We have to talk about SVH and Sweet Dreams! Not only did I read 'em back in the day, I do a ton of critical work on them, and am currently working on an article comparing the ideology of the 1980s YAs to the 1950s. I've done so much academic work/presentations on SVH that googling my name results in pix of the Wakefield twins, which is... something.
You have created a space that looks amazing. Oh my goodness I love hello kitty and most of my collection is packed away…….your displays have given me inspiration along with ideas for displaying them. Going to look at choosing some HK acrylic storage pieces…….looking forward to how you use the keyboards……..🤗🤗🤗
I haven't read any of your books but found you as a new author and I absolutely loved this office tour! Your color coding and organization is very satisfying! You keep talking about a witchy writing desk and I hope you have a tour of that!! ❤❤
I love storage… lol As I was watching this, I was thinking it would be cool to see a video of you planning and executing a book release~ all the things you do to get a new book out ….
fluffy white plush carpet, although you might have to get a clear chair glider pad. Your office is gorgeous! Dreams do come true- you made it happen! You inspired me to go get my teen books out of a box in the garage and display them again. Love that!
That office is gorgeous and so well laid out! The Sweet Valley Twins books are a nostalgia hit for me - I started reading them in second or third grade, and I used to have a bunch of them. I only read a few of the Sweet Valley High books, because I got into the Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery books during middle school, and the Sara Stanley books by L.M. Montgomery. And Remember Me! That is THE Christopher Pike novel. I'm glad that you've gotten to a place where you can see your vision board come to life, and work in your dream office. Thank you for sharing!
Those magnets @4:58 are neodymium magnets (also called rare earth magnets), and they are great for finding studs in the wall (even through the drywall)! No more tapping, or missing a stud; simply run the magnet next to the wall and it will stick to a stud! They're fantastic!
Me too! I didn't read SVH until I got to high school and they had been out for a while. My sister is five years older and she was the one reading them first!
The office looks beautiful! I love that you have displayed the books that you read in your past - my hubby has been collecting the Choose Your Own Adventure books he read.
I almost cried when I found a copy of Christopher Pike’s Remember Me at a dollar book shop!! It was my favorite!! And Sweet Dreams are what got me into reading and writing romance and I loved them so much!! So envious of your collection, I only have a few saved from way back when. ☺️thanks for sharing your space and inspiration, Sarra!!
It looks beautiful! If it makes you happy then you will be more productive when working in there. :) All of the colors and Hello Kitty make it so cozy and fun.
Hi I love your video! You are an inspiration. I just wanted to say please be soooo careful with those super strong magnets on your calendar board. If there's more than one of the small ones they can get stuck up kids noses. I'm a preschool teacher and I've heard of this happening. It's a nightmare!! It's good you are keeping them up high.
Master of Murder by Christopher Pike is my favorite of all time. I wanted to be like that character, an anonymous author lol Die Softly is my 2nd favorite.
You did such a beautiful job styling your office, I absolutely adore it!! I love all of your childhood books together with your own books - just so wonderful. It's great as well that all of the technical stuff is hidden in the closet, and whenever I get to create my dream office I will definitely do that. Just so, so beautiful 💕💕 As a fellow witch/crystal collector I'm looking forward to the witchy room tour!
FUN FACT: My husband and I close on our 210 year old house in Salem, MA on 11/1!! Oooohhh! This looks A LOT like mine!! Rainbow color order, Sanrio (Hello Kitty, especially!), stationary, planners, washi (simply gilded!), books, markers…love it! I have a new thing for you to collect…Archer & Olive journals! They are gorgeous and I’m working on my rainbow order! I’ve wanted to do the sticky note thing forever. I CANNOT find a planner (digital or paper!) that fits my brain. I’ve tried the multiple planner things and nothing works! I MUST HAVE THOSE EMILY LEY NOTEBOOKS! Rebecca! Girl…we need to be friends.
