A Little Peek Into My Office

People often ask me about my office and where I work. Since I am regularly traveling or on the go, I work like most people these days – in my car, on planes, at the kitchen table and sometimes at our corporate office. The last year has been a bit different since the arrival of my little angel, now 7 months old. I’ve been learning how to juggle even more things from more locations.

Our corporate office, kitchen and shipping facility is in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood alongside the river. My office is not very large but has many windows with a view of the river where I occasionally see a lone kayaker on an industrial barge. Almost always, I have trays of chocolate concoctions awaiting my revisit. Each new product usually requires many rounds of trials as I taste, test, adjust, add and experiment. All tasted at different times of the day to get a true sense of the parfum.

So I look, smell, snap, taste and feel at all hours and write my feelings.

Along the length of one wall is my inspiration board. It holds layer upon layer of papers, clippings, tear sheets, packages, drawings and paintings that inspire me or drive my creative process. Also pinned on the wall is a 5-foot poster of Bob Marley and one of Erykah Badu saying control freaque. Music is a constant source of relaxation and energy and often serves as a catalyst for my creativity.

The newest additions to my work world are the crib and baby gear. My son doesn’t come to work with me full time but makes regular appearances. My Twilight poster featuring Edward hangs right above the crib where the babe gazes up, dreaming of developing such a head of hair.

For me, it is important to be surrounded by things that keep me leaping from one opposite idea to the next and all with a good vibe. My success relies on my ability to create. With cell phones, many responsibilities and now motherhood, it can be hard to find the needed time and inspiration. I am currently working on creating better time outside of the office to revitalize and find inspiration so that my time inside the office is all the more successful for it.

Hmm wish me luck ~ Who knows how to do this gig anyway?

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