INSIGHT Magazine January 2018 | Page 37

T he fresh start that a new year promises has arrived! January brings the crisp air of an Alabama winter, and with it, the opportunity to change my wicked old ways and get my life in order. Whether it’s your diet, budget, or basic daily routines that needs a makeover this is the year to pull it together. Next, we’re going to need some cork boards to pin up important items. But don’t worry, there are so many ways to dress up bland cork to match your space. With a little painters tape and paint you can get creative. Check out these ideas… If you’re like me, life sometimes feels like a pinball machine bouncing from responsibility A to responsibility D to laundry to responsibility B to cooking dinner and finally landing on the couch for a minimum of two hours of mind-numbing television. My answer to the chaos? A clean and organized work space to sort out what life throws at me. Who’s in? Let’s start with a desk. If you don’t already have one, try the thrift store or build your own! The folks at shanty-2-chic.com shared their plans for what they call a $60 computer desk. Click on the photo for a link. INSIGHT January 2018 37