Our church office for years (more than10) looked like this. A desk and piles of boxes. I added the green curtains and the welcome sign as there was nothing but blinds. Yes, very depressing.
Whole wall of nothing and a closet and a printer. At least the cement was covered in rug squares.
This is now our church office. It has taken months of recon work, volunteers and many hours searching for this to happen. I added two English library desks, Persian wool rugs, handmade red oak bookcases made by a local craftsman and donated wingchairs.
Need to add new curtains and a computer but this is now the new office that people see when they come in. Beats the warehouse of boxes. We now have a pleasant, multi functional work space and conference room. Decorated in the style the priest in residence preferred. I like more modern but this works. The only thing that this room cost was $300 for the rug and $400 for the walnut desk in the back. The rest was donated. I need to add new curtains/hardware and I will be done with decorating. Yes, it is Maximalist but that is ok with me. This has a welcome clawfoot desk and a work desk for the priest. Plus there is the secretary office in back that leads to the conference room. Just need a fainting couch for the back office and it will be done. The couch is for people who need to lie down. Long hours and some physical breaks require a couch in some offices. There used to be one in this front office but it was over used and had to go. The clock is a wind up vintage that chimes and has a choice of tunes. It weighs over 6lbs. This space is workable office for the priest and people stay out of his personal residence, rectory.
my flock of ducks
French Hens we added to our flock of egg layers. Sweet gentle giants.
A flying squirrel we rescued. It spent the night on a heating pad and was released the next day.
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