Dress Up Your Work Space

Shopping for school supplies was hands down my favorite part about going back to school. I didn’t mind having to go back because that meant busting out the new pens and notebooks and starting fresh. So even though most of us aren’t going back to school, I think our office spaces could use a refresh all the same! Working in an office environment it’s easy to feel like our space doesn’t have much character, but adding a few fun prints, new office supplies and even some fun stationary to leave notes for colleagues or yourself is all you need to feel like September is the start of a new working adventure for you. 

I’ve been doing a little back to school shopping and picking up some things for my desk to keep me feeling inspired and be productive. My friend Jackie purchased some fun Lilly Office products that I can’t wait to start using! 

//Saving money will be worth it when I’m drinking my coffee & tea out of this cute mug

// I think we all know I have a thing with pens, but these cutebando sweet talk pens give my notes an extra flare

//I can’t even tell you how great it is to see the entire week in note form with this Lilly organizer. I’ve actually been using it as more of a blogging editorial calendar for the week to stay ahead of the game. 

// I have a thing for folders and these are seriously too cute – I have similar ones with flamingos that I found at TJ Maxx! The brand is Robee and you can find all their stuff on Amazon too! 

// I’m all about sticky notes – for my planner, for my computer screen and just to have on hand to remind myself and of course these Lilly ones are the cutest! I can’t wait to start using mine! 

// Self proclaimed stationary and notebook hoarder over here – so these poppin medleyof soft cover notebooks is right up my alley! Think of the possibilities – a different color for every project!! 

So many supplies, so little time!! 

What are some office supplies you just have to have?

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  1. Cory (playdates and prescriptions)
    August 26, 2015 / 11:31 am

    I absolutely LOVE office supplies and each year at back to school time, I always get sad that i can't purchase supplies too! I love notepads, new pens, sticky notes, and of course my planner!

  2. Andrea Nine
    August 26, 2015 / 11:36 am

    Hands down, my favorite thing about August…still! The bright colors are perfect, makes me almost want to go to work. LOL Happy Wednesday!

    livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com

  3. life of lo.
    August 26, 2015 / 11:37 am

    I love love love these! My desks needs those folders and pens! I haven't ordered my planner yet but it goes on sale September 9th and I am a nerd so I am excited!

    Linds @ Not A Mom

  4. Stacy G
    August 26, 2015 / 11:40 am

    Soo.. when I saw those pens I thought of you the other day! lol I need some cute sticky notes! I'm baking wedding cake today which will be my first ever wedding cake I've done at home(not at work). Wish me luck! xo

  5. Trish
    August 26, 2015 / 11:49 am

    I love this! What a good idea to spruce up office space during this time of year! I'm only at my office one day of week so it would've be worth it … But maybe in the future I can get cute stuff like this!
    Trish – tales from trish

  6. Whitney and Blaire
    August 26, 2015 / 12:12 pm

    All of these supplies are just darling! Getting organized is so much more fun when the supplies are cute.
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  7. Rachel Emily
    August 26, 2015 / 12:17 pm

    I loved school supplies and now office supplies – it's kind of weird but at least I'm not alone in my obsession! Post it notes are an absolute must for me, and my planner of course!

  8. Ashley Lillis
    August 26, 2015 / 12:34 pm

    Shopping for school supplies was one of my favorite things to do too! That Lilly organizer is so cute and would add a lot of fun color to my desk!

  9. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    August 26, 2015 / 12:48 pm

    I have an addiction to buying stationery/planners and Lilly Pulitzer has some of my favorite! LOVE those "No Drama" folders! So cute!

    rosyoutlookblog.com

  10. Rachel McCarthy
    August 26, 2015 / 12:48 pm

    These are the cutest supplies! I'm with you, I use to get so excited for school supplies, everything had to match haha! Love all the Lilly, and how cute is that crab folder?!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

  11. Ashley G
    August 26, 2015 / 12:52 pm

    I love sprucing up my desk area! Cute folders and sticky notes make work tasks so much more fun.

