Your Guide to Finding Chic Office Supplies

Gold, Pink & Glitter - Oh My!

Happy Monday, friends!  Be prepared to get really excited.  And I mean dance-around-your-living-room-to-Mr. Brightside excited. Oh, is it just me who does that...?  Awkward.  So why are we getting so excited, you ask?  Two words that are (maybe, weirdly?) magical to me:  office supplies.  Not just any old office supplies... adorable and grown-up office supplies.  If you've ever been through a stationery section in a large retailer, it can tend to be hit or miss in the chic department.  I'm here to gush about all the cutesy office supplies that are stylish and functional and where I've had luck finding these great items (many on the cheap!).

  

Six places to find your perfect supplies:

1.  Start with what you have.

Christmas may be over but your gold and glittery treasures (that don't necessarily scream Christmas) may be perfect for year round use.  Or, hey, if you want to keep snowflakes and stockings out all year, I'm certainly not judging!  Tiny, glittery gold ornament balls or white and gold candles, for example, could easily be repurposed to add a little shimmer to your desk!  While you're packing up your Christmas decorations that don't make the cut to stay out year round, look around your home for coordinating items or unique pieces that can also be repurposed (i.e.: jars, trays, chalkboards, fun trinkets, cute boxes for storage, etc.).  You may be surprised with what you find!

The 6 Best Planners: 2015

Top L to R:  Sugar Paper; Day Designer; May Designs;   Bottom L to R: Lilly Pulitzer; Emily Ley; Kate Spade

What better way to start a blog about organization than to kick it off with a post about thee most adorable planners on the market for 2015?!  Seriously, just look at those patterns (eeekk - adorbs)!  I had a dreadfully hard time narrowing down the list of planners to only six, let alone one to use for 2015.  I did make a decision - more on that later.

Since 2014 is wrapping up (insert time flies comment here: _____ ), it's time to order a new, fresh and shiny planner for 2015!  While many have chosen to use their smartphone for their calendar needs, I just can't convert.  This comment coming from a total tech nerd.  So believe me when I tell you that I've given it a valiant effort.  I love technology.  LOVE.  But there's something about a beautiful planner and the gratification that comes with checking off a box, once a task has been completed, that I find so satisfying. 

I adore pretty things.  Call me crazy, but, I am convinced I use products that are pretty much more than those that are bland and boring.  Oh, and also I love gold.  And pink. And I can't forget black, white and cream.  Hmm... maybe it's obvious by looking at my blog color choices.  While I love using adorable planners, it is equally important that the planner serves its function properly. 

I searched high and low and spent way too much time on Pinterest (oh, hey, since we're new friends, you should check me out on Pinterest!) and I found some really adorable planners that all get an "A" in the useful department.

So which planner did I (finally) decide on...