My Quarantine Productivity Tips and The Best Sales Right Now

The whole country is stuck at home and supposed to be “working remotely”. While some people are continuing life and business as usual, others are struggling to be productive at home. As someone who works from home, here are some of my tips for staying productive.

• CREATE A SCHEDULE THE NIGHT BEFORE: I usually do this in the “notes” app on my phone. Creating a schedule or check list makes me feel good to know that I have tasks that need to be completed the next day.

• GET DRESSED: Whether that means showering or just getting dressed in something other than your pajamas, I would count that as a win right now!

• GET SOME FRESH AIR: Because the whole family is home together, I have been working out in the middle of the day and using that time as my “break” from working. Go for an early morning run before the kids get up or go outside as a family mid day.

• MASTER A NEW SKILL: Look into learning a new skill that has always interested you. You Tube and SKILLSHARE offers courses and tutorials. This is on my list of “to dos” this week and I’m interested in learning more about Photoshop and photography!

• MAKE THAT RECIPE: If you are anything like me, I am sure you have a number of cook books and Pinterest recipes pinned that have never been put to use. Take a break from work and make something delicious! Here is my Pinterest board with MY FAVORITE RECIPES!

• ORGANIZE: Organizing a closet, pantry or book shelf can be daunting but the finished result is such a relief and a personal achievement! I already tackled my office and my closet is next on the list!

THE BEST SALES RIGHT NOW

For my top 8 this week, I selected all sale items from some of my most shopped websites. I have noticed that the sales are changing everyday, more than ever, so jump on something while you can!

ONE - This is one of my go to companies for bags, personalized gifts and home decor items! THIS WOVEN PALM LEAF BEACH BAG is ideal for the upcoming summer! This bag has a soft linen lining and an interior pocket to store all your little belongings. 25% OFF + FREE SHIPPING WITH CODE "THANKYOU"

TWO - All about these wide-legged jeans. I can’t believe THESE JEANS are on sale because they seem ideal for the spring and summer months ahead! Size Tip: This company’s jeans run TTS for me. THESE JEANS ARE ON SALE PLUS AN EXTRA 30% OFF WITH CODE “HAPPYPLACE”

THREE - These blackened wood SALT AND PEPPER GRINDERS will be sure to elevate your dining from home experience! I am all about the crisp, clean look. SHOP NOW > LIMITED TIME ON SALE

FOUR - Ugh, THIS SWEATER has my name written all over it. This stitch, arrow detail with hand crotched buttons on the shoulders are everything. This cover up would definitely work as a repeat closet essential that could pair beautifully with jeans in the spring and fall or skirts and shorts during the beach summer months! *TODAY ONLY* 54% OFF!

FIVE - I am always on the hunt for oversized candles for two main reasons. #1, I burn through candles pretty quickly so the more, the merrier. #2, candles create a textural layer on a coffee table display so bigger is better to create an impact! THIS WOODEN BOWL CANDLE has an autumn lodge scent with notes of cinnamon, white oak and black pepper. 25% OFF WITH CODE “FRIENDS”

SIX - The perfect throw blanket for the summer. Can you tell I want summer to get here YESTERDAY?! 25% OFF ALL HOME & FURNITURE. SALE PRICE IS REFLECTED AT CHECK OUT

SEVEN - Here is a sleek and sophisticated home accessory for ya. THESE MARBLE ACRYLIC COASTERS come in a set of four and will be sure to POP on your tables. CURRENTLY ON SALE

EIGHT - Rattan anyone? THIS MAGAZINE HOLDER offers you a durable hand-bent rattan frame and a silhouette that will catch your guest’s attention! 20% OFF WITH CODE “ATHOME”

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How To Work From Home In Style

Understanding that it is such an unsettling time for everyone, I am trying my best to keep my feed fun and exciting. The world is full of enough fear and anxiousness, so I am striving to post positive and inspirational posts through my everyday interior design work and blog content.

I have been working from home for the past 3 1/2 years, so I have the WFH essentials down pat! For today’s post, I am expanding my typical 8 favorites and giving you an array of essentials that will be sure to make your working from home experience a little better.

ENJOY…

ONE - Work from home with this sleek, lacquer Charging Desk Station! This stand will hold your laptop or iPad and has three USB ports for charging and one adaptor that you can plug in the back. This computer stand allows you to keep your work environment clutter free! *monogramming is available*

TWO - I usually spend my mornings out of the office going to meetings and showrooms, while my afternoons I try and spend in the office. The second I walk through the door, I am usually already thinking about changing into comfy clothes, like this pajama set! I own several pair of pajamas from this company and their material is so soft, lightweight, and so stylish! Highly recommend!

Shop the images below for my other favorite loungewear:

THREE - Are you going crazy with all the kid’s school supplies that are starting to clutter every area of the house? This bronze pencil holder can store a number of your desk essentials like pens, pencils, scissors, rollers, paper clips and many more!

Her are some other desk accessories:

FOUR - Life is stressful right now (biggest understatement) and a face mask always seems to help calm me down. I have been wearing this hydrating mask every other night and I love how it makes my skin feel: hydrated, glowy and soft! Also, I tend to keep it on longer (at least 30 minutes), simply because I forget it’s on my face.

