well-dressed desk: desk accessories

not my place

Now that I work out of my house full-time, and most of the house is chock full of kids' goodies, I have to be very conscious of my workspace and try to stay as organized as possible. 

My space is part of the living room and there are shelves, but they're not yet dedicated solely to my work. 

I purchased a couple new magazine files (Nate Berkus for Target, not available online) but, it never seems like I have enough, between the magazines I keep for my portfolio and the ones I read for work/pleasure. Unfortunately, there are never as many of one style as I need at the store when I'm shopping, so my mag file boxes are a bit mismatched. 

Assorted Dots by See Jane Work for Office Depot

I've liked these from Office Depot for a while now, I've been really feeling the little polka dots lately, especially in black & white, which I know is big right now (when isn't it?).

Midnight Bloom Memo Mousepad by Galison

Neon Purple leather mousepad by Freshly Picked

I happen to have a memo mousepad from Galison, not this design though. I started with two and I've somehow made them last for a long time, even though I do rely on their convenience quite often. If you need to jot something down quickly, like a phone number or a time and place, it's right there. When you run out of sheets, a soft foam mousepad remains. If I didn't write on my mousepad, I would upgrade to a beautiful handmade leather mousepad from Susan at Freshly Picked.

Black Desktop set by Poppin

Poppin's desktop set is great for separating notes, research, and business receipts. The accessory tray could hold the recorder I use for in-person interviews and my washi tape. 

Set of 9 Handpainted Butterfly Magnets by Ballard Designs

I just bought a white board calendar with a magnetic surface, but it only came with two magnets. I really like the colors and detailing on these hand-painted butterfly magnets from Ballard Designs. Ballard often has great magnets and pushpins, so even though they're not really an office store, they're always a great place to check for accessories like that. 

And Den There Was Fun Container in TV by MollaSpace

And Den There Was Fun Container in Radio by MollaSpace

And Den There Was Fun Container in Speaker by MollaSpace

And Den There Was Fun Container in Clock by MollaSpace

Because it sometimes feels like all the cardboard storage boxes are the same, I like these tromp l'oeil containers carried by ModCloth. They fold flat when they're not in use, and of course, hide papers, product samples, and, sure, even toys when they are in use. 

interior image via gold and gray
images via office depot, galison, freshly picked/Heather Mildenstein, poppin, ballard designs, modcloth

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