Jun 19, 2009 -
Some things are non-negotiable when you leave the house in the morning, and according to 51 percent of glamour.com readers, wearing makeup to work is one of those a.m. must-dos. It was a tight split between those who said going to work without makeup is a do and those who declared it's a don't.
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Jun 15, 2009 -
The Tyra Banks Show recently called upon one of my Designer Spotlights, Kyle Schuneman, to transform its drab and boring office into a fabulous workspace. Kyle started by painting the walls a serene blue with eco-friendly, zero-VOC paint. Then, he anchored the room with a Room and Board Parsons Desk and brought in a file cabinet with classic lines for storage.
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Jun 05, 2009 -
Festival season is fast approaching and with the amount of grey clouds currently in the sky, I'm thinking you're gonna need some wellies! Glastonbury festival is notorious for its muddy puddles so if you're attending in a few weeks you'll definitely want to invest in some waterproof boots. Here are ten of the best pairs currently available.
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May 14, 2009 -
My reaction was disgust, but not total shock, when I heard a hazmat team was called in after a brave worker attempted to clean out an office refrigerator full of old food. The fumes from moldy lunches coupled with the cleaning chemicals sent seven employees to the hospital, and 28 others required treatment for nausea and vomiting. Can you imagine how gross that fridge must have been?
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May 06, 2009 -
Beyond high hopes for an ergonomic desk chair, most of us don't give a second thought to what our office space looks like. But when you're an architect, the design of your workspace may not only affect your productivity and mood, but the impressions of your clients as well. Madrid-based architecture firm Selgas Cano should have no trouble dazzling clients who visit its office, a futuristic gem in the middle of the woods.
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May 01, 2009 -
The world is buzzing about swine flu, so much that human resources in our office sent a company-wide email addressing the issue. It reminded employees to wash our hands, visit the doctor and stay home if we're feeling sick, and encouraged us to use the Purell dispensers around the office (Johnson & Johnson is a swine flu victor). Have you received something similar at your office?
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Mar 31, 2009 -
Meetings can be a mixed bag of productive communication and wasted time. Many of us are required to attend them on a regular basis and have to work them into our busy schedules, while others are free from any organized gatherings at the office. How many mandatory meetings do you typically have each week?
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Mar 23, 2009 -
Amsterdam ad agency Nothing has manifested its name in its office space by building it entirely out of cardboard. The idea was conceived by Alrik Koudenburg who wanted to use the most "nothing" building material he could find. The space was designed by Joost van Bleiswijk and uses a no-screw-no-glue technique.
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Feb 16, 2009 -
Valentine's Day has come and gone, but the opportunity for guys to send tokens of their affection to the office is always on the horizon. I've seen some co-workers' faces turn crazy shades of pink when their sweetie sent a bouquet for their desks, while others glow with glee at the gesture. How do you feel about it?
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Feb 06, 2009 -
Desire to Inspire's Kim Johnson recently made over her home office and the transformation is so stunning I had to share it with you. The L-shaped room began with pale blue walls, unpainted trim, and hardwood floors she calls "totally uninspiring." Since a home office is an oft-used room for a blogger, dreary was just plain unacceptable.
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