*Image above via Ariel Okin featuring my beloved desk chair ($319!).
Many of you are now staring at an indefinite or permanent work-from-home arrangement, and now might be a good time to update your work setting. I always like the feeling of “turning over a new leaf” in the new year — clearing my desk, emptying my drawers, etc. For a long time, it was difficult to find a desk anywhere because we were all scrambling to accommodate work-from-home, but now, there are many great, petite-sized options on offer that will ship in a reasonable amount of time. All of these are $600 or under:
I LOVE THIS UNFUSSY, MODERN-BUT-FEMININE STYLE FROM PB
THIS FARMHOUSE STYLE IS ACCOMMODATINGLY SMALL TO TUCK AWAY IN A BEDROOM CORNER, AND TEMPORARILY ON SALE!
BARGAIN BUY: $250, TINY, AND SCANDI-CHIC
LOVE THE BAMBOO-LIKE LEGS AND WARM CARAMEL COLOR
Next up: a proper desk chair. I absolutely love my $319 style, available for shipping in early January. I have it in the saddle brown and I swear it looks like it could cost north of $1,000. (Ralph Lauren’s Manhattan headquarters vibes.). It is insanely comfortable…and did I mention $319? I think it might be the best-looking option out there if you’re in the market. I spent a lot of time searching and thank you again to the Magpie for the tip of hat on this!
A few other great finds:
SEAGRASS SORTING BASKET // PAGE MARKER FLAGS // MOUSE PAD // WEEKLY PLANNING PAD // CANDLE // LAMP // BOXES // MAGSAFE CHARGER // BOOK SET // LETTER TRAYS // HERRINGBONE RUG // DESK // BRUSHPOT // PASTEL ENVELOPES // AIR PODS CASE // GORGEOUS AGENDA WITH PEN // FILING CABINET // PASTEL PENS // CHAIR // WALLPAPER
These and even more options (plus notes) below…
FILING CABINET THAT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE A FILING CABINET — ALSO LOVE THIS RATTAN ONE FOR $100
FILE BOXES — I HAVE THESE; THEY LOOK NICE AND TIDY LINED UP IN A ROW AND HAVE A FABRIC-LIKE FINISH
CATCH-ALL STORAGE BOXES (NARROWER SIZES HERE)
BRASS LETTER KEEPER AND LETTER OPENER
“BRUSHPOT” — CHEERY AND PERFECT FOR HOUSING A FRESH BOUQUET OF PENS
SEAGRASS SORTING BASKET (CAN BE USED FOR RECYCLING PAPER, ETC)
GORGEOUS TABLE LAMP LIKE THIS OR THIS
ELEGANT NOTEBOOKS FROM SYMTHSON (30% OFF) OR LEUCHTTERM
GRIDDED NOTEPAD — GREAT FOR LEFTIES (NO SPIRAL/SPINE TO CONTEND WITH)…AND HAVE YOU EVER TAKEN NOTES ON GRIDDED PAPER?! IT’S THE BEST! EASIER TO KEEP TIDY AND FUN TO DOODLE ON
KEEP MISC OFFICE SUPPLIES SORTED IN THESE BINS AND CORDS ORGANIZED IN THESE POUCHES
PASTEL ENVELOPES — I LOVE THESE FOR KEEPING DIFFERENT PROJECTS/RECEIPTS/APPLICATIONS/MATERIALS ORGANIZED SEPARATELY IN STACKS
HOTEL LOBBY CANDLE — THESE WERE JUST RESTOCKED IN ALL THEIR BEST-SELLING SCENTS!
HERRINGBONE RUG — GORGEOUS NEUTRAL
LEATHER MAGAZINE RACK (OR ACRYLIC!)
P.S. Creating a portable WFH setup.
P.P.S. Do you consider yourself creative?
P.P.P.S. The dotted lines between work and personal life.