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      behind the scenes

3/1/2014

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Etsy keeps sending me these emails with business tips and reminders to update my about page (a new feature on Etsy). It's supposed to help potential customers see the behind the scenes of your creation process and workspace. I looked at a few examples and oh boy, some people really work in beautiful places with beautiful supplies and sure look beautiful while doing it. I finally decided to accept Etsy's challenge and create an about page with the behind the scenes to Citrus and Mint. But I decided that if it was really going to show my true self and process to attract customers, it is not going to be beautiful. Cause it certainly isn't. One day I hope to have my office look like the one above, but for now, this is real life at Citrus and Mint.
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If you can't read the captions, here they are:
-broken printer/scanner
-pillow place by my husband to prevent me from slouching. Doesn't work.
-Fake leather peeling off the computer chair.
-Poster board barrier to keep the baby from pulling the cords. Doesn't work either).
-Fancy "desk" made of two filing cabinets and a piece of plywood.
-Monitor raised on old college textbooks.
-A non-Mac desktop, yes they do still exist.
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A close up of the beautiful "natural" finish on our desk and my red computer glasses. These were actually my first pair of glasses. You know someone's a true fan of color when they pick out red for everyday glasses! The one and only nickname I've ever had was "Mrs. Red Glasses" given to me by one of my middle school students because he couldn't ever remember my name.
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Oh and don't forget my pantless "helpers". What do your creative spaces look like? Please tell me that I'm not alone in this!
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Tiffany
3/2/2014 01:42:59 am

OMG, I saw the first photo and I was in love! Then I saw the real workspace and was so glad to see you work in a real space. And I love the helpers! I've got one sitting at me feet chewing on Ipod ear buds as I type! My space has a bit more color, but it has a LOT more clutter too. I'll have to scrap a page about it. Thanks for the inspiration.

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Susan
3/2/2014 08:43:03 am

Love it. And do people REALLY have workspaces like that? I have a hard time believing it. At least not if they have kids. :)

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Marisa Lerin link
3/3/2014 03:40:59 am

Love this! Thanks for sharing!

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mary
3/4/2014 07:32:46 am

Love your room,would like to have something just a little close to that. Mine is shared with a bedroom. i mostly paper scrap and you can imagine what it is like to put it all away for company.I can keep hoping tho.

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Rachel
3/4/2014 08:00:18 am

Mary,
Haha. I guess that I forgot to mention the worst part. This is all in the main family room about 5 feet from the couch and 8 ft from the TV and in view from the kitchen. So don't feel bad!

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Rebekah {honeyandcheese} link
3/4/2014 09:59:40 am

The first picture is beautiful, no doubt about it. But I'm thinking it HAD to be staged for the photo.

My desk area looks more like yours - except add in about 10 pounds of various clutter and other things that don't belong here. Right now, ON my desk, I see pair of pliers, one sock, a computer game that doesn't belong to us, a dress I need to get rid of, an almost-empty bottle, a thermometer, an unopened package of cupcake wrappers, my DSLR, and who knows how many books and assorted pieces of paper.

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Rachel Erickson
3/14/2014 02:57:54 pm

Agh! My desk usually has a ton of clutter too. I guess even my picture was a little staged because I cleaned some clutter lol :)

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Laurie
3/11/2014 04:28:06 am

I just stumbled upon your site and I love seeing the real thing. All those other perfectly polished people with their beautiful organized work spaces only make me feel awful.

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Rachel Erickson
3/14/2014 02:59:12 pm

Thanks Laurie! I'm glad I'm not the only one!

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Angie link
3/22/2014 04:57:16 am

Rachel,

I love you even more for posting this. Haha! My workspace is what used to be our dining room table. Desks just aren't big enough to accomodate computers + watercolor messes. Yay for keeping it real. :)

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