Interesting yes. Take a look at this after office photo and then gaze upon the before photo underneath. Now imagine how you would feel working in each space. Quite a difference indeed. Might be a New Year’s resolution? Just a thought.

Have a fabulous festive evening with sparkles and twinkles for 2009!

After photo of office space. Not the best placement for the desk since the door is now at a peripheral view. FYI, the optimal desk position in Feng Shui is with a wall supporting your back and a view of the door and window.

Before photo. Um, not the best space to work in, imho.

For more info on who this is, visit the photographer Laurence Kim.

Yes, it’s actually true, (and not an urban legend); French artist Paul Coudamy designed a complete cardboard office for an ad agency in a warehouse in the North part of Paris.

Book shelves made out of cardboard and lighting with upside-down white umbrellas, reflect light in the most creative way. The designer called it, “magic.”

This space is completely modular, customizable with movable partitions. I’m not sure about the ergonomics but it looks cool. And if you get bored, you can move it around.

What a fabulous piece of art furniture in the lobby of the office. It needs a few pillows. Deepali?

Paul Coudamy managed to create this on a strict budget, He designed furniture, twenty work stations, partitions, meeting rooms and storage using 4cm thick water-resistant honeycomb cardboard mounted with wood glue and tape.

Pretty impressive. Looks like a fun place to work and the making of a business on the creative edge of new expression.

For more on Paul Coudamy visit the website: www.paulcaoudamy.com.

Office space in a bedroom. Hidden and lovely without introducing into the sleeping area.

It’s so very green to reduce our footprint on the planet and that includes getting creative with smaller spaces and making it work. Just saw these beautiful images posted on Apartment Therapy via House to Home and wanted to share them here.

Contemporary office in a small space and office storage in a dining room. Love these ideas.

Oprah Winfrey is currently having a live web event that has drawn 2 million viewers so far.

Have you eco-lovers heard about Oprah’s live web series with Eckhart Tolle discussing his new book (chapter by chapter), “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose?” What an impact those two have together. It just gives me the chills. Her platform and voice and his vision make for powerful positive change in this world. Talking about healing the planet….

I can tell you this. Eckhart Tolle’s books have spoken to my heart (and millions of others) in times of light and dark. As I re-read through his latest, I keep having those “aha” moments that Oprah often talks about. The energy is spreading and vibrations are high…

Check out all the buzz on Oprah’s website.

After photo of my recent remodeled back studio space…Oh baby…

Ok, here it is! and it’s totally eco-fabulous…What am I talking about?….you might wonder…Well, as you know I recently remodeled my back studio space (check out the before photos posted on 12/13/07) and converted it into my official office. It’s quite empowering you know…..located in the wealth and fame area of the property and….I totally feel it….

Another fabulous view of my throne room, oh Divine One..I am in love…

The amazing thing—I did it all with eco-chic love….eco-insulation from Ecohaus…so many eco’s here…

Anyway, when I sit at my desk, I feel arms embracing me, keeping me warm and insulated. The walls are painted with low voc paint, Water 01 from Yolo Colorhouse. Miguel Hernandez, craftsman extraordinaire (e-mail him at: miguelanh@comcast.net) worked with the existing structure, recycled everything he (and his brother Martin) tore down.

I got that wonderful used side door for $150 (made by Pella!) right here in Portland at The Rebuilding Center on Mississippi Ave. I also re-used the carpet, pompazon chair and speaking of chairs….Oh….the Herman Miller chair…well, all Herman Miller products are green…and an adorable eco-chic light fixture from Schoolhouse Electric…

This is my view, sitting at my desk…outdoor living space…in my love area no less….Oh blessings…That window used to be in the garage…

My sweet, smiling Buddha handcrafted from stone, gazes upon me….

The other view….water fountain in the wealth area…Miguel made this for me…She is crossing her arms at her heart…feel the abundance…I am so grateful…

Oh entry way….She is a refurbished door that was just lying around in the studio….Miguel just sanded it and stained it lightly.

After morning meditation and practicing the harmonium (just got it!), I make my way outside to this lovely space. As I step into it, my Spirit is happy and I’m ready to work. Oh throne room, you perfectly represent who I am and where I am going…Hallelujah…

I highly recommend creating a work space for yourself. It doesn’t cost that much and the investment in yourself is priceless…No, I’m not a Mastercard commercial….

It was totally affordable and completely eco-friendly……I just did my research and found that everything eco was comparable in price to the other toxic products that cause cancer….On your next remodel project, just leap into the world of eco-chic….The net will appear…It always does and you will love yourself for doing it!

For more information, comments or questions, e-mail or post here…I’ll be happy to answer them…