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Top Five Botanical Prints

April 28, 2014

This print found in Leif's shop really caught my eye and set me off on an internet search for more beautiful vintage botanical prints. They are just so stunning!

Wallflower & Primrose Families Print from Leif

Ranunculus Print from 1001treasures (Etsy)

Prussian Blue Anemone from Panteek

West German Botanical Print from Mighty Vintage

Cherry Blossom Print listed on Hunters Alley

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Top Five Staplers

April 14, 2014

My old school generic Swingline stapler works like a champ, but I'd love to upgrade it to something a little bit more fun or modern. Here are my top five picks.

Ace Pilot Stapler from Schoolhouse Electric

Russel + Hazel Gold Acrylic Stapler

Yellow Hand Stapler from Schoolhouse Electric

El Casco Chrome Stapler

Wooden Stapler from Hacoa

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Top Five Tiny Planters for Cacti and Succulents

April 07, 2014

Springtime means getting my hands on a new batch of cacti and succulents for the yard. Here are some fun and functional tiny planters I came across that are perfect for these new plants. 

From Wind and Willow Home

From HRUSKAA

From Leif

From Flip & Tumble

From West Elm

 

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Top Five Acrylic Desk Accessories

March 31, 2014

I have a lot of love for the clean and modern look of clear acrylic desk accessories. The sets below make me want to completely overhaul my desk space!

From Horchow

From CB2

 

From Neiman Marcus

From Container Store

From Muji

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Top Five Fun Paper Clips

March 24, 2014

Why stick to the boring and drab silver metal paper clips when you can jazz things up with fun ones? Here's my top five picks for fun paper clips. 

Bicycle Paper Clips from The Container Store

Numberclips from the MoMA Store

Specs Paper Clips from Umbra

Animal Paper Clips from Childcraft

Pictome Paper Clips from Sun-Star

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Top Five Pencil Cases

March 17, 2014

I love the roll-up pencil case that I use for all of my pens and pencils. I'm outgrowing that case, though, and have been perusing other options to add to my collection. Here's my top five pencil cases to check out. 

Sideshow Press Canoe Pencil Case

Poketo Petite Everyday Case

Midori Brass Pencil Case

Colorblock Pencil Case from Schoolhouse Electric 

Saki Roll Case with Japanese Fabric

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Top Five Pens

March 10, 2014

I could be considered a hoarder of fun and functional pens. I'm pretty sure you can never have too many! Here's a few favorites:

Poketo Pattern Pens

Kikkerland Retro Pens

Muji Gel-Ink Ballpoint Pens

Le Pen by Marvy Uchida

Delfonics Ballpoint Pen at J. Crew

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Top Five Letter Trays

March 03, 2014

With the start of March, I'm kicking off a new weekly series here on the blog called Top Five where I'll share my top five picks in a particular category. First up: letter/mail trays. Where do you stash letters, cards, and other correspondence? I've been on the hunt for a new letter tray for my office and wanted to share my five favorites!

Wimberley Long Tray from Biscuit

Lacquer Trays from Iomoi

Snail Mail Tray for Kate Spade

Pool Blue Letter Tray from Poppin

Large Linen Gingham Tray from Brookfarm General Store

 

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