Happy, Healthy New Year!

We hope you had a great holiday season. The office has settled down a bit and we're getting the warehouse ready for all the new merchandise that's on its way. Thankfully, the holiday crunch went better than last year, no flu epidemic hit our staff this year and the weather cooperated, for the most part.

Now's the time of year we tend to reflect and think about the future. Maybe you've set some realistic goals for 2005 and are ready to get started. I've read that resolutions about feeling better through health and fitness have replaced career goals this year. Here are a few practical suggestions to consider:

1. De-stress on a regular basis - Create a sanctuary in your home.

2. Make back care a priority - A massage chair is an effortless way.

3. Protect your investment - Clean and maintain your new chair properly.

The dictionary defines SANCTUARY as a refuge, a place of privacy or safety. Whether the spot you decide on is humble or extravagant, claiming a special place for relaxing in your home is a step in the right direction. Since there's so much inclement weather in the winter, this is a way to make the time you spend inside work for you…

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If you didn't get a massage chair for the holidays and you're still tired, achy and stressed out, gift yourself now! Relaxation is important year 'round and a chair massage is an effortless way to feel better. You'll save on massages at the spa or health club. Plus, you'll be able to enjoy a massage any time you choose, one that compares to the techniques of a pro. In fact, a chair massage is better, because you can program your own routine, focusing on what you need when you need it…

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After 54 years, Herman Miller has reissued a stunning natural cherry base for the distinctive, timeless Noguchi Table. To complement today's furniture finishes plus modern and eclectic art and décor, natural cherry has a very contemporary appeal.

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"Everything was very easy, OfficeDesigns.com has the best price for Aeron chairs I could find on the web. I liked being able to see the different color options and an accurate credit card charge. I received notification when the chairs shipped. All aspects of the purchase were very good."

- Joanna from California

Did you catch out latest Buzz, our exclusive e-mail offer for Newsletter subscribers only? You won't want to miss this special notification about our Contest to win $50 off an Aeron Chair.
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Once a quarter we draw a name from among our newsletter subscribers. The lucky winner gets a free chair from OfficeDesigns.com! It's our way of saying "thank you for reading." Our next drawing will be in April.

Our newest winner is Kelley Schulberg from Snohomish, Washington, known locally as the "Antique Capital of the Northwest." Now, when she's back from taking the kids to school activities, she can surf the web comfortably, in her new Herman Miller Mirra chair.

If you received this email from me, you're already entered into the grand prize drawing. If someone forwarded this newsletter to you and you'd like to have an opportunity to win one of the new Mirra chairs from us, all you have to do is subscribe to Sittin' & Thinkin'… there's no purchase necessary. And good luck.

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to skim through my newsletter. I sincerely hope you found it interesting and useful. Helping you get the most out of your investment in comfort and productivity is what we're all about at OfficeDesigns.com.

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