Guest Picks: Desk Accessories for Creative Types
Summer is over, and for many that means returning to work and school. But just because you’re stuck behind a desk many days does not indicate that your workplace has to be routine. Whimsical yet practical accessories that remind one of those olden times or the fantastic outdoors might just be the trick to inspire new heights of creativity. — Justine from Design Skool
Etsy
Desk Organizer, Zen Garden, White by Karolin Felix Fantasy – EUR 100
Trapped in an uninspiring, windowless cubicle? Why not add some of the outdoors to you desktop computer with Karolin Felix Dream’s desk organizer? Composed from several different wooden blocks, it could be rearranged at will, inspiring new feats of creativity.
The Future Perfect
Magnetic Pencil – $5.99
Never lose your pen again. Philippe Ferreux’s magnetic pen sticks to anything else metal. It is ingenious!
Terrain
Dipped Slate Chalkboard – $38
This new, dipped slate board from Terrain is the perfect place to record meetings and other everyday reminders.
upon a fold
Craft Log Writing Pad
Notes, to-do lists and other reminders could be listed in fashion with this gorgeous notepad from Japan.
Buy Olympia
Conifer Stamp in a Box – $12.50
DIY your own desk. Yellow Owl postage sets permit you to produce your own cards and laptops. Choose from many different themes (from recipe cards to reserve plates) and scenes (from seaside to circus).
OBJECTS of USE
Zenith 520 Stapler – GBP 37.50
Cute and compact, Zenith’s 520 stapler seems like a personable and convenient little guy to get on your desk.
Father Rabbit
No. 33, White Chalk
This can be pretty cool chalk. I love the crayon form and celebrity paper. By Germany’s oldest chalk manufacturer, these retro numbers are simply named: No. 33.
Etsy
Ash and Porcelain Desk Catchall by Fashioned By – $65
Handmade from ceramic and ash by Farrah Sit, this beautiful organizer provides a silent zen touch to you workplace.
Father Rabbit
Palomino Pencils – NZD 6
Are these the most gorgeous pencils on the planet? Quite possibly. But that is not all: These Japanese pencils are produced from premium graphite and aromatic cedar.
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1/100 Paper Tweezers – AUD 11.50
The delicate crafts require paper tweezers. I feel these are so beautiful that you can simply use them as decor.
The Future Perfect
Leaf-it – $9.99
They might seem like autumn leaves, but they’re really tacky notes! They are so smart and fairly that you’ll want to leave them anywhere.
Brook Farm General Store
Tourne Eraser – $1.50
Yes, it is basic, but that is the beauty of the cosmetic gum eraser.
Etsy
Office Companions, SVG & DXF Documents by A Little Hut – $3.99
The boring Rolodex just got a bit brighter with the help of A Little Hut. This pretty set from picture designer Patricia Zapata comprises everything you might possibly require.
22 Design Studio
Concrete Roller Ball Pen – $70
A concrete pen? Yesindustrialists, this one’s for you. (Though the rest of us believe it is pretty cool also.)
Labour and Wait
Rubber Tie Bands – GBP 2
Rare is the day that I get motivated by rubber bands. These jolly orange numbers are so cute and simple to use that I can not wait to bundle things with them.
Olive Manna
Large Stained Clothespins – $7.50
Paperclips are fine, but hand-dyed clothespins in a rainbow of natural colors are so much better for keeping things organized.
Labour and Wait
Wooden Ruler – GBP 4
I love this simple update to the simple ruler attained with the addition of a white paint. It is striking, but makes the numbers easier to read also.
OBJECTS of USE
Round Double Sharpener – GBP 5
This dual sharpener (one side for pencils, one for crayons) adds a small dose of bling to the desktop.
KIOSK
Metal Tape Dispenser – $32
Spare yourself the bothersome task of having to unstick the conclusion of your tape! This innovative design keeps the tape from wiring straight in. Oh, and its own jolly orange form is pretty irresistible also.
Olive Manna
Vintage Style Letter Wire Tray – $35
My favorite”In” bin is this vintage-inspired piece from Olive Manna. It is the ideal blend of farmhouse and industrial.
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