Oh wow! I’ve loved all of your offices along the way but this one definitely tops them all. Congratulations on your success, you have certainly earned it.🙂
Ahhhhh, this is pure bliss!! And so beautiful!! I adore your style and absolutely love how you worked with color in this amazing room. Congrats, Sarra!! You are inspiring me to keep going with my own studio set-up and decorating. So much fun! 🎉❤️📚
Absolutely beautiful! I also was obsessed with Christopher Pike when I was a teen. Thanks so much for the tour! And looking forward to the tour of your witchy room. 💜
So glad that you can finally surround yourself with the things that make you happy! Here's my rug recommendation -- Souk Wool Rug from West Elm--it comes in a few neutral colors. They do have a lot of sales.
Christopher Pike, Sweet Valley High, and Twins! No one I know knows the glory! Your office is beautiful. I love everything. Even got some ideas for my new office space. I would love a video on that time tracking bob. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations on your new office. There is something to be said to work in a place with feng shui, and your work environs appears to emit all sorts of colorful and happy vibes. It must have been such fun to realize your dream. Enjoy!
Wow, I love your office! It’s so beautiful and peaceful! The colors make it vibrant but not overly stimulating because it’s so organized! Love it! Looking forward to the “witchy” room tour!
I LOVE your office! What a dream come true for you. I'm so inspired now to change up my office. Also, please share a video of your Witchy office. Thanks!
Absolutely love your office Sarra! I’m so happy for you. I loved the Sweet Valley High books when I was a kid. I would definitely vote to see your witchy room. ❤️
Omg Sarra such a beautiful office. I love the way you've used the binders and washi for pops of color. I'd love to hear your keyboard input. I really need to replace the one with my desktop so I can use my desk more.
I love your working space. My first delight was you mentioning the white roses, because I got the reference. I also love the nervous laugh when it came to washi tape (self confessed stationary addict!) Sweet Valley High was HUGE when I went to school, so a lovely reminder. 💗💗You are so amazing. So much work you've produced!
What a great space! So happy for you. But what would be fun is to see the office after a 'planning or writing' session. To see what happens when the juices are flowing and working. Once again, congratulations on your new home. You have certainly worked for it.
I am so excited to watch this video!! Oh my, it’s a gorgeous space 🥰Well done, you’ve achieved a lovely and inspiring office. Wish you good health and many joyous hours of work in using it🌸
HOLY COW!!! Remember Me was the first Christopher Pike book I ever read! If I'm not mistaken, my bestie got me hooked on Christopher Pike and RL Stine books. Remember Me was one of the best! So cool that you have a copy! 💖 EDIT: Yes, I loved Sweet Valley High, too! 😁
Your office is beautiful! We are currently building and I’m going to have a large office/craft/playroom in our new home. And I was a Sweet Valley High girl too! That and Nancy Drew Files. I don’t think I have any of them anymore, but I do have other childhood books I’ve saved that I hope to display like you have!!! This is such an inspiration for me! Where are your bookshelves from?
We've been getting glimpses over the last month or so, but this was so worth the wait. It's gorgeous and well deserved. Re Sweet Valley High: those books did make it across the pond, and the only thing I really remember as a skinny UK size 8 teen was the teeny tiny US sizes of the twin girls and their mother (I think size 2 and size 0), which I didn't realise were different to UK sizes at the time. I was like, how are these girls still alive? 🤣
It is so funny to see Christopher Pike's Remember Me series. That was my favorite series of his, though I read them all. I also was a avid reader of Sweet Valley High and Nancy Drew. I lost all my books over the years, sadly.
Beautiful office you are blessed. I'm a notebook and stationary hoarder too! I used to read Sweet Valley Twins and High too, but was a bigger fan of The Baby Sitters Club. I had the whole collection including the Little Sister series but for some silly reason i donated it to a thrift store when me and hubby moved house i guess I thought we had no room, I regret it now. Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely love what you have done. Your space looks so put together and you have so much room to grow. After seeing this I realize how much of a makeover my office needs. Home Depot here I come!
