One of the things that convinced me to leave freelancing was the cool atmosphere at JPL. Each corner has a creative touch, from the stairwell to the kitchen. I shot a few photos with my iPhone as a sort of “office scrapbook:”

The koi pond by the main stairwell. There’s a bench to the left of the pond for those who want to sit and listen to the trickle of the fountain.

Lady Liberty, with my boss sitting in the office behind her.

I treated myself to pretty file folders, so I wouldn’t have to stare at the same manila ones I’ve been using for years.

The mural in the first floor kitchen.

Every office needs some plants. Luckily mine gets good sun.

I’m told there’s a good story behind this face sculpture, but I don’t know what it is.

What little touches make you love the place you work?