Summer at ...and this time, concentrate! had a fantastic idea for a blogfest. Today, we're showing each other our workspaces! Fun, right?
Here's my workspace!
I'm always adding to the design wall -- any picture, magazine photo, or sketch that inspires me goes up. I subscribe to Elle Decor magazine, which is an excellent source for setting details. Pictures of house interiors, European architecture and restaurants, tropical homes and landscapes go on the wall, as well as close-up shots of chairs, tables, doors, floorings, stucco or tiled walls, and pictures of exotic or couture fabrics. So much inspiration!
Also on my wall right now are maps to help me with the logistics of my current WiP: road maps of the southern United States, a map of downtown Washington D.C., and one of its Metro system. There are also pictures of celebrities that remind me, especially in the way they are dressed, of the characters in my story.
Other incidentals: my workspace is located in the upstairs "bonus room" of our house, where I can close the door and shut out the rest of the household (LOL). I use the student version of Microsoft Word 2007, and all my reference books (dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedias, style guides) are all online.
Okay, I showed you mine, now you show me yours! And whether you're playing along or not, visit the next stop on the blogfest list: Sarah Ahiers at Falen Formulates Fiction. And for the whole list of participating bloggers, go here --> CLICK ME
44 comments:
Wow! Nice and colourful!
Love your work space...so inspirational. I want it.
That's great! I love how everyone's spaces are so different.
I love seeing maps. I'd like to have a globe and a flat map of the US. For NaNo last year, I hand-drew a map of North America, Europe, and Asia for my sci-fi novel, just so I could have a visual representation of the dystopian reassignments.
Thanks for participating. :)
I love the color and energy of your writing space! Sweet!
Hey! I'm visiting from Summer's post and I must say, I love your space! And thanks for a great idea-magazines with room interiors!!! Duh, never thought of that!
I love the design wall. That's a great idea. My favorite picture on it is the one with the butterfly and swan *wink*. :D
Ohh I love your design wall! Very visual and inspiring, but fess up ... did you straighten up before you took the picture?? LOL
I really miss having a dedicated writing space. My den was my perfect sanctuary at the old house, but that was lost when we moved into the rental which only has 2 bedrooms. I have a tiny desk in the back corner of the living room now. I will try to snap a picture when I get home tonight!
I love your desk area, Nic! :)
Happy Monday/November!
Love,
Lola
Wow, so lively and colorful! I had a big map and collage of photos on the wall when I was working on another project about Rome. Like you, I'll probably tailor the space to each story as I go.
I feel inspired just looking at your wall!! Wow! This is fabulous!
(Enough exclamations? Sorry)
This really is awesome though. I used to have more pictures like this around my desk but I tore it all down when I framed my map cause...it needed to stand alone. Also, what is more inspiring then Jk Rowling's story? Or that's what I like to tell myself anyway.
your space is very clean and neat! Mine is very dusty... but I have pix of my children all around--and their art. So that's inspirational! :D <3
I would adore the MAPS. Maps help me keep things straight... in fact I could probably put some up by my computer. Behind it, I have a book shelf (long story). I think though, so many people are more visual than me. I only have a couple pictures... Great space!
i am so completely jealous about your design wall. I wish i had some wall space for hangings
Now this is a proper writing space! I love your design wall!
Love your collage Nicole! Looks a little like the wall above my desk :) I'm going to post up my blogfest now, so hope you'll stop by again and see it!
It's an inspiration fest on your wall! Nice!
Aha - I have spotted the metro ticket! Great minds think alike and all that.... :)
It's so colorful! I love that. Yay! Cute box of kleenexes, btw. :D
OH HECK NO!!
NO no no way can I take a picture of my writing space. Like my mind, my space is very chaotic.
Love yours! :o) It might even inspire me to clean my own!
I love the design wall! So cool!
The word "eclectic" comes to mind.
- Eric
So many cool images for you to look up to and gain inspiration from. Love it!
Jai
Love the collage. Appealing, inspirational and practical.
I knew yours would be all pretty. So lovely. I love clipping pics for spurring my imagination when I write. Lovely..:)
I love your writing space! Both creative and very, very neat! :)
I lurve your design wall! I can't ever seem to do anything like that so instead I download thousands of digital photos and use those for inspiration. Lol!
I love it! It's happy and busy with plenty of things to keep you inspired! Thanks for sharing!
This looks like a really well-sed workspace: the cork board full of stuff, the sticky notes. Very inspirational!
Seriously awesome!!!! I'm so jealous!! I'm seeing all these fab spaces!
What a lovely space to write. I think a girl needs more than just a room of her own--she needs an inspirational room of her own! And you have just that. I love it.
I'm excited to have found your blog! I can see I'm going to love following you.
Oh I love your colourful wall!!! It's definitely a lot neater than mine with lots of post-its!!! :)
I'm now following your blog! :) I love blogsfests, I get to meet new bloggie friends! :)
What a fun blogfest! And I love your workspace - how nice that you have your very own room. I alternate between the living room and my bedroom, whichever is quietest.
Aw cool! Total fun! This looks like a great place to work. I now work in bed most of the time. Way too boring to post...
I love your design wall! This looks like such a fun, inspired space... I love it!
Your workspace is made of inspiration!
Love it!
Shelley
I love that collage! I'm totally stealing that idea :)
fabulous! Looks so cozy!
Love your workspace! Mine's just a corner in the living room, but it works for me! Have a great day! :)
You have created a special place to work, Nicole. I love it. I need to add some inspiration to my office now.
Nice space! I like your idea of putting up reference in front of you. I'm always running back to Google the check stuff like this!
Lovely space! That wall looks very inspiring and everything you need is right there.
Happy writing!
I love maps with a passion! Real or fantasy.
Hi, Nicole! Thanks for stopping by and following my blog:).
Best of luck with NaNo! I love Stephen King's On Writing--It's one of my favorite books on the craft! He's quite inspiring.
See you in the blogosphere!
Hi!! I'm very very late catching up with everyone's workspaces a la Summer!!
I love your wall!! I love that it's packed with all things that mean so much to you. I love the kids' drawing on the top right hand side - that is so cute!!
It's a brilliant eclectic space! thanks for sharing it here! Take care
x
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