It’s beautiful! I love your books! I am reading them since I have a lot of downtime due to complications from my Achilles’ tendon surgery. Your books are a great distraction.
I've been so excited to share this with you. Thank you for watching!!
Hi Sarra - My comment has a reply. They are using your pic and I'm pretty sure it's not you. :)
Your office is an absolute dream!!! So happy for you to finally have this space you’ve been wanting for so long. You deserve every bit of it!
Thank you!! Had to display your awesome book!
@@HeartBreathings Yay! Humbled it made it onto those gorgeous shelves ❤️
We have to talk about SVH and Sweet Dreams! Not only did I read 'em back in the day, I do a ton of critical work on them, and am currently working on an article comparing the ideology of the 1980s YAs to the 1950s. I've done so much academic work/presentations on SVH that googling my name results in pix of the Wakefield twins, which is... something.
Wow! That’s fascinating!!
I would love to read those articles.
You have created a space that looks amazing. Oh my goodness I love hello kitty and most of my collection is packed away…….your displays have given me inspiration along with ideas for displaying them. Going to look at choosing some HK acrylic storage pieces…….looking forward to how you use the keyboards……..🤗🤗🤗
It feels so good to finally pull a lot of the hello kitty out of boxes and display it! My gaming space has most of it and it's so fun and joyful!
Sarra! This room is so dreamy! So happy for you. I am even more thrilled to see you put my book up on display! You just made my entire year! Ty
It means so much that you sent it my way, thank you!
Ahhh just clicked on my subscriptions to see if this was up yet and see it was posted seven seconds ago! Yay!
I haven't read any of your books but found you as a new author and I absolutely loved this office tour! Your color coding and organization is very satisfying! You keep talking about a witchy writing desk and I hope you have a tour of that!! ❤❤
I love storage… lol
As I was watching this, I was thinking it would be cool to see a video of you planning and executing a book release~ all the things you do to get a new book out ….
Yes!! That’s a great idea. Fingers crossed I’ll have an occasion to do that soon
fluffy white plush carpet, although you might have to get a clear chair glider pad. Your office is gorgeous! Dreams do come true- you made it happen! You inspired me to go get my teen books out of a box in the garage and display them again. Love that!
White fluffy rug is a good idea! And yay for pulling your books out of boxes!!
Beautiful Office❤️ That’s on my list of things is to have my dream Office one day. Thank You for sharing 📓📎✂️🖊✏️📚📇🗒
That office is gorgeous and so well laid out! The Sweet Valley Twins books are a nostalgia hit for me - I started reading them in second or third grade, and I used to have a bunch of them. I only read a few of the Sweet Valley High books, because I got into the Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery books during middle school, and the Sara Stanley books by L.M. Montgomery. And Remember Me! That is THE Christopher Pike novel.
I'm glad that you've gotten to a place where you can see your vision board come to life, and work in your dream office. Thank you for sharing!
This is total goals. Also pure inspiration for me to clean up my office and make it how I want it to look. Thank you for the video!
Lovely dream office. It’s so light and airy and colorful! I really like how you have your childhood and book of the month books displayed, too.
That is gorgeous!! I love your style so much. Also the size of that closet is amazing.
Those magnets @4:58 are neodymium magnets (also called rare earth magnets), and they are great for finding studs in the wall (even through the drywall)! No more tapping, or missing a stud; simply run the magnet next to the wall and it will stick to a stud! They're fantastic!
I love Christopher Pike. The Remember me series was one of my favorites. I was Sweet Valley Twins age though.
Me too! I didn't read SVH until I got to high school and they had been out for a while. My sister is five years older and she was the one reading them first!
@@HeartBreathings did you read the Last Vampire series by. Christopher Pike?
YES for Sweet Valley High!! Love them.
Brings back so many memories!
It's gorgeous! Congratulations on earning the office of your dreams!!
