tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post4060492378986260067..comments2024-03-22T06:00:11.313-07:00Comments on Pen & Pro$per : The Write Environment- How to Create a Home Office That Inspires Creativity and ProductivityJennifer Brown Bankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-6963024216243005662013-05-10T07:42:22.339-07:002013-05-10T07:42:22.339-07:00Besides creating Workable, Fun & Inspiring Wor...Besides creating Workable, <i>Fun & Inspiring Workspaces,</i> with good Feng Shui, Plants, and good <i>Fresh Air Circulation etc. etc.</i> also good <i>Lighting</i> can be practical. <br /><br />Because recently <i>- when I was creating a new extra special cozy place for reading magazines etc. etc. -</i> <br />I first didn't really realise that the Lighting wasn't yet optimal for reading. <br /><br />So now when needed it's also possible to flip on <br />a special reading light. HP van Duurenhttp://hpshappywriting2.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-84938881372253342072013-04-26T04:10:16.150-07:002013-04-26T04:10:16.150-07:00Isn't it amazing how the clutter seems to come...Isn't it amazing how the clutter seems to come from no where? Go figure. LOL Thanks for stopping by and weighing in. (And B/T/W Congrats on your feature piece in "Write to Done" yesterday.)Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-20340219223492348232013-04-25T20:10:18.374-07:002013-04-25T20:10:18.374-07:00I try to keep one side of my desk clear because so...I try to keep one side of my desk clear because sometimes my level of clutter is unbelievable. And I really don't know where all of that stuff comes from. So, that is one way I make my space workable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-6158489938729464522013-04-22T07:08:39.056-07:002013-04-22T07:08:39.056-07:00Thanks, Kathryn. They are a great group, aren'...Thanks, Kathryn. They are a great group, aren't they? :-)<br />We really appreciate your time, expertise and "energy" here at Pen and Prosper.<br /><br />Wishing you (and your parent) the best.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-12280307141661228852013-04-22T06:56:11.504-07:002013-04-22T06:56:11.504-07:00Wow, Jennifer, what a great group of interactive w...Wow, Jennifer, what a great group of interactive writers you have on your blog. I've been away taking care of an aging parent, but didn't want to miss a chance to comment on all the feedback. As a writer of 25 years and a feng shui blogger, I appreciate both sides -- writing and feng shui -- and find when I follow feng shui, the writing is easier. I like what HP van Duuren said, too, about having good air circulation and plants in the room! Great ideas -- and good feng shui as well. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238725079707845091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-27354891460992647322013-04-22T06:35:33.398-07:002013-04-22T06:35:33.398-07:00Good to hear, H.P., I'm a big fan of plants to...Good to hear, H.P., I'm a big fan of plants too. :-)Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-71589236957185917452013-04-22T06:27:24.375-07:002013-04-22T06:27:24.375-07:00It's not only about 'Engergy Flow Circulat...It's not only about <i>'Engergy Flow Circulation'</i>, and <i>Crispy Fresh New Posts,</i> as you could read in the previous comment, <br /><br />I also like to have some <i>Fresh Air Circulation</i> in the Workspace, opening a window once in a while, and have some plants. That also can help inspire <i>'Blog Growth'</i> :)<br />HP van Duurenhttp://hpshappywriting2.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-40699716006473545542013-04-21T03:46:23.145-07:002013-04-21T03:46:23.145-07:00Janette,
Thanks for your input here. Even with sm...Janette,<br /><br />Thanks for your input here. Even with small spaces, we can be creative and carve out an office that is professional, warm, and nurtures our spirit.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-49989049628962589242013-04-20T20:57:53.862-07:002013-04-20T20:57:53.862-07:00Great article. As for my office, I have some rearr...Great article. As for my office, I have some rearranging to do! My office is small but there is a large window in it. I plan to enlist some help to move (heavy) pieces of furniture and move my desk to face the window more directly instead of the side view setup I have now. Thanks for the advice!JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-34297202783004654962013-04-18T14:14:26.240-07:002013-04-18T14:14:26.240-07:00Hi Kate,
How true! But even with apartment living...Hi Kate,<br /><br />How true! But even with apartment living, it's sometimes do-able.<br />A second bedroom can become an office. :-) Happy to have you add to the discussion here. Much thanks.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-48244387788496631732013-04-18T12:13:37.760-07:002013-04-18T12:13:37.760-07:00Great article! Of course, this assumes you have sp...Great article! Of course, this assumes you have space to set up an office at all :) Yay for apartment living! Katehttp://www.katesheeran.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-57581918799856665402013-04-18T11:03:12.257-07:002013-04-18T11:03:12.257-07:00Karen,
