Five Prime Day Picks to Refresh Your Home Office (Without Starting From Scratch)

This week, I found myself lingering a little longer at my desk.

Not because of a looming deadline or endless to-do list (though let’s be honest, those are never far off), but because my space felt better. A little warmer. A little more “me.”

It’s amazing what a few intentional pieces can do to shift the vibe—and Prime Day is the perfect excuse to make those changes. If you’ve been craving a home office refresh that blends form and function, here are five design-forward picks I curated just for you.

Think soft lighting, ergonomic support, sculptural greenery, and a desk setup that encourages clarity over clutter.

Let’s make your space work beautifully.

Japandi-Style Executive Desk

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Clean lines, warm wood, and just enough presence to anchor a room without taking over. I love this desk for its flexibility—whether you’re working with a spacious room or tucking it into a nook, it feels intentional and calming.

Prime Day Price: $179.99

Haworth Fern Ergonomic Chair

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This is my holy grail of task chairs. Ergonomically designed, endlessly comfortable, and visually stunning. It’s breathable, posture-friendly, and designed to support your body (and brain) for long stretches.

Prime Day Price: $1,019 (and worth every penny)

Mushroom Touch Lamp (Dimmable)

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Let’s talk ambient lighting. This sculptural mushroom lamp gives off a soft, dimmable glow—perfect for early mornings or late-evening sprints. The tap-to-touch function feels intuitive and elegant.

Prime Day Price: $39.99

LE TAUCI Ceramic Planters with Acacia Wood Stands (Set of 2)

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Biophilic design done right. These ceramic planters with warm wood bases bring nature indoors in a quiet, sculptural way. I use the larger one for a floor plant and the smaller one on a shelf or credenza to create layered visual interest.

Prime Day Price: $143.99 (Set of 2)

Boho Peel & Stick Wallpaper (Orange + Pink)

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I’m a firm believer in the power of a beautiful backdrop. This removable wallpaper adds visual warmth and movement with its subtle floral pattern in blush and terracotta tones. It’s renter-friendly and refresh-friendly.

Prime Day Price: ~$27.99
Size: 17.3 in x 9.8 ft per roll
No paste, no mess — just peel and stick

Final Thoughts

You don’t need to overhaul your space to make it feel fresh—you just need a few thoughtful shifts. A new light source, a desk that invites organization, a chair that has your back (literally), and natural elements that soften the edges.

These are the exact pieces I’d recommend to clients and friends alike—and they’re all on sale right now.

Let me know if you grab one. Better yet, send me a photo of your refreshed space—I’d love to see how you make it yours.

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My “bucket-hub” moment

Years ago, I signed up for a Masterclass taught by the incredibly inspirational Elaine Welteroth called Build your Career Blueprint. I got sucked in. I wrote copious notes, followed all her advice and was incredibly inspired by the notion that you are in complete control of your own destiny. She talked about understanding your Zone of Genius and creating a Mind Map. As a visual learner, I loved this idea and made mine straight away (but in erasable ink just in case). Since then, I have had my worksheets hanging in my home office. I refer to them often. They are a simple yet effective reminder of why I love what I do and where I want to be. Curiously, I haven’t erased anything yet, but find myself adding to it all the time.

In the center of my Mind Map (the hub) is my purpose which is “Creating environments where people belong”. And one of the spokes shooting out of it in what I call a “bucket-hub” was Work Design Magazine.

As an avid learner, researcher and insatiably curious person, I pour through Work Design Mag every day, usually starting off with my morning coffee on their Instagram. The diversity of thought, the global perspectives, the unbiased commentary. And if I’m being honest, they had me at Office Tours. But I digress. Anyway, once again, those stars aligned, or the universe called, or whatever you believe. Bob Fox, the founder and editor of Work Design Mag reached out a few weeks ago after seeing my keynote at IHAF and asked if I was interested in being a guest on their video podcast called WTF is Happening to the Office? I nearly jumped out of my not-very-ergomonic-desk-chair! WOW! And YES please!

Today it just launched. In our discussion (which could have gone on far longer than 50 min) we discuss workplace strategies for success, why are we still having the RTO discussion, the amazing tech that’s out there for workplaces and should I rename my title to Workplace Environments?

Check it out! Would love your thoughts, humbly appreciate any feedback, and as always, many thanks.

Creating Environments of Belonging

I’ve been fairly quiet on the socials.

Lately, people have been asking me “Where have you been?” 

Well, here goes.

A few months ago, I felt this strong need for a change. I had just completed an amazing project, should have been on cloud nine, but wasn’t feeling myself. Things just weren’t aligning the way I’d hoped. And then one day the stars aligned and it was time. It was time to move on onto other opportunities.

But before I did that I was going take a break. To regroup, travel, and just ‘be’ for the first time in a very long time. On World Mental Health Day of last year, I made the big decision to leave the company I helped grow for nearly 14 years. It was tough, yet it felt like the right choice, as something bigger was calling me.

One short week into my break, I found out an estranged family member was suffering silently from dementia and was in the hospital for a very long time due to an illness. Over two hours away, with no family around her, she was completely alone. 

As a designer, I’m a fixer by nature. I solve problems. I commit wholeheartedly and when I dive into something, you get me 100%. I was quietly taking a break because had a few amazing opportunities brewing and wanted to give them my all when I was ready. But something kept calling me. I looked for signs, asking the universe if stepping into a caregiver role was what I should do at this stage in my life, even though it was all new to me. I had so many other things just behind the curtain. But the signs clearly pointed me in that direction.

So, I jumped in headfirst. It was my new full-time job. I had no idea how hard this was going to be on me. My body and mind freaked out—I was stressed, breaking out in hives, my eyes twitching, not sleeping—but I kept going. My new normal turned into long commutes every other day to be there for her in the hospital. To build up her strength, her recognition. To regain her trust. To just be there, advocating for her when she didn’t have anyone. And then ultimately, helping transition her into a new chapter filled with community and connection.

Two weeks ago was a big milestone. After months of research and visits, I finally moved her out of the hospital and into her new home. An assisted living facility that is 15 min from me and very close to our other family members. 

Her dementia is advanced, so she doesn’t recognize much. The day I moved her in, what she did recognize meant everything to me. She noticed her grandmother’s (my great grandmother’s) furniture that we moved from her old home to the new. She noticed the natural light of the huge windows outlooking a vast hillside, reminiscent of her home in the Berkshires, she even spotted deer in the woods! And she noticed her art. She was an accomplished painter. I gathered years of her own as well as the other interesting pieces I found in her home. I didn’t realize how much I needed her to sense these things; just as much as she did. 

The road is just beginning, but it has been a gift. As we reconnect through old stories and photos, or talking about a piece of the art that now surrounds her again, I feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. And hopefully are on a path of healing for her. My tribe has all become stronger because of this experience as well. My children, my husband, my mom, cousins and my sister. And my friends and those around me who rose their hands to help in any way possible. We are all coming together in ways I couldn’t imagine.

The other morning after a particularly hard evening with her, I realized something. My ikigai, and even my email signature is ‘Creating environments where you belong.’ (Thank you to my amazing mentors Julie Zadow and Dr. Patti Fletcher for helping me craft that years ago). Environments truly can change everything if we pay attention to the little details.

I’m not sharing this for my own recognition but to highlight how much environments matter. As I continue on this journey and my own next chapters, I’m excited for the many amazing opportunities ahead. This time has afforded me much needed family time and reflection. I am balancing the professional life and personal life and spending time connecting with people who matter. Who inspire me, and keep my passions fueled (will share more in that soon too). I plan to be back on the socials more regularly and more passionate than ever about bringing amazing environments to life for the world.