This: "I also feel more in my work and creative zone when I go upstairs as opposed to when I just plopped down at the kitchen table. It was far too easy to get distracted by housework or dishes."

Yes, there may be dishes sitting unwashed in my kitchen sink, but when I'm in my office, they're not bothering me, and I can concentrate on work.

Living With Kids: Rachel Shingleton
By Gabrielle. One of Rachel’s mottos is “I’ve never met a color I didn’t love.” With one peek of her home, I know she’s not kidding. It’s a bright, cheerful space that makes me smile, and I know it must have the same effect on her family. And at the risk of getting too deep, I imagine it helps …