Kara Detwiller

I recently got a new desk chair. I sit cross-legged 99% of the time, so I wanted a really wide, deep chair made for sitting like this. After much research, I settled on the Pipersong Criss Cross Chair, and I couldn't be happier! It's so roomy and comfy.

I'm almost always reading at least two books — one nonfiction, one fiction. Reading keeps a steady stream of new ideas coming into my brain. I also collect creative hobbies like infinity stones, so I'm constantly thinking about my next project and collecting inspiration from Pinterest, TikTok, and other sources.

I'm not an early riser, and I enjoy a slow morning. I get up around 8 or 9, cook breakfast (usually eggs and toast), and drink tea while doing the NYT puzzles on my iPad. Around 10am, I sit down at my desk and start going through emails and planning my day. I dive into client work (usually drafting a blog post or article) for a few hours and take a break for lunch around 1pm. After lunch, I usually write some more, but I often take a break and/or nap around 3 or 3:30.

In the evenings, I love watching movies with my husband in our home theater! But when he's working 14+ hour days during busy seasons (he's a farmer), I'll often do another work session in the evening. I typically work 4-5 hours per day.

I live in a very rural area with very few job options, so doing freelance work from home is a great fit. Also, my husband's working hours are variable and seasonal, so it's nice that my work is so flexible. And I'm a homebody — I love being relaxed and comfy in my own space.