Since starting my new job (!), I've noticed that almost everyone in our office has the same Mac products. While this makes for a very aesthetically pleasing workplace, it also means everyone's equipment is almost identical.
So in taking my first steps to set my stuff apart, I added a little washi tape to my laptop charger. What I did was:
1. Cover the apple logo with a piece of washi tape.
2. Lightly trace the apple outline with a pencil.
3. Remove the tape, cut along the lines, and reapply the tape.
4. If your cut isn't perfect, trim the tape as needed.
I'm sure there's a more precise way to do this-- perhaps with a cutting board and an exacto knife-- but I did this during the last half of my lunch break.
And for anyone looking for washi tape, I found mine in San Francisco's Japantown but these guys have a great collection.
What a GREAT idea! Never heard of washi tape, I will check it out.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable touch! I love this idea.
ReplyDeleteToo bad Michael's doesn't carry this tape!. Love the site, too many cute choices there!. Thanks for posting it.
ReplyDeleteoh this is such a cute idea!
ReplyDeletelooks so great! love to hear more about how the job is going :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Celeste :]
ReplyDeletethis is too cute! congrats on your new job! :)
ReplyDeletepretty idea, i love it
ReplyDelete@ Celeste= what store on SF's Japantown did you buy the Washi tape?
ReplyDeleteI actually don't remember what the store is called :(
DeleteBUT-- it's located on the second floor of one of the shopping centers right next to Sophie's Crepes-- if that helps!
@ Celeste...Thanks for the response. I live in SF too. I'm going to check out Daiso and the location you mentioned!
ReplyDeleteNo problem! I hope this was a little helpful. I wasn't able to find any washi at Daiso but the little place next to Sophie's Crepes had a lot of variety. Good luck!
DeleteNice! You can’t do anything from the fact that your colleagues have the same gadgets s yours, but you can exert some effort to set yours apart, at the very least. I like the idea. :] Plus, it’s not a very comforting idea that someone might be mistaking your laptop charger as theirs and actually using it without you knowing.
ReplyDeleteCute and simple!
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