Your office is beautiful and I’m so glad you’ve found such a perfect home. (And I’m so honored that you’re displaying the dragonfly mug. 😍)
The office looks beautiful! I love that you have displayed the books that you read in your past - my hubby has been collecting the Choose Your Own Adventure books he read.
Oh, Sarra, you have such wonderful style. What a beautiful space. We expect greater things from you now!!
I almost cried when I found a copy of Christopher Pike’s Remember Me at a dollar book shop!! It was my favorite!! And Sweet Dreams are what got me into reading and writing romance and I loved them so much!! So envious of your collection, I only have a few saved from way back when. ☺️thanks for sharing your space and inspiration, Sarra!!
It looks beautiful! If it makes you happy then you will be more productive when working in there. :) All of the colors and Hello Kitty make it so cozy and fun.
Totally agree! Feels so joyful to work in a space that feels good!
What a beautiful and functional room. This video has given me so much inspiration for how to set up my work space.
Hi I love your video! You are an inspiration. I just wanted to say please be soooo careful with those super strong magnets on your calendar board. If there's more than one of the small ones they can get stuck up kids noses. I'm a preschool teacher and I've heard of this happening. It's a nightmare!! It's good you are keeping them up high.
Seal one or two in small zip lock bags so they are harder to get to. You can easily pick them up, also!
What a beautiful, colorful, and warm room. Wishing you many years of happiness in your new space.
Loved it! Yes, I want to see more - everything you mentioned! Plus, I'd love to see a video on all the different ways you use Washi tape.
Ooh, such a fun video idea!
Yes please do a video on ur “witchy writting room and plotting wall”.
So tickled to see Pike's Remember Me! One of my favorites when I was young.
Wasn't it so good! I was obsessed with the idea of being a ghost but trying to solve my own murder.
Master of Murder by Christopher Pike is my favorite of all time. I wanted to be like that character, an anonymous author lol Die Softly is my 2nd favorite.
Gorgeous and so well deserved! I can't wait to have my own office one day!!! This video is so motivating.
Simply beautiful! Thank you for opening and sharing a part of your home with us.💖
You did such a beautiful job styling your office, I absolutely adore it!! I love all of your childhood books together with your own books - just so wonderful. It's great as well that all of the technical stuff is hidden in the closet, and whenever I get to create my dream office I will definitely do that. Just so, so beautiful 💕💕 As a fellow witch/crystal collector I'm looking forward to the witchy room tour!
Thank you! Yes the closet is such a luxury! It's so nice to be able to tuck it away
It’s lovely. I miss my office. 😪
FUN FACT: My husband and I close on our 210 year old house in Salem, MA on 11/1!! Oooohhh! This looks A LOT like mine!! Rainbow color order, Sanrio (Hello Kitty, especially!), stationary, planners, washi (simply gilded!), books, markers…love it! I have a new thing for you to collect…Archer & Olive journals! They are gorgeous and I’m working on my rainbow order! I’ve wanted to do the sticky note thing forever. I CANNOT find a planner (digital or paper!) that fits my brain. I’ve tried the multiple planner things and nothing works! I MUST HAVE THOSE EMILY LEY NOTEBOOKS! Rebecca! Girl…we need to be friends.
Oh my gosh, congratulations!!! Sounds like we have a ton in common! I have probably 10 A&O journals and just got 3 new ones, haha.
I love your office!! May this feed your imagination and write your best book yet!
I am so happy for you, love your home and how you are taking the time to style it the way you want it to be. You deserve it.
I love seeing other people get what they want even more than I like getting what I want myself!!! CONGRATS!
Sweet Valley High ❤❤❤ Read them voraciously before switching to V.C. Andrews. 🤣 The room is lovely!
I've said for decades that Gen X didn't do the Brontes and Ann Radcliffe. Our "Gothic" was VC Andrews and Stephen King.
OMG Sweet Valley High!!! I loved those books approximately 30 years ago. Still do.
