As a child I would often play “house” with my older sister. She always assigned me as the parent; thus, I had the privilege (her words) of cleaning up her room and making her a snack. My favorite part of this game, aside from my sister agreeing to play with me, was “work time.” I would wander over to my mother’s desk and pretend to do very important parent things. There were papers to sort, pushpins to stick and stamps to press. I’d create a world in which I transformed life’s chaos into a beautiful, neatly organized tableau.
I am now a mother of two and get to play “house” in real life. And while not quite as entertaining as I imagined it would be, it has its perks. For example, I now have a desk appointed with stylish accessories to help me seamlessly tackle adult tasks. But what I missed in the fine print was that my peaceful spot to get things done would become a veritable storage unit for children’s backpacks, random toys and books I’ve never read. This is partially my own fault but also just the reality of adult life. I still hold out hope that one day my desk will be worthy of the one from my childhood fantasies. In the meantime, I’ll dream of a less crowded workspace covered in useful but beautiful things.
Retro 51 Pens, Scriptura
Bronze LED lamp, Eclectic Home
Merlin Box, Eclectic Home
Peacock Mousepad Notepad, Alexa Pulitzer
Pencil Holder, Saks Fifth Avenue
Safari Frame, Adler’s
Lizard Desk Pad, Maisonette
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