Office Furniture

Now, this is what I’m talking about! I can so see me waxing (we’ll pretend) brilliant at this gorgeous Computer Work Center. Beautifully crafted from laminate over particleboard, this computer desk has all the features needed to make one’s workday easier.

This work center is absolutely gorgeous. When it comes to furniture, I’m all about the details - and the curved loveliness on the left of this center had me from Hello.

Features:
The keyboard shelf and drawers all slide out smoothly on metal glides. One drawer is for multi-purpose storage while the bottom is a file drawer. This home office computer desk has a special shelf specifically made for your computer to be up off the floor and out of your way. The hutch provides you with a shelf for your monitor, 54 CD storage slots on one side and shelves throughout for you to store office supplies and to decorate. Comes with a 5-year limited warranty on products and a lifetime warranty on all hardware. Additional warranty information included in packaging. Moderate assembly is required.This item ships directly from the manufacturer. Product usually arrives in 14-21 business days, depending on destination, including order processing and shipping.

The only thing it’s lacking is a bottomless coffee machine. Just as well, I count the frequent treks to the kitchen as part of my daily exercise. I figure I need about 1,800 trips to and from my Tassimo to meet my daily exercise requirements. Guess that means I’d better knock off a few trips - no need in overdoing it.

I’m normally a very, very chillaxed person. Generally, my nerves and blood pressure are in very good humor. However, one day last week it was one of those “damned days” - they kind where it feels like some evil witch doctor MUST be torturing a miniature you. I was convinced one had a mini me sticking needles in her, throwing her up against the wall, taunting her, and finishing her off by boiling her in a pot of…well, whatever witch doctors use for such occasions.

I literally was looking around for something relaxing! I normally either listen to music or the Food Network when I work, but on that day, even Nickelback and Paula Deen didn’t have any power over the damness of the day. I finally turned on the Weather Channel and drank some Chammomile tea. It worked a little too well, I wound up on my exercise mat with my cats and we weren’t exactly exercising. Either chammomile is potent stuff or the witch doctor shot mini Joi with a tranquilizer dart.

It made me think - having something of a soothing nature on, or near, my desk would have been helpful. I started looking around at fountains, aromatherapy mist machines, candles, etc. One of the things I liked the best was this beauty from The Discovery Channel Store. It’s a Moving Waterfall Picture
and it promises to take me to my own personal oasis. Okay by me.

There aren’t many things that are as relaxing as the sound of moving water. And, I suppose this is the next best thing to lying on the beach or next to a waterfall.

Features:

• Handsome, subtly animated picture simulates the sights and sounds of a secluded cascade for a relaxing experience.
• Built-in backlight illuminates stunning, HD-quality visuals, creating a realistic, beautiful scene.
• Remarkably realistic motion and gentle, running water sounds.
• Volume and light controls allow you to create the escape that best fits your environment and mood.
• Mirror-style frame highlights the picture’s vivid color.
• Power cord with on/off switch included (no batteries required).
• No assembly required.

Click the link below to take a closer look. Maybe it’s because it’s late, but the image above is working its mojo on me.

Moving Waterfall Picture

Have you ever had an aquariam in your home or office? If you have, you know why they’re so highly recommended for reducing stress and anxiety. The presence of an aquariam full of exotic fish not only looks very stylish and high-brow, it also serves as an instant stress reducer. So much so that it’s a wonder every dentist office in the world doesn’t have at least one. It should be an unwritten law or something. My apologies to all of those in the noble profession of dentistry, buy you people stress me right out. You always look so innocent, clean and friendly - then you arm yourself with those little tools of torture and transform into the spawn of all nightmares.

Maybe fish would help. Unlike those little pokey things, they couldn’t hurt.

LiveAquaria.com has absolutely everything you could ever need or want to get a great aquarium up and running. They have LIVE Corals, LIVE Aquarium Plants, Saltwater Aquarium Fish, Pond Fish, supplies, sand, rock, snails, and aquariums like you’ve never seen. These things are absolute masterpieces! There are an amazing number of styles and colors, and the Aquarium stands come in a variety of finishes.

