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Clear the Clutter

Staples Home Office Makeover: The Big Reveal!

April 22, 2013 By Lena

It’s going down in history as one of the WORST office chairs EVER.

Readers were horrified – and sympathetic – when I recently revealed the state of my home office. The ripped and tattered chair; the disorganization and disarray; the potential fire hazard. Okay, multiple fire hazards. And that’s just what you could see in the first photo.

Well, something had to be done. Thankfully Staples Canada swooped in to save the day; seeing that I (obviously) needed an intervention, they allowed me to pick out a brand new home office – on three conditions:

1) I purchase the goods from Staples (done!)
2) I ditch my old chair. Seriously, it had to be on my curb (done!)
3) I take the oath to De-Clutter and Prosper

Did you know: A recent survey commissioned by Staples Canada and AIR MILES revealed that an overwhelming 83% of Canadians agree that a cluttered or disorganized workspace negatively affects levels of productivity. Despite this fact, 26% of Canadians describe their own desk as cluttered. I, Lena Almeida, pledge to never let clutter or disorganization rule my workspace again! (done!)

And so… it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for…. my big reveal. Brace yourselves; it doesn’t look like the same room, but I promise, it is!…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Clear the Clutter, home office, home organization, Staples Canada

Staples: “Clear the Clutter” #Giveaway

March 16, 2013 By Lena

Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

If you took a peek at my recent home office pictures – or what I like to call “The Before” – you’ll know that I’m in desperate need of a makeover. And while you all agree that I need a new chair (thanks for the horrified comments, ha!), I also drastically need to cut down on the clutter and disorganization. This weekend, I’m doing my best to De-Clutter and Prosper!

Click here to view my Staples De-Clutter and Prosper Home Office – BEFORE.

Of course, you know I’d never undertake such a  feat without spreading the love to my readers. So, while you all wait with baited breath for my big reveal (note: please do not wait with baited breath), I have the following giveaway to share!

Here’s the scoop: In addition to sponsoring my home office makeover, Staples Canada has been busy – they’ve joined the AIR MILES Reward Program as a national Sponsor. Now shoppers can earn AIR MILES reward miles on all their Staples purchases! To help cluttered Canadians spring clean their workspace, Staples and AIR MILES are offering my readers a chance to win a “Clear the Clutter” prize pack. Filled with items to organize your desk, it’s a prize valued at more than $500!

One lucky winner will receive:

$100 Staples Gift Card • 100 AIR MILES Bonus Miles • Assortment of Patterned Martha Stewart File Folders • Stack+Fit Martha Stewart Desk Accessories: Shagreen Drawer with Inbox and Organizer • Martha Stewart Large Shagreen Double File Pocket • Case File – Accordion File with Handle • Martha Stewart Home Office With Avery Dry-Erase Weekly Planner, Red and Grey • Belkin Conserve Valet – Smart USB Charging Station • Fellowes SmartSuites Monitor Riser Plus • Fellowes Powershred 69Cb 10-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder

To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. And, stay tuned for my pictures of my new home office!…

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Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: Clear the Clutter, giveaway, home office, home organization, Staples Canada

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