I posted this picture on my Facebook Page a few weeks ago.
If you were there, you might remember this sad little desk.
It was neglected, misused and all those little cubbies were longing to live out their true purpose. One of my blogging compadres, Jamie, said that it was a totally appropriate desk for a historical writer. I couldn’t agree more. It’s been cleaned, spiffed, polished and filled with all my writing necessities. It is now the centerpiece of my brand new writing nook! So without delay (and as promised) here it is…
Its 1 part writing, 1 part historical and 1 part romance. 🙂
The desk is the perfect fit for my laptop and writing folders. And I couldn’t pass up the picture (and the thousand words) of the kissing couple *grin*.
PLUS all those cute little cubbies are now filled with letters received and letters to be sent. I love writing a good old-fashioned letter so having a spot to hold all the materials is just what I’ve been hoping for. And since our house is oh-so-tiny, I had no more than a corner of our room to work with so the desk was the perfect fit. A fun side note: the bottle of Pelegrino is from the night my husband took me out to dinner to celebrate signing with my agent (hi Sandra!) No wine? I know, I’m more of a sparkling water kind of girl…plus I might have been pregnant ;). It was the start of this amazing journey toward publication.
But that’s another story. Gotta run! There’s a trio of kids who need me. Now if I could just find a few spare hours to write… 🙂
Where is your favorite spot to sit and write?
I love what your new-old desk!! I adore antiques~wonderful job and so inspiring to “work” there, I’m sure. 🙂
I write from my upstairs loft in our log cabin. When I look out the window, I see the tops of trees and lots of birds–sometimes deer.
Hi, Julie! Your writing spot sounds lovely! I would love to have a loft one day.
It’s SOOOOO cute!! I wish I had the decorating knack like you do, but alas, I do not. Well, not without spending a lot of money. LOL
I have my own office but I’m rarely in there. I don’t know…it’s just not all that inspiring. I usually sit on the couch and write, but I’d love to spiff up my desk and office to make it more writer-worthy.
Thanks, Lindsay! My husband was on the bed when I was about to take the pictures. He laughs and says “oh no…she’s gettin’ bloggy” He knows me too well 🙂 I definitely understand writing on the couch. Because our baby naps in our room, I find myself there too.
Joanne! I love the desk. Gorgeous… I can only imagine what worlds and words you will weave there…
As for me, I write on the little laptop with no internet access, within sight of my garden and pond. To hear the fountain and waterfall and see the dip and flutter of backyard birds helps me fall into worlds of my own. And, yes, sometimes even the heron drops by for a visit.
~Ashley
Ashley, you paint a beautiful picture. It makes me want to do another write in with the gang…
An adorable and inviting setting for writing – loved the flowers. Something about cheerful pansies!
I love little jars of flowers. I tuck them all over and I’m always out in the garden cutting more. Thanking God for a beautiful spring!
Love it!!! It’s perfect. And guess what? I have 2 red-umbrella/couples-walking-in-the-rain pictures in my writing corner of the world! We’re connected at the art. 🙂
Amanda, my husband just hung 3 clipboards on the side wall last night. I got that idea from you 🙂 Now I have some place to keep all my loose notes organized. Too funny about the pictures! I saw this and it was a total impulse buy 😉 I just loved it!
Long live clipboards! I am such a clipboard/binder junkie… I wrote novel 1 with piles and piles of papers and books. It’s a miracle a finished manuscript ever emerged. Now book 2 is swimming along with organizational systems, galore. Still gotta watch my pile-making tendencies, though!
Haha, too funny! Those are good traits to have.
Love the new look – it turned out amazing! I write at an old desk my husband’s dad refinished, which is cool.
Hi, Stacy! I love that. Sounds like it’s extra special. 🙂
Every writer should have a place to call their own. We’ve been living in our new (old) house for a year and I have a room all selected for my writing – the problem is it’s in the basement and it’s unfinished and not heated. Someday it will be all mine with plush carpet, a desk, an overstuffed chair and floor to ceiling bookshelves. The room looks out to the Mississippi River in our backyard and it’s the room tucked farthest away from the busyness of my house. I can’t wait! Congrats on your new space. 🙂
Sounds like a beautiful view and a quiet space! I hope you get it just the way you like it before long 🙂
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