Home Office

DIY – How To Hide Your Electric Cords and Wires Quickly

June 29, 2011 Accessories

Here’s a fast, easy and inexpensive DIY tip for hiding unsightly electric cords and wires. 1. Measure the area you would like concealed, in front of the wires. 2. Go to Michael’s or any art supply or office goods store and get a sheet of foam core board that is closest to your measurements (a [...]

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Cork That Floats Our Boat

February 18, 2011 Accessories

Although we try to stay in the moment and focus on one thing at a time, we like it when our “stuff” is able to multitask. This cork planter set got the memo. Not only do the pair hold small houseplants or flowers (they have water-tight inserts), they can also serve as pen and pencil [...]

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Can You Say “Fast Home Fix-Up” Five Times, Quickly?

February 16, 2011 Accessories

Everywhere, home renovations seem to be more popular than ever and not just on HGTV. Perhaps it’s because lots of people have been spending more time indoors. Whether they’ve been staycationing, or just stuck inside because of the cold and snow, they certainly seem to be busy fixing up their houses and apartments this winter, [...]

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No, Really. Where Is Your Desk?

September 28, 2009 Home Office

When I was a little girl I had a walnut desk in my bedroom where I did my homework every night. It held an old-fashioned metal pencil sharpener, which was screwed into the desktop, and it had a great leather blotter and matching pencil cup. If I close my eyes right now, I can still [...]

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