The Yellow Room. Again.

[qos]

When I went into the yellow room this evening, I tried to use my intution to feel what the space needed and wanted -- but the obvious was so overwhelming I couldn't go any deeper: the clutter (better, but not yet solved), the for-some-reason-unfinished outer wall that needs to be sealed and then have real drywall put over the bubbles and the brown stain of moisture seepage.

So what I focused on instead is what I need, and that got me further. Yesterday I cleaned off the desk. Today I made sure that the area rug I'd put down in the chair space and slightly behind was entirely clear. Then I put up a bulletin board on the blank wall over the desk, where I can post business-related materials, like listings for places with office space or practioner rooms available on a flex-time basis.

The surface of the desk is inset, with a glass surface, so it already is full of inspiration: photos of family and friends, some of my achievements, spiritual images and words. But what's before my eyes will be the nuts-and-bolts.

What the room most needs is a chair for the desk. One that can live there, instead of me dragging my primary desk chair in from the living room. The space needs to be ready for me at any moment.

There needs to be a place made for writing paper and journals, and a pen holder. It needs to be creative/reflective space first. I also have a small file cabinet that matches the desk. The paper and pens can go there. The file drawer will be dedicated to business.

Those are all manageable forward steps.

Comments

[southernselkie.livejournal.com]

Have you thought of using the chair you were going to give me for the desk? Or is it too low. I've gotta come get that chair if you don't.

[qos.livejournal.com]

I'm going to get an adjustable chair that matches the desk. Let's make arrangements for you to pick up your chair asap. I'd like to get it out of my entry way.

[southernselkie.livejournal.com]

When's a good time? Could you bring it up here perhaps?

[toesontheground.livejournal.com]

A clean & tidy desk can be an oasis in a room that's otherwise a dump - this I know from experience!

If you need de-cluttering inspiration or ideas, this organise clutter (http://www.lifeorganizers.com/clutter/) page might be a good start point.