  12. Kate at Green Fashionista
    August 26, 2015 / 12:59 pm

    I could definitely use a major office "refresh", and am loving all your picks! Especially those folders – LOVE <3

  13. Sophia Rodriguez
    August 26, 2015 / 1:01 pm

    Such a good idea to think about our office space during this time of the year! I'm not going to lie, using the plain yellow sticky notes isn't as fun as using cute ones!

  14. Unknown
    August 26, 2015 / 1:03 pm

    Office refresh are literally the best in this world! I love those sticky notes from lily I almost bought them a few weeks ago but had to hold back! So fun you find the best stuff!
    xoxo,Victoria
    coffeeandablonde.blogspot.com
    ps. thank you for such sweet words on Mondays post so nice!

  15. Christina
    August 26, 2015 / 1:04 pm

    i love how much you love office supplies. it is so important to have fun, colorful vibes all around you to get you motivated! i get so angry when the guys from work steal my good pens. like what men want pink & purple gel pens?!!?!? haha

  16. Annie Reeves
    August 26, 2015 / 1:13 pm

    Obsessed with school supplies!!! Staples/Office Max are my weaknesses <3

    Annie Reeves

  17. kerri @ cheshire kat
    August 26, 2015 / 1:23 pm

    ah i love this. i think i'm the only nerd in my office who gets crazy with my office supplies and decor. i mean how can you NOT have cute things when we're at work all day? πŸ™‚ i'm a folder addict too! have a bunch of cute gold stuff from the nate burkus for target line

    xoxo cheshire kat

  18. P!nky
    August 26, 2015 / 1:28 pm

    I loved shopping for new school supplies, the new smell made me happy. Love your Lilly finds, so pretty and a fun way to jazz up a work cube. πŸ™‚

  19. Zelle B.
    August 26, 2015 / 1:30 pm

    I'm getting ready to do more working from home and I definitely will need to update my desk space for productivity! Love all of these!
    xo Southern Style

  20. Owen Ross Davis
    August 26, 2015 / 1:30 pm

    I have that exact same Lily organizer and I LOVE it!!! those folders are amazing. Office supplies are so much fun, nothing better than getting a brand new pack of colored pens #thelittlethings

  21. Shannon Jenkins
    August 26, 2015 / 1:36 pm

    Omg this all so dang cute!! School supplies was always my favorite thing about going back to school too, oh and the new clothes! πŸ˜‰

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

  22. Heather
    August 26, 2015 / 1:40 pm

    I love those folders!! Agreed, we can always use something to spice up our work spaces.

  23. Katie Elizabeth
    August 26, 2015 / 1:41 pm

    I haven't been back to school in years, but I always want to buy all of the school supplies!! The Target dollar spot has SO many cute goodies right now! Loving these Lilly stick notes!

  24. Chesson | Magnolia+Main
    August 26, 2015 / 1:46 pm

    Cute office supplies are absolutely necessary! Why would you want to stare at a blank wall all day? The school supply aisle at Target is definitely a weakness of mine around this time of the year – it's so hard to stay away from!

  25. Alecia Mariana
    August 26, 2015 / 2:20 pm

    I definitely need some new office inspiration. Loving all of these colorful choices πŸ™‚

    xx,

    La Joie de Vivre

  26. Christina Lea Loves
    August 26, 2015 / 2:24 pm

    I can't even pick a favorite because everything is too perfect! I always loved getting back to school supplies too – now just love getting office supplies!

  27. Courtney B
    August 26, 2015 / 2:26 pm

    I'm going to be doing back to school shopping for Mia before I know it… what a scary thought!! ha! Love your fun office finds!

  28. Carly Messmer
    August 26, 2015 / 2:28 pm

    Cute pics! A new agenda is my favorite school supply, but I also love notebooks. Really anything that I can write on!

    xo, Carly – soak and simmer

  29. a little bit of emily
    August 26, 2015 / 2:29 pm

    I LOVE office supplies. I love post-it notes…all different sizes. And a good pen is always necessary! I have a notepad for my lists, but definitely could spring for a more "fun" one.

