I really can't complain about working from home. I stay in my pajamas long after I should and generally enjoy not having to be out the door at an early hour. Everyday I am thankful for a job that allows me this type of flexibility and creativity. Like any job however, working from home has it's downsides.
There are the days when working alone for hours on end with only the sound of my typing to keep me company drives me absolutely stir crazy. To combat the feeling that the walls are closing in, I try to spend at least one day a week out of the office. I treat myself to a cup of coffee or lunch at a spot like The Market on Holly. It's a nice change of pace to pack up and work in a different space.
The Market on Holly is the cutest little gourmet food shop and cafe with delicious salads, sandwiches, and pastries to choose from. Plus, I love the emerald-green subway tiles and pendant lights that make this interior really pop. It never hurts to find an inspiring space to work either.
Since so many of my days are spent baking sweets and eating them too, I love finding places that offers healthy lunch choices like salads, grains and veggies. This market is like a dream come true for me.
Of course I wouldn't pass up a grilled veggie with goat cheese on ciabatta sandwich either!
Yes, a change of scenery does a creative mind good and is a fabulous excuse to share some of my favorite places with you. So, do you work from home? How do you combat the stir crazy?
Photos by Joanne Pio for Freutcake
The Market on Holly
57 E. Holly Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
What I'm Wearing
top: J.Crew, similar here
blazer: Silence & Noise Boyfriend Blazer
Ban.do mini pom pom flowers
jeans: J.Crew, Toothpick in classic rinse
jacquelyn | lark&linen says
I so need to do this. I always tell myself I'll pack up and head to the local coffee shop but it takes a lot of work to actually do it (you mean, I have to put MAKEUP on?!)
freutcake says
Haha! Yes, I should have ALSO mentioned in this post that my weekly outing forces me to dress myself and put on makeup. So true.
Drew Elizabeth (@catfishcaviar) says
I need to eat here. Great idea to get out once in awhile and enjoy yourself while working!
freutcake says
It is truly what keeps me sane. That and lots of coffee. 😉
Jackie says
I work from home too and I get you - it drives me crazy sometimes! When I need to get out of the house I find myself at a Starbucks or coffee shop. I love the great coffee, the people watching and chance to get out of the house!
xo Jackie
http://www.FoodWineFashion.com
freutcake says
Thank goodness for coffee shops! Getting out of the house is so necessary.
Celestine says
I need to keep these places in mind for when I move to LA *fingers crossed* Oh, and that pen is darling!
freutcake says
Thank you! I love these Stabilo pens, they are my favorite for sketching and note making. 😉
Kendall (@ohlssonwear) says
Leah- I totally understand- b/c I am in fact sitting in my pajamas working right now : )! It takes some serious discipline to work from home and I definitely see the benefits of getting out on a regular basis! Sometimes if I'm feeling particularly busy and can't leave the house- I might just leave for a minute to meet my hubby walking home from work- it's the little things!
freutcake says
Haha! You have to love working in your pj's. It's really the best part of working from home. I couldn't agree more that discipline is needed when working from home. It's a whole lot harder than it looks!
Chelsea says
I love these kinds of posts! I wish I were able to venture out and work from cute little cafes but it's just not possible with a toddler. I'm loving the pops of green in this pretty space!
freutcake says
Chelsea- you make such a great point! I am enjoying this all now because when I am fortunate enough to have a baby I'm sure I won't be skipping off for lunch. 😉
Sofie says
Ohh.. I feel a Pasadena adventure in my future. I wish I could work from home, or on the go. One day I will. Then I can have late morning dance parties in my kitchen.
freutcake says
Ha! Love the idea of late morning dance parties in the kitchen. If you are in Pasadena, you should definitely check out this little market. It's so adorable.
GracebyC says
I work from home too! Mondays are the easiest but by Wednesday I am in desperate need of PEOPLE! I usually go to our local coffee shop and hang out there with my laptop for hours. It's the best. Love following your blog and instaG! All the best, Cambria
freutcake says
Thank you Cambria! I agree, Monday's are the day that I feel like conquering the world. Us at home workers need to stick together for moral support.
Shoegal Out In The World says
I recently started working from home & I am thinking of starting working also one day of the week in a nearby coffee shop... It is difficult to stay motivated & disciplined when working from home but a change of scenery might do the trick...
xo, Violeta, Shoegal Out In The World
http://www.shoegaloutintheworld.com/
freutcake says
The change of scenery really helps me stay inspired and rejuvenated! Good luck with your new venture. 🙂
Jeanine Donofrio says
love your "office" 🙂 So cute... dying over those brass sconces, the emerald tile... and your adorable outfit... you fit in so perfectly!
freutcake says
Ha! Thank you so much Jeanine! It is a lovely little place to call my "office"...even if only for an afternoon. 😉
Ana says
I work from home and I definitely should go out at least for one day. I think I also gained some pounds because of working from home. Fridge is soooo near. 😉 Here in SF are TONS of great coffee shops. Next week I will try it.
Lynn @ The Actor's Diet says
I make sure I get out at least once a day too - would love to meet up with you sometime at this cute place!
Valia says
Cool place! This is in LA,I will try this place. Thanks for posting! I love finding little cute cafes.