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I think it's safe to say that for 95% of the year, my desk is in complete ruins. Cards from cute shops that I don't have the heart to throw away, old bottles of suspicious-looking nail polish, that hairtie I can never find when I actually need it, and old homework haphazardly done all swept across my desk, making it impossible to concentrate.

But finally, I mustered the courage (and time) to clear the months-worth of clutter invading my workspace to reveal - surprise - a white desk! The hours of scrolling through Tumblr and Pinterest could finally be put to use, and the result is a brand new work area that I'm really happy with for now :-)

Featured: Desk lamp and yellow box, both from Ikea // Calendar, online (frame from Ikea) // Pens, kikki.K // Pen holder, Muji // Speaker, Creative // Candle, Marks and Spencer

As I work, I enjoy having a drink with me - today I had a blueberry, banana and strawberry smoothie.

Collection of magazines - My favorite reads are Kinfolk, Yen, Frankie, Cereal, Home & Decor Singapore, SquareRooms, and Nylon

And finally, to end this post, I thought I'd share some of my tips for organizing your workspace:

1. Light Colors

I find it easiest to work when the atmosphere is bright and clean, so I tend to go for white walls, desks, and light woods. (Unfortunately, my room isn't white, but my mint green walls still help the space look bigger) Go for whatever color you prefer, but if you do have a small-er space, light shades tend to open up the space.

2. Accents

I like Scandinavian design, which tends to have a monochrome color palette. However, I still like to add some accents - I went for yellow and mustard, but you can use any color to add to your whites, greys, and blacks. Also, I love the metallic trend going on - so far, I have a bit of silver and copper in my room.

3. Wall Space

Use the walls - I have a corkboard that I use to display snippets of inspiration, and I have wall art (quotes, posters, my own artwork) everywhere. It works as both a design element and a personal motivator :)

4. Storage

Boxes, boxes, boxes!! I am a bit box-crazy, but they can store a lot and help keep your workspace looking very clean. Stacking them on your desk means all your stationary, wires and miscellaneous objects are still accessible but don't take up too much space

5. Look for Inspiration

Go online for some inspiration - I can honestly spend hours on Pinterest. If you have spare change, use those coins to buy a design magazine.

Hope you enjoyed these photos and tips! I hope it helps you get some inspiration if you're looking to update your workspace :-)

- Justine xx

a month in photos - march edition

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Hello, and welcome to the new Teenfolk! These past few months have been absolutely hectic, so a week off for spring break was nothing short of a little slice of paradise. Finally, time to relax with my laptop, watch more than just a handful of movies, and maybe indulge myself with lots of bubble tea.

After a constant cycle of school work and the fast-paced change that comes with it, I felt that this blog seemed a bit stagnant in comparison and needed a little revamp as well. I've been putting this task off for a long time now, but here it is! New theme, new header, and a newly refined focus. Please leave a comment below, I always love hearing your input :-)

After I finish this rather lengthy introduction, I hope to steer this blog towards a more photo-based site. While I do love writing, cutting down in the word-age will definitely help me post more often, and open up more time for me to spend on taking better photos. So, to start things off, I thought I'd start a new series called 'A Month in Photos'. Enjoy!

1. On the Road Again Tour - one of the most amazing nights, I feel so privileged to have seen the boys live! It's been a long way since 2011 and the video diary days, so seeing 1D live was basically a dream come true. (P.S. Best of luck to Zayn and the boys moving forward!)

2. Quick coffee break after an afternoon at a museum with the family

3. Recently, we got a new blender so making smoothies is one of my latest obsessions. Let me know if you'd like to see a post of my favorite smoothie recipes!

4. Bruch with my friends Anna and Seoyeon @ Wild Honey, followed by Insurgent. *swoons*

5. Part 1 of my Holland Village foodie escapades with my friend Lauren! Taken at D'Good Cafe - if you have the chance to stop by, the Matcha Lava Cake is a must

6. First time at Project Acai, and I'm already converted. Afternoon pick-me-up in a bowl!

7. Last leg of the HV food adventure - Sunday Folks. Best waffles in town - we ordered Earl Grey Lavender ice cream with waffles

8. Cleaned out the desk - finally! Hopefully a clean desk will mean a clean mind for all the studying that is still to be done before AP exams

9. Another gallery visit featuring a local watercolor artist

That's it for today's post! Coming up is a more detailed post on my food adventures around Singapore, so look out for that :-) Thank you all for your support xx

- Justine