The Right Atmosphere

Note writing is an important ministry in encouraging others, so I’ve created a work area that will draw me to it and inspire me to write notes. My writing room is a small back bedroom in our home. My desk sits next to a window that looks out into our backyard. I’ve surrounded myself with my favorite baskets which hold cards and notes of all varieties and for all occasions. A bulletin board on the wall in front of my desk holds favorite pictures, published works, a calendar and inspiring sayings.


My husband, Jerry, put up a wren house just outside my window. (You can see it in the top picture.) The first week it was up a family moved in, and I enjoyed watching the development of new life. I also see a variety of other birds in our yard, and we have our own deer to enjoy. I enjoy watching the changes of weather here in Maryland where we enjoy all the seasons to perfection. Watching the snow fall as I write inspiring words to others is very soothing.

On the walls in the writing room are some of the manuscripts I’ve been fortunate to have published. Although I don’t write for publication now, the encouragement from seeing these works help me to continue on with the work God has given me.



“Beauty is food for the soul, balm to the spirit, inspiration for anything worthwhile we do with our lives.” Those words were written by Thomas Kinkade in his book, “Lightposts For Living,” under the subtitle of “Living in the Light of the Lovely.” He continues, “All you have to do is be conscious of the spaces around you and begin shaping them into environments that to your own eye are lovely and inviting." The throw of Longaberger baskets always makes me smile!

The atmosphere created in my room encourages me to share God’s love with others.Whatever you do, sewing, knitting, crafting, pottery, writing, anything . . . create a place that will inspire and encourage you as you labor in your work. Like a small back bedroom that just beckons you to come and create awhile–the right atmosphere!