Desktop Aquariums:

Aquariums with Stands:

Their website features some great articles that are prepared to answer all of your questions before you even ask them. Below are just a few of the titles I found:

Which is Right for Me?

Stocking your Small Aquarium?

Top 10 Tips for Small Aquarium Success

4 Easy Set Up Ideas

Aquarium Kits

See LiveAquaria.com for these articles and a lot more. Trust me, there’s more to the website than you could even imagine. I think you’ll fall hard for all of the gorgeous fish as well as the aquariums. I wasn’t there even 10 minutes before my mind started roaming around our house looking for the perfect spot for a beautiful aquatic display. It was a successful journey - it returned with all sorts of possibilities.

Friday and Saturday were so gorgeous that I HAD to find a billion and one things to do outside. Walking at the park, picking up sticks, cleaning yard furniture (granted, some things were funner than others)….

By the time Sunday afternoon rolled around, my back (which has never been the same after a wreck years ago) wasn’t very happy, and it was letting its displeasure known. Fiercely.

Sitting at my desk chair wasn’t a real treat - I kept thinking how incredibly cool it would be if my chair would give me a massage. But, when I brought up the idea, it was clueless. “Massage? Wha–”

My back and I have a plan, though. We just found the Discovery Shiatsu Massage Cushion with Spot Therapy
in the Discovery Channel Shop, and it was love at first sight.

Product Detail:

Shiatsu massage cushion relaxes muscles and soothes away aches and pains. State-of-the-art moving massage mechanism (travels up and down your spine)Penetrating Shiatsu massage Three massage variations: full back, lower back or upper back massageSeat vibration massager with three levels of intensity: low, medium and highIntegrated strapping system attaches easily to most seats and chairs.Provides soothing relief while using computer, watching TV or readingTouchpad control customizes massage 2 year manufacturer’s warrantyCare Instructions: Use a damp cloth for spot cleaningUnderwriters Laboratories (UL) Approved. UL is the worldwide trusted source for product complianceWhether you want to soothe sore muscles or simply need to relax after a long day, this at-home massager makes it easy.

Okay, sign us (me, my back and our chair) right up. This would have been absolute Heaven Sunday afternoon.

Click the link below, the link above, or the image to learn more.

Discovery Shiatsu Massage Cushion with Spot Therapy

Have a great week!

The following is a Sponsored Review*.

I’ve always had a very strong desire to spend time in England. One of the reasons is that I’m fascinated with just about everything British - from their dry wit to their laid-back approach to life, in general, I’ve just always felt quite fond of them….and then there’s my girl crush on Helen Mirren. I’d, of course, also love to see the palace, Kensington Gardens, the Victoria Memorial, the guards, and the Albert Memorial. It’d be like a fairy tale come to life. Especially if Helen’s there.

So when I got the opportunity to review the website, London Office Space, one of my first thoughts was, “I’ll be there one day!”

The website is all about location. Location, location, location. It takes the guess work, phone work, and leg work out of finding office space in London. They do all of that for you! It’s a really brilliant service, and the first time I’ve ever seen it in action. I’ve heard of services that help you find physicians, rentals, and dentists - but this is the first one I’ve seen that will help you locate the perfect office space.

From London Office Space’s About Page:

London Office Space exists to help you find serviced offices in the capital. Whether you want a one man workstation in Old Street or an entire floor in Heathrow, our experienced consultants are on call to find you the perfect London Office Space.

Each consultant specializes in a specific area of London so they know the city and its surrounding areas well. Simply choose a few offices that you’re interested in and fill out the form for more information or to arrange a viewing. Keep Reading….

I love that they have specialized consultants. You can be 100 percent certain that the person you’re dealing with is on top of his or her game - rather than it being on top of them! If more businesses implemented this much thought into what they were doing, the world would be a lot easier to navigate around in.

There is a great map of london on the website (pictured above) in which you choose the area that interests you - whether it’s East London, Metropolitan, Victoria, Hammersmith, etc. Then can zoom in and get a closer look.

The Key at the bottom provides you with even more information about your potential location: Interchange Stations, Accessible Riverboat Connection, Step Free Access from the platform to the street, and more.

