We painted it blue which is very relaxing and comfortable. I hung the painting of Kyoto, which my friend painted. I also hung my map of the Universe, the history of my family name and the clock which Laura made in tech ed last year.
I have two book shelves with which to display most of my books (there's still two boxes under the stairs). I have a lot of mystery and horror compilations along with many novels and classic books; enough to keep me reading for years! On top of the shelves I have various items which I've collected and are special to me including a carved chest made in Haiti and a beer stein I bought when I was in Germany.
I set up the cabinet with much of my Coca-Cola collection (three boxes still under the stairs). I put the smaller items on display and kept the larger items in storage. The cans as well because they tend to spring leaks every now and then.
My desk is huge and has two big drawers, one of which doubles as a filing cabinet. On top of my desk I store all of my reference, writing and language books, and a couple of other special ones. I also have my writing box, my computer and a collage picture frame of my family. The printer is also set up beneath.
I have a dresser on which I have displayed my "Zen Corner". There is a water fountain, a Buddha board, an ornamental bonsai tree, a mini Zen garden and a few ornaments. I love to have the fountain running, it's so peaceful.
There is a table in the corner of the room which we can take out and put in the kitchen when company comes for dinner. I use it for a writing desk or when I'm dealing with papers. In front of that is a love seat which I use to sit and read.
Everything I need is here in my office. I am so glad we moved so that I could have this space for my writing. It really makes a difference! I always felt before that I was disturbing the family when I was working on my writing -- now I have a place to go.
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