Cancerians are neat by nature:-) I'm s...Karen,<br /><br />Cancerians are neat by nature:-) I'm sure you'll pull things together soon. Hope you have a lovely time w/family. Thanks for your input today. :-)Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-5000159073373534332013-04-18T10:34:51.948-07:002013-04-18T10:34:51.948-07:00My desk is currently a mess in progress. I am a ne...My desk is currently a mess in progress. I am a neat person by nature, but you wouldn't know it to look at my office. Hoping actually, to get some order restored today as I have family coming from NJ tomorrow. The desk faces into the room and I have a window view, so it's very nice. And even better when I can see the top of the desk. :) <br /><br />Jen, thanks for the article and intro to Kathryn!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-85427635035365952272013-04-18T08:12:58.694-07:002013-04-18T08:12:58.694-07:00Thanks for the updates, H.P. :-)Thanks for the updates, H.P. :-)Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-90686007169760685662013-04-18T07:47:46.078-07:002013-04-18T07:47:46.078-07:00Thanks so much for bringing up this interesting to...Thanks so much for bringing up this interesting topic,<i> 'Writers Workspaces that Inspire'</i> is a topic that on my blog actually made it into the <i>Most Popular Posts</i> list. (and I just discovered that a (potential money making) link in that post was pointing to a wrong page! Talking about a (Feng Shui) <i>'Energy Flow Circulation'</i> :))<br /><br />Since I am all for making my Write Envrionment an Inspirational (Fun) Space for <i>Creativity & Productivity</i>, I designed several work spaces, and recently I also actually got a little more <i>Productive</i> with my writing, because yesterday actually wrote (an Exclusive) <br /><i>Crispy Fresh New Post</i> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> HP van Duurenhttp://hpshappywriting2.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-5426341652505880662013-04-17T13:46:57.144-07:002013-04-17T13:46:57.144-07:00Hi there!
...I can certainly relate. :-) Thanks f...Hi there!<br /><br />...I can certainly relate. :-) Thanks for weighing in today, Quietspirit.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-75854508024237826672013-04-17T13:31:48.614-07:002013-04-17T13:31:48.614-07:00I need to take some time an sort, sort, sort thing...I need to take some time an sort, sort, sort things to get them where they belong. quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-3838372523017712242013-04-16T16:16:57.657-07:002013-04-16T16:16:57.657-07:00How true! Thanks, Sue. It's always a pleasure....How true! Thanks, Sue. It's always a pleasure. :-)Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-49581516885352554492013-04-16T16:11:54.685-07:002013-04-16T16:11:54.685-07:00My desk faces a wall, but there's a window to ...My desk faces a wall, but there's a window to my right that overlooks the yard. It's a big one and I'm frequently staring out of it and no one but another writer would understand that this is when I'm really "working." Great post!Susan Sundwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747706680849311882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-74434893792216574682013-04-16T15:09:08.712-07:002013-04-16T15:09:08.712-07:00Missed Periods,
Wow...a blast from the past! How ...Missed Periods,<br /><br />Wow...a blast from the past! How are you? We'd love to get an image of that antique desk. I bet it is lovely. Sho' wish I had one. :-) Thanks for commenting today; I appreciate hearing from you today.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-18169443717550820922013-04-16T14:57:46.001-07:002013-04-16T14:57:46.001-07:00I just set up a writing room for myself. My newly ...I just set up a writing room for myself. My newly purchased antique desk is facing the window. I love it. Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-72163682025565236522013-04-16T06:49:56.174-07:002013-04-16T06:49:56.174-07:00Yasmin,
Most of our offices are a "work in p...Yasmin,<br /><br />Most of our offices are a "work in progress". :-) I too like the idea of desks facing windows, however, because of the way that my space is structured, that's not possible. But, I think it works well and is lovely just the same. :-)<br /><br />Great to get your feedback on this. Thanks!Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-18374267610620822512013-04-16T06:25:41.667-07:002013-04-16T06:25:41.667-07:00Jennifer,
Thanks for this very interesting post. ...Jennifer,<br /><br />Thanks for this very interesting post. I have a long way to go before my writing space starts to look professional. However, you have given me some timely tips and ideas that I will definitely take into account as I start to shape my writing space the way I want it. I like the idea of framing book covers. I also agree with desks facing windows. Thankfully, my desk does face a window, so I enjoy taking breaks just to enjoy nature. Thanks again for a really useful post.Yasminhttp://www.whatthepencreates.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-72588085179485726472013-04-16T06:20:44.098-07:002013-04-16T06:20:44.098-07:00Linda,
No matter what you're doing, (or not),...Linda,<br /><br />No matter what you're doing, (or not), I'd say it's working out well for you--based on your ever-growing list of publishing credits. LOL<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and starting us off here. Have a great week.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-656350062840310952013-04-16T06:12:37.579-07:002013-04-16T06:12:37.579-07:00Hi Jen,
No matter how expensive my furniture or ma...Hi Jen,<br />No matter how expensive my furniture or materials, I'd still have a pile up at the end of the month when I go through my stacks and rearrange. Good advice though to present yourself as a professional starting with the work area.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.com