In addition to helping you find the perfect place and perfect space - London Office Space has a very informative collection of articles dealing with Offices and Office life. I’ve read each of the articles and guarantee you that each are worth reading. I’m so sure you’ll enjoy them that I’ll link to them directly below! Find the one that interests you - then after you’ve read that one, choose another from the website’s sidebar. Just leap from one to the next until you’ve learned all there is to know about Office Life, and you’re so full of knowledge that you can’t stand yourself.

Business Etiquette

Health and Safety at Work

Setting Up a Business

Setting Up and Office

Your First Office

The Comfortable Office

The Ethical Office

Team Building

Don’t Forget the Client

Gifts at Work

Worklife and Childcare

Employee Rights

Stress Management

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*So, what’s a Sponsored Review? Basically, it means that someone has asked me to form an opinon, and then to share that opinion, with our readers. They will graciously pay me for this review - which is what makes it a Sponsored Review. I want to make it perfectly clear, however, that they have never requested a “positive” review - just a review.

Fortunately for all concerned, the review could only be a positive one because they’re website is nothing short of brilliant!

It’s words that put the fear of God into my husband every time I say them, but I totally want to redecorate our home. Totally - as in every room. Sometimes the urge comes on slowly, like a recent infatuation with all things Asian. Sometimes it hits hard like my obsession with all things related to the sea - of course, we were living in Florida, at the time, so it was logical. But lighthouses, seashells and pelicans in Kentucky? It confuses the cats.

My newest love is rustic cabin furniture and cabin decor. And I have a feeling that this isn’t a passing fancy, I could surround myself with these beautiful things, happily, forever. I wanted you to see some of the beautiful furniture pieces I came across this morning. I was looking for accents - like pillows, lamps, kitchen lovelies - but I got sidetracked with some amazing Old Hickory Furniture.

All of the above pieces are from Black Forest Decor.com. In addition to Cabin Rustic furniture, they also have lamps, kitchen decor, antler lighting, moose decor, bear decor, Rustic chandeliers, rustic bedding, garden decor, coat racks, newspaper bins, etc…

There are far too many beauties to show off in one post, so I strongly urge you to head over to the site to check them out for yourself. I swear, they have more things than you could ever imagine. Click the link below and get ready to be impressed.

Shop for cabin decor, rustic lighting, and lodge bedding at Black Forest Decor, your online source for cabin furnishings.

“Sponsored Post”:

Every professional in the world is literally at the mercy of his or her equipment. Whether it’s a golfer’s clubs, a web designer’s laptop, a chef’s oven, or a salesman’s cellphone….our productivity is largely dependent upon our products.

For those of us who spend our workdays in an office, I think the above statements are even more relevant. If you surround yourself with quality furniture, technology, and office supplies - your days will be more enjoyable, your work more productive, and your time more managable. For me, personally, it all begins and ends with the furniture. Versa Tables Computer Furniture is a perfect example of high-quality, I-fully-intend-to-go-far-in-this-business office furniture. If you’re serious about what you do, you need to surround yourself with products made by people who are serious about what they do.

What separates them from the rest? Quite a few things, actually. Consider the following overview of Versa Tables Furniture:

• Their products are American Made with American Pride and Quality
• Their merchandise is very high-quality, a fact that is reflected everywhere except in the price
• Versa Tables ships directly from the factory to you
• Versa Tables furniture consultants have years of experience, and they don’t work on commission
• These experts are ready to answer all of your questions and help you find exactly the product(s) you need
• They offer a 30 day, full-refund guarantee
• Most items can be shipped the next business day
• Versa Tables offers a Lifetime Warranty for their products

In our web publishing business, I personally write for and oversee 18 blogs and 16 websites (34 reasons I’m seldom without a coffee cup). I review (some sponsored, some not) many products, companies, services, books, and websites. I have never seen a business any more confident in their products than Versa Tables. They stand firmly behind everything they make, and I dare say they wear a look of pride while doing so.

Frankly, after viewing their products, I’d have to say they’ve earned this right. They have some amazing Versa Centers that have organization written all over them - they’re anxious to make at least one of those New Year’s Resolutions stick!

