I’m not sure what I’ll do on the wall behind me.
The rearranging saved me from buying a screen/partition. The view behind me (before) was the fireplace and drying rack. Now it is a wall, which I will work on making pretty. Any ideas? On the wall now are abstract paintings done by the kids a few years ago. I really like them, but I’m not sure how they go with food, which is what I’ll be discussing when I do a video recording.
When I finish tidying the sewing area, I’ll take some pictures and show you that area of the family room. It is almost done. Just a few loose ends to pick up.
By the way, how was your Christmas? Ours was restful. Jeff was ill the whole vacation, so we did alot of sitting around and watching movies and talking and resting. Jeff’s mom gave him the complete MacGuyver season #1 for Christmas, which really came in handy for the downtime. In the quiet weekend, I was able to finish a big video project I’ve been working on for gnowfglins.com, which I’ll be announcing and sharing sometime this week. I also pre-dyed (black) 6 yards of merino wool interlock, which I’ll use for wool pjs, shirts, and hats for all of us. I need to dye more of it; that 6 yards won’t get us that far.
Hi Wardeh
I think it looks great! How about have the children make some abstract pictures of food to hang behind your desk? I’m looking forward to all the videos!
Our Christmas was very good. Relaxing and un-stressful. I’m glad your family had a good one. How’s Jeff feeling?
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He was feeling better yesterday, so we’re all thankful. It was weird. He was dizzy and nautious with no other symptoms.
That’s a good idea to have food pictures, abstract, or maybe even some drawings! I like it. I’ll think on that.
I love it, Mom! The title of the post is really funny! ‘Step into my office, please’!
Now you just need a glass wall around it and the area will be complete!!!!
Love,
Naomi
It looks so organized, that must feel good… I’m getting inspired to go tackle my bedroom *grin*
I agree abstract ‘food’ art – maybe they could use scrapes of material and glue to create ‘paintings’ of fruits, veggies and such. I have always loved the texture and depth of material paintings. My mom made one when I was young of a suspension bridge at night, I’ve never gotten over the interest and appeal of that fabric painting.
I want to do one . . . . when I get one of those little round-to-its.
We had a really stress free Christmas, which was such a blessing. The Lord was very good to us in many ways
I’m sorry to hear about Jeff, I know what you mean about taking it easy and enjoying movies. We were sick around Thanksgiving and did much the same. It’s best to surrender to rest and liquids to speed healing on it’s way.
The title made me think it was the Principal’s Office, where kids have to go when they get *really* busted!
But your kids are so great, maybe that doesn’t happen. 
I saw a cute idea for making a divider screen at a local garden store that had “shabby chic” decor (not sure if that’s your style or not)- they had taken old vintage doors (the kind with glass window panes on the top half) and hinged them together accordian-style. It seems like it’s easy to get free old doors, if you keep your eye out.
Sorry to hear Jeff was sick; hopefully at least the rest did him some good. I’m sure he was itching to be working outside on all the projects you have going! Maybe watching MacGuyver was a close second, at least he could tuck away clever fix-it-with-wire-ties ideas for later! ;-D
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Your desk area looks very organized. Tell me it doesn’t always look like that!
LOL Hubby and I have talked about getting a pellet stove. I guess you fixed the thinga-ma-jig attached to the whats-it on your stove?
I think you should have a green screen behind your desk so you can put whatever background you like! Ds has a program on his computer that he can do that so I imagine you could too, if you don’t already. There would be no limit to the possibilities and it could coodinate to each particular video.
Naomi – If I had a glass wall, would you clean it for me?
It was fun to work with you on this project. I love it that you’re always so eager to tackle big things. You’re a blessing, sweet girl!
Jami – I’m glad you had such a nice Christmas! The Lord is good! I do know what you mean about getting around to things! Have you tackled your bedroom yet?
Michelle – Well, that’s just what I wanted you to think with the title.
And of course my kids get busted from time to time. I love your idea for the doors, even though I don’t think its quite what I need. Thanks, though!
Marg – No, it doesn’t always look like this! Re: the pellet stove, yes it is fixed! There was an area of it that I hadn’t scraped down well enough (it needs constant cleaning) so the pellets got caught up instead of falling into the fire pot. Then they built up all the way up the shoot to the hopper and that’s where the fire was headed. We are hoping one day to have a normal wood stove instead of a pellet because of it being a complicated machine that can break down. But, it is easy! As long as it is clean, just fill and light!
It looks wonderful!
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Thank you so much, Jen! You’re a sweetheart. I haven’t been blogging here much lately, isn’t that sad?
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Wardeh, I really enjoy Such Treasures. I’m always anxious to hear what you’ve been doing. Congrats on the award and I hope you can blog here again soon…
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