  30. birdie to be
    August 26, 2015 / 2:33 pm

    So fun… this makes me want to go back to school shopping all over again. Remember how fun that was!?

  31. Emelia at Dream Big & Buy the Shoes
    August 26, 2015 / 2:38 pm

    LOVE those supplies…the folders are great! I find great stuff at Marshalls and Target all the time. Super cute!

  32. Katie @ Running With Wine
    August 26, 2015 / 2:46 pm

    I love those folders! My office supplies could definitely use some sprucing up. I have some cute little Kate Spade notebooks that I love, but that's about all the cute stuff I have right now.

  33. Kaitlin {Little Goodies Blog}
    August 26, 2015 / 3:05 pm

    I LOVE office supplies!!! I secretly wish I could "back to school" supply shop for MYSELF and buy all new stuff! LOL! The little folders are so cute.

  34. Lindsay @ Lovely Life Styling
    August 26, 2015 / 3:07 pm

    I'm obsessed with cute office accessories! I love those folders!! I will have to check out TJMaxx!

  35. Annessa
    August 26, 2015 / 3:13 pm

    I am with you! I love love love new office/work things in the fall. It's like it's engrained in me. There's nothing like writing in a brand new notebook!

  36. Rebecca Jo
    August 26, 2015 / 3:24 pm

    Those colored journals in a box… yes. This all just speaks to my nerd soul.
    Right now, I'm all about my wall I got decorated with dry erase boards & cork board to pin things up. Using the wall for office organization has been great for me

  37. Unknown
    August 26, 2015 / 3:29 pm

    I always loved school supplies as well! I have such a thing for pens hahaha! I love the idea of refreshing your office space, most of us spend a good amount of time in our offices so a fun and cheery setting can make all the difference! Loved this! XO -Kim
    thethirtysomethinglife.com

  38. Dorrie @ Rt 1 US 1
    August 26, 2015 / 3:44 pm

    Ahhh I also have a thing for office supplies, and especially "good" pens! Love these. I checked out a Lilly planner last week, but decided I'm just too neurotic to buy one premade. Husband asked me what was "wrong" with it, and I proceeded to point everything out. Leading to a super weird look from him, and me reminding him that he, in fact, married me!! –Dorrie @ Rt 1 US 1

  39. Carly
    August 26, 2015 / 4:04 pm

    Yesss, any excuse to buy new office supplies! I love the little to-do sticky notes you have and I would never complain about anything in the Kate Spade collection, everything is so cute!

  40. Rachel F
    August 26, 2015 / 4:10 pm

    Love the crab folder!! Bagel has a crab collar!! We could be twinsies πŸ˜‰

  41. Nina @ Flowers in my Hair
    August 26, 2015 / 4:20 pm

    I am doing an office refresh DIY right now!

  42. Sarah Blodgett
    August 26, 2015 / 4:22 pm

    Love cute things to brighten up my desk!!!
    Kisses,
    Sarah
    EverydayStarlet

  43. Kelsey @ The Peacock Roost
    August 26, 2015 / 4:23 pm

    I need to spruce up my home & work office for the Fall! Love new stationary so that's on my to buy list right now!
    Kelsey
    thepeacockroost.com

  44. Pink and Fabulous
    August 26, 2015 / 4:38 pm

    I am ALL about "back to school." I totally treat myself to a new planner and pens every August/September. They send the kids supplies to schools pre-packaged so I don't even get to live vicariously through Avery!

  45. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    August 26, 2015 / 4:55 pm

    I am so in love with the Lilly weekly calendar that we got! it make such a difference being able to plan for the week. Even though we are not going back to school, it is still so fun to get all new pretty office supplies right?

