Are Standing Desks Worth The Hype?

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Is the standing desk trend really worth all the attention it has gotten over the last few years? I’ve been asking myself that question for a long time now since spotting this techie type of work surface on several of my favorite blogs and on Instagram. I know standing while working is a healthier choice in the long run, but I’ve sort of avoided adding one to my own office because I never saw a standing desk that matched our home décor style. That is, until today, as I’m sure you can guess from this story’s post title and photos. I finally found the perfect standing desk for our home, and I’m sharing my full review with you today.

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So, this is the VASAGLE standing desk from SONGMICS. You first heard me talk about this home brand when I reviewed their sling chair a couple of weeks ago. Well, fast forward a bit of time and I was offered another chance to team up with them, and I immediately said yes because that chair still is one of my favorite spots to plop into after a hard day. I had high hopes for the standing desk from their collection, and it turns out I was right to have positive instincts here because I love it.

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My new desk was very straightforward to put together, which was a relief. I think another one of my main reasons for holding off on trying a standing desk before, aside from aesthetics, was my fear that it would take forever and be super complicated to assemble because of all the electronics involved. Full disclosure: this desk took about an hour and a half to assemble on my own (John helped for about five minutes when I needed to flip the desk), and the instructions were easy to follow along with. My advice is to set aside plenty of time—maybe even break it up into two days, like I did, so it’s really low stress—and take each step one at a time. The assembly process went off without a hitch, and I was sitting at the desk working within no time. In fact, I’m writing this post from the desk right now!

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I love, love, love the customization factor of being able to choose my desk height. You can adjust it to the smallest degree with the quick touch of a button, and you can also program in multiple height preferences, so that you just have to push a single button to get the desk to move up to a comfortable standing level. All of the cords are easily hidden, too, thanks to the under-mount cord hook ties that are included with the assembly parts.

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Did I mention that there’s a color-changing LED light strip, and that the desk costs under $200?! Yeah, this is the coolest desk I’ve ever owned, and I genuinely couldn’t recommend it more. I’ll be sure to put my new desk through its paces over the next few months, and will update this post if I have any problems, but I don’t anticipate any. If you happen to be reading this story several months (or even years) from now and don’t see an editor’s note, just know that I’m still loving my standing desk, and I’m a firmly converted fan. They really are as cool as people say they are.

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The Best Cat Litter Box Air Purifier

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We’ve made a lot of sacrifices over the years for our pets when it comes to home décor, like opting for very specific non-toxic interior plants, choosing pet-friendly rugs, and picking furniture that they won’t target with their claws. One thing I absolutely will not compromise on for their sakes, though, is odor. I never want someone to walk into our home and know that we have two cats based on smell alone.

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So far, that hasn’t been an issue, and we’ve even had more than one guest remark about how well the house smells despite our two kittens and one rescue dog. That said, I know we could be doing more…which leads me to today’s blog post sponsor SUNSTAR. My introduction to the brand was during this partnership, and even though I’m new to their product lineup, I’m already a loyal user thanks to their super smart QAIS-air- 04 filterless air purifier.

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A couple of weeks ago, I installed their wall-mounted air purifier right above the litter box that we keep in our living room. I’ve been a little worried that litter smells would start permeating into the fabrics of our upholstered seating in this room, but now I don’t have to be stressed anymore. This purifier is actually designed strategically for pets and pet owners, and is intended to go directly over top of the litter box to catch pet odors from above before they rise and spread. As I understand it, the purifier oxidizes and decomposes odor-causing compounds through a chemical reaction inside the unit.

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The Best Cat Litter Box Air Purifier | dreamgreendiy.com + #SUNSTARQAIS (ad/gifted)

Frankly, it’s a little high tech for little old me, but all I care about is the fact that it works. Our living room smells so much fresher already without as much time spent cleaning as we did before, and I think the sleek design looks really nice (yet discrete) within our space. I also really appreciate that the purifier came with everything you needed to install it easily up on the wall, including a printed paper template for hanging the mount, and a leveling tool (demonstrated above) so you know that you’ve got it situated juuuust right up on the wall.

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Click here and scroll to roughly the middle of the page to watch a short tutorial to see how you install it on the wall, and purchase your own QAIS-air- 04 filterless air purifier right here. Just so you know, this air purifier isn’t just for cats and litter! It works to help combat diaper smells, lingering food odors, and body smells, too (think: your home gym). Where would you put your SUNSTAR air purifier? I’m thinking about ordering two more for our other litter zones. Let me know in the comments where you’d put yours.

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