#workspace setup

[wellwickedstuff]

Desk setup inspiration

[lkblackham]

Studio Space Show-and-Tell

So.... I'm currently waiting on feedback for the Big Thing I had to write for my thesis, and I have a very sobering activist post I'm planning for tomorrow, and it's just been a really rough couple of weeks in general. So I've decided to do something fun and frivolous and not terribly productive but that's the point.

I've seen other artists show off their studio spaces, and they're ALL way more cool and well-decorated and generally cleaner than mine. I know a lot of that is tidied up for social media, and I do love me some organization porn, but I thought it would be fun and worthwhile to show off my studio/home office/living room space in all its messy dumpster fire glory:

Things to note:

The kneeling chair. I have ADHD and a bad back, and this chair is kind of the best investment I've ever made for both of those things. I can stim by rocking while I work. It forces me to not hunch over. OR it makes me go full 'L from Death Note', depending on the hour of the day.

The cat carrier. Literally nowhere else to put it. My cats hate it.

The ukulele, amp and lurking electric guitar. Sometimes I get so frustrated with my work I need to jam it out angrily on some musical instrument. Usually the ukulele, because I don't have to plug it in. My neighbors are very understanding and I try to keep my rage-jamming to daylight working hours. I'm not a good musician, but I am a very enthusiastic one.

PeachyBbies slime. When I'm too tired to jam, or rock, I slime. It's actually really effective. I haven't used them in a while, though, because they have melted a bit in the sun and are all sticky. Need to spray 'em with some baking soda and water.

Giant Ass Waterbottle. Yes, it's a Stanley. I drain this thing multiple times a day. I'm never dehydrated and I spend roughly half the day in the bathroom. I've recently added a Manfred sticker to it. It's me and Manfred against academic bureaucracy.

The just-barely-in-view Lego box. It contains the set for Gandalf and the Balrog. It's adorable. I can't put it together, however, because I have a cat who literally seeks out objects I value in order to knock them down when he's upset. So it's just sitting there. Chilling. Vibing. A lost dream.

Eagle-eyed viewers might be asking, "Laura, why is there a painting of a clown on your wall?"

The answer is, that clown is my grandpa. As painted by my grandma.

Yes, he was a Real Actual Clown. My grandma was also a Real Actual Clown. Literally graduated from Real Actual Clown School. But she didn't do a self-portrait of her clownsona, which is a travesty. That would have been the CUTEST and WEIRDEST couple's portrait set.

Grampa Pickles here keeps an eye on me and makes sure I don't take anything too seriously.

I would also like to show off my keyboard:

In my humble opinion, when you are in a typing-intensive type of job and primarily work from home, a really nice thonky mechanical keyboard is actually a major productivity aid. Plus, it's rainbow and it lights up. Really top of the line tech.

I would also like to bring attention to my assistant who hangs out by the window while I work:

I was trying to take a nice portrait of him but he really wanted to boop the camera. He's saying hi!

Finally, a close-up of my Emotional Support Bottle:

He helps me get through the day. And stay hydrated.

AAAAnd there's my show-and-tell. Warts and all. I would LOVE to see and hear about YOUR studio/working spaces and all the cool/weird stuff you've collected in it. Clean well-organized offices are fine, I guess, but I do love to see how people have molded their spaces to reflect their personality and priorities.

[corporategiftsonline]

Are you looking to give your office desk and workspace setup a unique twist? In this video, we highlight a selection of unique essential items for corporate offices that make work easier and more organized—plus, they are eco-friendly!

[motionsetup]

Line 1: Cables spill over the desk edge, tangling with pens and snagging fingertips. Line 2: Every charger swap means stretching behind monitors or crawling under the desk. Line 3: But a shallow cable tray near the front edge now tucks cords within easy reach. A simple cable tray keeps cords within reach and frees up desk space, making charger swaps smoother and reducing clutter. http://www.workbasic.myshopify.com

[insidelightnotes]

Plugged-in desk lamp with cords sprawled over the edge—again. Every switch buried behind monitors, every cable crossing the workspace. Now watch: one quick swap, power runs clean, but the cable’s still in plain sight. A simple upgrade can keep cables out of sight but still visible when you need them. A low-profile task light makes adjusting your workspace easier without the distraction of exposed cords. Shop smarter support at lightsupport.myshopify.com

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[motionsetup]

Line 1: Adapters sprawled across the desk, cables tangled, blocking your notepad every time. Line 2: Twice a day, you stretch deep under the desk, hunting for chargers hidden behind drawers—awkward and slow. Line 3: Now a slim under-desk cable box keeps chargers close, clearing space and cutting fumbling in half. A tidy under-desk cable box keeps chargers within reach, reducing the time spent hunting behind drawers and freeing up workspace. http://www.workbasic.myshopify.com

[watercolourferns]

I wanna make more like this. I have so many aesthetics I like tho. X’D

[insidelightnotes]

Cords chasing outlets keep lights stuck where they don’t belong. Every move pulls cables loose, shadows creep, and clutter grows back. Slide cables into a hidden channel—now the desk edge stays clear. A clean desk isn’t just about looks—hidden cable channels stop distracting cords from creeping into your workspace. Now you can focus without pulling or shifting cables all day long. Find out how simple cable management can change your setup.

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