  46. Susie W.
    August 26, 2015 / 5:19 pm

    School supply shopping was my favorite thing too! I remember going up and down the aisles of Staples and just being so excited!

    xx,
    Susie

    SequinsandStrawberries.com

  47. Susie W.
    August 26, 2015 / 5:19 pm

    School supply shopping was my favorite thing too! I remember going up and down the aisles of Staples and just being so excited!

    xx,
    Susie

    SequinsandStrawberries.com

  48. Unknown
    August 26, 2015 / 5:20 pm

    These are some awesome finds love the variety of colors, the folders are awesome.
    artadorned.com/

  49. Anonymous
    August 26, 2015 / 5:22 pm

    This stuff is like crack. I just bought more pens and colorful tabs, because duh, a new planner is on its way to me πŸ˜‰

  50. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    August 26, 2015 / 5:25 pm

    My workspace could definitely use a face lift and some organization. The Lily organizer is so pretty!

  51. Nadine
    August 26, 2015 / 5:29 pm

    I totally walked around the school supply aisles of Target when they were first set up wishing that I had some use for all the pretty things. I am going to be honest, my cube is super boring. I only have one decorative thing on my desk and it is my pen holder lol. Oh and my dog calendar on the wall. I didn't even bother to bring picture frames or anything in and I have been here for two years. Perhaps I need to get on sprucing it up!

  52. Unknown
    August 26, 2015 / 5:36 pm

    Great finds! I'm always in the market to spice up my office space. Thanks so much for sharing!
    ~Samantha
    goldcoastgirlblog.com

  53. Trista @ The Classy Chaos
    August 26, 2015 / 5:42 pm

    I love love love new school/office supplies! Would you believe I love the plain old Ticonderoga lead pencils? They're my favorite. I love the Fold N File from Thirty-One too! Love all the great finds!

    Trista
    theclassychaos.blogspot.com

  54. Danielle
    August 26, 2015 / 5:54 pm

    I need to refresh my home office! What great ideas! I love this time of year!

    Danielle
    blushblossom.com

  55. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    August 26, 2015 / 5:57 pm

    I love sticky notes so I can easily mark up things or find important info in a notebook. Notebooks have to be pretty too, of course! πŸ˜‰

  56. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee
    August 26, 2015 / 6:19 pm

    I'm a FREAK for office supplies! I'm at the front desk right now so I can't jazz things up too much but I can always go for new pens and folders!!!!!

  57. SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph
    August 26, 2015 / 6:32 pm

    I love back to school supplies even though it's been so many years since I actually went back to school.

  58. Heloise Roubaud
    August 26, 2015 / 6:48 pm

    Great blog!
    Would you like to support each other by following each otherΒ΄s blog? ^_^

    Et Omnia Vanitas

  59. The Siberian American
    August 26, 2015 / 7:10 pm

    I love the I'd rather be at the beach Lilly stuff! So cute!

  60. Em @ gymandtonic-em.com
    August 26, 2015 / 8:17 pm

    Kate Spade's office stuff…I need ALL OF IT. Lol. I always loved back to school shopping too and breaking out all of the new stuff!

  61. According to Kiki
    August 26, 2015 / 9:54 pm

    Totally needed an office supplies revamping post. I've recently had the opportunity to get some new goodies at work and I've been sprucing things up a bit. I'll have to check this stuff out!

  62. Darcy
    August 26, 2015 / 9:56 pm

    I love this so much! I just got a new desk at work so I am in th emarket for new things to spruce it up!!
    amemoryofus.com

  63. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge
    August 26, 2015 / 9:59 pm

    that Lilly organiser is brilliant! i want it. i want it all, actually lol

  64. Marie
    August 26, 2015 / 10:49 pm

    I love back to school time just so that I can get new fun stationery for my office. I love having fun office supplies. One year I got a pink high heel tape dispenser. fun office supplies make the work day a little better. I love fun file folders. Home goods always has some cute ones.

  65. Claire | Fashion + Feathers
    August 26, 2015 / 11:33 pm

    Even spending $10 on a few new supplies can make such a difference. When I have a great pen to write with, I'm the happiest girl in the world!

