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My Home “Office”

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Today, I’m participating in Manager Mom’s “Open Your Office” Blogoopalooza, which asks bloggers to let readers into their office, where all the blog addiction writing happens.

 

So to that end, I’m posting a few photos of my inner sanctum, my special place, my out-of-the-way retreat located smack dab at the…

 

The Office, Episode #2

 

kitchen table.

 

I’ll pan out for you, so you can take in the whole expanse.

 

The Office, Outtakes

 

Here, I have everything I need. An inspiring view into my phlegmy neighbor’s shower, padded chair with limited edition butt print, and an unpredictable and erratic Internet connection.

Also, peacock feathers.

Because, what office is complete without peacock feathers? An accessory that flexes its owner’s creativity with the age-old question, “WHY in the ever-lovin’ Sam Hill did I buy those?”

 

And! I’ve got my muse (look in the upper right corner behind the palm frond), Shimmer the Bulimic Fish. Shimmer, a rather new addition to the family, constantly (and sometimes violently) spits up food bits, which I use as a metaphor for throwing up some of the stuff I’ve posted here.

 

Annnnndddddd….In the interest of authenticity, I’m going to post a few photos of what my office “really” looks like.

 

The Office: The Real Story

 

(I mix all that in my mouth. I’m a blogger, not a dishwasher.)

 

But more often, my office tends toward this:

 

The Office: Behind the Scenes

 

True story.

 

Please be sure to check out Manager Mom’s original post, where she links to other offices from around the blogosphere.

 

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  1. slouching mom says

    July 13, 2008 at 9:58 am

    whether it’s in the kitchen or not — that is one GORGEOUS wall color.

    Reply
  2. Karen says

    July 13, 2008 at 10:42 am

    I agree – fabulous wall color! Since I seem to blog mostly at work and we’re not allowed to take pictures, I can’t play. :(

    Reply
  3. stephanie (bad mom) says

    July 13, 2008 at 11:09 am

    Those walls are inspiring me all the way up here.

    We got our peacock feathers from the real deal, which lives next door to my parents. I’m afraid maybe they go and pluck them right from his noisy ass…

    Reply
  4. Amyesq says

    July 13, 2008 at 1:07 pm

    I crave that wall color. Your whole kitchen (which I originally thought was your office and was inordinately jealous, but now that’s it’s your kitchen I am merely ordinately jealous) is bright and clean.

    Reply
  5. Jamie says

    July 13, 2008 at 1:29 pm

    Mmmm…. peanut butter and vodka. Love it.

    Reply
  6. Jenn @ Juggling Life says

    July 13, 2008 at 2:01 pm

    I love the paint and the bright, airy feeling. And the Ruffles!

    Reply
  7. Sugar says

    July 13, 2008 at 2:19 pm

    That peanut butter with a spoon sticking out looks awfully familiar. Unfortunately, my office is much less magazine spread looking. Darn it.

    Reply
  8. mami Jen says

    July 13, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    I love the color! Being in the kitchen how can you not be surrounded by food? It must be a real time saver, every thing is so close and handy, leaving you with more time to blog. Which I have greatly enjoyed reading.

    Thanks

    Reply
  9. Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says

    July 13, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    Pass the Fred, er, the Absolut please.

    Reply
  10. manager mom says

    July 13, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    OK…I couldn’t see what kind of fish Shimmer was, but if he’s bulimic, I’m guessing Betta.

    I LOVE that wall color. It looks like the same color of the poppies on my desktop. Benjamin Moore? Martha Stewart? Home Depot Store Brand? I must know.

    Reply
  11. Myra says

    July 13, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    just curious, do you take a swig of the tomato juice or the vodka first? and if those are queen-sized olives, i think we are soul sisters. did i mention that i LOVE that shade of orange? or how jealous i am that your glass table is devoid of fingerprints?

    Reply
  12. Kizz says

    July 13, 2008 at 6:07 pm

    How cute, you use a table! :)

    I thought, “What a great idea, I should particip….um, how embarrassing would it be to have my entry be picture of my ratty old couch?”

    Reply
  13. Kelly@SHE-POWER says

    July 13, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    Your kitchen is glamorous, and you have a nice comfy chair and yummy snacks!

    If I had to post photos of my blogging/writing space I’d need a video so you could appreciate my impractical funky red chairs and how small the tatty wooden dining table is that I sit at (family heirloom on my hubby’s side – I cannot seem to get rid of it). Oh, and you could watch me follow my husband around the house bitching that I don’t have a writing space, while he has an entire room and a grand f*cking piano.

    Not that I’m bitter or anything.

    Kelly

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  14. MereCat says

    July 13, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    Holy orange, batman! I LOVE it! Talk about bold and energizing! I NEED your color! And the bloody marys sans dishwasher? Where have you been all my life?

    Reply
  15. foradifferentkindofgirl says

    July 13, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    Either “before” or “after,” I would so totally swap work areas with you! The windows, the colors, the table, the peanut butter. Glorious!

    Glad you stopped by mine!

    Reply
  16. Tina says

    July 13, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    Really nice! I love that you mix in your mouth. Very green of you. Hey, you have both peanut butter and green olives! Have you ever tried both together on a sandwich? Yum.

    Reply
  17. Jill says

    July 13, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    Um … that’s one kick ass kitchen office. Totally dig the color, the furniture, the computer, and the snacks.

    I so want to go over there… When are you sending out your invites?

    Reply
  18. Hen says

    July 14, 2008 at 12:38 am

    OMG, OMG, OMG….peacock feathers *INDOORS*….(shakes head, and nibbles nervously at fingernails)….

    Reply
  19. Clink says

    July 14, 2008 at 4:36 am

    Loving the wall color!

    Reply
  20. Cocotte says

    July 14, 2008 at 5:00 am

    Are those gummy vitamins??

    I’m with the others – love the wall color and your entire space. I could do some serious thinking there.

    Reply
  21. matteroffactmommy says

    July 14, 2008 at 6:17 am

    jumping on the ‘love the wall color’ bandwagon. as i’ve mentioned before, my entire house is bathed in stark-white paint. just haven’t HAD the time to do any decorating of any sort.

    anyway, the entire thing is hilarious… and i just might do this myself. except, without the creativity and humor that you and manager mom expressed in your entries.

    :)

    Reply
  22. Green Girl says

    July 14, 2008 at 7:20 am

    Very nice–again, love the wall color and I covet your blinds!

    Reply
  23. mommypie says

    July 14, 2008 at 8:09 am

    Waaaaay nicer than my office. Which is the couch.

    Reply
  24. robyn says

    July 14, 2008 at 8:17 am

    Love your kitchen. That wall color is fab! (Yes, I just said “fab”.) :)

    Reply
  25. Marketing Mama says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:36 am

    You had me at orange walls. Lovely! :)

    Reply
  26. LaRue says

    July 14, 2008 at 12:08 pm

    I agree with the color, but it would clash with my hair.

    Love your table. Everyone in my home is far too accident prone to have any glass anywhere other than the windows.

    Reply
  27. JCK says

    July 14, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    You are too funny! Love that wall color. And glad to see that someone else joins me at JackOClock. Which can really be anytime!

    I am commenting here from the library, as we are still under office reconfiguration at our house and the computer is unplugged.

    Reply
  28. Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:47 pm

    ADORE the wall color! Is that gelato?

    Reply
  29. MarathonMom says

    July 15, 2008 at 6:12 pm

    Dude! your office is straight off one of those design shows! Diggin’ the gummy vites, 2 a day!

    Reply

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