How to add LOVE to your workspace and make it inspire you!

Nov 17

I attended Stationery Academy back in March of this year in New Orleans and it has greatly changed my life and business! Since then I have gotten back to my WHY! Why I do what I do and how I can help others with my talents and thus, House Plus Love was born! I have a passion for interior design and helping families create beautiful spaces that they love and can call home! So today I am sharing with you some ways to add some love to your workspaces to help you feel inspired and focused to create!

As an entrepreneur myself, I have been working from home for the past 4 years. Before taking the leap into self employment, I worked in several office environments, design firms, and even one basement! But there is nothing quite as rewarding and frightening as being the boss and creating in YOUR own space! And as a creative, our brains truly thrive in an inspiring environment! So let’s make your office space stand out from the crowd and get your creative juices flowing!

TIPS TO HELP YOUR WORKSPACE INSPIRE YOU:

Keep it neat and clutter free.

This one might be a no brainer, but is true! Creative minds can often be messy minds! And hey, there is nothing wrong with that! I must admit that my workspace is often a bottomless pit where things go to disappear and die. Even as I type this, the task “clean office” has been on my to-do list for days now. So please know I am preaching to the choir here! But I know that my mind seems to create better and stay on task when I have a tidy desk to work from! Use smart storage solutions to give everything a place. If it has a place, you might be more likely to keep it there. Before you close up shop for the day, spend a few minutes tidying up. That way you begin each day with a fresh start and perspective. Keeping your workspace clutter free will hopefully give your desk and mind space to create new and exciting things!

Add in some love and personality!

Your workspace needs to be a direct reflection of you and your personal style. What are your hobbies, your interests, passions? What is your favorite color? All of these questions can be contributing factors in what you choose to include in your space. I believe that the best workspaces put on display the heart behind the maker! Think of the walls and counters of your workspace as a “Brand Board” for yourself. Just as you began creating your brand or business by reaching deep into your WHY, think of your workspace in the same way! Gather colors, fabrics, artwork that play into your interests and inspiration and you will have a workspace that is not only beautiful, but inspires you as well! Don’t be afraid to show your personality. I like to call it, “Adding LOVE” to a space! Your workspace should be the best place for you to let your personal style ring true!

Put Your Dreams on Display!

Consider things that inspire you, that fuel your creative juices and make them visible! Goals and dreams are something that we talk about often as creatives! And I think having these dreams on display is very important! Something that I have started doing this year that I learned from Stationery Academy is actually writing down my BIG DREAMS and keeping them visible! My next step is going to be to create a lovely print and make sure it is front and center every day! Oprah herself also highly encourages this practice and she calls them “Vision Boards”! And by all means, if Oprah says do it, you perk up and listen! The purpose of these vision boards is to remind you of your goals, to keep you on track, and keep you inspired! Hang a bulletin board in your workspace and tack things that inspire you, that encourages you, but also pin up your dreams! There is no better motivation for your week then to look up and see what is possible for yourself and your business!

These are just a few ways for us creatives to get the most out of our workspaces! Start to view your office as a tool to help you create and thrive rather than a burden! I hope that you found these tips helpful and can start implementing a couple of these today!

Mark Rippstein

Mark Rippstein is the co-founder of R+R Creative Co.

Before graduating from Santa Clara University with honors in Business Marketing, Mark developed a strong work ethic at his parent’s scientific research company. Starting there in his early teens, he jumped in wherever needed, from sweeping floors and counting inventory to soldering circuit boards and setting up trade show booths...he even launched their first web presence in 1996. After working for a couple dot com companies in Silicon Valley and a Dutch bank in Switzerland, Mark spent over 10 years at Google forming and overseeing diverse and dispersed teams and projects. It was through his travels during that time that his appreciation for travel management, especially for trusted and knowledgeable advisors, grew into something that led him to Casto Travel. As Casto’s Director of Marketing, Mark oversaw their online presence, making sure that those who have an experience with Casto, including those working at Casto, had a clear understanding of their values and services. By leading their marketing efforts, Mark was tasked with keeping everything on brand, accurate, and secure. His primary focus was on their websites and their social ties. Mark also provided oversight when it came to having a clear, consistent and positive brand message, particularly pertaining to customer satisfaction, lead generation, and recruiting.

Mark joined his wife, Carla, to build a different type of marketing consulting company. With R+R Creative Co, their objective is to bring clarity, sustainability, and accountability to their projects.

Throughout his years of working on the web, Mark has become an advocate for clarity, consistency, and security. He believes that we should all strive for excellence and going beyond expectations...especially when it comes to working with others.

Find out more at: linkedin.com/in/markrippstein

https://www.randrcreativeco.com