Home & Garden Blog

I recently started a new job that requires me to work in a cubicle. I know this is the “Home and Garden” section, but a lot of us spend more time in the office than we do at home, so it is important to us to make it our own.

The first thing I started to move in was my music, tons of it. I’m the kind of person that has to listen to music while in the shower, while getting ready in the morning, and definitely while driving in the car. I was delighted when I saw that my new office computer had the iTunes program already installed on it. I came to work armed with my MP3 backup music discs. After a few minor glitches I finally got all 7 gig’s onto the computer’s hard drive, which is only half of my whole music collection, just to give you an idea…

A couple weeks later I was having trouble logging into my computer and that is when I was told that it was because of the music I had downloaded and that it was a violation of my work agreement to install any foreign programs onto the computer I was using. I was promptly asked to delete all music files.

I went into panic mode. No music? At work? For 8+ hours a day? But luckily, I am a resourceful girl and I started to think of ways to resolve this issue. My first thought was to buy an iPod dock, but funds are kind of low these days and I don’t even have one at home, so if I’m going to buy one, it’s going to be a good one.

My next thought was of a pair of little speakers I had gotten from an ex co-worker. They are made by a company named Fashionation and are made out of 100% recycled materials. Here’s a sample…

And they come in different colors…

and designs …

Since they are made of recycled materials that is good news for the environment, but the fact that they are $14.95 a pair makes them good news for your bank account. They also run off your iPod’s battery, so no need to plug them in!

When I brought them to work I simply cut a small slit on the tops of each one with my Swiss Army knife and used clip hangers to hang them to the wall of my cubicle and now I can listen to my music all day long and the sound is much better than the speakers on my work PC.

Before I used them for work, I would use them while in the kitchen washing dishes or cooking dinner. The sound quality isn’t the greatest, but for the purpose that they serve, they are the best.

Find more info or purchase a pair of Fashionation Speakers by clicking here. 

I recently read an article that stated that the percentage of inner office affairs between co-workers is on the rise! To be honest the news did not shock me in the least, the fact is we spend an extra ordinary amount of time in the work place so it would only seem logical that “affairs” would begin to bloom. Lucky or un-lucky for me I happen to work in a small office filled with married men or lads I can only describe as “brothers” so I for one will not be adding to that percentage, however one thing that does bother me at work is my relationship with my office chair!

“Fiona” as I have decided to call my office chair, since she is both a princess and an ogre, is a temperamental hag. Considering the amount of time we spend with each other you would think that she would lovingly support my back and arms, but alas she often leaves me hunched over and tension filled. Shhh! Don’t tell her but I am in the market for a new and younger model.

I have decided to court the Bungie Executive Massage Chair. She’s younger, she’s lean, she has nice curves and above all else she’s a giver! Sleek and modern in upholstered leather, powdered epoxy coat steel frame, with a pocket for adjustable massage control. She tilts, she swivels she lifts. Extra strong bungie cord loops she locks in mulitple postitions.

BizChair.com offers a 1 year warranty and free shipping.

Was $793.99 Now $528.99

To shop or purchase the Bungie Executive Massage Chair, click here.

Have you broken your New Year’s resolutions already? Well one of mine is to get my life organized, I mean physically and mentally! But let’s start with the “physical” realm for now.

I have been searching for a home office desk, but in my quest I came across this beautiful file cabinet from Home Decorators Collection. The handsome design of this piece will complement almost any decor. The 4 drawers offer ample storage for letter- and legal-size files. So start organizing all your scattered mail and paperwork in the Chesterfield Double 4-drawer file cabinet.

It is constructed from hardwood veneer with decorative, recessed door and drawer panels. Here comes some details:

• Available in: Rubbed Black, White and Chestnut
• 29″H x 39″W x 16.5″D.
• Assembly required.
• Best part is the very reasonable price of $299.00

To purchase the Chesterfield Double Drawer File Cabinet, click here.

To shop for more bargains on assorted Office Furniture, click here.

First of all, I speculate that someone in my office may have usurped my beloved office chair and replaced it with an imposter! Lately I feel like the arm rests and back support are all wrong. It took 2 long years of endless tweaking and adjusting, to get all the features in perfect alignment. Now my hefty derrière rests on a stranger’s throne. Argh!

In a perfect world I would catch the culprit red handed and subject them to torture until they disclosed the whereabouts of my former chair. In this world, the best I could do is search for options…

My quest begins with finding out what I am currently sitting on, which is the Herman Miller “Aeron” office chair (pictured above). I had no idea these chairs cost a thousand dollars, $1037.00 to be exact. Good grief! There is no way I can afford to buy another one of these bad boys, so I did some digging and I have come up with this option:

She is called “The Perfect Comfort 1100 - Ergonomic Computer Desk . The name says it all - perfect, ergonomic computer desk. I shall name mine Lola, because she is cheap and easy, in the best possible way. Lola only costs $299 at Absolute Comfort on Sale.

Features:
* Thick padded contour leather seat provides hours of comfort at the computer ( my old chair does NOT)
* Air Grid mesh back with built-in lumbar support provides a comfortable ergonomic sitting position while allowing air flow to keep you cool. ( I get HOT, this is crucial)
* One touch pneumatic seat height adjustment.
* 2-to1 synchro tilt control with adjustable tilt tension for easy reclining
* Height adjustable angled arms with soft PU pads.
* Heavy duty angled nylon base with oversized dual wheel carpet casters eliminates the need for an awkward vinyl carpet protector mat.
* 30 Day Free Trial Period and FREE Shipping
* Limited Life Time Warranty

Ummm… that pretty much cinches the deal for me. This Goldilocks has found the chair that is just right for her taste buds.

I hope this helps anyone else who has recently been chair jacked!

For more office chairs, click here.