Perhaps San Antonio hasn’t really experienced winter this year; yet, even with cooler breezes it’s easy to allow winter doldrums to affect a work attitude. Just as we spring clean our homes and switch over our wardrobe, it just might be time to freshen up your workspace and brighten each day with a few easy touch ups.
1. Clear the Clutter
If stacks of papers have grown over the holidays and might even be hiding old Christmas coupons and circulars, then it is time to clean up and throw out. First clear all unnecessary clutter and organize your work area. Unique containers perfect for a fresh look may be found at Marshalls http://www.marshallsonline.com/ or the Container Store http://www.containerstore.com/welcome.htm.
2. Brighten Picture Frames
Consider changing out any desk pictures with brighter, whiter picture frames just for the appearance of a spring touch. Little things like this do make a difference. Marshalls http://www.marshallsonline.com/, Ross http://www.rossstores.com/, and Tuesday Morning http://stores.tuesdaymorning.com/tx/sanantonio/home-decor-san-antonio-tx-sana0365.html are perfect places to find quality frames for a song!
3. Coffee Mugs in Spring Colors or Designs
Life is short! Why not enjoy coffee each morning in a brighter mug or with a springtime design. Look for these in the same locations…Marshalls http://www.marshallsonline.com/, Ross http://www.rossstores.com/, or Tuesday Morning http://stores.tuesdaymorning.com/tx/sanantonio/home-decor-san-antonio-tx-sana0365.html.
4. Spring Aromas Every Day
Aroma makes such a difference and since most work places outlaw the use of candles, consider a diffuser for your area. NEST reed diffusers are intoxicating and can infiltrate your whole office… plus, you will be loved for this! They may be found locally at Soft Surroundings in the Shops of La Cantera. Popular spring scents include ocean mist & sea salt, bamboo, cedar leaf & lavender, passion and orange blossom. Remember to stir the reeds and turn them over every day to keep aromas fresh.
5. Finally, Spring Flowers
Fresh flowers are powerful attitude adjusters for women. We love the touch and with HEB https://www.heb.com/ throughout town, it is easy to keep them fresh a couple of times a week. Consider one yellow rose for $3.99 or springtime bouquet at $9.99. Remember, daisies last longer than most and are always springtime fresh.
American businesswoman and author, Penelope Trunk, said, “Spring is a time to find out where you are, who you are, and move toward where you are going.” A perfect way to start with a work space touched by the season itself.
By Pamela Lutrell