Oh wow! I’ve loved all of your offices along the way but this one definitely tops them all. Congratulations on your success, you have certainly earned it.🙂
Sarra! Oh my goodness everything is absolutely beautiful! Dreams really do come true :) You are indeed a true inspiration♥
Thank you so much Beverly!
Ahhhhh, this is pure bliss!! And so beautiful!! I adore your style and absolutely love how you worked with color in this amazing room. Congrats, Sarra!! You are inspiring me to keep going with my own studio set-up and decorating. So much fun! 🎉❤️📚
Loving just the amount of light coming in! That alone would make my space. Congratulations on creating your dream!
Absolutely beautiful! I also was obsessed with Christopher Pike when I was a teen. Thanks so much for the tour! And looking forward to the tour of your witchy room. 💜
So excited!! Woke up early in anticipation :)
Stunning! Love the colors!
So glad that you can finally surround yourself with the things that make you happy! Here's my rug recommendation -- Souk Wool Rug from West Elm--it comes in a few neutral colors. They do have a lot of sales.
Such a bright and cheery room! And your tools are your color splashes-how fun! Especially love the desk.
I was a HUGE SVH and Christopher Pike fan!!!!! I love this!
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OMG! Girl you deserve it! I LOOOOVE IT !
Thank you!!!!
I'm so impressed by every single gem and keepsake you have in your office. I absolutely love it. Beautiful tour.
Thank you Becca!
Roller coaster and Christopher Pike books… sounds like my teen years, too! ☺️ Love your new office, Sarra!
Christopher Pike, Sweet Valley High, and Twins! No one I know knows the glory! Your office is beautiful. I love everything. Even got some ideas for my new office space. I would love a video on that time tracking bob. Thanks for sharing.
Having nostalgia on Sweet Valley High. Charming Office!😍😍😍 Sooo Inspiring!
Congratulations on your new office. There is something to be said to work in a place with feng shui, and your work environs appears to emit all sorts of colorful and happy vibes. It must have been such fun to realize your dream. Enjoy!
It really is fun!! I feel like I was dancing to music the whole time I was organizing haha
And yes I want to see your witchy room!!
Yes, I have almost all the Sweet Valley High series as well 😀, some are in english and some are in french, I love that series
Oh that's cool!!
Love it! It's beautiful and perfect. Thanks for sharing.
Oh! I love it!! Especially the bookcases!
Wow, I love your office! It’s so beautiful and peaceful! The colors make it vibrant but not overly stimulating because it’s so organized! Love it! Looking forward to the “witchy” room tour!
You're living the dream!! My version would be dark wood but these shelves are gorgeous!! I'm happy for you.
I LOVE your office! What a dream come true for you. I'm so inspired now to change up my office. Also, please share a video of your Witchy office. Thanks!
Really nice! Love your typewriters and how everything is organized and color-coded.
Absolutely love your office Sarra! I’m so happy for you. I loved the Sweet Valley High books when I was a kid. I would definitely vote to see your witchy room. ❤️
Sarra was this you that posted this?
@@anaerobinson Thanks so much for bringing this to our attention. This wasn't Sarra who posted this. It's been reported.
Omg Sarra such a beautiful office. I love the way you've used the binders and washi for pops of color. I'd love to hear your keyboard input. I really need to replace the one with my desktop so I can use my desk more.
Ooh… you’re Christopher Pike & SVH collections are amazing! Your office is not only gorgeous, it’s all the goals!
Love 💕 it! So exciting! I am in the same situation small room to redo for my home office. Mainly after my daughter moves her stuff out yet .
Absolutely gorgeous! Love the way it’s organized and laid out!
OMG! Sweet Valley High! I remember!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
OMG Sweet Valley High! I WISH I had saved all of my old SVH books... Love your office. So happy this has come to fruition for you!
I love your working space. My first delight was you mentioning the white roses, because I got the reference. I also love the nervous laugh when it came to washi tape (self confessed stationary addict!) Sweet Valley High was HUGE when I went to school, so a lovely reminder. 💗💗You are so amazing. So much work you've produced!
