Per the discussion in the challenge thread, I'm setting up my own challenge thread. My area of focus--> My home office. Also per our discussion, I'm attaching a before picture. I can't tell you how humiliating it is to show anyone this photo.
To explain, I'm a bookkeeper / mom by profession and do all my paid (and unpaid work actually) at home. Nine months ago we put an addition onto our house and my 'office' moved into it - actually it's the back corner of our new larger family room. I didn't have any furniture though (or flooring - note the plywood floor) and so just threw up a folding table and two old bookcases. Things have been going downhill ever since.
http://picasaweb.google.com/rtaylortoys/HomeOfficeBefore#5419633486717215682
Note the lack of a computer on the desk. I end up trucking everything I need to the sofa so I can sit on the floor with my clingy baby. Besides, it 'feels' awful to work in this mess.
http://picasaweb.google.com/rtaylortoys/HomeOfficeBefore#5419633375786570498
I've got a plan for what I want to do. The ultimate finish date is February 15th. Step one is to purchase the desks from Ikea by January 2nd and set them up. I also need to have all my files turned over for the new year by January 10th at the latest. (Most of my plans for the new set-up come from the Uncluttered Office of the Week.
Wish me luck!
