My UPLIFT V3 Standing Desk Home Office Makeover

This post is sponsored by UPLIFT Desk. I also received the desk and accessories.

I spend so much time telling other people’s stories that it felt overdue to give a little attention to the space where I write my own.

Behind Queen Bee Latina, there are emails, interviews, brand pitches, editing, and all the little details that never make it into an Instagram reel. The beautiful dinner or getaway might be what you see, but a lot of the work happens right here at home.

So when I partnered with UPLIFT Desk to upgrade my home office, I wanted more than a pretty background. I wanted a space that felt like me and made sense for the way I work.

Maybe you know that feeling, too. You put thought into the living room, the guest bedroom, even the table for a dinner party. Meanwhile, the place where you spend hours answering emails gets whatever space is left.

My workspace deserved a little more thought.

My UPLIFT V3 standing desk: walnut and black

For my setup, I selected the UPLIFT V3 Standing Desk with a 60 by 24 inch walnut butcher block desktop. The top is 1.5 inches thick, paired with a black V3 C-Frame with 24 inch feet.

The walnut and black combination brings the warmth I wanted into the room. When you work from home, your office is still part of your home, and I wanted mine to feel connected to my personal style.

The appeal of an adjustable standing desk is having the option to change positions. I can lower it for seated work or raise it when I want to stand. Writing, calls, and planning don’t all have to happen in exactly the same position.

If you’re choosing a standing desk for your home office, start with your room measurements and what needs to fit on the desktop. Include space for your chair and any separate storage, too.

You can explore the UPLIFT V3 standing desk and configuration options here.

The chair and storage I selected

A home office refresh involves more than the desktop. I selected the black Envoke chair with a headrest and a black 3-Drawer Square file cabinet to complete my setup.

Even with the option to stand, a chair is still an important part of my workspace. So is somewhere to put the paperwork that comes with running a business.

The matching black pieces keep the look cohesive alongside the walnut desktop. That combination gives me a clear direction for styling the rest of the space without having to make every accessory a statement piece.

The little details that complete the office

The accessories were part of the fun of putting this space together. I wanted useful pieces with a little personality, and enough room left over to work.

My Black Bamboo Desk Organizer Set gives smaller essentials a designated spot. The Notebook & Tablet Stand adds another option for arranging the things I refer to while working.

Then there’s the black cup holder with a woodgrain tumbler, a small detail that fits the walnut and black palette and gives a drink its own place.

My selections also included the Bamboo Rocker-X Board with a Comfort Mat for the standing setup.

You don’t have to fill every inch of your desk. Think about the things you reach for throughout the day and give those a place first.

Giving my workspace the attention it deserves

What I love about the direction of this refresh is how personal it feels. The warm wood, matching black pieces, and thoughtful accessories give the office a sense of belonging in my home.

I spend real time here, doing work I care about. I wanted my office to reflect that.

If your workspace has been waiting at the bottom of your list, I hope this gives you a little inspiration. Start with what you need, then bring in the details that feel like you.

You don’t need a whole new room to begin.

What’s the one thing you would change about your home office?

Quarantine: Stay Active, Organize and Set Goals

Helpful Quarantine Tips & Goals

Written by: Victoria Camacho

2020 All I can say (Well everyone for that matter) is WOW…

It’s frightening, and it is confusing because we do not know what to expect the next couple of months. Panicking is a common response to all this madness. This whole pandemic has got our world coming to a halt. We are glued to our phones and media devices, to have a continuous world update of COVID-19 when we shouldn’t be.

Trust me – I know. We all do it, but if there is something I have truly learned not only because of the sickness, but even before from my recent life experiences is that whatever is meant to be, will be. I can worry all about the future, but I need to be in the now. To be clear, though, I am not saying to go out and be careless running wild; I simply mean take a breathe and get ready to put in work since you have something we ALL say we don’t ever have – SPARE TIME.

I know that not everyone is all just free’d up with loads of time and it all varies depending on each situation but regardless, we have opportunities to get things done, accomplished, and completed! 

It’s going to be a struggle, yes because we aren’t used to having to be confined more, but this is your time to HUSTLE.

Now, the first few days or even weeks  for everyone are going to be getting used to the situation  and adjusting to this shift. 

Also everyone wants to binge watch shows and eat take-out, so if you’re still feeling the Netflix/ Disney/Hulu binge in your pj’s, that is just fine too, but it will eventually get old.

Here are some tips on what you can do during this quarantine that will keep you going:

Clean your sh*t out.

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First thing I am proposing for everyone is that the best way to start through this quarantine is get up and clean. It truly, mentally makes you feel great being able to work in a clean space 

Before quarantine, I was constantly letting my room become very messy. I’m sure we are all guilty of this, but this your chance to not only just clean, do the full spring cleaning. If you have a large household like mine, just get everyone to pitch in an hour or 2  a day to accomplish all the house projects you have had. Get rid of things. Sell/Trade it online. Depop and Offer Up are great online platforms to get rid of all those things you don’t need/want. Also, you can always look up your local Goodwill or other donation services to do a pickup of your things!

2. Set those goals-with deadlines. 

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Okay, now that you have a clear space, sit down and write down everything you have been wanting to accomplish that you know you can do, but make sure to set the deadline.

Another thing that I had an issue with (and many of you are too, I am sure of it) is setting a goal, but never actually getting to it. I mean, hey we are human and things happen. But like I will be saying over and over – we got time! Pull out the calendar, and just set the dates of when you will get certain things done by-even if it just the simple things. Planning is key. That is why I love planners. You can buy them anywhere or even make one with printable Pinterest daily schedules! 

3. Workout and Stay Active

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Hooray! We can all workout now! Yes, gyms are closed, but you can of course workout from home. Whether it’s yoga, cardio, or dancing, anyone has the option to go onto Youtube, download apps, and anything to do these at-home workouts. If you don’t have room indoors to do so, go outside somewhere away from people and just get that body moving. It will feel good to not just be the couch potato, we all know you have been the past couple days. 

May I also add meditation – something I have been taking part in the past couple weeks. Nothing nicer than knowing how to breathe-easy and keep stress low in a time like this.

 4. Use the internet for FUN, not panic attacks ; GET CREATIVE and DO GOOD.

I know everyone is dying to keep constantly checking for all the COVID News, but at this point, the more you constantly stay plugged to the news channels, the more you’re going to cause anxiety for yourself.

It’s ok to check, but how about use your devices to get the ideas running in your head, and get yourself out of your panic zone?

  •  Cook that recipe. 
  • Learn that make-up tutorial.
  • Watch and send funny videos to your loved ones for some laughter.

 At the same time, you can even do some in-home charity work and see what you can to help your community. Many people, those with low-income or the elderly need help to get food needed for the social distancing! Go onto your local food bank’s website or call and see how you can help our fellow community members! See if your elderly neighbor needs groceries! Anything helps!

Most importantly: try and stay healthy BOTH physically and mentally loves!

I am and have been nervous too, but right now we cannot let the stress overtake us. Do what you can to get your hopes up.