Kristin - long time no see, or I should say, long time no talk, write, you know what I mean. This post hit home with me - I'm right there with you on having a place where 'all the magic happens'. Some diversity can provide different source of inspiration, but there is still that one place that I can come back to, in my bedroom, where I can just turn some music on and write - all other thoughts and things going on in my life are set aside and I can dedicate myself entirely to being brilliant (at least, brilliant in my own mind). Everyone is different - but I think we can and do all value having a 'special' place where we feel the most productive.