How to Decorate Your Office and Add a Personal Touch

Whether you work in an office environment or outside the home, you need a work space that's uniquely yours. Even if you office is just a small cubicle, there are ways to brighten it up and make it more comfortable and conducive to work. In some cases the way your office is decorated can affect your stress level and work related productivity. To make your job and work space more appealing and inviting, add some unique, personal touches like these

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Use Framed Photos To Add a Personal Touch.
   
   Of course you'll want to display photos of loved ones so you can feel they're not far away from you even when you're at work. Instead of using ordinary frames, buy some special ones to show off your favorite people. How about some intricately detailed silver frames or fused glass frames made by a local artisan? It will give you more pleasure viewing your favorite photos from behind these unique, handmade frames.
2. Use Your Own Pens.
   
   Nix the office pens with the company logo on them and buy a special, high end pen such as a crystal fountain pen or have one custom engraved with your name. Better yet, buy desk set made out of high quality wood to hold your pen and business cards. You'll feel important every time you look at it.
3. Display Artistic Paperweights.
   
   There are so many beautiful paperweights available in materials ranging from crystal to stone. Pick out some truly unique ones to rest on your desktop. Visit arts and crafts fairs to find ones that are handmade. Almost anything heavy enough to hold paper can serve as a paper weight so don't limit yourself only to objects designed to be paper weights. Use your imagination!
4. Display a Calendar With Inspirational Sayings.
   
   Find a calendar with daily inspirational quotes that inspire you and display it prominently. When you look at your quote for the day, you'll be motivated to perform better both on the job and as a person. Plus, you might just inspire people who visit your office at work.
5. Add Some Life.
   
   Add something green and growing to your office such as a favorite plant in a pretty vase or add fresh flowers from your garden to make your office beautiful while helping to relieve stress. Plants also provide a nice source of additional oxygen. Be sure to choose a plant that will survive in an office environment.
6. Add Some Humor.
   
   Buy a piece of whimsical, zany artwork and place it on the wall or desk of your office. It will not only make you smile when you look at it, it'll serve as a great conversation piece and ice breaker when people visit your office. Let this piece of artwork express your humorous side and keep you smiling throughout the day.