My recommended at-home face masks:

FIVE - I bought blue light glasses about a month ago and I am so happy that I did. I am constantly on my phone, laptop and TV so anything to minimize the blue light is worth the purchase. These glasses are made to help to block HEV light from screens and designed to minimize strain on the eyes and headaches associated with screen time. These are my favorites this week:

So many options for blue light glasses…

SIX - A pair of scissors that will fit in with the minimal look of your office.

If you are looking to complete this collection…

SEVEN - I put on my slippers the second I walk in the door. I love the mix of classic corduroy and soft sherpa on these slippers.

Slippers are ideal while you work from home! Here are some other options…

EIGHT - Whoever thought of this idea is genius! If you know me, you know that I either like my coffee hot (not room temperate) or cold with lots of ice (hence my regular Rook coffee run posts to my stories). This 10oz mug is temperature-controlled, allowing you to set your preferred beverage temperature! The concept is brilliant and the style is very appealing.

Can’t have too many temperature-controlled mugs…

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My Top Home Decor and Fashion Finds This Week

ONE - Throwing a party anytime soon? These marble place card holders would be a great addition to spice up your table setting or you can use them at the bar to label the variety of drink options.

TWO - I just got this phone case and of course, I love it! I choose “sage green” for the background and went with pink letters and brown shadowing behind. Depending on what model phone you have, you can have this customized, vegan leather case too…

• iPhone 11 Pro Max Case

• iPhone 11 Pro Case

• iPhone 11 Case

THREE - I have a similar sweater blazer in a khaki color and I live in it! This updated flax colored blazer caught my eye because it’s a great go to when a jacket is too heavy and a sweater is too light. This open-front sweater blazer is the perfect layering item to add to your closet.

FOUR - I am all about the concept of this company: plants delivered right to your door. All of the plants come with simple care instructions and access to a team of green thumb experts to answer any questions you may have! This potted duo includes a ZZ Plant in medium planter and a Philodendron Green in small planter. These pots come without saucers but they do have an added layer of lava rocks before the potting mix to provide drainage.

FIVE - The cork detail on this ice bucket adds a unique touch to a simple bar item.

SIX - These handwoven baskets could be used as storage or as statement pieces in your room. Either way, you can’t go wrong with adding the woven items to your home.

SEVEN - This dipped ceramic pitcher can be used for your cold beverages or it can function as a vase for a beautiful flower arrangement. This pitcher comes in four other colorful shades that would make for a beautiful, spring centerpiece.

EIGHT - This blush pink straw fedora is hand dyed and finished with a natural silk tie-dye ribbon. I’m a fan!

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The Merry Month of Shopping

ONE - Wedding season is upon us, which means you need to start searching for the perfect gifts for the happy couple! This navy and gold serving bowl trio would make for a beautiful present for the bride and groom. No weddings to attend? Treat yo self!

TWO - Guys. I want/love/need(ish) this leather, woven picture frame! The strips of creamy leather add so much texture and depth to a console, dresser or nightstand. This frame comes in 5x7 and 8x10 sizes.

THREE - The delicate floral detail on these juice glasses caught my eye. Anthropologie never seems to disappoint when it comes to their ever changing tabletop items! I love to mix and match their glassware. Here are the other items included in this collection:

• This beautiful pitcher

• These taller, tumbler drinking glasses

FOUR - Finding the perfect pair of white sneakers is a constant search that I’m ok with never ending… I love a good pair of fashion sneaks that can elevate yet tone down my outfit. This pair of white sneakers caught my eye a couple months ago and I couldn’t help but fixate on those freaking adorable laces. The laces sold me!

FIVE - This is SUCH a home run gift for your husband or dad! Whether it’s for a birthday or father’s day present, this personalized book is very thoughtful and will be something to be remembered. This New York Times Custom Birthday Book allows you to add his name and birth date to the cover and inside the book will consist of all of the New York Times front covers each year since his birth. Plus, the book is preserved in a handsome library binding AKA it will look pretty laying on your coffee table. I bought this last week for someone special ;)

SIX - The Shopbop Spring Event is LIVE (ends this Sunday, March 8th) and this was one of my purchases! I live in denim so I figured this dress would be fitting to wear to work this spring. This denim, teared skirted dress would pair beautifully with the sneakers only my list this week! ON SALE!

SEVEN - I’ve heard only great reviews about this blazer so I finally pulled the trigger and purchased it this week! I’m already kicking myself that I didn’t get it sooner because the white is already sold out! This navy blazer is also included in the Shopbop Spring Event so jump on it while it is ON SALE!

SHOPBOP SALE: Up to 25% with code “SPRING”… Ends March 8th

EIGHT - These lunch boxes will stack beautifully on your kitchen shelves while also acting as an eco-friendly storage option for your packed lunches. These boxes come in four different colors, carbon being my favorite.

Here is a look at the drinking glasses and storage boxes styled on kitchen open shelving…

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