The handsome piece of work at the top of the post is the 48″ Versa Table. In addition to Free FedEX shipping, here’s what this Versa Table has to say for itself:

Designed to be the most versatile, functional work station on the market, the 48 ” Versa Center provides maximum space efficiency without sacrificing work and storage area. The Versa Table supports four full sized monitors, multiple printers, multiple CPUs, two keyboard trays, and speakers. The upper 48 ” x 12″ work surface is ideal for storage. The durable steel frame and smooth, locking casters allow for easy mobility and frequent movement. Each component adjusts independently, providing maximum comfort and ergonomic support for multiple users.

• Work Surface
• Steel Frame
• Included Components
• Multiple Frame Colors Available
• Multiple Laminate Colors Available
• Variety of Accessories and Upgrades
• Lifetime Warranty

The Versa Table isn’t the only thing on the website I’ve set my sights on. They have great looking chairs, computer racks, and laptop carts. There are also some amazing student desks that would make algebra a joy ride for my daughters. Okay, okay, I went a bit far with that last one.

Click HERE to visit their website or HERE to access their catalog.

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The above was a “Sponsored Post” - which means I was paid to review the product(s). I wasn’t paid to give a favorable review…just a review. Whether the review was favorable or unfavorable depended entirely upon the product(s) being reviewed. Fortunately, experience has taught me that only businesses who possess complete confidence in their products and empassioned pride in their work actually seek out reviews.

Naturally, this is the type of people I enjoy doing business with and I don’t hesitate for a second to encourage others to do the same. I feel totally confident in recommending VersaTables.com. Check them out! -Joi

Can’t say that I ever thought I’d find myself blogging about a trash can. Gadgets? Yes. Desks? Yes. Laptop Computers? Yes. Coffee? Hell to the Yes. But trash cans? What’s up with that? I honestly couldn’t help myself, though, as unexpected as it was - I fell hard for this guy. No, he’s not what I was looking for - he’s more.

Okay, first of all, it isn’t just a trash can. It’s actually a Thrash Can. Created by a Chicago design firm intent on producing goods with a low environmental impact, the Thrash Can is composed of 99% reclaimed automobile tires. How freakin’ clever is that? It’s built to last and to withstand any abuse thrown it’s way.

Plus, further prove that it was designed by a brainiac: Its smart design features incorporated top handles and a size perfect for re-using grocery bags as can liners.

You can find the cool Thrash Can at www.UncommonGoods.com. Simply enter Thrash Can in the search box and you’re there.

You have to, have to check out the IMAX Computer Workcenter from Target.com. I’ve probably seen too many science fiction shows, but I half expect it to start moving and spewing out details about impending doom.

Impending doom aside, this is one sweet workcenter. Can’t promise it’d make the work any easier, but it’d make you’d sure feel better about doing it.

Features:

• HI-Impact transparent ABS (plastic), steel, aluminum
• Plastic desk with monitor shelf, high-raised printer shelf, built in 20-CD storage box, yeyboard holder, pen holder and aluminum wire management box
• 39″Wx29-1/2″Dx54″H

The IMAX workcenter would be picture perfect in any home office, dorm room, or student’s bedroom. Click through for a closer look.

This Lamp isn’t just any old lamp. Oh, no - It’s the most coolest lamp you could imagine in your wildest, Office Freakish dreams. It’s from Stacks and Stacks.com which is a pretty slick site - you might want to check it out. They have bookshelves that are, along with the lamp, just dying to move into our home office. But with our budget this summer, it’s safe to say that the most coolest lamp will beat the shelves here.

What makes this lamp so special?

First of all, it has a built in ionic air purifier that cleans the air by removing allergens and pollutants (pollen, dust, pet dander and smoke particles).

Second of all, it gives off a nice, soothing light which can be adjusted at whim.

Wildest of all, the Lamp with Ionic Air Purifier also features an aromatherapy drawer with included potpourri and fragrance diffuser.

OMG, I love Lamps with Ionic Air Purifiers that feature aromatherapy drawers including potpourri and fragrance diffusers! I AM all about them. Seriously, I love to surround myself with amazing scents - and the heat of the lamp would cause the aroma to fill the air. Making Joi happy happy happy.

Speaking of an emotionally charged me, it’s time to refill my coffee cup.