project office inspiration

While I was off on maternity leave this summer, I had my office rearranged. I use the term office loosely since it's really a cubicle -but luckily for me, a double cubicle in a corner with storage and two windows. The new arrangement is fantastic - it created a meeting space, opened up the windows, and gave me a chance to clean out five years worth of accumulated stuff.
In appreciation of this new arrangement and after a realization of how uninspiring my office space was, I am starting "project office inspiration." Each week I will look for one thing I can do in my office to make it a more inspiring place to work.
So for week one, I've actually done three things - I was a little excited about the idea . . .
1. Started a weekly tradition of bringing in a fresh flower arrangement for my desk.
2. Added a tray with pretty glasses, pitcher, teapot and coffee mugs. I can use these instead of plastic and when I have a meeting at my desk, invite co-workers to use them as well. All were purchased at IKEA so I've stayed within my meager budget.
3. Bought a pretty coffee thermos. I've got a time crunch getting Little Miss and E up and out of the house, to preschool and to work on time so coffee on the go is now a must. This thermos is quite lovely to look at.
With all this inspiration, I am feeling energetic and excited about my work. Success!
More next week on project office inspiration.