Feng Shui

I find when you have a lot on your mind, cleaning helps to organize your thoughts.  This weekend, I decided it was time to clean up our downstairs den.  We never use it, its main traffic is the dogs coming in and out side to do their business. I found myself these past couple of weeks dreaming up what I want my home office to look like.  Of course, I can't afford the one that I see in my head, but I have some supplies to work with at home such as a desk, a filing cabinet and a nice den to work in.

We already have a TV and a couch down here, but this space is in some serious need of tender love and care.  I started off by moving everything away from where it was and sweeping in places I'm sure I haven't touched in a year.  I should have taken a picture of the pile of dirt I accumulated after everything was said and done, but I was embarrassed to see the lack of cleaning that hadn't been done.

Check it out:

In the end, I came out with a decent little spot.  I washed the couch cushions and febreezed it like crazy, then I dusted the TV off (there was about an inch of it on there) and set up the old Ikea desk I've had for a few years now. Its a cozy little spot and its mine.  Oh, did I mention I have my own bathroom down here too :) Im set!  Now I get to work in peace and watch my favourite girly shows in peace haha :)

There's something to be said about having your own office...in your house :) Makes me feel just a little more important. All I need to get now are some plants to give it some life and perhaps a picture or two to put on my walls.  It's pretty bare down here.