Lately my obsession has been with creative workspaces. Hours on Pinterest researching this topic somehow allows me to believe that the more creative looking the environment, the more creative you will become! This is rubbish, of course, but there is a certain amount of inspiration that is beneficial to draw from even though it may come in the form of procrastination. At least that’s what I keep telling myself.
Recently we decided to move a large cabinet that was blocking a wall in our dining room. This opened up endless possibilities of what to put on this blank space and realizing that we had an abundance of framed prints and not enough space for them, our “gallery wall” was created! Coincidentally, this wall sits to the right of my small desk in our multipurpose dining, bar, music, Poetry of Living office and general hang out room. Really, does one need such a large space just for dining? Even the dog enjoys lounging here as the rays of sun stream beautifully through the large picture windows. Our quest to create an inspiring atmosphere works for the most part, definitely pushing me towards sitting and writing more than it did in the past!
Desk, chair and lamp from West Elm
Buffet cabinet from Pottery Barn
Ceramic vases and tray from Heath Ceramics
“Accept the Good” Colby Poster Print
Marilyn Manson “Beautiful People” photo by Floria Sigismondi
David Bowie “Little Wonder” photo by Floria Sigismondi
Nick Cave photo by Jeff Bender
James Blood Ulmer photo by Anton Corbijn
Absence of Wax polaroid by Claire Marie Vogel
Sarno’s Bakery neon sign photo by Jody Miller
“Gilbertville Public Library” print by Hollie Chastain
John Coltrane/Ornette Coleman/Albert Ayler triptych by Ian Johnson
Taxidermy Dog Form from David Bowie music video
Painted antlers by Kelly Norris Sarno for Anew Studio
“Man with Inspired Thought” painting by Britt Randle
