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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
A Lady Needs a Flask
As the Muses have mentioned before, we are two creative, right-brain girls that have both somehow landed among scientists for our 9-5.
Generally this is a good thing. When our beloved nerd co-workers spend their days at the bench pipetting or doing data analysis they lose touch with the real world. So the Muses love to bring some real world to their lives. A splash of leopard print here, taste testing chocolates and cupcakes, encouragement to think outside the box. We do what we do well.
BUT occasionally the paper work, the grants, the meeting planning, the abstract collecting erodes a creative girl’s mind/soul. Is that over dramatic? Mmm? No I don’t think so...grants, are soul sucking.
And the best thing to do when life starts to wear on you...is drink. So here is a collection of in vogue flasks that are great for all sorts of events - outdoor concerts, the ballet, lunch dates with that super high stress friend, and of course, your desk drawer.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Muse Help: Office Redecorating
One FM reader writes:
Alright my favorite muses, I have a query for you. These are tough economic times, so instead of holiday bonuses, the CEO of my company is giving everyone $250 to spend on our office environment. We can buy anything we want that will make us happier in our workplace: misc computer software, a rug, a new chair, a new lamp, oversized map of California, whatevs. I know: perfect muse project, right?
I am much more practical than aesthetically minded, hence why I wouldn't mind some inspiration!
We would suggest:
- lighting
- art
- organizing items
One of the Muses' Lovers is of the firm belief that overhead industrial lighting makes people anxious (the Muses don't need any help there!). He thinks that soft lighting around a room makes a world of a difference. We agree! That said - we suggest either a tall lamp to stand beside your desk or a lamp to sit on the desk. Pottery Barn has a great tutorial on picking workspace lighting.
You could go modern with something from IKEA
or go vintage and grab an amaaaazing Edison lamp (so hot right now!)
Instead of just hanging a giant map of California, try honoring your home state with some cool art.
Lastly, get organized! Check out some Muse suggestion about great filing options. BUT if you have some extra bucks to spend, buy a Franklin Covey planning systems. Oh. My. Goodness. One little Muse would just die without its amazing ability to organize the 10,003 tasks that need to be done. This is not a calendar. Say it with me, "Franklin Covey is not a calendar." It is an organizing system. See basic how-tos here.
Monday, December 13, 2010
New Product Review: L’Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour
There are so many new products out there it is hard to tell what's great and what's a dud. Which is why the Muses compiled a big list of great products for you not too long ago.
Add this one to the list girls! It is Muse tested and approved!
L’Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour
This product lives up to its claims. Beautiful lip color that lasts for hours and hours. While you are jamming down Luna Bars and lattes and politely dabbing your lips after lunch meetings it stays in place! Maybe more importantly, it will hold beautiful color through glasses of wine, dinner... and a little smooching. Also, it comes with a moisturizing stick that keeps your lips soft and nourished.
Go. Buy. Now.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Muse Quick Trick: Save that Manicure!
Can we get a raise of hands from our girls who love getting manicures?
We feel ya girls, we feel ya. We all want to touch up, but who has bottles of "You Don’t Know Jacques" laying around? The Muses are here to tell you that you can keep those nails in tip top shape longer. You’ll feel adorable for more than 4 days and you won’t feel like you’re wasting your money on manicures that don’t last...
The Trick: After about 2-3 days or whenever you notice the manicure is wearing, slap on a coat of clear polish, making sure to really cover the ends. It lacquers everything back in place and keeps the polish from chipping off. You can do this every couple days. The color will last 2-3 times as long.
Now go treat yourself to a manicure and give it a try!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Finding a City Hat
Let’s get something straight. Both your Muses are City Girls. We like to be surrounded by 101 good restaurant choices, we get jazzed by the hustle generated by crowds of people, we enjoy walking to our fave coffee shops and gelaterias, and we love public transit (well, one of us does, the other tolerates it). But even City Girls need to get some space every now and again. Which is why the pretty little West Coast Muse headed out of the big City with a couple good friends so they could all try to catch their breath and get some space.
Originally the plan was to become one with nature and hike around. But seriously, who can do that all day? So instead the three ladies became one with the Outlets and rejoiced in the glory of creation via vineyard hopping. People never think of enjoying the fall colors in Napa, but they are spectacular! And so California!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
A Girl's Gotta Stay Organized
Let's talk about the office. Seriously, can we do away with those black plastic-y or fake woodgrain in-out boxes? ::cringe:: But the real issue is file folders. Manilla folders are great for huge filing projects that are stored away, hidden for no eyes to see. But the bland folders (or worse yet, those primary color folders that remind us of a kindergarten classroom) just will not do for desktop filing.
So here is the Muse Round-Up of Cute, Stylish File Folders.
Simple
So here is the Muse Round-Up of Cute, Stylish File Folders.
Simple
Mod Chic (one little Muse just bought these...thank you, purchasing card)
Check out these great finds from Etsy. Visit Tabitha's shop and use the code "muse" to get $1 off anything in her gorgeous collection!
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