Fun at Work: 5 Pretty and Practical Ways to add Style to your Desk

 So maybe you are stuck in a cubicle, or maybe your workspace at home is feeling a little lackluster. With all of us resolving to work harder this New Year, I thought it would be fun to give a few pretty, yet practical, pointers for styling your desk, no matter how much room you've got. The bonus? None of these suggestions will break the bank!

1. Acrylic Accessories: Make even the most mundane of office necessities sparkle and shine.

Katie Anderson via Glitter Guide

Danielle Moss via Apartment Therapy

2. Pretty Scissors: Cut out the boring and add in some glamour.

via the Everygirl

Stephanie Sterjovski via Glitter Guide

3. Motivational Print: Get a piece of art that speaks to your ambitious side and hang it by your workspace.

via SS. Print Shop

via the Everygirl

4. Idiom Pencils: Speaking of motivational quotes, why not make note taking more enjoyable with a quirky phrased pencil?

via Pinterest

via Kate Spade

5. A Cute Note Pad: Let's face it, nobody likes a daunting to-do list, but it somehow seems more manageable when written on adorable stationary.

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via Ashley Brooke Designs

Now get to work! xo

A Golden Typewriter

I'm sure by now you've all seen Lauren Conrad's new office set up over at Domaine. What did you think? I'm a little bit obsessed. But the thing that really caught my eye during the entire tour was her golden typewriter. I can't get it off my mind.

 I have always been drawn to vintage typewriters. I've considered purchasing one several times at antique shops and flea markets, but have never pulled the trigger. Not only are they charming to look at - For me, they represent my love for old literature and the written word. I have a degree in Honours English, and have always loved to read and write.
They also symbolize a sort of meticulous, careful execution. There is no backspacing on a typewriter - it's all about taking your time, really thinking about the words you are going to type, what you want to say. No chance for editing (unless you want to retype the whole thing).
You get one shot - and there is something golden about that, my friends.

If anyone knows where I can get my hands on a golden typewriter (slash add it to my list of fancy things I will buy one day when I can afford fancy things), don't keep it a secret! My guess is that it's a well preserved vintage. In the meantime I will keep myself contented with this golden stapler  from Shop by Monika. Have to start somewhere guys.

xox
All images via Domaine. See the rest of the tour here.