  66. Unknown
    August 27, 2015 / 3:13 am

    These are all so cute! I'm a huge planner fan!
    ~~Megan~~
    poshprime.com

  67. Unknown
    August 27, 2015 / 3:29 am

    Love all of these picks! My workspace is much in need of a little TLC!

    Wishes & Reality

  68. Brooke
    August 27, 2015 / 3:59 am

    The supplies were always my favorite part of going back to school! These are so cute, I can't get enough of Ban.do and Kate Spade!

    Brooke
    Pumps and Push-Ups

  69. Evelina
    August 27, 2015 / 4:31 am

    School supplies have come a long way since I was in school! I bought a Kade Spade notebook a few months ago for work and I am still obsessed with it. Love that whole line!

  70. Abby
    August 27, 2015 / 5:34 am

    Is that a rainbow colored notebook set?! I must have it!

    xoxo,
    Abby
    thefrugalblogger.net

  71. awhite
    August 27, 2015 / 12:17 pm

    I love brightly-colored folders + office accessories to cheer up my otherwise boring cube at work. πŸ™‚

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

  72. Elle Sees
    August 27, 2015 / 1:33 pm

    omg this makes me wanna throw everything off the desk in a dramatic fashion and start over with these cuties. i'm a sharpie girl–i have a ton of them but these pens have caught my eye.

  73. Unknown
    August 27, 2015 / 2:35 pm

    Hi, nice post and pics!!!
    I work at school…I'll have a coloured classroom!!!

    XX
    Chiara
    shesinfashionblog.com

  74. Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Blog
    August 27, 2015 / 2:43 pm

    I LOVE all of these! Seriously. Will your work reimburse you for these? My former employer had a "supply room" that we had to go to to get our desk stuff/office supplies. It was all ugly and cheap! Because they had that, they wouldn't reimburse us. It was lame.

    But now that I buy and write off my blog supplies, I'm totally getting some of these! I hope these are affiliate links for you, m'dear.

  75. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    August 27, 2015 / 2:50 pm

    So much eye candy! Office/school supplies are the best and make the day so much more fun lol

  76. julia mazzucato
    August 27, 2015 / 2:59 pm

    I love all the bright colors! Nothing makes work a little more enjoyable than cute accessories to go along with it!
    Julia // Little Miss Haute Couture

  77. elle jo
    August 27, 2015 / 3:27 pm

    Is this your workspace at home or at work? Mine at work is very neutral and muted, but at home it's loud and has all sorts of things all over it (usually stuff relating to birthday cards, planners, magnetic white board to hold things up).

    liz jo @ sundays with sophie

  78. Paula thirteenthoughts.com
    August 27, 2015 / 3:52 pm

    Shopping for school supplies was one of my favorite things to do too! I loved how fresh my new notebooks and notepads felt πŸ™‚ I was also obsessed with colored pens ;D

    Paula
    Thirteen Thoughts

  79. Color Me Kiki
    August 27, 2015 / 3:54 pm

    I just love those sticky notes, those are so cute! School supplies are so much fun to buy. Great post!
    xo Kiki
    colormekiki.com/

  80. Jax
    August 27, 2015 / 4:26 pm

    I am working on a post called ten ways to liven up your cubicle. I should make #4 a link to your page! I love those folders. πŸ™‚

  81. Macy V
    August 27, 2015 / 9:13 pm

    I have such an obsession with office supplies and stationary. I just added half of this post to my wish list for my new office!

  82. Meghan at Champagne & Suburbs
    August 28, 2015 / 1:17 am

    Seriously! Back to school time is my favorite for all the paper supplies! I feel like we're always on the same page with that! xo, Champagne&Suburbs

  83. Karly @ What Karly Said
    August 31, 2015 / 2:33 am

    Yes to all the school supplies! It's my favorite time of year. πŸ™‚ Notebooks and pens are what I always love to refresh and pick up new boxes of.

  84. Stephanie Chalk
    September 1, 2015 / 1:30 pm

    This is always my favorite time of the year, a good reason to change out my desk supplies and upgrade to something new and fresh! Xo, Stephanie

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