Progress Report _ life is good!

I know i haven't been posting as regularly as I would like to, but today I am writing to confirm and express that I am THANKFUL, GRATEFUL AND HAPPY. My little family is happy and healthy. Work is busy but awesome. All in all I would be acting like a spoiled brat if I didn't admit that life is good!

Currently I am venturing into some new territory with a small project that I am attempting. I am doing this project under my R.chitect Studio logo, but it has absolutely NOTHING to do with architecture. Perhaps the reason I market my studio as an architecture, decor and graphic service.

This project might be the result of running a business from home and being a full time mom. All I can reveal at the moment are a few works in progress... watch this space!

Have a happy and good week dear readers!

owning the space that you're in

it is monday morning and i am sitting in my office for the first time this year!! up until now i have been working from our dining room as i just haven't gotten round to organising and sorting out my space! its funny how you put yourself and your own needs last when there is a husband, a toddler and a growing little one inside of you!

i had a quick checkup with my doctor this morning and so far all is set for next week thursday, i am most eager to meet the little guy and find out what secrets he has been hiding from us the past nine months!

i must admit its nice sitting in my own space again - it feels like i am twice as productive in here and like i am a lot more focused on the various tasks at hand. lesson learned and a little advice to pass on - if you are working for yourself or from home, create a dedicated workspace for yourself, it will ensure more productive work sessions and create a stable work ethic. possibly a bit late to only realise all of this now, but now that i know this i don't think i will forget it again.

have a look at my "thinking about my home office" pinterest board for some great and clever inspirations.

"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working"

Pablo Picasso

have a great week all you lovelies xoxo

that nesting instinct

i think i might have hit the "nesting" phase of my pregnancy, so nursery, baby, de-cluttering and home organising are a few things that i am exploring and searching on the internet at the moment.

That Nesting Instinct During Pregnancy

Reorganizing the closets, alphabetizing the spice rack, and thwarting dust-bunny breeding efforts under the bed? Welcome to a pre-labor ritual that helps get your home ready for the baby, and helps you pass the time.

from here

today i am writing lists for what needs to be done in the next 5 weeks, making a mobile for the new nursery, hanging pictures, frames and mirrors that have been standing in their new positions for ages now, putting up some shelving and hooks for easier storage in and around the house and starting to sort through some of anton's old clothes to be packed into hendriks's cupboards.

These little animals are the starting point of the mobile that i want to make for the nursery - i will post the end product when it is complete.

i went for a doctor's check up yesterday and all is well with mom and baby - for the time being we are still set for the 26th of february. have a lovely day xoxo