Spending a cozy afternoon working at home today (with our new puppy, Beatrix, on my lap) has made me think about how fortunate I am to get to spend so much time at our apartment, especially during the workday. I took a pic or two and decided to start a list of what I enjoy about my work-at-home life...
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OMG! Too cute!
Lucky you! Beatrix is so amazingly adorable. Those other perks are nice too, esp. your work attire.
I love alien looking pups (and I mean this in the most positive way!)
Beatrix looks like an anime (sp?) creature in the first pic, in a very good very cute way.
I think the lunches would be my fav. perk. I shouldn't complain too much I'm in SF at Union Square so there are lots of choices but eventually it starts to get a little repetitive. Of course I'm not a talented cook and I hate to do dishes. Your picture just looks so inviting.
What a sweet face!
that. is. the. cutest. puppy. i. have. ever. seen.
I'm constantly reminding myself how blessed I am to be working at home. I started my own business back in April, only because my husband does well enough with his income, and doesn't make me feel guilty for staying home. It works out well, actually. He stinks at housework, so I'm part time housewife - at least until the business really kicks in. I love having the place in order and clean, and I can do those tasks between work-related tasks. Being in good company helps (two of cutest cats you'd ever meet), and - yes - making lunch at home rocks!
oh jeez..beatrix rocks..
and it was very nippy today, so be extra grateful for not having to be out in it..
She is the cutest puppy! Love the face.
I work at home too, makes it easier with kids. I'm sick myself at the moment and it makes it easier to handle that too.
Cheaper to work at home, don't have a huge petrol bill, clothing bill etc etc.
Ok, that little dog is the cutest thing I've ever seen!!! I just want to scoop her up and carry her around in my pocket!
get that dog an agent!
What breed of dog is Beatrix?
Beatrix is too dang cute. And yes she can be an anime character!!!
Beatrix is like one of those little anime soot balls!
I love that this post used words like "I" and "me" instead of the royal "we".
Also, cute puppy :)
OMG Beatrix is so freakin adorable!!!!! hehhehe
aww geeeez like Muppets!!!
ok i'll go back and read the post now hehehe
That is the cutest dog I have ever seen! What breed is she?
Beatrix is too adorable. Just too adorable.
Beatrix.
O_O
There are no words.
That puppy looks like a killer.
Brussels Griffin?
oh my goodness.
that face kills with cuteness
Oh, thanks Janel, I really needed to read something like this. Not too long ago I blogged about how hard it is for me to keep up with things while working from home... and I guess I needed to be reminded of the good things about it. And for me, seeing the house at the sunniest time of the day is a big one! Although not today with the rain pouring..
Envy, envy, and more envy!
That little fella could even turn me into a dog person, which I always swore would never happen -- cats rule this home...
I love that dog! (Second cutest dog ever, mine being the first).
What i sweet little doggy !
Omg Beatrix!!!! HOW adorable is she? :D
That is the cutest dog ever. What breed is she? I want one!
affenpinscher? she is outrageously adorable!
Thanks for this post! Due to an unfortunate situation, my boyfriend just became unemployed, so we're moving forward on starting the home business we've always wanted, based on our skills. It's very exciting, but also challenging. We've got 6 months to get it off the ground before I can become full partner, but we think it will happen.
And I've been WANTING a little teeny pup - what kind is she??! In my new home based business, a pup like that would complete my staff!!!!!
Please. Please. Please. Tell us what kind of dog she is!
Thanks, on Beatrix's behalf, for all the compliments!
For those who asked, she is a Brussels Griffon.
she has slayed me with the cute! Beatrix is darling, and looks like she came right out of My Neighbor Tortoro
Beatrix is ADORABLE!!!
wow, i am definitely jealous. i hope to someday be able to work from home.
seeing beatrix face just put a big smile on mine!
it's an adorable photo. but it 's funny too..she looks like a head with two legs.
Seriously? I could totally eat her up. Such a little munchkin!!!
Oh Janel, what a cutie!!!!!!!
Amen! Not having to brave messy weather is one of my favorite (among many) things about working at home. Though I feel like I too may need a Beatrix...
Working from home right now! One of my favorite parts of it is being able to sneak peeks at Apartment Therapy throughout the day without having to worry about being caught.
Ok i know there are tons of comments on it but seriously that is the cutest dog in the world!
cutest dog of ALL TIME
that lil pup is killing me. I cannot handle the cuteness!
That is one strange looking dog but how could you not love it.
I think you should get a second dog so BEATRIX has someone to play with.
WD is Mr. Dangerous
Holy crap, Janel! Beatrix is seriously darling.
Must. dognap. and. snuggle.
I knew it wa a brussels griffon, TOO CUTE, always loved them. :)
I have a lil pomerania with LOTs of personality, Beatrix looks like she's got lots of faces and lots of personality too.
okay, this seems to be a thread about the puppy :-D
but yes, a lot of the list i can agree to wholeheartedly. i just spent the summer working in an office, and it is so good to be back to working from home. even without a puppy. :-P
(and thank you for dropping the Royal We.)
Ciao I feel very happy to work from my home, to stay in my Atelier and paint while my son is doing homework or cooking a pasta that is my home, and plus share my place with my guest (I have a bed and breakfast in Rome), drink together a glass of good wine or a coffe ...so sometime I don't reconize if i'm woking or I'm just enjoy my living ...I know i'm lucky
Ciao Barbara
I love Brussels Griffons. She's adorable!
I want your puppy! Beatrix is an adorable name and I love the red sweater she's rockin'. Great post!
FYI, Beatrix, you've made cuteoverload.com - http://mfrost.typepad.com/cute_overload/2009/01/dust-ball.html
Oh man, I have two rescue dogs already, but in the future? Hm, perhaps a brussels griffon from a rescue.
Where did you get that gorgeous table in the last image?
FYI, you're on i has a hotdog! http://ihasahotdog.com/2009/03/11/cute-puppy-pictures-koosh-ball/#comment-34113
Have been working from home (lost the out of home job) the last couple of weeks and your post is a welcome, vibrant reminder to enjoy the details of daily life. What is also remarkable is that for the last year my husband and I have been looking for a reliable breeder for a Brussels Griffin. If you are happy with yours or it is a rescue, we would be most thankful to find out. Little varmint.
Thank you!
Redlou