“excuse me, i believe you have my stapler”
Ever since I first saw the movie Office Space, I’ve wanted a red Swingline stapler for my desk. According to the trusted (Yeah, right!) Wikipedia site, the company received so many requests for the red stapler from fans of the movie, they added it to their product line. Well, folks, for the first time in years, my stapler allegiance has shifted. I now covet this solid wood version I first spotted at Mighty Goods. I love the clean lines and simple design, and the use of wood, of course — unexpected and a tad whimsical. –Erica P.
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post off: how's your office decor?
A recent post at Gawker on the decor (more like non-decor) at the Martha Stewart Living offices is a little stunning; the exceedingly impersonal space and strict no-personal-items rules don’t seem like they’re made for creative people. (You can also see Martha’s response to the post here.) I’ve been lucky in a long line of jobs in ad agencies where the furnishings tend to be a little progressive and personal expression (art on the walls, bring your own chairs) is tolerated if not encouraged. So I’m curious — where do you work, and what’s it like? What do you do to make your office more your own? And if not, why not? –Mary T.
post off: how’s your office decor?
A recent post at Gawker on the decor (more like non-decor) at the Martha Stewart Living offices is a little stunning; the exceedingly impersonal space and strict no-personal-items rules don’t seem like they’re made for creative people. (You can also see Martha’s response to the post here.) I’ve been lucky in a long line of jobs in ad agencies where the furnishings tend to be a little progressive and personal expression (art on the walls, bring your own chairs) is tolerated if not encouraged. So I’m curious — where do you work, and what’s it like? What do you do to make your office more your own? And if not, why not? –Mary T.
holidays, blogs and money: what's your take?
A friend sent me an article on the recent boom in online coupon use. I haven’t gone out of my way to find coupons, but we are spending less on the holidays this year. Which brings me to a jumble of questions: How are you approaching the holidays, spending-wise? If you’re cutting back, have you been affected by the economy directly (a job loss, a pay cut) or is it simply because you feel it’s wise to be prudent? And that being said, what’s your take on design and decor blogs when things are looking, well, a little grim? I mean, it’s not as if anyone here at Shelterrific is going to be purchasing $70,000 tables, downturn or no downturn, but are you visiting your favorite blogs these days hoping for useful tips on stretching your decor dollar, or looking for a little escapism? No matter what your answer, we’re always glad you’re here! –Mary T.
Image of savvy coupon shopper Tavon Ferguson via The New York Times
holidays, blogs and money: what’s your take?
A friend sent me an article on the recent boom in online coupon use. I haven’t gone out of my way to find coupons, but we are spending less on the holidays this year. Which brings me to a jumble of questions: How are you approaching the holidays, spending-wise? If you’re cutting back, have you been affected by the economy directly (a job loss, a pay cut) or is it simply because you feel it’s wise to be prudent? And that being said, what’s your take on design and decor blogs when things are looking, well, a little grim? I mean, it’s not as if anyone here at Shelterrific is going to be purchasing $70,000 tables, downturn or no downturn, but are you visiting your favorite blogs these days hoping for useful tips on stretching your decor dollar, or looking for a little escapism? No matter what your answer, we’re always glad you’re here! –Mary T.
Image of savvy coupon shopper Tavon Ferguson via The New York Times
