Gingerbread Wonderland at Work
What’s more festive than holiday cheer in the office? How about transforming your cubicle into a life-sized gingerbread house? That’s precisely what one holiday Santa did this year at Commercial Funding Partners for a colleague—in the middle of the night, turning their cubicle into a 10-ft Christmas masterpiece, with coworkers delighting in the work of art so unexpectedly added over the long holiday weekend.
The structure resembles a whimsical gingerbread house straight out of a holiday storybook and is decked out in delightful details that bring the season’s spirit to life. Imagine entering the office to see walls crafted to mimic gingerbread panels, lined with candy-like decals, and bordered with faux frosting trim.
But it doesn’t stop there. The cubicle is a sensory experience featuring the warm glow of string lights, the comforting aroma of scented pinecones, and even two functional skylights to let in “natural” office lighting. These thoughtful touches elevate the space from festive decoration to an immersive, extreme holiday experience.
A small Christmas tree, complete with tiny ornaments and a shimmering star topper, sits at the heart of the cubicle. Beneath the tree, a few small, wrapped gifts add a touch of anticipation, making the space feel like Santa’s workshop in miniature.
The skylights, an unexpected feature, are a stroke of creative genius. Made with transparent materials, they allow a peek into the world above. It’s a clever nod to the imagination that has gone into this extreme holiday transformation.
This holiday office wonderland didn’t just happen overnight. It took weeks of careful planning, DIY crafting, and festive “back at ya” enthusiasm as a payback for the Scrooge door painting from a few days earlier. The result? A space that not only spreads joy but inspires colleagues to embrace the holiday spirit.
The culture at CFP is based on balance, family, hard work, and fun. From fantasy football rivalries to playful surprise decorations between staff, it’s a GREAT place to work and has now set the tone for what a standard and very ordinary cube can become.
Happy Holidays all!
