Posts tagged: work
How to Fulfill Your Passion for Design Without Starving: Networking
By penelopetrunkWe're excited this fall to have Penelope Trunk guest-blogging here at Curbly. Penelope's blog is awesome (I'm a longtime reader), and she's come to Curbly to share some advice about turning your DiY hobbies and obsessions into careers. Enjoy!
- Bruno
The advice, do what you love, is actually completely crap advice. Sure, you should do what you love, but you can’t do it all the time. And you usually can’t get paid for it. And all of this is okay.
The hardest part of life is figuring out what you love, first of all. There are things you know you love, but you would never think of doing it as a career. Sex for example. Who doesn’t love sex? But do you need to get paid for it? Probably no » READ MORE
How to Make Great Packed Lunches for Work.
By Chrisjob
A quick lunch out in the middle of the workday...it's easy, usually tasty, and a great break from your occupational worries.
'Cept, it's also rarely healthful, and those $5 a day can quickly add up week after week. The answer, of course, is to pack your own...and with these tips from DumbLittleMan, you can keep your brownbags interesting, healthful, and inexpensive.
Carpet Tile Runner
By LauraDuct tape and carpet squares. I'm sure you've seen this idea before, but here's how my runner turned out.
Also used: a lot of sharp blades, a metal straight-edge, a cutting mat, a good stiff drink, and the support of a friend.
Tiny Office 2.0
By cillastar
My tiny office has come a long way. I was given an armoire from my mom and was torn between upholding its namesake or reorganizing my messy "office" area. I'm so glad I went with the latter. This armoire is in our living room so it's great to hide so much within such a small foot print. Closing the doors might just be my favorite part. There is no work surface. It's basically a home for everything office/art related. I do use the old chess boar » READ MORE
How To Make an Applique
By threadbangerDo you have a piece of clothing that fits you perfectly, but is just so boring? There are a few solutions to your problem, but in this episode of Threadbanger, Rob and Corinne are talking about Appliques. Its an awesome way to fire up your wardrobe and give your clothes your own creative edge! Also, subscribe to threadbanger on itunes!!
1. First you must decide which garment in your closet needs some sprucing.
2. Decide on an image you » READ MORE
Fix Up Your Sad, Pathetic Cubicle.
By ChrisjobWired magazine high-fives those data miners who've said "no!" to the flourescent-lit grays of cubicle life. They feature designs from Cube Chic by Kelley L. Moore, which is available in paperback for only $3.27.
10 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Home Office Cheaply.
By ChrisjobWhether you're writing your next novel, balancing your checkbook, or simply creating a killer Curbly post, it's essential to be inspired and motivated by your workspace. Here's ten ideas for making your home office a creative haven on the cheap.
- Buy a Plant
- Get a Recycling System
- Tidy Up the Wires
- Bind cords together
- Clamp long running wires to walls
- Get retractable cords.
- Bind cords together
- Add a Filing Cabinet
- Organise Your Desk
- Get some Colour
- Get a Cloc » READ MORE
UBS Upright Desk Vacuum
By DIY Maven
At only 8" high, this little vacuum will keep those morning donut crumbs under control. It’s equipped with a 45" cord and its handle enables you to convert from upright to almost flat, just like a full-size Hoover. From whatever works for $19.99. (Due back in stock on 11/12/07)
Bring Your Jack-O-Lantern To Work Day - October 26th!
By ChrisjobFridays are always better than the rest of the week. But imagine a Friday when your whole workplace is full of Jack-O-Lanterns!
Tomorrow, October 26, 2007, is your chance: Bring Your Jack-O-Latern to Work Day! So spam your co-workers emails, put up an away message, and write it all over common areas. If you work alone, then tomorrow's the chance to have a friend with you.
Before The Cleanup
By RustIndyThis is just a sample of the horrendous mess I live in every day. The desk is way too large and is in a poor working place, the workout equipment is crowded by clutter, and the music stuff is scattered from one end to the other.
So why am I not cleaning it up? Because it's time to completely rearrange the place! I hate it, I hate it, I hate it! Too much stuff, too little space.
I need help finding an arrangement that lets these two adjoined rooms c » READ MORE
Holiday Sale!!!
By MCaplan 
In honor of this wonderful time of year I am having a SALE on all original art, prints, and accesories in my online shop! Everything is 10% off!!! This is a great opportunity to snag some cool original art for yourself, or to give as a gift to your best bud!
All you have to do is to enter the code CURBLY in the "message to seller" box when you make your purchase. Then wait for me to send you a revised invoice! This offer is good through De » READ MORE
