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In defence of giving (as well as receiving) practical gifts
Socks, a new pot, an iron, or maybe a set of bamboo bedding? Practical gifts don't have the best reputation out there, and have probably been the cause of someone's Christmas disappointment a few times. However, this doesn’t mean that such gifts should not be given a...
Dec 12, 2024
How to optimize space on a small desk?
Do you also get the feeling that on a small desk, objects seem to accumulate at an accelerated pace? It happens completely out of our control, as though our things come alive as soon as we finish work. Is it possible to control this? Of course! The key word here is: ...
Dec 5, 2024
How (and why) to avoid impulsive shopping?
Your favorite youtuber brags about his new gaming laptop. You check out the model. You buy one just like it, immediately feeling like a pro. A famous influencer recommends a serum that makes her look younger than she was in kindergarten. Link in the description. You ...
Dec 2, 2024
How to judge the quality of products when buying online?
Buying a cat in a bag is a risky business – instead of the proverbial cat you might get a plastic dummy in a flimsy nylon bag. No practical use, 100% of the money lost, and the mice start coming out to play. Unfortunately, this is how your online shopping experience ...
Nov 21, 2024
Arranging a home office: where to place your desk?
A properly equipped and thoughtfully arranged home office is essential for productivity and comfort. When designing such a space, start with the most important piece of furniture – the desk. Apart from choosing the best model for your individual needs, deciding on ho...
Nov 7, 2024
Why is it better to shop consciously?
Can mindless, rampant consumerism one day be a thing of the past? If we look at the trends related to sustainability and making conscious choices, we can be hopeful that things are moving in the right direction. While we still have a long way to go, you can shorten i...
Oct 31, 2024
How do you plan the purchase of a personalized desk well?
Buying a decent desk – it’s not exactly a walk in the park. It can be a considerable expense for most people, so the decision should be thoroughly thought through. Since you're already spending all that money on a piece of furniture you will use primarily for work (i...
Oct 17, 2024
Exercise for the psyche: how does physical activity affect mental fitness?
Movement is medicine - doctors, scientists, and physiotherapists have been saying this mantra for years. Fitfluencers and personal trainers seem to be popping out of the refrigerator, dying to teach us how to get rid of the widow's hump or strengthen our calves. It s...
Oct 10, 2024
Composing the perfect setup: an Oaky-experts Q&A
Arranging your workspace is a topic worth giving some thought to, whether you work at your corporate headquarters or in the comfort of your own home. By skillfully optimizing and customizing your office, you can work more efficiently and creatively. We've been notici...
Sep 26, 2024
Why personalize your workspace?
Is there a single person out there who wants to work in an impersonal, claustrophobic office cubicle that’s hard to get to without a map because of the sea of identical workstations? We confidently put forward the thesis that this is unlikely. These conditions are fa...
Sep 19, 2024
Minimaluxe: a new dimension of contemporary luxury
Luxury needs to be redefined. In its initial meaning, the Latin word “luxus” meant splendor and superfluity. And although later, over the centuries, our understanding of luxury somewhat changed, developed, and accumulated new meanings, it’s still widely associated wi...
Sep 12, 2024
Coming back from vacation? Get ready!
During an extended vacation, you can completely forget about work – in fact, you should! A mental disconnect from work matters is essential to give your mind a proper rest. Generally, unless you’re an advanced workaholic, such a break shouldn’t be very difficult. The...
Aug 29, 2024
Creating an intelligent workspace with Oakywood
When designing your workspace, is it worth it to look for inspiration on famous successful people’s desks or in thousands of stylish Pinterest interiors? It might be, provided it’s a subtle inspiration and not a carbon copy. A well-thought-out workspace is, first and...
Aug 14, 2024
Your space, your story: Luxe Digital
Florine, a former TV journalist and head of marketing for international brands, and Simon, a seasoned digital marketer with a decade-long tenure at Google, combine their diverse expertise to steer Luxe Digital’s success. What began as a supplementary project has flou...
Aug 8, 2024
What to remember when going on a workation?
Many of us can’t take time off during the summer for a variety of reasons. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t go anywhere, as long as you work remotely. A workation allows you to combine working with traveling so that the thought of summer ending doesn’t bring you ...
Aug 1, 2024
On aligning your desk with your needs
Desks
A solid desk is more than mere furniture. It’s an ecosystem, a space where ideas and projects come to life; where goals are reached and new plans are made. This is why it’s important to take choosing the right desk seriously - to align it with your needs, prefe...
Jul 25, 2024
A tidy workspace: what does it mean for your quality of work?
Living in chaos impedes effective work, healthy productivity, and even your rest. Even the so-called ‘artistic mess’ is, in fact, an organized structure where all items have their place, even the most unorthodox ones. Besides facilitating full concentration and boost...
Jul 18, 2024
Your space, your story: Francesca and Tommaso
From their early days of sharing weekend adventures on Instagram to becoming globetrotters, Francesca and Tommaso have built a thriving online community by capturing the romance and magic of each destination they visit. During our conversation, this dynamic duo of It...
Jul 11, 2024
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