ATLANTA, GA - Many full-time employees spend 40 to 50 hours per week in an office environment. When a person spends that much time in one place, it would seem the decor of that space would reflect their personal style. Not true for most workers.

With company policies naturally prevailing in most corporate environments, decorating a work space to personal taste can be limited. But, with a little creativity, personal style can be introduced.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

• choose a theme for your area (i.e., ethnic, tropical, etc.);
• wall calendars come in a menagerie of styles -- chose one reflecting your imagined theme;
• find a mouse pad that reflects the look for which you're vying;
• purchase decorative stationery and matching envelopes that compliment the setting;
• frame small pictures of family members and/or pets in coordinating styles;
• your coffee cup need not have the office logo - choose a bold pattern that suits your personality and your decor theme;
• even your screensaver can boast a thematic background - scour the web and find the perfect one for the look you're creating!

"A small item can make a big statement when strategically placed," says Cassandra Black, partner of EthnicHomeDecor.com, an online retailer of home decor with ethnic themes. So as not to offend anyone, Ms. Black says a basic rule of thumb is "when in doubt, don't."

There's no harm in tastefully coordinating a few small items on your desk or in your office that subtly tout: "This space belongs to me..." According to some experts, it may even increase productivity.

Have fun decorating your work space to personal taste!

Yuwanda & Cassandra Black are sisters and co-own of EthnicHomeDecor.com (EHD). Ethnic Home Decor is an online retailer of soft home furnishings with ethnic themes. Visit http://EthnicHomeDecor.com for ethnic holiday decor!
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