I'll never go back to working out of the house again - but working from home means my setup has to be sweet. That means not just a cute office, but also the best of the best technology and a strong ergonomic desk setup. These are my picks after almos...
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The Desk Setup
The Tech
The Fashion
The Stationary
The Tech Stack
Bonus Extras
The Desk Setup
#1 ingredient to a successful work from home life: an ergonomic, adjustable and comfy workstation
An adjustable standing desk is critical, and these ones are great quality at a decent price
SmartDesk Pro
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A great budget standing desk option - I had this before I upgraded and it held up really well!
Fezibo Standing Desk
This chair literally changed my life. I can sit cross-legged or scrunched up like a weirdo, comfortably!
Wide-base Office Chair
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This desk mat serves as your mouse pad, non-slip base AND has a built in charger for your cell phone and airpods
ALTI Wireless Charging Desk Mat
For those who like a more conventional desk chair, this one has great ergonomic support
Union & Scale™ FlexFit™ Hyken Ergonomic Mesh Swivel Task Chair
A walking pad really changes the game, especially in the winter months
Goplus 2 in 1 Folding Under Desk Treadmill
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Real standing desk girlies know… if you're standing a lot, you will want some extra support
Topo | The Not-Flat Standing Desk Anti-Fatigue Mat with Calculated Terrain
If you're looking for more aesthetic for your desk mat, this one is high quality and cute
Pink Checkered Desk Mat
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The Tech
Most jobs will supply you with exactly (1) laptop. Here's what else you need to get the job done
Sure, you could have multiple monitors - but one extra wide monitor is the sweet spot for maximum productivity and ease
Dell UltraSharp 49 inch Curved USB-C Hub Monitor
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A wireless mouse that's ergonomic and glides easily makes a huge difference
MX Master 3S Performance Wireless Mouse
A great full size and wireless keyboard that still gives you the satisfying clicky click
Logitech MX Mechanical Full size Wireless Mechanical Tactile Switch Keyboard for Windows/macOS with Backlit Keys Graphite 920-010547 - Best Buy
Powerful and affordable speakers if you like extra sound power
Creative Pebble V3 USB-C Desktop Speakers
A smaller keyboard can also travel with you on the road
Logitech Pebble Keys 2 Slim TKL Wireless Scissor Keyboard for Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Chrome Graphite 920-011775 - Best Buy
Switch out for a colorful retro keyboard when you're feeling zanny
FOPETT Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Sets
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If you're working with a macbook, you may have limitations in terms of what you can plug in. A good multi-use USB adapter keeps your options open
Satechi USB-C Slim Multiport Adapter
If you're hoping to run multiple monitors from your macbook, I'll save you the research - this is the one you
Plugable USB C to HDMI Adapter, Dual Monitor 4K
Great for meetings, but also for the hot girls walks you're taking on all of your breaks
Fashion? When working from home? Ya better believe it.
I like to keep a pair of easy to slip on sneakers next to my desk just for indoor use on my walking pad
On Cloud 5 Waterproof Shoes - Women's | REI Co-op
Blue light glasses are essential, and Zenni has great deals. I love a bold frame on camera
Green Aviator Glasses Zenni Optical
Another pair of super fun frames that can be customized with blue-light blocking and your RX, on a budget
Fuchsia Miami Nice #4453617 | Zenni Optical
A half zip hoodie looks slightly more polished on camera, but still keeps you cozy
Dynamic Fleece Half Zip
When I am off camera I am quite literally always in this robe
The Teddy Robe in Pistachio Gelato
Jeans? While working from home?? Believe it - these are comfy enough to look polished and still sit for hours
The Way-High® Jean
Looks: like you're wearing real clothes. Feels: like you're wearing pajamas
Mid Rise Crinkle Gauze Wide-Leg Pants | Gap
Complete the set
Crinkle Gauze Big Shirt
Sweatpants that don't make you feel like a total schmuck are crucial. Pro tip: Even if you are just changing from the sweats you slept in to different sweats, ALWAYS get dressed in the morning
Women's Bamboo Jogger Pant
Another great set up “might as well be pajamas” pants
Retreat Linen Mid Rise Wide Leg Pant
Viral (and pricey) for a reason
AirEssentials Wide Leg Pant
Work from home queens need good slippers
Women's Sweater Fleece Slipper Scuff
The Stationary
While most of my job happens on the computer, there are still a few tasks that require pen and paper
This desktop planner has just the right combination of structure and flexibility
Dashboard Deskpad
A slim and simple paper to-do list
Slim To Do List Sticky Note
My favorite undated weekly planner if you like a book
Weekly Undated Planner - Rainbow Prisma
Neutral sticky notes minimize visual clutter
Simple Neutral Sticky Note Bundle,
The best pens and I won't hear otherwise
Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Extra Fine Point, 0.5mm, Black Ink, 5/Pack (31173)
My second-favorite pens, though the ink doesn't last as long as the Pilot G2s
MUJI Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen Set, Black, 0.5 mm
Dress up your notes or planner pages with mildliners highlighters
Zebra Mildliner Twin Tip Highlighters, Bullet/Chisel Tip, Assorted, 15/Pack
For those who love to take physical notes, but want them digitized
reMarkable 2
No matter what happens, I always find myself needing to make notes by hand. The colors of these legal pads are so fun
Fuutreo 12 Pcs 8.5'' x 11'' Colored Legal Pads
The Tech Stack
Three platforms that upped my productivity game forever
My work (and personal life) lives in Notion. They call is a “second brain” for a reason
Notion Desktop App for Mac & Windows | Notion
Automating your processes saves you so much time
Automate your work today | Zapier
I am quite literally obsessed with the AI notes and follow-ups that Gong produces
Call Recording Software - Gong
Bonus Extras
Do you need any of this to work from home? Nope! Will they make your life better? Yup!
Use these to add ambient lighting underneath your desk and other surfaces
Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrips | Smart LED Lights | RGB Lights
Smart bulbs add mood lightning, but can also mean your desk lamp is on and ready to go at 9 am
Nanoleaf Essentials | Smart Light Bulbs | Color Changing Lights
If you're on zoom a lot, grab one or two of these for your setup
Lume Cube Edge Light 2.0 2-Pack Two Black LED Desk Lamps
Coasters keep your (many) beverages from leaving rings on your desk
Concrete Pastel Coasters
A felt mousepad and coaster set in lots of colors
Cloud Computer Mouse Pad and Cloud Coaster Mousepad Mouse Mat Unique Coworker Gift
This mug keeps your coffee or tea warm for hours 😱
Ember Mug 2
Call me basic but I have a knock off Stanley tumbler and it does keep me hydrated all day
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler - 30 fl. oz. | REI Co-op
One thing you can do at home that you can't do in a cubicle? Burn a nice candle. This is one of my faves that isn't crazy expensive
"Langston" Luxury Candle
Another great way to bring relaxing or energizing scents into your workspace. I love the design of this diffuser
Aroma Wave
Things that will always be on my desk: hand lotion and lip balm
Lip Butter Balm for Hydration & Shine
Things that will always be on my desk: hand lotion and lip balm
Cicaplast Hand Repair Cream for Dry Hands - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Regardless of how much light you have in your office, a Philodendron should thrive - and adding greenery to your space has so many benefits
