31 Days of Spring Cleaning: Get Ergonomic


Updated 03/31/12 6:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make an Ergonomic Office

Sitting for hours in front of your computer — whether you're at an office or working from home — is bad enough, but throw in the poorly positioned monitor, a chair that's not supporting your back, and a desk that's too small for your stature, and you have a cocktail for body aches and pains. Check with your HR department to see what kinds of ergonomic assessment services are available to you Read more

Four Mad Men-Inspired Office Accents That Deserve a Comeback


Updated 03/21/12 12:41 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mad Men Office Decor

To say that I've been eagerly anticipating the return of Mad Men is a bit of an understatement. I've been anxious to see how season five would deal with the many unresolved story lines from the season four finale. What will happen to SCDP? Will Joan 'fess up about the father of her baby? Will Peggy ever get any recognition? Today, I'm teasing you a bit with a photo from season five's first Read more

15 Tips to Organize a Home Office


Updated 03/19/12 10:55 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Home Office Decorating and Organizing

Scraps of paper, piles of notebooks, and giant file folders full of who knows what — sound like your desk space? Make Spring cleaning a priority and organize your home office once and for all. Whether you're willing to take a big step and invest in new furniture or you'd rather go the quick and easy route, here are 15 great tips to help you organize your office space. Read more

My Small Office Space


Updated 03/05/12 5:15 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Small Home Office Decorating Tips

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member h2urHome. We have a small space on our second floor that I decided to make into my office space. The space is a bit strange — the home is open concept and all of the walls seem to connect with each other, so deciding on a paint color was hard. Ultimately I decided to just paint one of the walls black.   The desk is an auction find. I painted it Read more

Walnut Desks With Mid-Century Pop Perfect For Season 5 of Mad Men


Updated 02/24/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mad Men Inspired Desk Furniture

With the long awaited return of Mad Men on the horizon, I'm eagerly anticipating oodles of '60s-era modern furniture and decor delights every week. In particular, I'm curious about the look of the offices in season five, and in particular the desks. I've rounded up two gorgeous walnut desks that introduce color into the design that would be absolutely welcome in the set design for this season of Read more

Multitasking Media Through the Wormhole


Updated 01/10/12 8:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

j5create Multitasking Wormhole Station at CES 2012

Be it a work or personal computer, the task of transferring large media from one computer is usually much more complicated than the simplicity of the request. Two products from technology accessories company j5create promise to make file exchange as simple as a trip down a wormhole. A recipient of a CES 2012 Innovation Award, the Wormhole Station is a laptop docking station that shares the Read more

Gift Guide: Desk Accents For Favorite Girlfriends


Updated 11/08/11 2:38 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Affordable Home Office Holiday Gifts

Whether your best friend is still in college or graduated years ago, everyone knows that a few charming accents will help bring a smile to her face as she tackles that chemistry assignment, tax return, or those endless work emails. Here are some of my favorite finds for adding style and charm to your home office space. Read more

The Wall Mounted Desk, 3 Ways: Splurge, Save, and Make


Updated 08/31/11 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shopping For Wall Desks

When floor space is a luxury (I'm right there with you, studio and small-home dwellers), a big desk doesn't make sense. And sometimes, even a diminutive desk still takes up too much room. That's why wall-mounted desks are such a smart solution. Not only do they provide a great work surface, they also prevent floor clutter from extraneous furniture from building up. When they're not used, you can Read more

8 Totally Girly, Pink Back-to-School (or Work!) Supplies


Updated 08/30/11 3:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pink Back to School Supplies For Girls

With September upon us, some of you are heading back to school or maybe you're getting your children ready for a new school year. Others may be winding down Summer vacations and may appreciate some fun desk accessories to help refocus on work. To that end, I've rounded up some of my favorite girly, pink school and office supplies! From bright, bold desk chairs to sweet note cards, here are a few Read more

Have You Created an Office in a Corner of Your Home?


Updated 08/26/11 11:13 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Fitting an Office in a Small Space

Even if you're lucky enough to have an extra bedroom in your home, sometimes that space is reserved for other things besides a home office, such as a guest room or crafting space. That's why it's a good idea to designate a home office "corner" in another room of your house. Even homes with relatively small footprints can devote some wall space to a home office. The key is to keep the look Read more