Ugh, I still haven’t begun to get my tax info together yet! I think this is the weekend it’s going to have to happen, so I thought I’d motivate with a little home office/organization photo:

Thanks so much to flickr member almostbunnies for posting it to our Fresh New Spaces Group! It’s a lesson in what a difference great containers can make, as well as how you compose them. I love the way she’s grounded the bottom with the woven baskets, mixed in some favorite objects, and I am very jealous of that vintage Ivory Soap box.

For this week’s Flickr fave of the week, I am loving these floating shelves from Jeremy Levine Design. I’m also digging the way they used the stacking shelves on the left side. Thanks for adding it to our Fresh New Spaces Group!

By the way, this was an addition and remodel to a residence. The house was built around three trees and includes: grey water recycling, storm water capture, recycled coal fly ash concrete, solar energy, recycled lumber, passive cooling, thermal rock wall, and mobile shade panels.

Photographer: Tom Fowlkes

Well, January’s quite over, the Superbowl is over, and it may be time to get back into those weekend projects. One part of making your home office a place where you want to spend time is to be sure and add artwork that inspires you. Whether it’s nautical charts, a big inspiration board, etsy prints or a vintage blackboard, why don’t you get out a hammer and nails and get cracking on this one? It won’t take long but it will make a big difference!

From flickr member The Style Observatory

from Flickr member and blogger From the Right Bank

from Flickr member and blogger Eileen Josephine

from Flickr member and blogger sfgirlbybay

from Flickr member and Etsy store owner atelierpompadour

Not to be gross, but I’ve had a heck of a cough and cold this week which inspired me to figure out how to finally try and clean my laptop screen. I’m scared to touch it, like the wrong tiny bit of moisture would completely ruin it, thus ending my life as I know it and taking away my ability to earn a living!

After checking out products and advice, I found that one of the best, cheapest, and eco-friendly guides was at howtocleanthings.com. Thanks to Eric Ronning for the great advice. I’m out to buy some distilled water and vinegar and get to work!