i am giddy with excitement this morning after hearing the news last night that i'll be signing lease papers on my new studio space. i've always preferred working from my home office, with my boys being so little i just wanted to be nearby.  and i made it work, with some great help and healthy dose of humor mixed in. it wasn't always the best scenario since constant interruptions aren't the best for productivity, but it just comes with the territory.

now that my boys are a little older, and my growing business is outgrowing the space here, i decided to start the search for a studio space where i could work from p/t and also use as a client meeting space. i actually started looking in fall of '08, but the logistics were always tricky. it had to be a space that esthetically worked with my brand, somewhere that was within 10 miles of my home, a place that wan't too big, wasn't too small, and wasn't a million dollars per month.

i have always been open to sharing a space, and open to the logistics that come with that. so, when i was presented with an opportunity to share a space with a group of incredibly talented creative individuals recently, i was beyond thrilled! it's a modern building, open floor plan, 5 miles from my house, and the scenario just could not be better, really. the space is perfect for a client meeting area and office area where i'm anxious to get my productivity back without interruption! increased productivity means working less hours and spending more time with my family. 

i'll keep you posted on all the details, in the meantime i've been working on decorating the space which sends me into a frenzy of excitement. the meeting space has an exposed brick wall, polished concrete wall, painted wall and concrete floors. i love the idea of clean, crisp furniture mixed with light wood pieces to add an organic feel. let me know if you have any great ideas, i'd love suggestions!

just a few ideas for starters: