Beautiful Life

Happy Monday, loves! And welcome to the second week of the new year! How was your weekend?

My now most of us should be getting back into the swing of things after the holidaze. For me it's back to business as usual. But this time it's me, only better. I'm taking better care of myself so I am feeling much better, healthier and more energized. Also, with my new clean and decluttered office, I'm no longer dreading having to sit amongst all of that "stuff" I once had.

I can't begin to explain to you how much a beauty product developer can accumulate. We have product EVERYWHERE. It's kind of mind boggling. But I decided that the time had come to let go of a lot of it. Kind of a scary thing to do since you never know when you might "need!!!" a sample of something you developed 4 years ago. Believe me, it does happen but I'm taking my chances. Now I just love going into work. It's a fabulous feeling and a great way to start the week.

Hope you all have a fabulous Monday!

xoxo

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Desk Dreams

My work office is in the midst of a major renovation. Like the tearing up all the carpeting, installing new lighting, and painting all the walls kinda overhaul. Not a pretty sight at all.

And myself, being a cosmetic product developer, has a TON of stuff. My office is stuffed to the gills with bins and trays of cosmetics. And my desk is often completely covered in product submissions. Needless to say, it can get a little overwhelming. Not the most creative of environments.

Well this past week and a half I've been doing a major cleanse. Tossing all the old and only keeping necessities and the pretty things to bring a bit of personality to the workplace. It's been kinda cathardic and I'm liking where it's going but I'm not quite there yet.

I've been looking around for a bit of inspiration and I came across these photos of Aerin Lauders home and work offices. They're so inspiring! Now I know Aerin Lauder and I are in the same line of work, and I know that she's Aerin Lauder and I'm not but why oh why can't I have an office like hers?

I'll take her desk from her home office above...that gold z desk is to die for!...or even her business office below. It's so clean and pretty and organized. But where does she keep all of her stuff? Must be nice to be a Lauder :)

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