I love it!! It looks like a beautiful place for tons of creativity to flourish.
Congrats on finally getting your dream office. It's well deserved! I would love to see the witchy room as well.
Amazing office. Please talk about your novels collections.
Love it, and you!! Excellent layout and congrats on manifesting your dream office!!! Xo
I love your office. It’s such a process to set up. I’m still working on my space.
What a great space! So happy for you. But what would be fun is to see the office after a 'planning or writing' session. To see what happens when the juices are flowing and working. Once again, congratulations on your new home. You have certainly worked for it.
I am so excited to watch this video!! Oh my, it’s a gorgeous space 🥰Well done, you’ve achieved a lovely and inspiring office. Wish you good health and many joyous hours of work in using it🌸
Thank you so much Anna!
HOLY COW!!! Remember Me was the first Christopher Pike book I ever read! If I'm not mistaken, my bestie got me hooked on Christopher Pike and RL Stine books. Remember Me was one of the best! So cool that you have a copy! 💖
EDIT: Yes, I loved Sweet Valley High, too! 😁
I was obsessed!! Remember me still sticks with me after all these years!
I used to love Sweet Valley High! I totally forgot about that.
I’m so jelly of your SVH collection!! I lost all my books years ago through moving but they were the books that got me into reading
So awesome! Love the look and beautiful functional approach too!! Well Done!
I love your office. Congratulations on your much deserved success. I wish I was as organized and productive as you.
Your office is beautiful! We are currently building and I’m going to have a large office/craft/playroom in our new home.
And I was a Sweet Valley High girl too! That and Nancy Drew Files. I don’t think I have any of them anymore, but I do have other childhood books I’ve saved that I hope to display like you have!!!
This is such an inspiration for me! Where are your bookshelves from?
They are just built in custom to the house! We also have floor to ceiling shelves built in in the living room!
We've been getting glimpses over the last month or so, but this was so worth the wait. It's gorgeous and well deserved.
Re Sweet Valley High: those books did make it across the pond, and the only thing I really remember as a skinny UK size 8 teen was the teeny tiny US sizes of the twin girls and their mother (I think size 2 and size 0), which I didn't realise were different to UK sizes at the time. I was like, how are these girls still alive? 🤣
Love Love Love your office! 😍 what a dream come true!
Your new office is so beautiful. I just love it.
Wow! Looks Amazing!! I love your new office! I wish you many productive days in that office!
It's gorgeous!! So happy you finally have your dream space!!
It is so funny to see Christopher Pike's Remember Me series. That was my favorite series of his, though I read them all. I also was a avid reader of Sweet Valley High and Nancy Drew. I lost all my books over the years, sadly.
your office is so beautiful! I don't know any specifics of what I want for my dream office but I look forward to having one someday
Beautiful office you are blessed. I'm a notebook and stationary hoarder too! I used to read Sweet Valley Twins and High too, but was a bigger fan of The Baby Sitters Club. I had the whole collection including the Little Sister series but for some silly reason i donated it to a thrift store when me and hubby moved house i guess I thought we had no room, I regret it now. Thanks for sharing.
Incredible! What a happy place for your stories to grow.
Wow! It’s phenomenal!
Love it, you've created a beautiful space!
I loved this office tour. It's such an inspiration. I would love for you to tell us the writing reference books that you use.
Great idea!
I absolutely love what you have done. Your space looks so put together and you have so much room to grow. After seeing this I realize how much of a makeover my office needs. Home Depot here I come!
Wow what a great office, literally a dream of an office. Well done , you deserve it.
It’s beautiful! I love your books! I am reading them since I have a lot of downtime due to complications from my Achilles’ tendon surgery. Your books are a great distraction.
I love your office. I also have my Christopher pike books, I loved yhe sweet valley books including when they went to college
I didn't read any of the college ones but I should go back to them!