How not to work when you shouldn't

When like me you work from home there is always the temptation to do just 'one more' small task, maybe check your emails in the advert breaks or just before you go to bed and then end up working half the night. I've found a solution that works for me. Fit an internal lock on the workroom or studio door. Not a bolt, but a proper Mortice Lock.
Decide what time you are going to finish that day. At the appointed time shut that door, TURN THE KEY IN THE LOCK, don't go in until the next day. It works for me. It stops me 'frittering' time during the day and I have more free time again- hurrah.

Poppy the Dog

It has been a sad week for us at Firefrost. Working from home as I do my constant companions are our dogs Poppy and Scooby. Although not allowed in the workroom they sit faithfully outside in the hall waiting for coffee time and the chance of a biscuit and looking hopefully every time I go out in case it is time for a walk.

Sadly last week we lost Poppy, who had reached the grand old age of 15 which is pretty old for a Labrador. I have had her since she was 5 weeks old and miss her in oh so many ways. However she did have a great life, since we work from home she had company all day long. Until she became too old she had lots of long walks on the fells and swims in the lake which was what she loved best. And then at the end of the day a real fire to lie in front of after supper and a radiator by her bed at night. Give me a dog's life any day.

Fabulous new flat Murano Glass Hearts

We have just taken delivery of some absolutely gorgeous large flat Murano glass hearts I can't wait to get them out on sale they are sure to be a winner. I want one of them for myself.

Working for yourself is great but when you find yourself actually chatting to the dog you know it is time to get out more! That's why for one day a week I have decided to take a job in town. I'm looking forward to starting work at Love the Lakes Keswick which is due to open very soon. Love the Lakes already has a branch in Bowness, its a great shop full of lovely gifts all made in the UK. If you are in Keswick or Bowness do call in an have a look round and buy lots of lovely goodies to take home.