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7 New Uses for Bread Tags

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

It’s summertime…time for some light hearted fun… and so I shall blog about bread tags!  As an organizer I love to throw things out if they are no longer useful.  And I have to say I am always amazed at what people save…like bread tags!  However I love to find new uses for old things. … Continue reading

Color Facts: RED, WHITE and BLUE of Old Glory

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

I am intrigued by colors.  In fact I have spent most of my adult life learning how colors are perceived.  It is no secret that the work environment is considerably improved when surrounded by inspired colors.  But have you ever wondered how some common color combinations ever came to exist?  Take for example the American… Continue reading

De-clutter for a “Good Cause Yard Sale”

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

Us humans are a strange lot.  There is no other species on the planet that saves stuff like we do.  When thinking about De-cluttering, many of us get overwhelmed by the process.  The thought of parting with our stuff can cause great anxiety.  Simply…we like our stuff.  If only our homes and offices could easily… Continue reading

Organizing an Office is a lot like Running in the Streets

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

I admit it.  This morning was not one of my better displays of cheeriness.  It was cold, damp and I knew I had to get outside and run my route.  I was moping and tried to find numerous ways to delay what I knew I had to do.   It was while I was in… Continue reading

Fun Ergonomic Facts about our Presidents’ Desk Chairs

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

With Presidents’ Day just around the corner, I wondered…just how ergonomic were the desk chairs of our Presidents …past and present?  For years I have promoted the importance of a good ergonomic desk chair to maximize working productivity.  Ergonomics is a fancy word for “enhanced work achieved through good posture” Most good ergonomic chairs have… Continue reading

Happiness through Gratitude: the Ultimate Stress Reducer

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

I like happiness.  In fact I wish I had more of it!  And although the universe is always in needs of information about current work space trends and office organizing techniques I think today we need to take a break and enjoy a silly little dose of “happiness”.  So treat yourself and watch this TED-X… Continue reading

How Working Parents Survive Halloween

Published on: Author: Anne Langton

  The first Halloween I re-joined the work force after having my children I had an enlightening experience.  I worked in an office where I was the only working Mom.  I knew that I would have a slightly different view on this venerable haunting holiday but it couldn’t be THAT different…RIGHT?  After all my work colleagues… Continue reading