Let’s face it: You probably spend somewhere between 40 and 60 hours a week at work. Shouldn’t your work space reflect that? Make the job feel a bit more enjoyable by decorating your corner of the corporate world in style.
In bloom
Flowers liven up any office. Place your stems in a chalkboard vase from Material Possessions, then write inspirational or funny quotes to brighten your Monday.
$55 (small) and $110 (large) at Material Possessions (704 N. Wabash Ave.)
Circle of love
Slide photos of loved ones into a cheery yellow frame.
$40 at Kate Spade
Work woof
Maybe nothing can make stapling 400 copies fun. But this dog stapler sure helps.
$9.99 at officeplayground.com
Om office
Bring some serenity into your work world with yoga-practicing frogs from Pier 1 Imports.
$18 to $25 at Pier 1 Imports
Girl’s best friend
Can’t afford the real thing? So what! Chiasso’s diamond-shaped glass paperweight will make looking at that stack of papers a lot easier to deal with.
$28 at Chiasso (2112 N. Clybourn Ave.)
Shine a light
The soothing neutral shades and soft edges of this Ikea lamp will help ease boss-from-hell stress.
$39.99 at Ikea
Booked
Give your office a bit of hippy earthiness by stacking your books with Jayson Home and Garden’s agate bookends.
$52 at Jayson Home and Garden (1885 N. Clybourn Ave.)
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SALES CHECK
The weekend’s best events and bargains
Elizabeth Grace
2438 N. Clark St., 773-477-9830, elizabethgrace.com
The Lincoln Park store hosts a trunk show for Trollbeads, the luxury charm-bracelet company, with free cocktails through Sunday. Shoppers who purchase four glass beads receive a fifth one free, and those who buy a silver necklace receive a free leather necklace or silver bracelet.
Le Dress
1741 W. Division St., 773-697-9899, ledresschicago.com
The Wicker Park store holds its first J’Adore le Dress Valentine’s Day sale, during which shoppers receive a chocolate candy heart worth up to an extra 40 percent off sale merchandise or 15 percent off full-priced items. Sale runs Saturday and Sunday and Feb. 12-14.
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
1338 W. Lake St., 312-280-1212, lesliehindman.com
The store holds its
winter rug sale in affiliation with Oscar Isberian Rugs (800-998-3693, isberian.com), offering
50 percent to 80 percent off more than 500 styles through Sunday.
For charity
Macy’s
111 N. State St., 312-781-1000; other locations, macys.com
The store offers 20 percent off already discounted merchandise and select full-price items to customers who wear red or who purchase a $2 Go Red for Women dress pin through Sunday. All pin proceeds go to the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement.
Lululemon Athletica
2104 N. Halsted St., 773-883-8860, lululemon.com
The yoga-inspired clothing company showcases bracelets, rings and pendants from Jewelry by Randy (jewelrybyrandy.com) at its Pretty Up and Go event Saturday. The free event includes complimentary makeovers, organic snacks and wine.
For more sales and events, visit chicagomag.com
